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Samajwadi Morcha plans meetings across all seven provinces
The Samajwadi Front (Socialist Front), a coalition of four parties including the Maoist Center, has made the decision to conduct a series of meetings across all seven provinces. During a meeting at the central office of the United Socialist Party (Aloknagar) this morning, the Front resolved to organize state-level message meetings starting from August 25.
UML to challenge Koshi CM Thapa in Court, citing constitutional concerns
The main opposition party, CPN-UML, is set to initiate legal proceedings once again against Uddhav Thapa, the Chief Minister of Koshi Province. Chief Minister Thapa secured a vote of confidence on Monday, thanks to the backing of Israel Mansuri, who presided over the provincial assembly. Nonetheless, the UML contends that obtaining a vote of confidence by incorporating the vote of the legislator presiding over the province assembly violates the constitution. In response, the party has announced its intention to seek legal recourse.
Koshi CM Thapa secures Vote of Confidence amidst legislative maneuvers
Uddhav Thapa, the Chief Minister of Koshi Province, emerged victorious in a crucial vote of confidence on Monday, propelled by the support of Israel Mansuri, the lawmaker presiding over the provincial assembly. Earlier, Deputy Speaker Sirjana Danuwar cited illness as she relinquished her authority to Mansuri for conducting the assembly session. In the chamber, 77 individuals were in attendance: 47 cast their votes in favor of Thapa, while 30 opposed him.
Lalita Niwas land grab case: CIB takes statements from former PMs Madhav Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Nepal Police has documented statements from former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal concerning the Lalita Niwas land grab case. SSP Dinesh Acharya of the CIB has verified that the CIB recorded statements from former Prime Minister Nepal, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Unified Socialist Party, during the evening hours of the preceding day.
KMC to link unemployed people to jobs through Labour Bank
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to link up the unemployed people to employment by means of the Labour Bank. Issuing a notice, KMC has urged the unemployed citizens within the metropolis to link up with the Labour Bank.
Nepal Snake Festival held
The ‘Nepal Snake Festival’ has been organized at Kawasoti on the occasion of Naag Panchami. The two-day Festival was organized with the aim of reducing the conflict between humans and snakes, and thereby preserving snakes.
Nagpanchami festival celebrated today
The Nagpanchami festival was celebrated today by worshiping the Naga or serpent god, with many pasting pictures of a Naga on the front door of the house as per Hindu tradition. This festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shrawan Shukla as per the Lunar calendar.
President calls all-party meeting on Tuesday
President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned an all-party meeting at 8:30 am tomorrow (Tuesday). President’s press advisor Kiran Pokhrel stated that President Paudel called all parties for meeting at his office coming Tuesday.
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