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NEB publishes SEE results
The National Examination Board (NEB) has announced the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE). The results will be formally announced by holding a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Out of 4 lakh 85 thousand 396 examinees who appeared in the SEE, 22,475 students got A+ (GPA) score, said Bishnu Narayan Sharma, Controller of the National Examination Board.
Ruling coalition says UML’s call for PM’s resignation is against “parliamentary values”
The ruling coalition has come to the defense of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda following his recent statement, which has sparked controversy and led to demands from CPN-UML for the PM’s resignation. A meeting of the ruling coalition took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Thursday, where they criticized the main opposition party UML’s demand for Prime Minister Dahal’s resignation as “unparliamentary” and imprudent.
UML obstructs NA meeting demanding PM Daha’s resignation
The meeting of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday was disrupted by the CPN-UML demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. As soon as the meeting began on Thursday afternoon, UML members stood up and impeded the proceedings.
Maoist Center condemns UML’s attempt to tarnish PM Dahal’s image
The ruling Maoist Centre has expressed deep concern over what it said “misleading, objectionable, and propagandistic remarks” made by the main opposition party, CPN-UML, regarding the statement of its party Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” Party Spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in a statement issued today, accused the UML party of tarnishing the Prime Minister’s credibility through baseless allegations.
NC’s Uddhav Thapa appointed Chief Minister of Koshi Province
Uddhav Thapa, leader of the Nepali Congress of Koshi Province Parliamentary Party, has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Koshi. Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung appointed Thapa as the Chief Minister according to sub-section 2 of Article 168 of the Constitution with the support of two or more parties.
One arrested for raping a minor in Lalitpur
Police have arrested a person for raping a minor girl who had gone to LOD (Lord of Drinks) Club in Thamel. Siddhi Bikram Shah, SSP at the District Police Circle, Lalitpur, said that 50-year-old Sudan Bahadur Koirala, was arrested on the charge of raping a 16-year-old girl who had gone to LOD Club on June 13.
Tourism Minister Kirati seeks a second clarification from CAAN Director General
Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has once again sought a clarification from Pradeep Adhikari, the Director General of the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN). Minister Kirati sought an explanation from Adhikari for the second time, as he did not respond to the Minister’s initial letter seeking clarification.
We are ready to partner on administrative model in tune with times: Minister Modi
Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Aman Lal Modi has said Nepal is ready to collaborate with the world community on an administrative model that is in tune with the times. Addressing the Global Ministerial Level conference on Rural Development in Busan, the Republic of Korea today, he said a system that is in tandem with the present age is the need of the hour.
Landslide displaces two families in Kaski
Two families were displaced by a landslide triggered by incessant rains at Madi of Kaski while four houses are at a constant risk of the disaster. Five houses at Madi ward no 6 and one at the ward no 1 experienced the consequences of monsoon landslides.
Gold traded at Rs. 110,700 per tola today
Gold price increased by Rs 100 in the domestic market today. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold has been fixed at Rs. 110,700 per tola and standard gold is traded at Rs 110,150 per tola.
Government bans plastic bags below 40 microns
The government has banned plastic bags and products below 40 microns. The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration in a statement today announced this ban. The statement issued by the ministry secretary Dr Krishna Hari Pushkar urged people not to use plastic bags and products as far as possible and use polythene bags below 40 microns.
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