KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
President Bhandari summons first session of new parliament on January 9
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called the first session of the recently elected House of Representatives and the incumbent National Assembly for January 9. Issuing a press release on Tuesday, the Office of the President has notified that the session of the Federal Parliament has been called for 1 pm, January 9.
Revitalization of economy is government’s first priority: PM Dahal
Newly appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has underscored that reviving the economy is the government’s first priority. He said the very first meeting of the Council of Ministers has made a special decision in this connection. Prime Minister Dahal expressed this during a meeting with a delegation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) office-bearers this morning.
Chinese expert team arrives in Nepal for detailed study of Kathmandu-Kerung railway
A Chinese expert team has arrived in Nepal to conduct a detailed study of the Kathmandu-Kerung railway. The Chinese team arrived in Nepal a day after the formation of Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led government was formed.
JSP not to join govt immediately
The Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) is holding meetings on January 2 and 3, 2023 to decide whether or not to participate in the government. The party said it would not join the government immediately.
NC holding CWC meeting on January 6
Nepali Congress is holding its Central Working Committee meeting on January 6, 2023. NC Party Office’s chief secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel said that the meeting will convene at 1 pm at the party’s central office in Sanepa to review the election to the Member of the House of Representatives and Province Assembly and to discuss contemporary political issues.
NC’s strength intact despite losing power: Leader Koirala
Nepali Congress leader Dr Sekhar Koirala has said although NC lost power, its strength is intact. Koirala urged the party leaders, cadres and well wishers not to be disheartened because the party had not lost its strength but only a chance to lead government. “We resolve to the campaign of strengthening party now,” he reminded.
Kathmandu valley reports coldest day of year so far
Temperature across the country including the Kathmandu Valley continues to plummet as the winter is taking its peak. Today, the minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley dropped to 3.8 degrees Celsius and this is the lowest temperature the Valley recorded so far this year.
Economy not out of control, work with high morale: Finance Minister Poudel
Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said nation’s economy has not gone out of hand, pledging to take all possible measures to bring it back on track. During his meeting with a delegation from the Federation of the Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) today, the Minister said the private sector had its significance presence in the national economy and the government was sensitive towards the issues it was facing.
Home Ministry directs to withdraw personal security officials and assistants
The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed its subordinate agencies to withdraw the benefits, including personal security officers (PSOs) and assistants provided to the VIPs against the Security Management Procedure, 2077. Issuing a press release today, the Home Ministry asked the concerned people to comply with the work procedure.
Comment