PM Dahal shouldering responsibilities of six ministries

Published On: February 7, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Bhuwan Sharma

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The responsibilities of three more ministries have falen upon the shoulders of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) quit the government. Currently, the six ministries are under him, including the office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.

Maoist Center joins Madhesh Province govt

Published On: February 7, 2023 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: After the participation of the CPN (Maoist Center), the Council of Ministers of Madhesh Province has been completed.

National Assembly Vice chairperson Aryal takes oath

Published On: February 7, 2023 12:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU Feb 7: Chairman of the National Assembly Ganesh Prasad Timilsina administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-elected Vice Chairperson Urmila Aryal.

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Samantha Power, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), came to Kathmandu this morning. After coming down from Kathmandu, she reached Adarsha Secondary School in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.

High Court refuses interim order to release MP Chaudhary

Published On: February 7, 2023 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Feb 7: The Dipayal High Court has refused to issue an interim order to release lawmaker Arun Kumar Chaudhary of Nagarik Unmukti Party. He had earlier filed a writ petition against Kailali District Court’s verdict that found him guilty in an arson case.

USAID administrator Samantha Power arriving in Nepal today

Published On: February 7, 2023 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Samantha Power, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is arriving in Kathmandu today on a two-day visit to Nepal. Power is about to come to Nepal less than a week after Victoria Nuland, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, returned from a visit to Nepal. USAID informed about Power's visit through a statement only last Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The CPN (Maoist Center) lawmaker Urmila Aryal has been elected unopposed to the post of Vice chairperson of the National Assembly.

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Non-resident Ambassador of Nepal to Turkey Tapas Adhikari has said that there has not been any report of unpleasant situation involving Nepali nationals in Turkey, which experienced multiple powerful earthquake waves on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Pradeep Gyawali, the deputy secretary general of the ruling CPN-UML, has said that it is necessary to sustain the ruling coalition.

NC will not join Dahal-led govt: Dr Koirala

Published On: February 6, 2023 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: Nepali Congress (NC) rival faction leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has said that the NC will not join the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Dr Koirala made it clear that the NC will not participate in the government even though there will be a NC candidate for the new president.