Nepal to present NVR report on SDGS to UN body by July

Published On: January 17, 2024 10:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepal will be presenting a report on its progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations within July. The report will be prepared through voluntary national review (VNR) on SDGs.

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government is gearing up to establish a commission dedicated to disbursing financial aid to the families of martyrs. Sources at the Prime Minister's Office said that a commission, set to be announced soon, will be formed specifically for the distribution of financial assistance in honor of the martyrs. Discussions regarding the commission's formation are underway in the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is anticipated that the commission will be officially established in the near future to facilitate financial support for the families of the martyrs.

BAGLUNG, Jan 16: Chief Minister of the Gandaki Provincial government Surendra Pandey has said that the final preparations are being made to legalize marijuana and domestic liquor.

PM Dahal removes 13 people from his secretariat

Published On: January 16, 2024 05:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has removed 13 individuals from his secretariat.

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Harka Sampang, the mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, has written a letter to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), demanding the issue of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) be resolved amicably.

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that Nepal-China relations stand on the solid foundation of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence’ and the two sides understand each other’s aspirations and sensitivities and extend support to each other in times of need in the spirit of true friendship.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: The 14th Municipal Council Meeting of Pokhara Metropolitan City is scheduled to be held on February 1.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15:  Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary, the then head of Road Division Office, Biratnagar, has been found guilty in a corruption case. The Special Court in Kathmandu found Chaudhary guilty and set a date for sentencing.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah has commented on the redistribution of Melamchi water in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Rajendra Mahato, the second leader of Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP), who is preparing to launch a new party, has reached New Delhi. His family sources said that he is scheduled to return to Kathmandu after three days.