- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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51 new cases in 24 hrs, active cases stand at 147
51 new cases (RT-PCR and antigen tests combined) of COVID-19 have been confirmed on Tuesday while 26 people recovered from the disease.
Next decade should be dedicated for economic growth: lawmaker Sharma
Kathmandu, May 9: Lawmaker Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said the coming decade should be dedicated for economic growth.Taking part in the deliberations on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 in a session of the House of Representatives today, he suggested developing a common policy-level vision for boosting the economy. The Nepali Congress general secretary said no time limit should be fixed on corruption-related cases and the State should act tough against such cases. "The works of the government and the policy sector should be clearly delineated. The State should carry out the construction of projects having big investment and development construction works. Investment-friendly climate should be fostered in the country as well," he said.Sharma suggested doing away with what he called the cumbersome administrative provisions for investment and investing budget in productive programmes based on the suggestions of the experts. He called on the government to develop the Vision 95 concept to keep up with and take benefit from the world's largest economies, saying China will be the largest and powerful economy of the world by 2050 to be succeeded by India after that.Lawmaker Sharma stressed on formulating budget which spurs economic growth by increasing production and employment creation. He called for unity among all the parties for this.Lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain emphasised on the need of carrying out a study on areas of economic development in the country. Prem Bahadur Maharjan reiterated on increasing agriculture production prioritizing the indigenous crops and marketization of agriculture produce.Basudev Ghimire suggested reducing loans and international debt while Prabhu Sah expressed concern over the growing brain drain.Surya Prasad Dhakal called for stemming the big corruption that is said to take place in the national pride and other projects, and for the development of the industrial sector. Samjhana Thapaliya demanded the government to address the problems faced by the farmers and entrepreneurs. Harka Maya Bishwakarma stressed that the State should devise budget that spurs economic growth, promotes good governance and achieves economic prosperity. (RSS)
Nepal Bar Association stresses on prompt justice to citizens
Nepal Bar Association has underscored providing prompt justice to citizens and service seekers.
Finance Minister assures of revised interest rates to encourage investment
Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the existing bank interest rates will be revised in a bid to reform the obtaining economic scenario, making economy vibrant.
To ensure press freedom strengthening of republic system is necessary: Minister Sharma
Minister for Communication and Information, Technology Rekha Sharma, said that there is an interconnection between political freedom and press freedom.
Russia holds Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square
The military parade’s rehearsals also involved Tigr-M armored vehicles, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, Bumerang infantry fighting vehicles, Iskander-M tactical missile systems, S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems and Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launchers.
22 killed, more than 20 injured after bus falls from bridge in India
22 people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a private bus fell from a bridge on a dry river bed in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district on Tuesday morning, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.
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Govt. will do utmost for improvement of education sector: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government will leave no stone unturned for reforms in the country's education sector.
Top leaders of three major parties hold discussion
Top leaders of three major political parties have held a discussion on the issues including a bill related to Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Audio is fake: Dr Arzu Rana Deuba
Leader of Nepali Congress Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said that the truth and facts will come out about the audio of the fake Bhutanese refugee-related issue.
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Inclusive participation of women in all levels, structures of State demanded
Women Forum-2080 organised at Tilottama has concluded by drawing attention of the government to ensure inclusive participation of women in all levels and structures of the State.
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Lumbini hosting 'Buddhist International Travel Mart' from May 11
Lumbini will be hosting the 'Buddhist International Travel Mart' aiming to promote tourism in the birthplace of Gautam Budhha. The event to be supported by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal Association of the Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has been scheduled to be held on May 11-13.
PM calls for fair justice delivery
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has urged all sides concerned for independent and fair justice delivery.
Narainapur teachers collecting salary without attending schools
During the inspection of schools and madrasas conducted by a team of Krishna Chandra Maurya, coordinator of Education Monitoring and Investigation Committee of the rural municipality, it was found that there were irregularities in most of the schools and teachers were receiving salary without showing up for months.
Grade 12 exam kicks off
The exam begun today will continue till May 19. There are 1,453 exam centres across the country. The exam that kicked off at 8:00 am runs for four hours, according to the National Exam Board.
