Will the new NCP panel resolve the MCC row?

Published On: February 3, 2020 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: After its failure to forge a common understanding on the $500 million Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) grant of the US government, the ruling Nepal Communist Party on Sunday formed a three-member committee to study the grant agreement. The committee has been given 10 days to come up with a solution.

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Nepali citizens are still deprived of the opportunity to exercise their fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution even a year after the promulgation of all necessary laws for the implementation of those rights.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Nepal Communist Party senior leader Bamdev Gautam has now officially become the party's central vice chairperson.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Sudan Kirati, a parliament member of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, on Sunday demanded the resignation of government spokesperson Gokul Baskota.

NCP forms three-member committee for recommendation on MCC

Published On: February 2, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: A Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a three-member committee coordinated by party senior leader Jhalanath Khanal to provide recommendations in regard with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Lawmakers demand CIAA's transparency

Published On: February 2, 2020 02:12 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: A discussion in principle was held on the proposal seeking consideration on the 3rd amendment bill on Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) which was presented by Minister for Health and Population, Bhanubhakta Dhakal, on behalf of the Prime Minister at National Assembly meeting today.

Government urged to take precaution against coronavirus

Published On: February 2, 2020 01:22 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: In a session of the National Assembly today, the Upper House members sought the guarantee of the implementation of citizen's right to basic health care services ensured by the constitution. They insisted the government should take precautions to stay safe from the deadly corona-virus.

‘Leaders holding public positions acting as rulers’

Published On: February 2, 2020 07:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Unimpressed by the performance of the government led by their own party,  some Central Committee (CC) members of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have come down heavily upon those leading the government and the party.

NCP CC members demand top leaders disclose their property

Published On: February 1, 2020 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Concluding that many leaders of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have amassed property illegally and are involved in corruption, a section of leaders of the party has strongly demanded that all their leaders disclose their property details. Also, they have demanded that the party form a powerful commission to probe their property.

CIB report on Baluwatar land scam exonerates top politicians

Published On: February 1, 2020 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police submitted an investigation report on the Lalita Niwas land scam to the government on Friday, recommending action against bureaucrats and middlemen but exonerating the political leadership, said a highly-placed source.