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SC not adamant on restricting Nijgadh International Airport

The Supreme Court has left the way open for the continuation of the construction of an international airport in Nijgadh, Bara.

Announcing the final written decision on Nijgadh International Airport, the Supreme Court on Wednesday revealed that it did not prohibit the construction of Nijgadh International Airport.

Govt gives permission to reduce amount of gold used in medals

The government has decided to give permission to make changes in the design of medals presented to various individuals by reducing amount of gold used in such decorations.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, said the cabinet decided to approve Performance Contract Guidelines, 2079.

Cholera detected in 14 people in Kathmandu

Cholera has been reported in 14 people in Kathmandu Valley.

Fourteen people have been diagnosed with cholera and returned home after treatment, said Director of Epidemiology and Disease Control Division Dr Chuman Lal Das.

President insists on taking arrears clearance efforts as campaign

President Bidya Devi Bhandari said the report of the Office of Auditor General (OAG) indicates the increasing size of arrears, suggesting the need for a campaign to downsize it.

The Head-of-the-State in her address to the 64th anniversary of the OAG here today underlined the need of fiscal discipline to prevent arrears.

Lumbini Minister of State for Health Bimala Wali resigns

Lumbini Minister of State for Health Bimala Kumari Khatri Wali has resigned from her post.

According to sources in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Wali has tendered her resignation to Chief Minister Kul Prasad KC to facilitate the ongoing investigation against her.

Paddy import substitution government’s priority: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government has adopted a strategy to increase the production and productivity of paddy, thereby substitute its import.

Unity among former Maoist leaders inevitable: Prachanda

Chairman of the Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has urged the leaders including Netra Bikram Chand “Biplav” and Mohan Baidya “Kiran” to return to the Maoist Center party saying that there is no alternative for all the Maoists to unite.

Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Dahal urged all former Maoist leaders to join the Maoist Center to form an integrated party.