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

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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

We will restore the parliament and form a new government; Prachanda

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

Kathmandu: Leader of the Prachanda-Madhav faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has said that a new government will be formed by restoring the parliament. A meeting of Prachanda-Madhav faction MPs held in New Baneshwor on Wednesday removed party president KP Sharma Oli and elected another president Prachanda as the… Continue reading We will restore the parliament and form a new government; Prachanda

Court to take more time to give its verdict on parliamnent dissolution

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Kathmandu: Following the news that the Supreme Court has heard the writ petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament by the Oli government in a single sitting of the Chief Justice, many people on Wednesday questioned whether the verdict is coming today or not. In this, the experts of the court procedure say that it… Continue reading Court to take more time to give its verdict on parliamnent dissolution