President Ramchandra Paudel has said the success of the federal democratic republic system lies within the success of provinces, while they also serve as a significant instrument to institutionalise the achievements of the latest movements. During his meeting with the Chiefs of Provinces at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas on Wednesday, President Paudel said that if the provinces function effectively, the system will be strengthened.
Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant has said that the government has not stopped the School Education Bill and that it will be introduced soon. In response to queries raised by MPs on the topic related to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology regarding the ‘Appropriation Bill, 2082’ at the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, he said that the bill has been postponed for a few days as there is a need to reach an agreement on some issues.
Minister for Defence Manbir Rai asserted that the government is taking initiatives to increase the service benefits for the security forces, including the Nepali Army (NA). Responding to the queries and concerns raised by parliamentarians on the Appropriation Bill-2082 BS regarding the Ministry of Defence in the National Assembly's meeting on Wednesday, Minister Rai underscored the need to increase financial resources to secure the welfare of the security agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has claimed that the budget allocation under the Ministry is balanced. In his replies to queries from lawmakers during the deliberations on the Appropriation Bill- 2082 BS related to his Ministry in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the Minister said the budget allocation to the Ministry is within the ceiling, proportional and geographically, demographically and provincially balanced.
National Assembly (NA) members have expressed their concerns over the alleged changes made in the Civil Service Bill in an unauthorised way. Airing their views during zero hour of the session today, they said the incorporation of the word 'except' in the provision regarding the cooling-off in the Bill endorsed by the State Affairs Committee, House of Representatives, is objectionable.
The physical progress of the Narayangadh-Butwal road construction project has reached 69 per cent only, even as the deadline extended for the third time is about to expire. The work on the expansion of the Narayangadh-Butwal road is being carried out by China State Construction Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and the deadline extended for the third time is coming to an end on July 24.
In today's meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is scheduled to present a proposal for the passage of the Appropriation Bill-2082 BS which was received in the NA along with a message from the House of Representatives (HoR).
Ram Ayodhya Yadav, a member in the Second Constituent Assembly (2013), passed away early this morning at the age of 72.
US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.
Nepal and Sri Lanka are competing today in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The two team are scheduled to play at 6:15 pm at Tashkent Stadium, Uzbekistan. Earlier in the first game on Sunday, Nepal beat to a 9-0 win against Laos in Group F of the tournament.
The Pauwadungma Rural Municipality in Bhojpur district has provided agricultural tools to the farmers which is aimed at introducing modern tools in agriculture and encourage farmers in modern farming.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved almost Rs 5 billion in grant to help Nepal reduce the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). The 42nd
The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough closer to its average position, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.
The National Assembly (NA) is holding its meeting at 11:15 am today. In today's meeting, ministers are scheduled to respond to the lawmakers' concerns raised
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said embracing digital agriculture and precision technology and supporting climate-smart and integrated farming system through increased investment in agriculture research and advisory services is in the Nepal Government's priority.