KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
India “excited” about working with Nepal’s new govt: MEA
India said it is “excited” about working with the new government in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. “Our Prime Minister congratulated Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Nepalese PM also responded and said he wants friendly relations,” Bagchi said in New Delhi today.
Govt to bring Minimum Common Program within 5 days
The meeting of the seven-party ruling coalition has decided to bring the government’s Common Minimum Program within five days. The meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Baluwatar, has also decided to appoint CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli as the coordinator of the ruling alliance.
Security officials needs approval from Home Ministry to meet political leaders
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked officials of all security organs to not meet political leaders without obtaining approval of Home Ministry. From now on, security agency officials will have to seek permission from Home Ministry to meet them.
Thapaliya unanimously elected UML PP leader of Bagmati Province
JN Thapalia has been unanimously elected as the leader of the parliamentary party (PP) of CPN-UML Bagmati Province. The CPN-UML parliamentary party office in Hetauda today unanimously elected Thapalia as the leader of the parliamentary party.
NRB to issue repo worth Rs 50 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is to issue repo worth Rs 50 billion for managing the liquidity in bank and financial institutions. The Central Bank is issuing the repo for liquidity management as a large amount of money would go out from the banking system in the form of revenue upon payment of the first installment of the income tax on January 14.
Bagmati Provincial Assembly session to be held on January 2
Bagmati State Assembly session has been called for January 2. Chief of Bagmati Province, Yadav Chandra Sharma, called the session of the Provincial Assembly at 1 pm on Monday.
Newly appointed AG Pokharel takes oath
Newly appointed Attorney General (AG) Dr Dinmani Pokharel has taken the oath of office and secrecy today. Acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki administered oath to him amid a ceremony today at the Office of President in Sheetal Niwas in the presence of President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.
Nepal-India joint military training concludes
Nepal-India battalion-level joint training exercise “Surya Kiran-XVI’ that kicked off at the Nepal Army Battle School at Saljhandi of Rupandehi district on December 16 has concluded. The exercise focused on search, rescue efforts and healthcare during the disaster management period, counter insurgency and counter terrorism.
Home Minister Lamichhane moves to official residence
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane moved to the official residence at Harihar Bhawan on Thursday. He shifted from his private residence to the government residence at Harihar Bhawan. He performed puja before entering the house.
Test supply of Melamchi water conducted on 532 kms pipeline
Test supply of water has been conducted along the 532 kilometres pipelines, out of 1,010 kilometres connectivity, developed by the Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited Project Implementation Directorate for the distribution of water collected from the Melamchi River in Sindhupalchowk district.
Cold cripples life in western Tarai since three days
Increasing cold since three days has crippled life in the Western Tarai including Banke district. As a result, people’s mobility and traffics have gone down while patients with asthma, pneumonia, common cold and fever have increased.
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