KATHMANDU, March 13: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has challenged former Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat to prove immediately the allegation that PM Dahal tried to distribute money arbitrarily in the cabinet.

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has called for efforts from all sides to make the Third Investment Summit a grand success. The government is hosting the Summit on April 28 and 29.

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has sought substantive feedback from the private sector regarding the third Investment Summit taking place in Kathmandu from April 28 to 29.

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has pledged to allocate a budget for women’s empowerment and enhancement of their rights.

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Minister for Finance, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat asserted that the government allocated a budget for the current fiscal year 2023/24 attaching a high priority to the health sector.

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The Ministry of Finance has made arrangements for commercial banks to count the money allocated to the local governments as deposits from Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Minister for Finance, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat viewed that it was necessary to expand the network of women entrepreneurs' special industrial park.

KATHMANDU, July 14: Agitating construction entrepreneurs have demanded resignation of Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat.

KATHMANDU, July 4: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said green signals are noticed for a vibrant economy as a new fiscal year is commencing very soon.

KATHMANDU, July 2: Finance Minister  Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the imports of vegetables and fruits will be discouraged to promote small producers within the country.

KATHMANDU, June 19: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat stated today that the budget allocated for capital expenditure has been reduced due to the growing liability for social security.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has made it clear that he has proposed the study of marijuana cultivation for recreational and medicinal purposes.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the budget for the next fiscal year has been prepared so as to make the country's economy vibrant.

KATHMANDU, June 9: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat is answering queries concerning the budget in the National Assembly today.

KATHMANDU, April 28: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that he has no idea about the decision to allocate an amount from the state coffers to the disqualified ex-Maoist combatants. The finance ministry has taken no official decision in this regard so far, according to him.

KATHMANDU, April 27: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has assured that the issue of high bank interest will be addressed through the upcoming monetary policy.

BIRATNAGAR, April 27: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has directed the customs employees to work honestly and transparently.

KATHMANDU, April 24: Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has advised the government to prioritize the needs of citizens while formulating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, March 31: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said improving the crisis-ridden economy is his priority and commitment.

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Spokesperson for the Nepali Congress, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the next president of the country should be a candidate proposed by the Nepali Congress (NC). At a press conference organized by Nepal Press Union, Chitwan, here today, Dr Mahat said that it is necessary for an NC candidate to become the president to protect the constitution.

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to field its candidate for the upcoming election for president.

KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has accused the main opposition party CPN-UML of trying to make the issue of State Partnership Program (SPP) as their election agenda.

KATHMANDU, May 23: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3PM today. A press conference is being held to inform about the local level election held on May 13 and its results.

KATHMANDU, May 10: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the promotion of good governance and achievement of prosperity is possible under the NC’s leadership.

KATHMANDU, April 2: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the allegation made by CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba ignored him before his visit was false. Spokesperson Mahat made the remarks during a program organized in Kathmandu on Saturday.

KAVREPALANCHOWK, March 23: Spokesperson for the Nepali Congress (NC), Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has stressed the need for unity in the party. He expressed the hope that the party’s campaign with the theme of 'visit homes, make the Congress victorious' launched targeting the upcoming local level election would help further integrate the party.

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat has claimed that the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement was ratified through parliament with the support of the main opposition party CPN-UML.

TRISHULI, Feb 20: Spokesperson of the ruling Nepali Congress Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has urged party cadres to focus on the upcoming local level elections to ensure the party's victory. He also asked them to forget about bitterness that occurred during the party's recently held general convention.

CHITWAN, Feb 12: Spokesperson of the ruling Nepali Congress Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that all assistance providing countries should be looked at from the same point of view.

CHITWAN, March 4: Joint General-Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, has said that the decision of the Netra Bikram Chand-led group to follow the peaceful path after giving up arms is positive.

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Nepali Congress (NC) Joint General Secretary Prakash Sharan Mahat, who is also a coordinator of Corona Monitoring Committee of party, has urged the government to arrange isolation and quarantine facilities to those COVID-19 infected people living in rent in Kathmandu Valley.

KASKI, Jan 20: Nepali Congress joint general secretary and former minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said a foreign aid and assistance capable of addressing the nation's needs and interest should be accepted.

KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Joint general secretary of the Nepali Congress, Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has urged the non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) to utilize the skill and knowledge they have earned abroad for the development of their home country, Nepal.