KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Govt initiates preparations to grant clemency to Resham Chaudhary
The government has taken steps for granting clemency and waiving the remaining prison sentence of former MP Resham Chaudhary, who is currently behind bars. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in a violent incident that killed 7 security personnel and a minor in Tikapur in 2015. The government has sent the proposal to the President’s Office through the Ministry of Home Affairs.
High-level officials’ involvement in fake Bhutanese refugee scam led to a sense of shame and disappointment: Home Minister
Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has expressed concern over the involvement of high-level individuals in the activities that undermine the citizenship rights of their own fellow citizens, stating that such actions have led to a sense of collective shame and disappointment. Home Minister Shrestha expressed his willingness to address the issue of fake Bhutanese refugees and assured that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and resolved to its rightful conclusion.
Ambassador Sharma holds a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister
Nepali Ambassador to India Dr. Shankar Sharma met with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday. Nepali Ambassador to India, Dr. Shankar Sharma, held a meeting with the Indian Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, on Thursday. During the meeting, which took place at Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s office in New Delhi, Ambassador Sharma and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda to India.
Transportation fare decrease in Bagmati Province
The Bagmati State government has announced a reduction in the fare for public vehicles operating within the state. The fare has been decreased according to the provision that it has to be adjusted along with the decrease of fuel prices.
4 people, including a pregnant woman, killed in Rukum West jeep mishap
Four people died on the spot and eight others were injured in a jeep accident that occurred at Bamphifot Rural Municipality of the district this morning. The jeep (Lu 1 Ja 1747) heading toward Khalanga from Sanibheri Rural Municipality- 5 met with an accident at Motikhola on Thursday morning, police said.
Panchkhal drinking water project: 7,000 households to get direct benefit
The Panchkhal Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project which began with the objective of ensuring water supply to 7,000 households has gained momentum.
PM Dahal likely to embark on three-day India visit on May 31
If everything goes according to the plan, Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” will embark on a four-day visit to India on May 31. According to sources, Prime Minister Dahal’s visit to India has been scheduled from May 31 to June 3 in consultation with the officials of both countries.
Feature film ‘Tulki’ to be released on Friday
‘Tulki’ – a Nepali feature film shot on the theme of polygamy is to be released across the country on Friday. Film producer Shekhar Lama informed that the film has showcased the practice of polygamy which is still prevailing in some areas of the mountainous belt of Nepal.
VP Yadav vows to take initiative to complete construction of the Nat’l Martyr Memorial
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said he would take the initiative to complete the construction of the National Martyrs Memorial. The Memorial is under construction at Yagyadol (Jagdol) community forest area located at Gorkarneshwor municipality-4.
Chinese Embassy officials hold talks with RSP leaders
A team from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu held talks with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders on Thursday. The Embassy officials reached RSP party office in Basundhara and held talks on various issues, RSP sources said. RSP leaders said that the meeting was a “diplomatic courtesy” one.
Martyr’s Memorial ‘A’ Division League: Friends beat Satdobato, Manang and Church Boys share points
Friends Club, which is in danger of relegation in Martyr’s Memorial ‘A’ Division League football, defeated Satdobato Youth Club, which is considered a contender for the title. Friends beat Satdobato 4-0 in the match played at Dasharath Stadium, Tripurshwor. In the victory of Friends, Torik Zebrin scored two goals and Rafiq Aminu and Prakash Budhathoki scored one goal each. Satdobato is in fourth place with 29 points and Friends is in 12th place with 24 points.
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