KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.

Ruling coalition appeals voters to support consensus candidate

A meeting of the ruling coalition held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar has decided to appeal to the people to vote for their common candidate.

Government spokesperson and Nepali Congress leader Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said that today’s meeting of the ruling coalition also discussed the modalities for the electoral alliance and the formation of a coalition across the country.

Speaker Sapkota urges private sector to act more for development

Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has called upon the private sector to focus on the development and expansion of self-reliant economy.

Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of the 56th Annual General Assembly of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Speaker Sapkota said, on Monday, the economy has become too dependent due to various reasons.

Economic issues are too much politicized: Finance Minister Sharma

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that false propaganda is being spread that the country is in a state of economic crisis.

Speaking at a press conference organized by the Ministry of Finance in Kathmandu on Monday, Minister Sharma presented some economic indicators and claimed that the overall indicators are still positive.

Bibeksheel Sajha finalizes names for Kathmandu Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Bibeksheel Sajha Party has finalized the candidates for the post of mayor and deputy mayor in Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Party Spokesperson Sharad Raj Pathak said that the party has decided to field Samikchya Baskota as the mayor and Kirti Tuladhar as the deputy mayor.

NC calls CWC meeting on April 13

The Nepali Congress has convened a meeting of the Central Working Committee on April 13.

Chief Secretary of the party office Krishna Prasad Poudel, issuing a notice, invited the party office bearers and central members to attend the CWC meeting to be held on April 13 at 2 pm at party office in Sanepa.

NEPSE continues to fall

The stock market has continued its fall on the first trading day of the week, Monday.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by a whopping 44.56 points to hit 2,419.80 points on Monday.

The Sensitive Index also fell by 8.87 points. The total turnover amount exceeded Rs 2 billion.