Kathmandu Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to seek a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives (HoR) on July 12, following the withdrawal of support by the CPN-UML. PM Dahal will present his proposal seeking a vote of confidence during the upcoming HoR meeting. The CPN-UML withdrew its support from the government… Continue reading Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence on July 12
Month: July 2024
Ministries collaborate to enhance skills and apprenticeships for CTEVT students
Kathmandu: In a significant move to promote ‘learning by earning’, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the skills and apprenticeship opportunities for students of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). The MoU aims… Continue reading Ministries collaborate to enhance skills and apprenticeships for CTEVT students
Sir Keir Starmer becomes UK Prime Minister after labour’s landslide victory
Kathmandu: Sir Keir Starmer is the UK’s new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a huge collapse after a tumultuous 14 years in power, which saw five different prime ministers run the country. Rishi Sunak – the outgoing PM – accepted responsibility… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer becomes UK Prime Minister after labour’s landslide victory
Monsoon disaster claims 28 lives, leaves many injured and missing
Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon season has resulted in a tragic toll across the country, with 28 people confirmed dead, one person missing, and 25 others injured due to various monsoon-related disasters. During a recent National Assembly session, the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, provided a detailed update on… Continue reading Monsoon disaster claims 28 lives, leaves many injured and missing
List of threatened species grows by 1,000
Kathmandu: Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade and infrastructural expansion. The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its latest Red List of Threatened Species… Continue reading List of threatened species grows by 1,000
Biden says he ‘screwed up’ debate but vows to stay in election
Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has admitted he “screwed up” in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on in the election race and moved to reassure key allies. He told a Wisconsin radio station he made a “mistake” with his stumbling performance, but urged voters to instead judge him on… Continue reading Biden says he ‘screwed up’ debate but vows to stay in election
EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs
Kathmandu: The European Union has raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, as Brussels takes action to protect the bloc’s motor industry. The new tariffs on individual manufactures range from 17.4% to 37.6%, which is on top of a 10% duty that was already in place for all electric cars imported from China.This could raise the… Continue reading EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs
CIAA summons Lalitpur Mayor over alleged fund misappropriation
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken action against Chiribabu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, following allegations of unauthorized fund distribution intended for flood victims. According to a complaint lodged with the CIAA, it is alleged that Rs 150,000 and Rs 250,000 were disbursed to flood victims in… Continue reading CIAA summons Lalitpur Mayor over alleged fund misappropriation
CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority
Kathmandu: In a press statement released on Thursday, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has called upon Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to refrain from making decisions with long-term implications following the loss of his majority in parliament. General Secretary Shankar Pokharel highlighted the significance of avoiding actions that could result in enduring… Continue reading CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority
Nepal govt initiates concept paper on AI, paving way for policy development
Kathmandu: The Nepali government has taken a significant step forward by preparing its first Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at guiding the formulation of policies and laws governing AI use and operations in the country. Initiated by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Concept Paper addresses the absence of specific policies… Continue reading Nepal govt initiates concept paper on AI, paving way for policy development