National Assembly meeting put off amid UML’s obstruction

Published On: December 20, 2021 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The National Assembly meeting, which was called for today, has been postponed following the obstructions of the lawmakers belonging to the main opposition party, CPN-UML.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has accused the CPN-UML of obstructing the parliament session by going against the Supreme Court (SC)’s order.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The faction led by Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has secured majority in the central committee of the Nepali Congress (NC) from the open category.

Ruling coalition forms task force to discuss MCC ratification

Published On: December 20, 2021 09:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The ruling coalition has formed a three-member task force to discuss and reach a conclusion on the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement with other political parties.

Minister Khatiwada launches vaccination campaign

Published On: December 19, 2021 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Minister for Health and Population, Birodh Khatiwada has launched a campaign to administer vaccines against COVID-19 to students in their respective schools.

NC’s main focus is now on elections: Pariyar

Published On: December 19, 2021 03:03 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 19: Newly-elected Joint General Secretary of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) Jeevan Pariyar has said that the party's main focus will be on the upcoming local elections.

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Nepali Congress (NC) Joint-General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar has said that the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement will only be implemented in the country after an agreement is reached among the ruling parties.

All-party meeting at 4PM today, CPN-UML not taking part

Published On: December 19, 2021 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing obstruction in parliament and the current political issues at 4PM today. PM Deuba has invited all senior leaders to attend the meeting, according to PM Deuba’s Secretariat.

Identity strengthens nationalism: Chairman Dahal

Published On: December 19, 2021 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the identity and rights of the deprived regions and the oppressed communities have been guaranteed only because of the struggle and sacrifice of the people and the leading role of the Maoists.

KARNALI, Dec 19: Karnali Province Chief Minister (CM) Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has said that the mandate of the 14th General Convention of Nepali Congress (NC) has motivated him to build a better and stronger NC.