Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Defense Minister Khadka refutes involvement in procurement of weapons from China



KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has refuted his involvement in the procurement of weaponry from China.

Deputy Prime Minister Khadka clarified that he is not involved in any arms deal or procurement process by the Nepali Army as mentioned in some of the media outlets.

Taking to social media on Monday, Minister Khadka said, “My name has been mentioned by some media outlets related to the procurement of arms by the Nepali Army. Let me clarify that I have no involvement in the process.”

Publish Date : 08 May 2023 09:25 AM

Egg prices increased as poultry farmers set new support rates

CHITWAN: The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has once again increased

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of

Rain likely in hills, hot winds in Terai

KATHMANDU: A partial influence of a western disturbance and local

NRB issues foreign currency exchange rates for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the foreign exchange

Why were 775 EVs seized after entering five districts via two customs points?

KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF), responsible for border security