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“No one remains hungry, and no one dies of hunger,” reiterates PM Oli

Published On: September 25, 2020 02:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring that “no one remains hungry, and no one dies of hunger”.

Nepal urges SAARC member states to explore all viable options to hold 19th summit

Published On: September 25, 2020 12:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Nepal, the present chair of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), has urged all SAARC member states to explore all viable options to hold the 19th SAARC Summit at an early date so as to generate a new momentum and dynamism in the regional body.

Sommaruga invites President Bhandari to participate in Mountain Alpine Convention to be held in Switzerland next year

Published On: September 25, 2020 10:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: President Bidya Devi Bhandari held a telephone conversation with her Swiss counterpart Simonetta Sommaruga on Thursday evening.

NC General Secretary Koirala recovers from COVID-19

Published On: September 24, 2020 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Shashank Koirala has recovered from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

NC expresses concern over govt decision on issues of ‘border disputes’ with China

Published On: September 24, 2020 01:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The main opposition party – Nepali Congress (NC) – has expressed concern over the decision made by the government over the issues of “border disputes” with China in Humal district.

Govt refutes reports about alleged Chinese encroachment of Nepali territory in Humla

Published On: September 23, 2020 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Refuting media reports about the alleged encroachment of Nepali territory by China in Humla district, Foreign Minister Pradip Gyawali has said that there is no dispute over territory between Nepal and China.

SC stays govt decision to appoint Gautam as National Assembly member

Published On: September 23, 2020 07:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Supreme Court has stayed the appointment of Vice Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Bam Dev Gautam as a member of National Assembly.

China denies encroaching Nepali territory in Humla; asks Nepal to verify the border points

Published On: September 23, 2020 04:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Stating that the buildings constructed by the Chinese side along a Nepal-China border point in Humla district are situated on the Chinese side of the border, the Embassy of China in Kathmandu has asked Nepali authorities to verify the border points as agreed between the two countries in the past.

Dr KC is “emotionally blackmailing” the government: Minister Bhattarai

Published On: September 22, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai said that the activities of senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govind KC are like “looking London, talking Tokyo”.

NCP Secretariat meeting decides to reshuffle cabinet at the earliest

Published On: September 22, 2020 05:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: A Secretariat meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to reshuffle the cabinet at the earliest possible date to ensure the effective functioning of the government.