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Make Public Enterprises Accountable

Published On: February 2, 2023 08:31 AM NPT By: Republica

Despite having the grand portfolios, the state-owned corporations assume almost no responsibility toward the general public. They should internalize in practice the principle of accountability, independence, integrity, transparency and professionalism by conducting their financial audits on time, if good governance is to be instilled in these public institutions.

FM Paudyal announces to bring new foreign policy into implementation after consultation with concerned stakeholders

Published On: February 2, 2023 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Bimala Rai Paudyal has announced to finalize the draft of foreign policy prepared two years ago after holding consultations with the relevant stakeholders.

Nepal Insurance, IME General Insurance and Prudential Insurance fail to reach agreement for merger

Published On: February 1, 2023 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) on Wednesday gave an ultimatum of next one week to Nepal Insurance, IME General Insurance and Prudential Insurance to conclude their merger plan.

Nepse inches up 4.97 points, while daily turnover amount dips to Rs 1.76 billion on Wednesday

Published On: February 1, 2023 05:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday increased nominally by 4.97 points to close at 2,116.65 points.

Promotion of Right to Information creates new environment for development: PM Dahal

Published On: February 1, 2023 05:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the right to information will guarantee good governance in the society.

Homework underway to make 33 percent women candidates mandatory in FPTP elections to HoR and PAs: CEC Thapaliya

Published On: February 1, 2023 05:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said that the commission is going to put in place legal provisions to make it mandatory for every political party to field at least 33 percent women candidates under the First Past The Post (FPTP) system in the House of Representatives and provincial assembly (PA) elections.

Japan hands over Medical Equipment to Kirtipur Eye Hospital

Published On: February 1, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Feb 1: The Government of Japan handed over medical equipment for diabetic retinopathy patients of Kirtipur Eye Hospital in Kathmandu district amid a program on Wednesday. The medical equipment has been installed with the support of USD 154,100 (approximately NPR 18.35 million) under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) of the Government of Japan.

HoR meeting underway (Live)

Published On: February 1, 2023 02:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting is underway at Parliament building.

If you want to seek your property share, go to Baluwatar: MP Agrahari

Published On: February 1, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: There was a dispute between MP Amrit lal Rajbanshi and MP Amrita Agrahari on the issue of landlessness. In the meeting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the two MPs quarreled.

CAN lifts Lamichhane’s suspension

Published On: February 1, 2023 02:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has lifted the suspension of former captain of the men’s national cricket team, Sandeep Lamichhane.

‘Process to classify govt information halted’

Published On: February 1, 2023 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Without consultation with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the information classification committee led by the chief secretary has agreed to suspend the process of blocking access to government information. Following the interest of PM Dahal, after discussions with the concerned parties on Monday, it was agreed to postpone the proposal prepared for classification of information and proceed with the discussion in a new way.

Form high-level committee to identify causes of self-immolation and suicide: MP Singh

Published On: February 1, 2023 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Amresh Kumar Singh has demanded the government form a high-level committee to identify the real reasons behind the increasing cases of self-immolation and suicide and resolve them.

In Pictures: Sewer pipe breaks in front of Singha Durbar East Gate

Published On: February 1, 2023 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: A sewage pipe has broken in front of the east gate of Singha Durbar. Due to the breakage in the sewer pipe, half of the road is filled with dirty water and the traffic on this route has been obstructed.

HoR unable to hold meeting regularly as govt has failed to give it businesses

Published On: February 1, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The meeting of the House of Representatives will be held on Wednesday. The HoR meeting is being held after a hiatus of a week.

Madhesh Pradesh: Cabinet expansion delayed amid differences among parties

Published On: February 1, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: There has been an inordinate delay in the expansion of the cabinet in Madhesh province. Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav has found it difficult to expand his cabinet even three weeks after the formation of the four-member cabinet.

Bill on money laundering to be amended through fast track process

Published On: February 1, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: It has been decided that the bill to amend some laws related to money laundering will be moved forward on a fast track basis.

Addressing multiple crises amid economic slowdown key priority for new IFC Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Published On: February 1, 2023 11:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Riccardo Puliti as its new Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific. Puliti will oversee IFC’s regional efforts in spurring private sector growth and identifying impactful collaborations for a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery, in response to multiple crises and a deteriorating global economic outlook.

Gold price increases by Rs 500 per tola

Published On: February 1, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market today.

PM Dahal holds meeting with UML Chairman Oli, RPP Chairman Lingden

Published On: February 1, 2023 11:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has held a meeting with CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli on Wednesday morning as troubles have begun surfacing in the ruling alliance.

Weather to be generally clear to partly cloudy today

Published On: February 1, 2023 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The weather is generally clear in most parts of the country, while it is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. At present, some parts of the lowlands of the country are affected by fog in the morning.