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Ruling alliance steps back from ousting Deputy Speaker Rana

- by Kamal Bista

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The ruling alliance appears to have stepped back from its plan to remove Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Rana over a letter she wrote to the US Embassy, requesting a visa interview for individuals unrelated to her office.

Unethical 'political pragmatism' must stop

- by Republica

When pragmatism takes precedence in politics, not only do principles fade, but political ideals also take a backseat. Politics in Nepal is currently witnessing exactly this phenomenon. This is unfortunate for a country striving to grow as a healthy democracy, where accountability, transparency, and good governance are highly valued.

Interim govt of Bangladesh approves decision to import 40 MW of electricity from Nepal

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Interim Government of Bangladesh has approved the initiative to import 40 MW of hydropower from Nepal. This project, which was operated during the then Sheikh Hasina-led government in mid-June, has been continued by the interim government.

Koshi CM to face vote of confidence on September 18

- by Binod Subedi

BIRATNAGAR, Sept 16: Koshi Province Chief Minister (CM) Hikmat Kumar Karki is to seek a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly on September 18.

DPM Singh and WB high officials hold meeting

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh and the high officials of the World Bank (WB) held a meeting at the Ministry of Urban Development in Singha Durbar on Monday.

Two arrested with 43 kg of marijuana

- by Republica

A team of police personnel arrested two individuals in possession of 43 kilograms of marijuana in Biratnagar on Monday morning.

Banks reduce interest rate for Ashoj

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Commercial banks have further reduced deposit interest rates for the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October). The average interest rate on personal fixed deposits at 20 commercial banks has decreased by 0.15 percentage points in Ashoj compared to Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September).

Japan's elderly population hits record high

- by Republica

TOKYO, Sept 16: The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's fastest-ageing societies.

Parliamentary Hearing Committee to finalize ambassadorial appointments on Sept 18

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) is set to meet on September 18 to finalize decisions on proposed ambassadorial appointments.

NEPSE nosedives 57.03 points; daily turnover plunges to Rs 7.36 billion

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday plunged 57.03 points to close at 2,580.76 points.

PPMO grants seven-day extension for 10 contractors/suppliers to provide written clarifications (With lists)

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has granted a seven-day extension for 10 contractors/suppliers to provide written clarifications.

Burn ward at Bir Hospital to begin full-fledged operations next week

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The burn ward services at the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, are set to begin from next week. Health and Population Minister Pradip Paudel formally inaugurated the ward on Friday. Burn plastic surgeon Dr Piyush Dahal mentioned that the services will commence only after the addition of five more doctors.