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Govt will strictly regulate cooperatives and micro-finances: PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has committed to investigating and taking action against micro-finance institutions that violate existing laws and directives issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank. Addressing lawmakers’ queries in the House of Representatives meeting today, he mentioned that excess fees charged by micro-finances beyond the stipulated amount are being returned to the respective account holders.
Police arrest official accused of facilitating fake citizenship for gold smuggling suspect Dawa Chhiring
Police nab official facilitating gold smuggling accused Belgian national Dawa Chhiring to obtain citizenship through fake documents. Dawa is in detention in 60 kg gold smuggling case. According to DSP Rajkumar Shrestha, the Makwanpur police has taken into custody Ramchandra Aryal, currently serving at the Bagmati Province Secretariat in Hetauda, Makwanpur.
EC rejects Resham Chaudhary as Nagarik Unmukti Party Chair, affirms continuity with Ranjita Shrestha
The Election Commission has rejected Resham Chaudhary as the chair of the Nagarik Unmukti Party-Nepal. On Wednesday, the Commission decided to affirm the continuity of Ranjita Shrestha as the chair, as confirmed by Joint Secretary Yagya Bhattarai. “There was a request for an update. According to the Political Parties Act, if someone is found ineligible, the update is not carried out, and the previous leadership is maintained,” he stated.
PM Dahal addresses parliament, claims Cabinet reshuffle addresses opposition queries
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has asserted that the recent government cabinet reshuffle inherently addresses numerous concerns surrounding political realignment. Responding to various allegations raised in parliament, Prime Minister Dahal emphasized that the recent adjustments in the cabinet sufficiently answer most of the public and lawmaker’s apprehensions.
PM’s accusations against ministers reveal inefficiency and lack of accountability: NC Chief Whip Lekhak
Chief Whip of the Nepali Congress (NC), Ramesh Lekhak, has commented that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ should take responsibility for any inefficiency in the cabinet and cannot escape by merely alleging ministers of incompetence. During the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday, NC Chief Whip accused the Prime Minister of betraying the coalition by breaking it.
NC parliamentary party meeting holds PM Dahal responsible for coalition breakup
The Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party meeting concluded with a resolution blaming Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ for betraying the coalition, leading to its rupture. Convened in Baneshwar on Wednesday, the parliamentary party meeting decided to terminate the coalition, citing the Prime Minister’s presentation of highly speculative issues as a reason. NC Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak held Prime Minister responsible for the coalition’s breakdown.
Minister Sharma named govt spokesperson, Minister Chaudhary to visit USA
The newly formed Council of Ministers convened for a session on Thursday. In the meeting, it was resolved to designate Rekha Sharma, the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, as the government’s spokesperson. Moreover, Minister Bhagwati Chaudhary has been granted approval to travel to the USA to attend a the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women of United Nations.
Unified Socialist withdraws support from Sudurpaschim provincial govt
The CPN-Unified Socialist has officially announced the withdrawal of its support from the Sudurpaschim Provincial government. In a significant political move, the party has terminated its alliance with the Nepali Congress and has instead opted to join the new coalition government composed of the CPN-Maoist Center, CPN-UML, and RSP at the central level, effective Wednesday. As a consequence of this decision, the Unified Socialist has also withdrawn its support from the provincial government.
Rastriya Janamorcha withdraws support from Dahal-led government
The Rastriya Janamorcha has officially withdrawn its support from the government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. In a press statement issued on Thursday, party Chairman Chitra Bahadur KC announced the decision, stating that the party can no longer extend its support to the current administration.
NEPSE records double-digit surge as new Finance Minister takes office
The recent appointment of Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has sparked positive momentum in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The first trading day following Pun’s assumption of office has seen a notable upswing in market enthusiasm. NEPSE witnessed a robust double-digit improvement on Wednesday, with a rise of 51 points, reaching a total of 2030.55 points.
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