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Condolence motion passed

Published On: January 31, 2020 05:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: A condolence motion on the demise of former lawmaker Gambhir Jung Karki was presented in a meeting of the House of Representatives which was later endorsed by the session.

NCP seeks consensus on MCC

Published On: January 31, 2020 08:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: As the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) continues to be divide over the $500 million US grant, party leaders have stressed the need for a common understanding whether to endorse or reject it, before it gets tabled in parliament.

FNJ: Licensing exam for journalists against constitutional spirit

Published On: January 31, 2020 08:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has demanded removal of the provision on mandatory licensing examinations for aspiring journalists in the Nepal Media Council Bill, stating that the proposal is against the spirit of the constitution.

RJP coordinator Yadav rules out coalition in incumbent govt

Published On: January 30, 2020 07:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Rastriya Janata Party (RJP) Nepal's Coordinator and parliamentarian Mahendra Raya Yadav clarified that there was no immediate possibility of his party to join the present Nepal Communist Party-led government.

NCP's central committee meeting to give green signal to MCC: Minister Baskota

Published On: January 30, 2020 06:55 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Minister for Information and Communications Gokul Baskota has said that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement has already come into implementation.

Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to Nepal

Published On: January 30, 2020 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs of India announced on Thursday.

PM Oli congratulates newly appointed PM of Qatar

Published On: January 30, 2020 04:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Prime Minister of Nepal K.P Sharma Oli has sent a message of congratulations to the newly appointed Prime Minister of the State of Qatar today.

CIAA files corruption case against office assistant for amassing assets worth Rs 89.85 million illegally

Published On: January 30, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Thursday filed a charge-sheet at the Special Court against Rajendra Basnet, a suspended office assistant at the Land Revenue Office at Chabahil, for amassing assets worth Rs 89.85 million illegally.

Newly appointed NTB CEO Regmi assumes office

Published On: January 30, 2020 03:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board, Dr Dhananjaya Regmi, has assumed office at NTB Secretariat today.

Dhungana appointed NSU president

Published On: January 30, 2020 02:40 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Rajiv Dhungana of Sunsari has been appointed the central president of Nepal Students Union (NSU), the sister organisation of the Nepali Congress.