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Gandaki Province House Session set for April 19

Gandaki Province gears up for its upcoming House Session scheduled to convene from April 19 onwards. Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta has called for the session to commence at 3 PM on Friday. Following a recommendation from the Cabinet during its Tuesday meeting, Province Chief Bhatta has moved forward with summoning the session. In an anticipated development, Chief Minister Khagaraj Adhikari is expected to seek a vote of confidence during this session.

NC objects to Gandaki Province Assembly summons

The Nepali Congress (NC) has expressed its objection to the decision of Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta to summon the province assembly on April 19, stating that the summons for the Gandaki Province Assembly session is unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NC’s Gandaki Province Parliamentary Party leader and former Chief Minister, Surendra Raj Pandey, mentioned that summoning the assembly session while disregarding the Constitution and existing laws constitutes an unconstitutional act.

Nepal secures convincing victory over Saudi Arabia by six wickets

Nepal continued its winning streak in the ACC Premier Cup, clinching a fourth consecutive triumph by defeating Saudi Arabia. In a T20 match truncated to eight overs due to rain and a waterlogged outfield, Nepal opted to field first after winning the toss. Saudi Arabia, batting first, managed to set a target of 73 runs, losing seven wickets in the process. Nepal’s bowlers, including Karan KC and Abinash Bohara, stood out with two wickets each, while Lalit Rajbanshi and Pratish GC chipped in with one wicket apiece.

Airee climbs to 11th position in ICC all-rounders rankings

Nepali national cricket team member Dipendra Singh Airee has made significant progress in the ICC T20 rankings as an all-rounder. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), he has risen to the 11th position from his previous ranking of 14th. Additionally, in the latest batting rankings, Airee has surged to the 62nd position, marking a notable improvement of 16 places. Airee has been delivering exceptional performances in the ongoing ACC Premier Cup Cricket tournament in Oman.

Unified Socialist decides to nominate Dirgha Bahadur Sodari as Sudurpaschim Chief Minister

The CPN-Unified Socialist has decided to nominate Sudurpaschim Province’s parliamentary leader, Dirgha Bahadur Sodari, for the position of Chief Minister. In a meeting convened on Wednesday at the party’s central office in Alok Nagar, it was decided to establish a government under the leadership of Sodari. Following a crisis within the ruling coalition, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ consented to designate Unified Socialist as the Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim.

Clash between communities mars Ram Nawami rally in Biratnagar

The clash that erupted between two communities of Biratnagar has made the area under tension. The clash erupted between two communities during a rally organized by the Nepali Yuwa Bibhag of World Hindu Council in Biratnagar on Wednesday. The clash has left Biratnagar tense. After the clash between Hindu and Muslim communities, tension has gripped Ward No. 15 of Biratnagar Metropolitan City.

ANFA’s Vice Chairman Dawa Lama arrested on drug charges

Dawa Lama, Vice Chairman of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), has been apprehended by police in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office confirmed Lama’s arrest, revealing that he was taken into custody in connection with a drug-related case. Lama, who had been evading authorities, was found to be a fugitive in a drug case.

Mountaineering season in Nepal sees over 600 permits issued for Spring summits

Nepal’s mountaineering season has kicked off with a notable influx of adventurers, as the Tourism Department reports the issuance of permits to 612 mountaineers from 68 groups for spring summits across the country so far. While not a record-breaking figure, the number underscores the enduring allure of Nepal’s mountains among climbers worldwide. Of the permit recipients, 478 are male and 134 are female, reflecting a growing diversity in the mountaineering community. Mt. Everest retains its position as the most sought-after summit, with 274 permits allocated, marking a slight decrease from last year’s figures.