Chinese interests in recent political developments of Nepal

Kathmandu: China, a northern neighbor, is worried about the unexpected dissolution of parliament in Nepal and the split of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). Amid concerns, Chinese Communist Party Deputy Minister for International Affairs Guo Yezhou is visiting Nepal today. China has not yet commented on Nepal’s political developments yet. It has been… Continue reading Chinese interests in recent political developments of Nepal

Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

WASHINGTON (AP): On this, even President Donald Trump’s most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.He used the promise of conservative judicial appointments to win over Republican skeptics as a candidate. Then as president, he relied on… Continue reading Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’

File Photo In this undated photo issued on Friday Dec. 25, 2020, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)

LONDON (AP): One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that. However, the queen, 94, did fulfill what is considered her most cherished Christmas Day duty. Addressing the nation — as well… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’

PM appoints eight ministers and one state minister

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday reshuffled his cabinet. The prime minister has appointed one minister of state and eight new ministers. The newly-appointed ministers have taken oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas on Friday evening. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi has been given the Ministry of Energy, Prabhu Sah… Continue reading PM appoints eight ministers and one state minister

China shows double standard in trade with Nepal: NCC

File Photo of Nepal Chamber of Commerce President Rajesh Kaji Shrestha

Kathmandu: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has objected to China’s double standard in trade with Nepal under the pretext of corona. The chamber has complained that the businessmen have to suffer as the checkpoint is said to be open but still closed. Stating that Nepali businessmen have suffered a lot due to ineffective Chinese… Continue reading China shows double standard in trade with Nepal: NCC

Govt asks sugarcane farmer for 21 days to recover their due payment

Photo Courtesy: The Rising Nepal

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has asked for 21 days to pay the sugarcane farmers. The ministry has requested to postpone the agitation for 21 days as it is in touch with the sugar mills and is collecting data on the payment due to the farmers. However, the farmers, who have been… Continue reading Govt asks sugarcane farmer for 21 days to recover their due payment

Oli group snatch executive power of Prachanda

Photo Courtesy: Facebook page of NCP chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)

Kathmandu: The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Oli faction has decided to snatch executive power from Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. A meeting held in Baluwatar today has decided to take away Prachanda’s executive power. However, Prachanda has not been removed from the post. Earlier, it was decided to remove Narayan Kaji Shrestha from the post… Continue reading Oli group snatch executive power of Prachanda

Prachanda-Madhav group announces to protest against parliament dissolution

Kathmandu: The Prachanda-Madhav faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has announced an agitation against the dissolution of the parliament. The central committee meeting held today has decided to take to the streets from tomorrow. The group has decided to protest in Kathmandu on a daily basis from tomorrow. Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha Prakash… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group announces to protest against parliament dissolution

Prachanda-Nepal Group in the Election Commission with the signatures of 287 members

Kathmandu: The Prachanda-Nepal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has registered a letter with the signatures of the majority central members at the Election Commission. Leaders including Lilamani Pokhrel and Surendra Pandey reached the Election Commission and handed over the signatures of the majority members. The letter submitted to the commission has the… Continue reading Prachanda-Nepal Group in the Election Commission with the signatures of 287 members