KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Writ filed against Prachanda at Supreme Court
A writ against Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has been registered in the Supreme Court concerning the 10-year-long armed conflict-era cases. The writ was registered at the Supreme Court soon after the Maoist leaders warned of countering activities against the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and the political change in the country.
Eight Maoist parties warn of countering activities against CAP and change
Eight Maoist factions have warned of countering any activities that are against the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and political change. A meeting of eight factions (former Maoists) held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday morning decided to retaliate if any activities are held against the Maoists parties and the CPA.
Sports is pivotal to enhance nation’s prestige, diplomacy: PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said sports is an important foundation pillar of the nation’s prestige and diplomacy. Inaugurating the 16th Asian Cross Country Championship organized by Nepal Athletics Association under the aegis of the Asian Athletics Association at Gokarna today, he described sports as a strong pillar of international relations, the base of the national economy and the catalyst for developing a culture of labor and diligence.
Nepal Bar urges to pursue transitional justice through concerned commissions
The Nepal Bar Association has announced that matters related to transitional justice should be resolved in accordance with the detailed peace agreement and, hence, handled through the concerned commissions formed for the purpose.
RPP holding meeting to decide on presidential election
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has called a meeting of its central execution committee to take a formal decision on the presidential election to be held on March 9. RPP spokesperson Mohan Shrestha said that the meeting to be held on Wednesday afternoon will make the party’s official position clear on the presidential election.
Women’s participation in state’s bodies being ensured: Speaker Ghimire
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said women’s participation in main bodies of the state is ensured due to provisions of the Constitution of Nepal, promulgated from the Constituent Assembly.
Holi, festival of colors observed in Terai
Fagu Poornima or Holi, the festival of colors, is being observed with much fanfare in the districts of the Terai region today. The festival, also called the spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, the symbol of the triumph of good over evil, is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits.
Gold price down by Rs. 300 per tola today
Gold price decreased by Rs 300 in the domestic market on Tuesday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold is fixed at Rs 102,500 per tola and standard gold is traded at Rs 102,000 per tola.
President election: Silence period comes into effect
The silence period of publicity for the election of the President scheduled for March 9 begins today. The EC stated that the period of suspension of the election publicity in connection with the Presidential election has begun until the voting booths are closed on March 9.
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