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PM Deuba has the option of either leaving MCC or saving ruling alliance: Dr Koirala
Published On: February 18, 2022 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shashanka Koirala has said that the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement should be ratified through parliament.
Nepal records 437 new cases, 2,454 recoveries and two deaths on Friday
Published On: February 18, 2022 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepal recorded 437 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with 2,454 recoveries and two deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Jumla road sees no progress despite allocation of enough budget
Published On: February 18, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica
JUMLA, Feb 18: The development of the road section from Kanaka Sundari Rural Municipality of Jumla that connects Khatyad of Mugu district has not seen any progress despite a lot of money being allocated for the project. Money has been allocated as many as 10 times for the development of the road section.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 42,780,235
Published On: February 18, 2022 04:28 PM NPT By: Republica
NEW DELHI, Feb 18: India's COVID-19 tally rose to 42,780,235 on Friday, as 25,920 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data. Besides, 492 deaths due to the pandemic since Thursday morning took the total death toll to 510,905.
Sarlahi DAO starts issuing e-passport
Published On: February 18, 2022 04:05 PM NPT By: Republica
SARLAHI, Feb 18: The District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has started issuing e-passports. The service was launched by providing electronic passports to three applicants, according to Chief District Officer (CDO) Thaneshwor Gautam.
Nepal thrashes Oman by 39 runs
Published On: February 18, 2022 04:05 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepal defeated Oman by 39 runs in the first match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers on Friday.
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.
Bird counting through 'Chhimeki Chara' app for the first time in Nepal
Published On: February 18, 2022 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KANCHANPUR, Feb 18: The counting of birds will begin through the 'Chhimeki Chara' app in 66 districts including Kanchanpur from February 19.
MCC was introduced to create political instability in country: Minister Jhakri
Published On: February 18, 2022 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica
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.
Second leg of Women’s Football League in Biratnagar from April 20
Published On: February 18, 2022 02:19 PM NPT By: Republica
MORANG, Feb 18: The second leg of the National Women’s Football League competition is set to kick off in Biratnagar on April 20. An agreement was reached between All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Karma Tsering Sherpa and Biratnagar Metropolitan City Mayor Bhim Parajuli to organize the second leg of the league in the metropolis on Thursday.
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.
Govt deploys large number of security personnel from Maitighar to Baneshwar in Capital
Published On: February 18, 2022 01:05 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The government has deployed a large number of security personnel in the area from Maitighar to Baneshwar Chowk in Kathmandu after various parties staged protests against the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Clashes also broke out in the area on Wednesday between activists of various parties and security personnel.
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.
Gold price rises by Rs 400 per tola
Published On: February 18, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The price of gold increased by Rs 400 per tola on Friday.
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.
British envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Khatiwada, hands over 2.1 million doses of anti-COVID vaccines
Published On: February 18, 2022 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The British Ambassador to Nepal, Nicola Pollitt paid a courtesy call on Minister for Health and Population, Birodh Khatiwada, on Thursday and handed over 2.1 million doses of anti-COVID vaccines.
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