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Fate of MCC agreement hangs in the balance
Published On: February 23, 2020 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Implementation of the US$ 500 million grant announced by the USA for Nepal’s development under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement hangs in the balance after the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders remain divided over whether to endorse the agreement from the parliament as promised earlier.
Balanced relationship with India, China crucial for Nepal's prosperity, says PM Oli
Published On: February 22, 2020 09:00 PM NPT By: Kamal Subedi
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that balanced ties with the immediate neighbors India and China is crucial for Nepal in order to achieve the goal of prosperity.
Government to investigate audio scandal of Baskota: NCP leader Gurung
Published On: February 22, 2020 07:19 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Chief whip of the ruling Nepal Communist Party Dev Gurung has said that Nepal government is likely to investigate an audio scandal involving former Communication Minister Gokul Baskota in the procurement of the security printing for the government from a Swiss company.
Dahal says none is privileged to make mistake(s)
Published On: February 22, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica
NAWALPUR, Feb 22: Nepal Communist Party (NCP) chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that none in the party is privileged to make mistake(s).
NC leader Koirala seeks PM’s resignation over security printing press procurement deal
Published On: February 22, 2020 03:50 PM NPT By: Arjun Oli
NEPALGUNJ, Feb 22: Leader of main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Dr Shekhar Koirala has said that the present government doesn’t have moral grounds to stay in power.
MCC will be passed with amendment: Chairman Dahal
Published On: February 22, 2020 02:10 PM NPT By: Republica
CHITWAN, Feb 22: Chairman of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to be funded by the US government would be endorsed after making necessary amendments.
Communists tend to turn corrupt after coming into power: Dahal
Published On: February 22, 2020 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that Nepali communists have a tendency of turning corrupt once they come into the power despite having a political background of contributing to revolutionary changes in the country.
US Congressional delegation in Nepal as ruling NCP remains divided over MCC
Published On: February 22, 2020 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Two weeks after the visit of Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Latin America (EAPLA) for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Jonathan Brooks, US Representative Ami Bera, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s (HFAC) Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation, has arrived in Nepal, leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Nepal.
No endorsement of MCC without revisions: NCP panel report
Published On: February 22, 2020 08:10 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: A task force formed by the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has recommended to the government not to endorse the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement signed between the US and Nepal in its existing form.
Media's role important for prosperity: Energy Minister Pun
Published On: February 21, 2020 08:25 PM NPT By: RSS
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 21: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barsha Man Pun today said media has an important role in pursuing prosperity and helping people get their rights.
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