KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Amidst controversy surrounding an agreement between Nepal and India paving the way for the Indian government to provide direct grants to projects valued up to Rs 200 million in Nepal, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that the Indian Embassy in Nepal is not permitted to freely spend up to Rs 200 million as reported in media.

OPMCM undergoes restructuring

Published On: January 5, 2024 09:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has been restructured. The OPMCM underwent major restructuring as announced by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in his address to the nation on December 26 last year.

National Assembly: Whose representation matters?

Published On: January 5, 2024 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The six-year term of 19 members of the National Assembly is set to end on March 2, 2024. The elections for these members excluding nominees appointed by lottery method, is scheduled for January 25, 2024.

BUTWAL, Jan 5: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah has said that the existence of the nation has been worsening, comparing it to rusting. Shah said that the country’s increasing dependence has led the country’s self-esteem to shrink.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: With political parties witnessing a continuous decline in popularity, former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah has become increasingly active, participating in various programs across different districts. Addressing a civic felicitation event in Bhairahawa on Thursday, the former monarch said that he is on the side of the Nepali people.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Supreme Court (SC) is set to deliver its long-awaited verdict today on the seven-year-old contempt of court case filed against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar returns home

Published On: January 5, 2024 02:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has concluded his two-day visit to Nepal and returned home on Friday.

LUMBINI, Jan 5: President Ram Chandra Paudel is arriving in Butwal city this afternoon to witness the handover of the historic Jitgadhi Killa (Fort) to the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City. President Paudel is also scheduled to inaugurate the Muktinathdham building.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Tribhuvan University (TU) Central Library Building has been inaugurated. Foreign Minister NP Saud and visiting Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar inaugurated the newly-constructed building in Kirtipur on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Vidushi Rana, the executive director of Goldstar Shoes, has been appointed as the honorary Consul General of the Republic of Iceland. The Government of Republic of Iceland has appointed Rana as the honorary Consul General for Nepal.