NCP leader picks flaw in Nepal Trust white paper

Published On: February 28, 2020 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: A serious flaw in the white paper issued by the Nepal Trust has been exposed, with ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leader and former home minister Janardan Sharma questioning the facts mentioned in the document.

PM Oli weighs in to defend bribe-accused Baskota

Published On: February 28, 2020 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Eight days after his trusted cabinet colleague Gokul Baskota was forced to resign over allegations of involvement in a huge bribery case, Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday came to the sacked minister’s defense, saying accusations against him have not been established.

Government introduces new aviation policy after long

Published On: February 27, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The government has brought a new aviation policy after nearly one and a half-decade. The policy is in line with the global dimension of aviation technology in the changing scenario.

Council of Ministers' meeting: Appointment in various agencies

Published On: February 27, 2020 06:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The last meeting of the Council of Ministers held on February 24 has made decisions on appointments and nominations in various government agencies.

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Lawmaker of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Janardan Sharma has warned the government not to make deliberate attempt to intimidate anyone by issuing a 'so-called' white paper in connection to Nepal Trust.

LIVE: HoR meeting underway

Published On: February 27, 2020 01:12 PM NPT By: Republica

LIVE: HoR meeting underway

FS Bairagi meets UAE Assistant Minister Khalifa

Published On: February 27, 2020 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Shanker Das Bairagi, Foreign Secretary of Nepal met with Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

FM Gyawali reiterates Nepal's commitment to transitional justice

Published On: February 27, 2020 09:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said that the government is firmly committed to address the issues of transitional justice in accordance to the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA). He said that the government will also take into account the directives issued by the Supreme Court, relevant international commitments, concerns of the victims, and the ground realities to address the issue.

Deuba decries Nepal Trust white paper as propaganda

Published On: February 27, 2020 09:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: A day after a white paper released by the Nepal Trust stated that some of the controversial decisions relating to the leasing out of the trust’s property were taken when Sher Bahadur Deuba was the prime minister, Deuba has strongly objected to the ‘allegation’.

Govt plans to withdraw disputed security council bill

Published On: February 27, 2020 08:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The government is planning to retract a controversial provision in the National Security Council Bill that allows the prime minister to mobilize the army without the recommendation of the security council.