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Leftist parties, including Maoist Center and Unified Socialist, unite to form Nepal Communist Party
Ten leftist political parties, including the CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist), have announced their unification to form a new political force named the Nepal Communist Party. The unification was announced during a special ceremony held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. The alliance includes the Maoist Center, Unified Socialist, Nepal Socialist Party, Janasamajbadi Party Nepal, Nepal Communist Party, CPN (Maoist Socialist), and CPN (Samyabadi), among others.
Prachanda selected coordinator, Madhav Nepal co-coordinator of newly unified Nepali Communist Party
Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has been chosen as the coordinator and Madhav Kumar Nepal as the co-coordinator of the newly formed Nepali Communist Party, created through the merger of ten communist parties, including the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist). The decisions were made unanimously during the unity convention held at Bhrikutimandap on Wednesday. The convention also endorsed the party’s interim statute and declared that all central committee members of the participating parties are now officially members of the unified Nepali Communist Party.
Prachanda: Our party is now the number one in the country
Co-ordinator of the newly formed Nepali Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has declared that the newly unified party will emerge as the country’s leading political force. Addressing a ceremony marking the unification of ten leftist parties, Prachanda said the party will become Nepal’s number one political organization after the upcoming elections.
Nepali Communist Party adopts nine-point agreement
A new Nepali Communist Party has been formed through the unification of several leftist forces, including the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist). During a special ceremony held at Bhrikutimandap on Wednesday, leaders from the Maoist Centre, Unified Socialist, Nepal Socialist Party, Jana Samajwadi Party Nepal, Nepal Communist Party, CPN (Maoist Socialist), and CPN (Samyabadi), among others, announced their merger.
CM Surendra Pandey urges Congress to move ahead with unity, hints elections likely on March 5
Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Pandey has called on the Nepali Congress to act realistically and move forward through collective consensus, suggesting that the next elections are likely to be held on March 5. Speaking at the meeting of the party’s Central Working Committee, Pandey said government reports indicate that preparations are underway for elections in March, and that the Congress should not conclude that elections won’t happen.
Nepal exports frozen French fries to the US for the first time
Frozen French fries worth Rs 5.48 million have been exported to the United States for the first time through the Bhairahawa Customs Office. According to the office, two containers, totaling 43,520 kilograms, of frozen French fries produced by First Choice Foods Pvt. Ltd., based in Rupandehi, were shipped to Genco LLC, a company based in the United States. In a statement, the Bhairahawa Customs Office said the entry of Nepali-produced food items into a highly competitive market like the US marks a significant achievement for the country’s industrial development. The move is expected to contribute to foreign currency earnings and promote entrepreneurship in Nepal.
Free Wi-Fi in public places and remote areas: Communications Minister
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that the government is committed to expanding free Wi-Fi internet service in major public places of the country. While inspecting the free Wi-Fi internet service provided in public places in Kathmandu today, he expressed his commitment to continue working as a campaign to expand internet access in sensitive and important public places in the federal capital Kathmandu as well as in rural areas outside Kathmandu.
Former CJ Kalyan Shrestha expresses concern over Nepal’s recurring transitional phases
Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha has expressed concern that Nepal has repeatedly undergone transitional phases, hindering the country’s stability and development. Speaking at a program titled “National Interest Above All” organized by the Citizen Initiative for National Unity in Lalitpur on Wednesday, Shrestha said that despite multiple political movements leading to regime changes, the people’s living conditions have remained stagnant, fueling dissatisfaction and prolonging instability.
Nepal suffer fourth straight defeat in ICC World Cricket League 2 series in UAE
Nepal suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the ICC World Cricket League 2 ODI series held in the UAE, losing to the hosts by 4 wickets in the final match of the series on Wednesday. Batting first after losing the toss, Nepal posted a total of 239 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs. Bhim Sharki top-scored with 48 runs, followed by Kushal Malla (45), Dipendra Singh Airee (37), Aasif Sheikh (34), and Arif Sheikh (30).
Health Minister Dr Sharma reshuffles Divisional Heads
The Ministry of Health and Population has reshuffled the responsibilities of various department heads. Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said that the responsibilities of senior-level employees were reassigned by a ministerial decision with the aim of making the work related to the ministry more effective, efficient and organised. According to him, the responsibilities of the heads of Family Welfare Division, the National Health Education, Information and Communication Centre, and the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) and the Management Division have been changed.
Bodies of two foreign tourists and guide brought to Teaching Hospital for post-mortem
The bodies of two foreign tourists and a local guide, who tragically lost their lives in an avalanche near Yalung Ri Himal in the Rolwaling region, have been transported to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem. The victims, an Italian tourist, a French tourist, and their Nepali guide, were caught in the avalanche near the Yalung Ri Himal base camp on Monday morning.
