- Thursday, 6 November 2025
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Government policies and programmes: amendments sought to 91 points
Both the lower and upper houses in the Federal Parliament - the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) - have begun deliberations on the government policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2079/80 BS (2022-23).
NA endorses nominations for its thematic committees
A session of the National Assembly (NA) today endorsed the nomination of members to various thematic committees functioning as the subordinate bodies of the upper house.
Government's policies and programmes don't address problems: UML Chair Oli
Taking part in the deliberations on the Policies and Programmes of the Government that started today in the HoR, he alleged that the policy and programme document failed to address any problem facing the country.
Amnesty International calls for removing 'overly restrictive' statute of limitations on rape
Nepal must urgently remove the restrictive statute of limitations on cases of rape and other sexual violence through amendment as it continues to be a barrier for survivors in access to justice, said Amnesty International today.
World Bank boss warns of global recession threat
The head of the World Bank has warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause a global recession as the price of food, energy and fertiliser jump. David Malpass told a US business event that it is difficult to "see how we avoid a recession".
Deliberation on government's policies, programmes begins in HoR
Deliberation on government's policies and programmes for coming fiscal year 2022/23 has begun in the House of Representatives today. President Bidya Devi Bhandari had presented the government's policy and programme document on May 24.
Nepal and China stress on timely implementation of agreements
Nepal and China have agreed to promote cooperation in various sectors including trade, transit, connectivity, investment, health, tourism, poverty alleviation, disaster management, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, among others.
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan calls off protest march after clashes, gives ultimatum
Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan disbanded a protest march by supporters on Thursday after clashes with police outside parliament the previous evening, but he warned that they would return unless an election was called within six days.
Department of Passport to remain open also on Sunday
The Department of Passport under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to provide services even on Sunday, a public holiday.
Four killed in Dailekh bus accident
Four persons were killed in a road accident at Sisne of Aathbis municipality of Dailekh on Wednesday night.
Mahaveer Pun honoured in Portugal
Founder of the National Innovation Centre and scientist Dr Mahaveer Pun has been honoured in Portugal. The Myagdi Overseas Nepalis Association (MONA) felicitated Dr Pun who is currently on a visit to Europe organizing a programme in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Balendra, Sunita set to win KMC Mayor, Deputy-mayor
The counting of votes in the City hall at Exhibition Road of Kathmandu is in the final stage. According to Chief Electoral Officer Raju Kumar Khatiwada, out of a total of 191,186 votes, more than 183,679 votes have been counted so far.
'Balen, come to your home village after win'
Binita Devi, a resident of Ekdara Rural Municipality-2 in Mahottari district, who works at the ancestral home of Balendra Shah, entreated, “Please, visit your hometown once, we all are waiting for your arrival.”
Eight municipalities of Lamjung have only men as mayors
All men have been elected to major posts in the eight local levels in Lamjung. This includes the position of mayor in four municipalities and four position of chair of rural municipality.
Financial Bill certified by Karnali province Chief
Karnali Province Chief Tilak Pariyar has certified the Bill relating to amend the Karnali Province Economic Procedures Act, 2074 BS.
