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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.

President Paudel summons parliament session for Feb 5

President Ramchandra Paudel has summoned the joint session of the both Houses of the federal parliament for February 5 at the federal parliament building, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. President Paudel called for the session of the both Houses at 4:00 pm on February 5 at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 93 (1) of the Constitution.

Nepal Telecom’s former MD Sunil Paudel and SPC’s former Executive Director Bikal Paudel nabbed on corruption allegation

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken Sunil Paudel, the former managing director of Nepal Telecom, and Bikal Paudel, the former executive director of the Security Printing Center, into custody on charges of corruption. A CIAA team apprehended both Sunil and Bikal at their respective residences in Shantinagar and Mandikhatar.

NEPSE witnesses 10.25 points decline on Wednesday

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continues its downward trajectory, for the fourth consecutive day, on Wednesday. Today, the NEPSE index declined by 10.25 points, reaching 2,088.04 points. In today’s trading session, transactions involving a total of 11,004,949 shares of 311 companies were conducted, amounting to NPR 3.89 billion.

UML is pursuing a monarchy agenda: Gagan Thapa

The General Secretary of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Thapa, has raised concerns about the alliance between the CPN-UML and the royalist party Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) formed during the National Assembly elections. Thapa questioned whether the UML is contemplating the introduction of a monarchy agenda in the National Assembly through its alliance with the RPP in Koshi province for the upcoming National Assembly elections.

Janamat Party quit government due to non-cooperative character: Upendra Yadav

Chairman of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Upendra Yadav, has criticized the Janamat Party for its lack of cooperative behavior and accused them of fleeing from the Madhes government. Yadav stated, “They ran away from the government because they lack cooperative attitude. It has no inclination to cooperate.” Responding to Khabarhub’s query about the Janamat Party’s departure from the Madhes government, Yadav emphasized the importance of maintaining certain behaviors within a coalition.

 

Publish Date : 24 January 2024 22:39 PM

Nepal, Qatar discuss economic cooperation, tourism promotion and aviation expansion

KATHMANDU: Nepal and Qatar have held discussions on overall economic

Four years on, Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road still under construction

DHULIKHEL: Construction of the Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road under the Araniko Highway

Prachanda warns of global reactionary forces undermining democracy in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) and former

Gore sentenced to 10 years for 33-kg gold smuggling-linked murder case

MORANG: The High Court in Morang has sentenced Chudamani Upreti,

Three armed police personnel injured in clash during raid on illegal warehouse in Birgunj

BIRGUNJ: Three armed police personnel were injured on Monday during