Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shashanka Koirala has said that the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement should be ratified through parliament.

Cadres of ruling parties burn tires in protest against MCC

Published On: February 18, 2022 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: There have been protests throughout the country against the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement, saying it should not be accepted. For the last few days, the area in the capital from Maitighar to New Baneshwar has become tense due to the protests against MCC.

Anti-corruption crusader Gyanendra Shahi joins RPP

Published On: February 18, 2022 03:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Popular youth activist and anti-corruption crusader Gyanendra Shahi has joined the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). The news of Shahi joining the RPP became public with the announcement of the merger of the Shahi-led 'Our Nepal, We Nepalis Campaign' into the Rajendra Lingden-led RPP.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Minister for Urban Development, Ram Kumari Jhakri has said that the present ruling alliance is a product of political compulsion. Talking to media persons after the parliament meeting held on Friday, Minister Jhakri asserted that the ruling coalition was formed to protect the political system in the country, willingly or unwillingly.

MCC and coalition are two different things: NC leader Mahat

Published On: February 18, 2022 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the US-funded project, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement, and the ruling coalition are two different subjects. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Nepal Press Union Chitwan on Friday, Dr Mahat said, “NC is just asking the other parties to discuss the MCC in parliament. This does not mean to break the alliance.”

Kamal Thapa to announce his return to RPP Nepal on Saturday

Published On: February 18, 2022 02:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Former Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chairman Kamal Thapa is set to announce his chairmanship of RPP Nepal on Saturday. Thapa has also urged leaders and political members who have helped him in the past to join RPP Nepal as well.

HoR meeting deferred for Sunday

Published On: February 18, 2022 01:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The meeting of the House of Representatives that was earlier scheduled for this afternoon has been deferred for February 20. The meeting has been scheduled for Sunday at 1 PM.

LIVE: HoR meeting underway

Published On: February 18, 2022 01:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is currently underway at the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu.

Business Advisory Committee meeting underway

Published On: February 18, 2022 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is currently underway to reach a decision regarding the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.

MCC not to be presented at today's HoR meeting

Published On: February 18, 2022 12:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: As the meeting of the ruling coalition held this morning ended without reaching a conclusion, the US-funded project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement will not be presented in today's session of parliament.