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MP Pandey calls for informing parliament about Bajura earthquake
Nepali Congress lawmaker Badri Prasad Pandey has demanded the government informs the parliament about the earthquake with its epicentre in Bajura that hit the Sudurpaschim province this afternoon.
Nepal University Bill brought to stop students going abroad for higher education: Minister Khanal
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Shishir Khanal, has said Bill relating to Nepal University has been forwarded to stop students from going abroad for higher education.
Earthquake update: Four houses damaged
At least four houses have been damaged from an earthquake which was recorded at 2:43 PM today making Bajura epicentre.
We will discuss on the issue of classifying vehicles as luxury item: FM Poudel
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Poudel, has said discussion would be held on the issue of categorizing vehicles as the luxury item in course of preparing budget for the coming fiscal year.
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Discussions held on report of Special Committee
The National Assembly has unanimously approved the proposal seeking discussions on the report of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Study and Monitoring of Federalism Implementation.
Consensus, collaboration, unity needed among all political parties: Leader Poudel
Senior leader of the Nepali Congress, Ram Chandra Poudel, has pointed out the need for consensus, collaboration and national unity among political parties to move ahead in resolving problems seen in the country.
WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Sudur Paschim, epicenter in Baitdai
The earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitudes on the Richter Scale took place in Baitadi district today at 2:45 PM.
Earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude jolts Baitadi
The epicenter of the earthquake was Madanamela of Bajura, according to Mukundra Bhattarai of National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.
Minister can not oppose federalism and republicanism : PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said that ministers serving in the incumbent ministerial cabinet cannot oppose federalism and republics, pointing out that it is basic principle of the current government.
Ministers have no right to speak against federalism, republic: PM Prachanda
The Prime Minister highlighted that any speech against constitutional provisions such as federalism and republicanism by a sitting government ministers can also be a matter of clarification.
21-member Parliament Regulations Drafting Committee formed
The House of Representatives formed a committee to draft Parliament regulations.
US Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister Lamichhane
US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, today paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane.
Clarification sought from seven contractors and supplying companies
Public Procurement Monitoring Office has sought clarification from seven contractors and suppliers for leaving plans and programmes being implemented under different public bodies stranded.
Martyrs' Week begins, tributes paid to Martyr Shastri
Martyr Shukraraj Shastri was remembered on the first day of the Martyrs Week today. A programme was held at local Pachali of Teku where Shashtri attained martyrdom during the then Rana regime for his fight for democracy. The programme was organised by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office.
