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UML leader Devraj Ghimire registers candidacy for HoR Speaker
Devraj Ghimire, leader of ruling CPN-UML, registered his candidacy for the Speaker on behalf of the ruling coalition. He registered his candidacy at the Federal Parliament Secretariat on Wednesday afternoon.
NC files lawmaker Ishwari Neupane’s name for Speaker
Nepali Congress (NC) has fielded lawmaker Ishwari Neupane as its candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Lawmaker Neupane registered her nomination at the Federal Parliament Secretariat on Wednesday.
Govt to form committee to determine criteria to distribute decorations, medals
The government has decided to form a committee to determine criteria to distribute decorations. A meeting of the cabinet held on Wednesday decided to form a committee on the distribution of decoration and medals.
Minister Rekha Sharma appointed government Spokesperson
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has been given the responsibility of government Spokesperson. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday appointed Sharma as the Spokesperson.
British Ambassador Nicola meets PM Dahal
British Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” on Wednesday. In the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Baluwatar, the two discussed various issues of bilateral relations, among other issues, PM’s Secretariat said.
RPP nominates Gyanendra Shahi as Chief Whip
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has nominated party leader Gyanendra Shahi as the Chief Whip in the House of Representatives. RPP Chairman and leader of the parliamentary party Rajendra Lingden nominated Shahi as the chief whip according to the provision of the party statute.
Gold traded at Rs 104,500 per tola
Gold price was traded at Rs 104,500 on Wednesday. The yellow metal was traded at Rs 105,100 on the previous trading day, Tuesday. A tola gold is equivalent to 11.66 grams.
Vice President enquires about leader Pun’s health status
Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has enquired about the health status of ailing CPN (Maoist Centre) leader, Barsha Man Pun. The Vice-President reached the Lalitpur-based Sumeru Hospital this morning to know the health status of leader Pun.
Time to operate Muglin-Narayangadh road partially extended
The duration for earth-cutting under Narayangadh-Muglin road widening project has been extended by a month. The earth-cutting for the road widening is being carried out by halting the vehicular traffic from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This schedule has been in force since December 20 for 30 days. Now, it has been decided to close the traffic from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm beginning Thursday to continue with the earth-cutting works.
Sri Lankan minister treated unfairly at TIA
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu has objected to the fact that a sitting Minister of Sri Lanka was barred from entering the VIP room of the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. The Embassy staffers who reached the airport to receive the Sri Lankan delegates were disappointed since the Sri Lankan Minister was not allowed to enter the special room even after notifying the airport authority in advance.
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