Feb 19: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: February 19, 2018 06:00 PM NPT

Shahi resigns amid unfair ministerial appointees in Province 6

Dissatisfied with the formation of Province 6’s cabinet of ministers, Chandra Bahadur Shahi of CPN-UML has tendered resignation from all positions of the party citing the process was unfair. Shahi alleged that Province 6’s Parliamentary Party leader was appointing people with no political experience were being made ministers.

Province 3 CM urges change in attitude and work style

Chief Minister of Province 3 has urged to change attitude and working style and stand above party interests to ensure development and economic prosperity in the province.

Prez calls federal parliamentary meet

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has called for a federal parliamentary conference at 4 PM on March 5, 2018 at the International Conference Center, New Baneshwor. The meeting is scheduled just days an election for the President takes place on March 9.

Talks continue to agree on party Left Alliance merger

The CPN (Maoist Center) is busy holding its internal discussions to conclude party unification with the CPN (UML). Despite numerous meeting, defined as ‘conclusive’, the left alliance merger is yet to get shape Delay in party unification has affected the KP Sharma Oli led government to complete his cabinet of ministers.

Oxfam: Haiti director used prostitutes

Oxfam’s country director in Haiti admitted to using prostitutes at his residence during a relief mission before resigning in 2011, according to an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct released by the charity on Monday.

Doping scandal shocks Russian team

Russian athletes and sports officials voiced disbelief on Monday that one of their Winter Games medalists was being investigated for suspected doping. Alexander Krushelnitsky, who competes in curling, is suspected of testing positive for meldonium, a banned substance that increases blood flow and improves exercise capacity.