Nepal Bar Association expresses concern over ambassador recall amid ongoing Supreme Court case
The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concern over the government’s decision to recall an ambassador while the matter is pending before the Supreme Court. In a press release issued on Wednesday, NBA General Secretary Kedar Prasad Koirala noted that the recall order comes at a time when the Supreme Court is considering the case and has issued an interim order, and the ambassador has been directed to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for duties.
Farmullah Mansoor proposes Gagan Thapa as future party president and prime minister
Nepali Congress Deputy General Secretary Farmullah Mansoor has proposed General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa as the party’s future president and the next prime ministerial candidate. Speaking at the party’s Central Working Committee meeting held in Sanepa on Wednesday, Mansur said the time had come for the new generation, led by Thapa, to take charge of the party.
Rabi Lamichhane brought to Singha Durbar for inquiry
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has been brought from Nakhu Prison to Singha Durbar. A high-level investigation commission summoned him to take his statement at the commission’s office in Singha Durbar regarding his release from prison during the Gen-Z movement. The Commission summoned Lamichhane to its office in Singha Durbar to record his statement regarding his release from prison during the Gen-Z movement on September 8-9. Lamichhane is currently being held at Nakkhu Prison in Lalitpur on charges of cooperative fraud.
Ghanshyam Bhusal says top leaders’ retirement causing communist parties to split
CPN (Unified Socialist) General Secretary Ghanshyam Bhusal has blamed top leaders’ failure to retire from politics for the current division within communist parties. Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Bhusal said the parties have fractured due to senior leaders not taking a break from active politics, even as the country faces a critical situation.
Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 in local market
The price of gold fell slightly in the local market on Wednesday, decreasing by Rs 1,100 per tola. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Entrepreneurs Association, gold was traded at Rs 237,200 per tola today. On Tuesday, the price was Rs 238,300 per tola.
Ram Kumari Jhakri says dreadful journey with Unified Socialist has ended
Ram Kumari Jhakri has said that the journey she had begun with fear of being dreadful has now come to an end. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Jhakri made the remark after deciding to return to the CPN-UML, following her party’s decision to unify with nine leftist forces including the CPN (Maoist Center).
UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai welcomes returning leaders, stresses national and party victory
CPN-UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai has welcomed party leaders returning from other factions, stating that the focus should now be on the nation, the people, and the party’s victory, rather than individual leaders. In a recent statement on Facebook, Bhattarai advised leaders returning to UML after splitting from the party that whether or not they accept the condition of helping specific leaders win is a matter of personal discretion. He stressed, however, that joining UML is about much more than individual conditions.
Nepali Congress Central Committee meeting continues, two proposals for 15th General Convention presented
The Nepali Congress (NC) Central Committee meeting is scheduled to continue today under the leadership of acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka. The meeting will be held at the party’s central office in Sanepa at 11:30 AM. The meeting, which began on October 14, has seen ongoing discussions among central committee members. In yesterday’s (Tuesday) session, two separate proposals regarding the date for the party’s 15th General Convention were presented.
UML sets seven criteria for selecting representatives to 11th General Convention
The CPN-UML has set seven criteria for the selection of representatives to its upcoming 11th General Convention. The party issued an Antar Party Nirdeshan (APANI), an internal directive, outlining these criteria and dispatched them to its subordinate committees. According to the party’s Secretariat, the UML’s 11th General Convention will be held in Kathmandu from December 13 to 15. The selection of representatives across the country has been scheduled for November 29.
Nepal, India agree on seven-point plan to strengthen energy cooperation
Nepal and India have reached a seven-point agreement aimed at further strengthening bilateral energy cooperation, including electricity exchange and cross-border transmission network expansion. The agreement was finalized during the 17th meeting of the Joint Technical Team on Nepal-India Energy Cooperation, held in Pokhara on November 3 and 4. The meeting was co-chaired by Sandeep Kumar Dev, Joint Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, and Bhagwan Sahay Bhairava, Chief Engineer at India’s Central Electricity Authority.
NEPSE rises by 12.17 points, turnover reaches Rs 4.68 billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 12.17 points on Wednesday, closing at 2,607.42 points. According to NEPSE, a total of Rs 4.68 billion worth of shares were traded during the day. Out of the listed companies, share prices of 149 increased, 90 declined, and 12 remained unchanged. With the market’s rise, all sub-indices except Hotels and Tourism and Mutual Fund groups witnessed gains.
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