- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Eight parties decide to support NC nominee for President
Kathmandu, Feb 24: The meeting of the eight political parties, including Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) has decided to support the Nepali Congress candidate for electing President. The eight-party meeting held at Prime Minister's residence, Baluwatar this evening took this decision, according to Prakash Jwala, a leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist). "Today, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' called the meeting of the eight parties including those out of the government. The only agenda discussed in the meeting was President's election. In the meeting, PM Prachanda proposed to support the Nepali Congress nominee for the President because it is the largest political party. We also agreed PM Prachanda's proposal." Jwala shared before media after the eight-party meeting at Baluwatar Friday evening. He further informed that it was up to the Nepali Congress to nominate the person for the President. Quoting PM Prachanda's views in the meeting, leader Jwala said, "From today onward, a new political journey begins. Let's take it ahead; let's be united for country's prosperity, national independence, sovereignty and people's livelihood. We can go together on power sharing as well." He further stated that no discussion was held on election of Vice President. The eight parties attending the meeting were- NC, Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Janamat Party, Rastriya Janamorcha and Nagarik Unmukti Party. In the meeting, PM Prachanda, and Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma were from the Maoist Centre while President Sher Bahadur Deuba, senior leader Ramchandra Poudel and Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka from the Nepali Congress; Chairman Upendra Yadav from JSP; Ghanashyam Bhusal from CPN (US), Chairman Mahantha Thakur from LSP; Senior Vice Chairman Abdul Khan from Janamat; and Chairwoman Ranjita Shrestha from the Nagarik Unmukti Party. The Election Commission has scheduled the nomination of President on February 25, tomorrow, and the election on March 9. The meeting of the top leaders of NC, Maoist Centre, JSP and CPN (US) on Friday morning had agreed to restore the previous alliance- the alliance before that of November 20 election. Although the CPN UML had been insisting that UML nominee would be the President as per agreement made on December 25, PM and Maoist Centre Chairman Prachanda was for forging national consensus in the election of President. (RSS)
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HoR meeting postponed till Feb 27 for lack of quorum
Kathmandu, Feb 24: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed till February 27 for lack of quorum on Friday. When Speaker Devraj Ghimire was presenting the proposal, seeking consideration on 'Monitoring and Evaluation Bill, 2078' along with the message from the National Assembly in the HoR meeting on Friday, Chief Whip of Nepali Congress Ramesh Lekhak had showed objection over the lack of quorum. On behalf of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma had presented the proposal, seeking consideration on 'Monitoring and Evaluation Bill, 2078' along with the message from the National Assembly. Minister Sharma had also responded to the queries raised during the discussion in the meeting. However, after the objection of NC Chief Whip Lekhak, Speaker Ghimire directed the parliament secretariat employees to determine the present number of lawmakers in the meeting within three minutes. As per Article 94 of the Constitution, while presenting any proposal seeking consideration in the parliament, there must be the presence of at least one-fourth of the existing lawmakers. In line with this provision, there had to have the presence of at least 69 lawmakers, but only 50 lawmakers were present even after three minutes of warning bell. The HoR meeting will be held next on February 27. (RSS)
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Gorkhapatra Corporation celebrates Digital Day
Gorkhapatra Digital Day has been celebrated by organising a special ceremony by Gorkhapatraonline.com and risingnepaldaily.com on Friday. On the basis of Gorkhapatra Corporation's content published digitally for the first time on Feb 24, 1997, Corporation celebrated its Digital Day on Friday.
PM Prachanda, UML Chair Oli hold discussion
On the run-up to the election of the President, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' held a meeting with CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli today.
Chaudhary’s name registered in voter list
Name of Arun Kumar Chaudhary, a member of the House of Representatives (HoR), has been registered in the voter list for the election of the President.
Minister Sharma advises technical schools to ensure quality education
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has said technical education is the government’s priority.
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Universities should adopt new technologies: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister and Nepal Sanskrit University (NSU) Chancellor Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the universities can no longer be run in the traditional way.
'Cooperatives are credible medium for social transformation'
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Presidential election: Four major parties agree to sit for second sitting
A meeting of major political parties held to discuss about the nomination for the presidential election failed to reach to a conclusion, though it dwelt on multiple alternatives.
Nepal backs UN resolution against Russia's hostilities in Ukraine
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UML summons Secretariat meeting for Saturday
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Man killed in elephant attack in Makawanpur
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Shut Hetauda cement industry resumes
Hetauda Cement Industry that remained closed since two weeks has resumed today following the supply of coal. The industry closed due to lack of coal, said the industry management.
NC's central execution committee meeting tomorrow
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Lumbini Buddhist University to put vicinity in Panchsheel
The Lumbini Buddhist University has adopted the policy of putting the university vicinity in the Panchsheel, five principles of peaceful coexistence.