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PM Dahal commits to initiating efforts to resolve Parliament obstruction
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has affirmed his intention to take proactive measures, in collaboration with the CPN-UML – the main opposition party – to address the ongoing obstruction in the Parliament. During a meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar on Friday morning, PM Dahal assured Speaker Devraj Ghimire that he will actively engage with the CPN-UML to alleviate the parliamentary impasse.
Two more Chinese citizens arrested in gold smuggling case
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has apprehended two more Chinese nationals in relation to the confiscation of 100 kilograms of gold. The arrests were carried out in Kathmandu last night as part of the ongoing investigation. The identities of the detained individuals have not been made public by the police.
PM Dahal anticipates significant energy agreement during China visit
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” holds a positive outlook regarding the prospect of a pivotal energy agreement during his upcoming visit to China. Speaking at the 38th annual celebration program of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Prime Minister Dahal recalled his recent visit to India, where an initial agreement was established to potentially export up to 10,000 megawatts of electricity.
Speaker Ghimire holds talks with PM Dahal to resolve parliament deadlock
Speaker Devraj Ghimire engaged in talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” regarding the resolution of the parliamentary deadlock on Friday morning. Speaker Ghimire has been in discussions with prominent leaders and party whips in a concerted effort to bring an end to the impasse in the House of Representatives.
School closed in Kagbeni after disaster triggers damages to property
Classes at Janashakti Secondary School at Kagbeni in Baragunj Muktichhetra Rural Municipality-4 of Mustang district have been closed as the recent flooding caused damages to the physical property there.
Landslides obstruct Mechi Highway
The Phungling-Kabeli section of the Mechi Highway has been blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rain occurred last night. Several landslips have taken place from Sesambu to Khaharekhola section of the road.
Eight locations of Kathmandu to witness 5-hour power outage tomorrow
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced a planned electricity supply interruption in eight locations within Kathmandu on Saturday. As part of the ongoing construction work at the Teku substation for the Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan substation project, there will be a temporary suspension of electricity service at eight different points in Kathmandu from 10 am to 3 pm.
Hospitals instructed to conduct fever clinic
The Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has instructed the federal hospitals and the Institute of Health Sciences to conduct fever clinics as needed, considering a surge in the number of daily dengue infections.
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