Published On: February 2, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The government has decided to cut down unnecessary expenses to maintain a fiscal balance that has become vulnerable due to the gap in government expenditure and income.
Published On: February 2, 2023 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: A Canadian national has been arrested with 9 kg 135 grams of gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Published On: February 2, 2023 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: India has increased its pledged annual grant to Nepal by a notable 29.41 percent for India’s next fiscal year that will begin on April 1.
Published On: February 2, 2023 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the newly-elected government of Nepal to prioritize coverage for all children and add coverage for millions of informal-sector workers as it considers changes to the existing system. The global human rights watchdog also said that Nepal’s social protection system fails to effectively protect children from poverty and reinforces inequalities between informal and formal workers.
Published On: February 2, 2023 09:08 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said that the Election 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 elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.