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UML-led government in Koshi Province toppled as CM Karki fails to secure vote of confidence

Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, was unable to obtain a vote of confidence from the State Assembly on Friday. The State Assembly rejected Chief Minister Karki’s proposal for a vote of confidence. To achieve a majority in the 93-member State Assembly, he needed 47 votes.

Time to develop climate-adapted rice verities, farming technology now: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the development of rice varieties and farming technology adapted to climate change. He also stressed the importance of implementing systematic technology transfer at the farmer level.

SC issues show cause order over habeas corpus writ

The Supreme Court on Friday issued an order to show cause in regard to a writ of habeas corpus registered by three arrestees over the Lalita Niwas land procurement scam. According to SC Spokesperson Bimal Paudel, the apex court conducted a hearing on the writ on Friday and issued the show-cause order.

Landslide disrupts Kanti Highway

The vehicular movement along a section of the Kanti Highway was obstructed after a landslide occurred near Bagmati bridge at Bhattedanda of Lalitpur this morning. The site is some two kilometres away from the bordering area of Lalitpur and Makawanpur districts.

Parliament plays key role in reducing arrears: Speaker Ghimire

Speaker Devraj Ghimire asserted that the federal parliament would play an effective role in reducing the arrears that surfaced at present and he pledged to take serious initiatives to that end. Addressing the 65th anniversary of the Office of the Auditor General in Kathmandu on Friday, Speaker Ghimire assured that the Federal Parliament would actively work towards addressing the problems related to arrears as pointed out by the Office of the Auditor General.

Kala-azar patients increasing in Kalikot

All five local levels in Kalikot district have recorded Kala-azar patients this year. Black fever, commonly known as Kala-azar, is seen mostly in the tropical region of the country but has now spread in the hilly districts as well.

Vehicular movement obstructed by landlside along Narayanghat-Muglin road

The Narayanghat-Muglin road section at Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 was blocked due to a landslide, causing a halt in vehicular movement for the past 19 hours. This inconvenience has greatly affected the passengers.

Govt implementing programs to increase paddy production: PM

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that the government has been implementing different programs including expansion of irrigation supply, grants on chemical fertiliser and seeds, expansion of modern technology, research and development, among others to increase the production of paddy.