KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Govt’s priority is to collaborate with private sector: PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the government has put its collaboration with private sector including Confederation of Nepalese Industries in priority to resolve pressure and complexities facing the country’s economy.
FDI will be promoted and protected: Home Minister Shrestha
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that Nepal has consistently encouraged, promoted and protected foreign direct investment (FDI) through significant improvement in its investment regime.
KMC Mayor Balen instructs private schools to ensure equal salaries for teachers, aligning with community schools
Balen Shah, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), issued a directive today urging private school operators to ensure that teachers receive salaries and benefits comparable to those of teachers in community schools within Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
PM Dahal and NA Chairperson Timilsina hold meeting
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Baluwatar, this morning.
Bakra Eid enables environment of religious tolerance, social harmony: President
President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed his confidence that the Eid-ul-Azha (Bakra Eid) festival would further enable environment of religious tolerance and social harmony in the country having cultural and ethnic diversities.
Two, including a Nepali die in shooting outside US consulate in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah
A shooting outside the United States (US) Consulate in Jeddah of Saudi Arabia has left two people dead. Reports said a Nepali security guard and the gunman were killed.
Bakra Eid observed today
Bakra-Eid, the second biggest festival of the Muslim community was observed across the country today. The festival is observed on the 70th day of Eid-ul-fitr or Ramadan. On this day, the Muslims visit the nearest mosque after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj.
Religious, cultural characteristics contribute to strengthening national unity: PM
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has said that unity within diversity is our national identity and pride. Extending best wishes to all the Nepalis including the Muslim community at home and abroad on the happy occasion of Bakra Eid (Eid-ul-Azha) festival, he said that our country with multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-religious and geographically diverse features is constitutionally a secular state.
Harishayani Ekadashi observed today
Hindu devotees across Nepal celebrated the Harishayani Ekadashi festival today. The festival is observed on the first day of the four-month holy period of Chaturmas by fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu, one of the prominent Hindu deities regarded as the protector of the universe.
“Agriculture production increases by 4.3 percent”
Agriculture production such as crops, vegetables, fruits and spices has increased by 4.3 percent in the current fiscal year as of mid-January 2023. Horticulture and vegetable yields have increased by 4.5 percent, according to Nepal Rastra Bank report.
Govt hospitals start providing free beds to target groups
A total of 2,028 free beds will be made available in government health facilities for indigent, helpless and neglected patients beginning today. The Gangalal National Heart Centre will set aside 90 beds, Maternity Hospital Thapathali 450 beds, Kanti Child Hospital 60 beds and National Trauma Center 150 beds for the target groups, according to Minister for Health, Mohan Bahadur Basnet.
Late Bhandari’s contribution in politics high: Madhav Nepal
Chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said the contribution of people’s leader Madan Bhandari was high to develop the Communist ideology in Nepali characteristics and making it popular.
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