SURKHET, Dec 27:  With the formation of a seven-party alliance with CPN-UML at the center, the debate on who will be the Chief Minister of Karnali Province has started. With the new equation at the center, the Nepali Congress, which is currently leading the government in Karnali, will be the main opposition party. Competition has started between CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN-UML for the post of Chief Minister.

Reviving economy is govt's first priority: PM Dahal

Published On: December 27, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27:   Newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that revival of the economy is the first priority for the government. He said that a special decision has been taken in this regard from the first meeting of the Council of Ministers.

PM Dahal recommends Dinmani Pokharel as new attorney general

Published On: December 27, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has recommended Dr Dinmani Pokharel for the post of Attorney General.

NC Lumbini Province forms committee to select PP leader

Published On: December 27, 2022 01:05 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Dec 27: The Nepali  Congress (NC) Lumbini Province Working Committee meeting has formed a committee to elect the leader of the parliamentary party (PP) in the provincial assembly.

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China has congratulated the newly formed government of Nepal and expected coordination and collaboration on strategic issues including the 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI).

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said his party would play a responsible and constructive role as an opposition party both in the federal and provincial parliaments.

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The government is set to address the hassles the citizens are facing in obtaining a passport. The government has decided to address the long queue of service-seekers at Tripureshwor-based Department of Passport.

Rabi Lamichhane: Combative journalist turned home minister

Published On: December 27, 2022 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Rabi Lamichhane was a popular TV journalist, who hosted a popular TV show ‘Janata sanga sidha kura (Straight Talk to the People). He came to fame as he attempted to set the Guinness World Record for hosting the longest-ever marathon television talk show in April, 2013.

PM Dahal forms eight-member cabinet with three deputy PMs

Published On: December 27, 2022 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal formed an eight-member cabinet, including three deputy prime ministers on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 26:  Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has said that they decided to join the government after a common agreement to form a commission empowered to investigate the issue of corruption.