KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Country will plunge into a disaster if NC supports do not vote for Renu Dahal in Bharatpur, says Prachanda
Chairman of Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has said that the country will plunge into a disaster if Nepali Congress supporters of Bharatpur did not cast their votes for Maoist Center’s mayoral candidate, Renu Dahal.
Addressing a mass rally in Bharatpur on Thursday, Prachanda said that he had formed the Left Alliance for electoral coordination with the CPN-UML after NC showed reluctance to vote for the Maoists in the previous general election.
NC Prez Deuba urges not to create fuss over Renu Dahal’s mayor candidacy in Bharatpur
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged the party leaders and cadres not to create a fuss over the candidacy of Renu Dahal for the post of mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
Addressing a mass gathering organized by the ruling alliance at Bharatpur in Chitwan on Thursday, Deuba said a conspiracy was being hatched to dismantle the alliance. “Our party will crumble if we fall prey to such conspiracy,” he said.
US provides Rs 79.71 billion grant to Nepal for its graduation to middle-income country
The United States of America is to provide $ 659 million (equivalent to Rs 79.71 billion) to Nepal for supporting its goal of graduating to a middle-income country.
Ishwori Prasad Aryal, Joint Secretary and Head of International Economic Cooperation Coordination Division (IECCD), Ministry of Finance and Sepideh Keyvanshad, USAID/Nepal Mission Director, signed and exchanged the agreement on behalf their respective governments at a program organized at the Ministry on Thursday.
Top leaders intensify campaigns as polling day nears
Top leaders of major political parties have stepped up their election-focused mobility given the upcoming May 13 local election.
Nepali Congress (NC) President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to address election assembly to be held at Dhangadhi on May 9 and his hometown, Dadeldhura, on May 10.
SC refuses interim order on writ against IGP Singh’s appointment
The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to issue an interim order on the writ petition filed against the government’s decision to appoint Dhiraj Pratap Singh as the Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP).
A bench of Justice Sushma Lata Mathema refused to issue an interim order on the writ petition filed by Additional Inspector General (AIG) Bishwaraj Pokhrel against Singh’s IGP appointment.
Youth arrested with golden tortoise in Kathmandu
Police arrested a youth in possession of a golden tortoise from Chabahil in Kathmandu on Thursday. The arrested has been identified as Ashish Thapa Gharti, 23, a permanent resident of Kirtipur Municipality-8 and currently residing in Sankhu of Shankharapur Municipality.
Lightning kills 44-yr-old man in Okhaldhunga
A man has died after being struck by lightning strikes in Liku rural municipality-8, Tarkerabari in Okhaldhunga.
The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Dev Bahadur Darji of the same place. Megh Bahadur Darji,40, and Dev Bahadur were sitting at Chautara (resting place) nearby when the lighting struck.
Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company issues IPO
Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited is issuing initial public offerings (IPO) from today.
The company has issued IPO to the locals hit by the project.
EC communiqué to government to shut down international borders
The Election Commission (EC) has written to the Government of Nepal to close all international border crossings 48 hours prior to polling day (May 13).
The border transit points are to remain shut until polling is completed so as to complete the administrative work of the local level election 2022 in a free, fair, safe and fearless environment.
Comment