KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
President Paudel grants amnesty to 482 prisoners, including Resham Chaudhary
President Ram Chandra Paudel has granted amnesty to 482 prisoners, including Resham Chaudhary, on the occasion of Republic Day.The spokesperson of the President’s Office, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, issued a statement informing that the prison sentences of 482 prisoners, including Resham Chaudhary, have been waived.
Police nab eight with sandalwood oil worth Rs 20 million
Police have arrested eight people on the charge of the illegal trade of sandalwood oil. According to SP Rabindra Regmi, the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has arrested eight people along with red sanders oil worth about 2 crores. Police received information that 80 liters of blood sandalwood oil was being illegally traded in Chuchepati, Kathmandu at the rate of 205 thousand rupees per liter.
NC leader Koirala criticizes removal of MP’s speech from Parliament records
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Shekhar Koirala has expressed his displeasure over the removal of MP’s speech from Parliament with the consent of the ruling party and the opposition party. He expressed his displeasure particularly with the party’s top leader who agreed to the removal of the statement.
Federal Parliament starts deliberations on report
A joint session of the Federal Parliament today began clause-wise deliberations on the draft report (with amendments) of the Business Operations Regulations of the Joint Committee of the Federal Parliament-2080 BS. Prior to that, Regulations Draft Committee President Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan proposed the meeting to begin clause-wise deliberations on the report and the proposal was accepted unanimously.
Cabinet recommends amnesty to Resham Chaudhary
The government has recommended granting amnesty to Resham Chaudhary, who is currently serving a life sentence for his involvement in the Tikapur incident. Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, said a meeting of the Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Sunday decided to recommend to the President the granting of amnesty to Chaudhary.
PM Dahal holds political consultations about his India visit
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” held political consultations on his visit to India. Prime Minister Dahal held discussions with former prime ministers, political party leaders and former Foreign Ministers on Sunday afternoon.
NEA preparing to distribute power from underground cable line
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is preparing to supply power from the underground transmission line system in the Kathmandu Valley within two months. The NEA is working to supply power in each household from the underground supply system in Ratnapark, Maharajgunj and Lazimpat areas from the Maharajgunj and Ratnapark Distribution Centres.
IBN to seek clarification from Power China; likely to bid farewell from Tamor Reservoir Project
The Investment Board of Nepal has initiated the process of parting ways with Power China from the 679 MW Tamor Reservoir project. The IBN board meeting, held on Sunday, has decided to seek clarification from Power China regarding the lack of progress in accordance with the agreement and action plan outlined by the Nepali company, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (HIDCL).
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