Politics

Kathmandu, Jan 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the incumbent government, which has put democracy and civil rights in top priority, would always protect the freedom of expression. At a programme organised on the 39th Anniversary of Nepal Television here today, Prime Minister Dahal shared, “I believe in free democratic practice, not in control and direction. So …

Kathmandu, Jan 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has held discussions with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on the topic of giving business to the Federal Parliament during its winter session commencing from February 5. PM Dahal called the Ministry officials to his office in Singha Durbar this afternoon and held discussions on the preparation of …

Kathmandu, Jan 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said investigation will be conducted on the Royal palace massacre that took place in 2001. Talking to journalists at Simara Airport, Bara on Monday, Prime Minister said the Royal palace massacre wherein the dynasty of the then King Birednra was destroyed will be investigated, according to the Prime Minister’s secretariat. The …

Kathmandu, Jan 28: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has said a legal basis is required for monitoring and evaluating the development and construction projects operated in the country. Taking part in discussions on the principles of the Monitoring and Evaluation Bill, 2076 BS in a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, the House of …

Jhapa, Jan 27: General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said dialogue and discussion are essential to heed people’s despair and address their problems. The NC launched dialogue campaign for this cause, he made it clear. Addressing a programme the party organized as part of dialogue campaign at Mechipul in Jhapa this morning, General Secretary Thapa claimed that …

Kathmandu, Jan 26: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has underlined the need of digitalization of customs administration to enhance its effectiveness. Speaking at a programme organised to mark the 72nd International Customs Day here today, the Minister echoed the need of collective efforts to build a robust customs administration by applying available technology, international criteria and good practices in …

Kathmandu, Jan 26: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has laid emphasis on dialogue between the warring parties for upholding world peace. During the meeting with high-level delegation of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, led by Izumi Nakamitsu, Prime Minister Dahal said Nepal is always in favour of the world peace, adding Nepal’s peace process has become an example for …

Kathmandu, Jan 26: Minister for Energy, Hydro Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet assured that the bill related to renewable energy would be presented in the federal parliament within a month. The incumbent government is going to present the ‘Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill’ with the objective to address the changing circumstances and demands of the times in the …

Kathmandu, Jan 24: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the government is committed to promoting the standard of universities. In his meeting with experts from the education sector at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar today, the Prime Minister said the government is going to select vice-chancellors for universities through an open competition so as to prevent …

Kathmandu, Jan 23: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that the government would take forward the Armed Police Force (APF) Border Development Programme with high priority. Addressing the 23rd anniversary of the APF here Tuesday, PM Dahal said that he was aware of the contributions of the APF in defending country’s security and dignity. Reiterating that the government …