India ready to help with Nepal's journey to prosperity: Ambassador Puri

Published On: December 12, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: India's Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri today said India was always ready to help with Nepal's journey to prosperity and its initiatives to take the country to socio-economic development.

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Nepal government has decided to file candidacy for a non-permanent seat at the powerful United Nations Security Council for the 2037-38 term.

Govt to hold National Assembly elections on January 23

Published On: December 12, 2019 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The government has announced to hold the National Assembly elections on January 23, 2020.

Proposed Constitutional Council Ordinance becomes void

Published On: December 12, 2019 07:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The proposed Constitutional Council Ordinance, which ignited controversy for its provision to exclude the main opposition leader from a crucial decision-making process, has become void following the summoning of the parliament session by the president. President Bidya Bhandari has summoned the winter session of parliament for next week.

SC summons authorities over NIC appointments

Published On: December 12, 2019 07:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The Supreme Court on Wednesday summoned government authorities to discuss whether or not to issue an interim order against the appointment of officials of the National Information Commission (NIC) on Sunday.

JC seeks alternative to Baidik

Published On: December 12, 2019 06:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The Judicial Council (JC), which is headed by Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana, has begun searching for alternatives to the candidacy of Padam Prasad Baidik for appointment as a Supreme Court justice.

House panel trashes govt’s proposal on nuclear power

Published On: December 12, 2019 06:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Trashing a government proposal for allowing the excavation, use and trade in nuclear materials in the country, the parliamentary Committee on Education and Health has endorsed a Bill on Safe and Peaceful use of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials that only allows the use of radioactive materials for medical purposes.

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced cash prizes for the Nepali medal winners at  recently held 13th South Asian Games.

New UK envoy calls on home minister

Published On: December 11, 2019 02:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: British ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa on Wednesday.

House session from December 20

Published On: December 11, 2019 08:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: President Bidya Bhandari has summoned the winter session of parliament at 4 pm on December 20 upon the recommendations of the the government.