KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Ambassador of Japan to Nepal Kukuta Yutaka handed the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY2023 to JICA Alumni Association of Nepal (JAAN) at his official residence on Friday.

Parliamentary committee discusses Nepal University Bill

Published On: December 22, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Parliamentary committee on Education, Health and Information Technology under the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday held consultation with experts on the Nepal University Bill, 2079 BS.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: There is a risk of the Nepali Army losing approximately Rs 3 billion following negligence in the selection of a company for the repair of the national army's Mi-17 V5 helicopter. The army had dispatched the helicopter to India for maintenance under a contractual agreement about a year ago. However, there has been no discernible progress in the repair process, raising concerns about the anticipated Rs 3 billion loss.

Sri Lankan Minister Sabry pays courtesy call on President Paudel

Published On: December 22, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Sri Lankan Minister for External Affairs, Mohamed Uvais Mohamed Ali Sabry, paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday.

Govt prepares draft regulation to govern social media platforms

Published On: December 22, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has prepared a draft of the bill for the regulation and management of social sites.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: It has been revealed that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who embarked on a two-week visit to the United States and China with a large delegation, incurred an expenditure of approximately Rs 50 million.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A contempt case has been registered in the Supreme Court against the government for its failure to enact a law in accordance with the mandamus order issued earlier regarding the climate change legislations.

NC President blames electoral system for electoral alliance

Published On: December 22, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, Dec 22: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has blamed the electoral system behind the formation of alliance government. He argued it is the electoral system that ensures inclusion and proportional representation, but not a single- party majority.

Contempt of court case filed against PM Dahal and ministers

Published On: December 22, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Bhasa Sharma

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A contempt case has been registered in the Supreme Court (SC) against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and other ministers for not implementing the judgment of the SC.

Friendship Treaty with UK a strong bilateral mechanism: FM Saud

Published On: December 22, 2023 08:45 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud has said that the friendship treaty signed between Nepal and the United Kingdom 100 years ago is a strong international bilateral mechanism between Nepal and the UK.