Nepali Congress sensitive to human rights of people with disabilities: NC President Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that his party remains sensitive to the human rights of people with disabilities (PWDs). Nepal 21 Mar, 2025
Proposal for ex-VVIPS' lifetime benefits draw flak In light of the government's preparation of a law to provide lifetime benefits to former high-ranking state officials, the public and lawmakers have vehemently opposed the plan, calling it a waste of taxpayer money, especially given that remittances sent by migrant Nepali workers account for a large portion of the country's revenue. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
Constitution will be amended on consensus of all: Home Minister Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, has said that consensus from all political parties will be ensured to amend the Constitution. Nepal 15 Dec, 2024
'Nepal should negotiate, not be hasty in endorsing BRI' While the government has made its position clear on whether or not to take loans from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's visit to China beginning December 2, experts and former ministers have emphasised that Nepal's priorities should be maximised and not to sign implementation plan in haste. Nepal 29 Nov, 2024
NC asks Dahal to pave the way for new government The Nepali Congress Central Executive Committee met on Wednesday, approved party chair Sher Bahadur Deuba's agreement to form a new power alliance with CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli, and asked Prime Minister Dahal to pave the way for the formation of a national government. Nepal 04 Jul, 2024
An 'objective' budget has been brought amidst shrunken resources: Finance Minister Pun Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has said the budget for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2024-25) remains objective though significant pressure has been realized in the management of resources. Business 02 Jun, 2024
16th Plan stresses on integrated infrastructure development, IT use: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the 16th periodic plan will focus on integrated infrastructure development and extension and utilisation of information technology. Business 25 Apr, 2024
NA approves withdrawal of Immigration Bill by majority Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha presented the bill before the House. Kathmandu 26 Feb, 2024
PM directs immediate release of milk dues to farmers PM Dahal has instructed stakeholders to promptly release dues owed to farmers for milk purchases. Nepal 26 Feb, 2024
UK minister launches new UK-Nepal development portfolio UK Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell visited Nepal on 19-20 February and announced a new development portfolio. Kathmandu 21 Feb, 2024
NC's Mahasamiti Meeting: Discussions taking place in reports Discussions in five separate reports presented on Tuesday at the Nepali Congress (NC) Mahasamiti Meeting are scheduled to take place from today. Nepal 21 Feb, 2024
Nepal and UK sign agreement to enforce programs on business and Green Growth Nepal and the UK have signed two grant agreements - the Nepal in Business (NIB) programs and the implementation of Green Growth Nepal (GGN) programs on Tuesday. Business 20 Feb, 2024
