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PM Dahal expands cabinet, inducts two ministers from JSP
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has expanded his cabinet to its full by inducting two members from Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) on Tuesday. According to the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, Prime Minister Dahal appointed Birendra Prasad Mahato and Pramila Kumari Yadav of JSP today. Mahato has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Forests and Environment, while Pramila Kumari has been given the responsibility of the Minister of State for Education, Science, and Technology.
Kami Rita sets record by conquering Mt. Everest for 28th time
Kami Rita Sherpa, hailing from Solukhumbu, has achieved an extraordinary feat by successfully conquering the summit of Mt. Everest for an unprecedented 28th time. 54-year-old Kami Rita climbed Mt Everest for the 28th time to maintain the world record of his name.
PM Dahal stresses on sustainable management of community forest
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has insisted on sustainable management of the forests and on the promotion of timber exports. The Prime Minister said, “Various studies about forestry management suggest that Nepal requires around 60 million cubic feet of timbers annually to meet internal demands.
Janamat Party calls Central Committee meeting
Janamat Party has called a meeting of its Central Committee on Friday. Party leader Anita Sah said that the meeting will be held next on May 26 in Kathmandu. According to her, the meeting is scheduled to discuss the country’s latest political developments, the government’s policies and programs, among other issues.
PM Dahal responds to NA lawmakers’ questions on polices and programs
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as “Prachanda,” answered questions raised by lawmakers regarding the government’s policies and programs at the National Assembly today.
‘Hop on, Hop off bus service’ operated from today
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) brought into operation the ‘Hop On, Hop off bus service’ from today (Tuesday). NTB Chief Executive Officer Dr Dhananjaya Regmi said the ‘hop on, hop off’ bus came into operation from today as a mobile bus service along the routes connecting UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu.
Earthquake jolts Bajura
An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude jolted Bajura district on Monday evening. The earthquake with its epicentre at Bichhiya was recorded at 6:45 pm, according to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchour.
Nepal’s public debt exceeds Rs 2150 billion
Nepal’s public debt liability has exceeded Rs 2,150 billion. According to the Public Debt Management Office, Nepal has been obliged to pay its public debt amounting over to Rs 2154 billion and 123.9 million, including Rs 1083 billion 473.9 million towards internal debt and Rs 1070 billion 649 million towards external debt as of 14 May 2023.
Over 5,000 cases of banking fraud, and financial crime registered in Kathmandu Valley
A total of over 5,000 cases of banking fraud and financial crime were registered in Kathmandu Valley. A total of 5,312 cases related to banking fraud and financial crime have been registered in Kathmandu Valley.
Upper House endorses govt’s policies and programs for FY 2023-24
The National Assembly today endorsed the government policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. The upper house of the Federal Parliament session approved the policies and programs that were presented before the joint session of the Federal Parliament on May 20 by President Ramchandra Paudel with the majority.
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: custody for 16 continues for two more days
The Kathmandu District Court has endorsed the police custody of 16 people arrested in the Bhutanese refugees scam for two more days. The court granted two more days after they were presented before it seeking an extension, said Superintendent of Police of District Police Range, Kathmandu, Sitaram Rijal.
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