SAC taskforce wants army ex-chief Chhetri’s property probed

Published On: February 14, 2020 07:35 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: A taskforce formed by the State Affairs Committee (SAC) of the House of Representatives has sought investigation into the property of former chief of Nepal Army Rajendra Chhetri. The move of the taskforce comes in response to ‘several complaints’ that allege Chhetri’s involvement in ‘massive financial irregularities’ during his term in office. Chhetri served as army chief from September 2015 to September 2018.

Oli skips ‘People’s War Day’ function this year too

Published On: February 14, 2020 06:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Nepal Communist Party Chairman KP Oli skipped an event organized by the party to mark the “People’s War Day”— the day when former Maoists had launched an armed insurgency against the government in 1996 — this year also.

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has taken strong exception to the remarks of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal that the late NC President Girija Prasad Koirala had requested him ‘to launch major offensives’ against government installations and security outposts.

Govt wants details on use of grants: Minister Banskota

Published On: February 13, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gokul Prasad Banskota, has said government wants details about activities carried out under the grants provided for rural telecommunications infrastructures.

DPM Pokharel lauds Nepal Army's role in peacekeeping

Published On: February 13, 2020 05:49 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Ishwar Pokharel, has praised the Nepal Army, saying it has played central role in peacekeeping.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Chairperson of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday said that the things which used to be considered impossible have turned easy and possible only because of the right principle and leadership.

Oli to attend ‘People’s War Day’ event for first time

Published On: February 13, 2020 09:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Prime Minister KP Oli who skipped an annual commemoration function of the Maoist People’s War Day last year, has decided to attend the event in his party office on Thursday.

Petition challenges sparing of ex-PMs in land scam

Published On: February 13, 2020 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court Wednesday challenging the decision of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to spare former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai from corruption charges in connection with the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court on Wednesday demanding to file corruption case against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai for their alleged involvement in Lalita Niwas land scam.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Lawmakers have drawn the attention of the government on various issues of public concern during the zero-hour of the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday.