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Asia Cup: Nepal faces massive defeat against Pakistan
Chasing a mammoth victory target of 343 runs, Nepal lost to host Pakistan by 238 runs in the inaugural match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, 2023 organised by the Asian Cricket Council. Nepal were all out in 23.4 overs, with only 104 runs on the board. After losing two wickets in the first over and the third in the second over Nepal was in serious trouble in their pursuit of making a match out of it.
MCC Nepal Compact Starts 5-Year Project Timeline
The Government of Nepal (GoN) and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) marked the official start of implementation for the MCC Nepal Compact Program, a program jointly funded by the GoN and MCC. The milestone follows an agreement between GoN and MCC that substantial progress on project preparation has been achieved.
Maoist Center Vice Chairman’s son, Rahul Mahara, taken into CIB custody
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police apprehended Rahul Mahara, the son of CPN-Maoist Center’s Vice Chairman Krishna Bahadur Mahara, on Wednesday afternoon. SP Navaraj Adhikari, the spokesperson for CIB, confirmed that Rahul Mahara was taken into custody today. “We have detained him for investigation purposes,” stated SP Adhikari.
Three passengers killed after a stone strikes a moving jeep in Palpa
Tragedy struck in Palpa’s Ribdikot on Wednesday as a rolling stone struck a moving jeep, resulting in the loss of three lives. Five passengers sustained injuries in the incident, according to local authorities. Om Prasad Pokhrel, the Ward Chairman of Ribdikot Rural Municipality-2, stated that the incident occurred when a rock descended onto a jeep bearing license plate Lu 1 J 4600.
Koshi govt submits reply to SC, claims CM Thapa’s vote of confidence is constitutional
The Koshi Province government has responded in writing to the Supreme Court, defending Chief Minister Uddhav Thapa’s recent vote of confidence. The government argues that the action adheres to Article 188 of the Constitution, which permits the presiding lawmaker of the assembly to participate in voting. This contrasts with Article 186, the basis of CPN-UML party’s challenge, which does not allow the presiding lawmaker to vote.
‘Interpretative declaration’ on MCC a farce: UML Chair Oli
BIRATNAGAR: Former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Oli, has criticized the 12-point ‘interpretative declaration’ ratified by the House of Representatives (HoR) regarding the US grant Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), labeling it as a mere farce. Commencing its implementation in Nepal Wednesday, the MCC project has drawn Oli’s scathing assessment on its very day of initiation.
Buddha Air plane carrying UML leaders unable to land in Janakpur, returns to Kathmandu
A Buddha Air flight with CPN-UML leaders had to return to Kathmandu after encountering difficulties while attempting to land in Janakpur. Among the notable passengers were CPN-UML Senior Vice President Ishwor Pokharel, Vice President Subash Nemwang, Bishnu Paudel, Ashta Laxmi Shakya, and Amrit Bohara. The leaders were flying to Janakpur to participate in the party’s Secretariat meeting. The leader, however, flew to Janakpur by another Buddha Air plane.
CIB SSP Acharya flies to Hong Kong for gold smuggling probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) has sent Senior Superintendent of Police, Dinesh Acharya, to Hong Kong, initiating a comprehensive inquiry into a high-profile gold smuggling case. SSP Acharya commenced his journey to Hong Kong late yesterday evening, with the primary objective of delving into the intricate details surrounding the illegal transportation of 60 kg of gold into Nepal.
UML holds Secretariat meeting at Siraha’s Bishnupurkatti
The CPN-UML held its 25th Secretariat meeting at Bishnupurkatti in Siraha district today. This location holds significance for the UML as it was where the party organized its fourth national convention. UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai stated that the party also used this occasion to lay the foundation stone of a pillar, commemorating 75 years of the communist movement.
ANFA bids farewell to Nepali football team playing SAFF U-16
All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) bid farewell to the Nepali national team leaving home to contest in the SAFF U-16 football tournament to be held in Bhutan. ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nemwang wished the team their best at a program organized at ANFA Complex Satdobato on Wednesday.
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