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PM Oli leaves for New York
Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli left for New York today, leading a Nepali delegation to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) being held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 26.
The theme for the 79th UNGA General Debates is “Leaving No One Behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.”
Federal Parliament Secretariat unveils 1,124-page report on Misappropriation of Cooperative Savings
The report prepared by the Parliamentary Special Investigation Committee on Cooperatives, submitted to the House of Representatives last week, has been made public.
The comprehensive document, spanning 1,124 pages, was published on Thursday by the Federal Parliament Secretariat on the House of Representatives website.
During the House meeting, Committee Chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa presented the “Report of the Parliamentary Inquiry Special Committee, 2081, Regarding Misuse of Cooperative Society Savings Funds,” highlighting its key points.
Rabi Lamichhane denies knowledge of cooperative funds in Gorkha Media operations
Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has stated that he was unaware of the funds brought in by Gorkha Media Network from cooperatives for the operation of the television station.
This issue has been highlighted in the report prepared by the Parliamentary Inquiry Special Committee on the Misuse of Funds of Cooperative Societies, 2081.
In response to 51 questions posed by the Committee, led by CPN-UML MP Surya Bahadur Thapa, Lamichhane mentioned that he joined Galaxy Television after Gitendrababu Rai promised him an attractive salary.
DPM Singh assigned responsibility of Acting PM
President Ram Chandra Paudel has assigned Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, to look after the daily administrative works carried out by the Prime Minister, during the absence of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister KP Oli today left for New York of the United States of America to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Minister Gurung lauds contribution of films in social transformation
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the film sector has incomparable contribution in transformation of society.
At a programme, ‘Cultural Transformation Award, 2081’ organised by Film Development Board here today on the occasion of the Constitution Day, Minister Gurung expressed commitment that the ministry would make maximum collaboration for the uplift of the film sector.
Koshi CM Karki pledges commitment to democratic values
Since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2015, Nepal has undergone a radical transformation in governance, establishing a three-tier system: federal, provincial, and local.
As the provincial government enters its seventh year, having secured a second term after the general election, it reflects on six years of mixed experiences.
Indian Ambassador calls on NA Chief
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivasatava paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel.
At the meeting held today at the Nepal Army Headquarters, Bhadrakali, matters related to various aspects of mutual interests and reciprocal relations were discussed, the Nepal Army Directorate of Public Relations and Information said.
The Nepal Army has expressed the confidence that such a meeting would further enhance the persisting bilateral relations.
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