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PM Dahal vows support for Pokhara’s development
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has pledged to lend necessary support and cooperation for the development of Pokhara, the Tourism Capital of Nepal. In his address to a function organized to announce Pokhara as the Tourism Capital of Nepal here today, the Prime Minister said the government will accord top priority to develop Pokhara as further green, safe, systematized, beautiful and prosperous city. .
Court grants 8-day detention permit against Dipesh Pun
Former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun’s son Dipesh Pun, arrested on charges of gold smuggling and cooperative fraud, has been granted permission by the Rupandehi District Court to be detained for 8 days for investigation. According to Anant Raj Marasini, Information Officer of Rupandehi District Court, the police obtained permission on Sunday to detain Pun for 8 days for organized crime-related charges.
Govt to investigate lawmaker and billionaire Chaudhary in Bansbari Land Scam Case
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has instructed relevant authorities to initiate the process of transferring ownership of 10 ropanis of land from Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory to the government. Lamichhane made a directive to Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal, Inspector General of Police Basanta Kuwar, and Chief of the Crime Investigation Bureau Shyam Gwayali this morning, according to his secretariat. Furthermore, Lamichhane has directed the Crime Investigation Bureau to take statements from lawmaker and billionaire Binod Chaudhary regarding the Bansbari land grab case.
NC attack on Home Minister is aimed at toppling govt: UML Chief Whip Bartaula
CPN-UML Chief Whip Mahesh Kumar Bartaula has accused the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) of plotting to overthrow the current government by targeting Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.Speaking to journalists at the Federal Parliament building on Sunday, Bartaula alleged that the NC had resorted to attacking Home Minister Lamichhane as part of its plan to topple the present government.
CIB receives report from High-Level Probe Commission on Gold Smuggling
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Nepal Police received the report from the High-Level Probe Commission on Gold Smuggling. According to CIB sources, the High-Level Probe Commission’s report on Gold Smuggling, prepared by the team led by Former Justice Diliraj Acharya, has been handed over to the CIB on Sunday. Previously, the commission had presented its report to Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, who then submitted it to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.
Nagarik Unmukti to maintain support for Sudurpaschim govt
The Nagarik Unmukti Party has announced its decision to continue supporting the Nepali Congress-led government in Sudurpaschim province. In a meeting of the Nagarik Unmukti’s provincial parliamentary party held on Sunday, it was agreed to uphold the support for the NC-led government in the province. Despite divisions among influential leaders, including party Chair Ranjita Shrestha and founder Resham Lal Chaudhary, regarding support for the federal government, the parliamentary meeting led by Ghanashyam Chaudhary resolved to back Kamal Bahadur Shah’s government in the province.
Nepal’s public debt reaches Rs 2.288 trillion
Nepal’s public debt has reached Rs 2.288 trillion. According to data released by the Public Debt Management Office on Sunday, Nepal has yet to repay Rs 1.185 trillion in domestic debt and Rs 1.227 trillion in foreign debt. Nepal has taken an additional loan of Rs 218.86 billion in the last 8 months of the current fiscal year 2080/81. The government has made payments on the loan, with Rs 146.64 billion towards domestic debt and Rs 28.86 billion towards foreign debt until the current month of Falgun.
NEPSE witnesses double-digit decline on Sunday
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a double-digit decline on Sunday, marking the first trading day of the week. The Nepali stock market index dropped by 10.62 points, settling at 2070.25 points today. The market showed a downward trend from the beginning of trading, maintaining stability until closing. Despite attempts to improve in the final 20 minutes of trading, they proved unsuccessful.
NSP Dispute: Dr. Bhattarai faction rejects Yadav faction’s party unity with Maoist Center
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the Nepal Samajbadi Party (NSP), convened by Dr. Baburam Bhattarai’s faction, has decided to nullify the decision of Mahendra Ray Yadav’s faction to unite the party with the CPN-Maoist Center. According to NSP sources, the majority of the party members in the CEC meeting chaired by Dr. Bhattarai passed a resolution to revoke the unity with the Maoist Center. In contrast, on Saturday, another faction led by Chairman Yadav had sent a letter announcing unity with the Maoist Center.
Pokhara nightlife to operate round the clock starting today
Following the government’s designation of Pokhara as the ‘Tourism Capital,’ night businesses such as clubs, discos, and live music venues will now have permission to operate throughout the night, starting from Sunday. The announcement was made by Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Surendra Raj Pandey, during an event organized to mark the declaration.
Ukraine reveals five Nepali nationals in Russian Army after their detention
Ukraine has disclosed the identities of five Nepali nationals currently serving in the Russian Army after their arrest. These Nepali individuals had enlisted in the Russian Army with hopes of earning and supporting their families but were apprehended by the Ukrainian Army during the ongoing conflict. According to Reuters, Ukraine has made public a total of eight foreign nationals serving in the Russian Army, among whom five are Nepali citizens.
Home Minister Lamichhane orders swift action against gold smuggling accused, including Ex-Speaker Mahara
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has instructed relevant authorities to promptly take action against individuals implicated in the gold smuggling case, including former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara. Home Minister Lamichhane directed Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal, Inspector General of Police Basanta Kuwar, and Chief of the Crime Investigation Bureau Shyam Gwayali to expeditiously execute the recommendations of the Gold Smuggling Commission report.
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