The request of the Meteorological Department to take necessary precautions to avoid the effect of westerly winds in the country.

The meteorological department has requested to take necessary precautions to avoid cold in the next 24 hours as there is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places of high hilly and mountainous areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Province No. 1.

According to the Meteorological Department, the effect of westerly winds is normal in the country at present. According to the Division, there will be partial cloud cover across the country tonight. There is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous terrain of Province No. 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

Similarly, there will be partial cloud cover across the country tomorrow afternoon. There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous terrain of Gandaki and Karnali and there is a possibility of partial cloud cover at night. The weather will remain normal on Sunday despite partial cloud cover across the country.

NRT defeats Friends club by 3-2

NRT defeats Friends club by 3-2 in the Martyr’s League A division match, played at Dashrath Stadium today.

After winning the game in the seventh round of the competition, NRT has secured the seventh position in the competition with 10 points while Friends Club is at the bottom of the league with 3 points.

The other match held today between Army and APF ended in a draw with 1-1.  Army has reached the fourth position of the table with 11 points while APF is at the tenth position of the table.

Unity talks between Rastriya Prajatantra Party and Bibekshil sajhaa

The proposal of party unity has been taken forward in a meeting between Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden and Vibekshil Saja Party Chairman Rabindra Mishra .

It is said that the issue of party unity was discussed during the meeting with RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana. As Rabindra Mishra has been liberal in his views on the monarchy for the past few months and raised the issue of a referendum on federalism and secularism, RPP Chairman Lingden is positive towards the party unification.

However, after being elected as the chairperson of the Ekta General Convention, Lingden had formed a dialogue committee under the coordination of Rana to unite with like-minded forces in the first meeting of RPP. Chairman Lingden has also announced to bring together all the scattered forces to bring back the Hindu state and monarchy.

Demonstration of Nepal Mazdoor Kisan Party against MCC.

The Nepal Mazdoor Kisan Party (NMKP) today staged a protest in front of the Parliament House, New Baneshwor with slogans against the MCC. The Workers ‘and Peasants’ Party (PKP) has protested against the US-backed Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement.

Party cadres have protested with leaflets and pamphlets. The Nepal Mazdoor Kisan Party (NMKP) today staged simultaneous demonstrations in Kathmandu and various cities across the country against the MCC.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand expressed confidence that the MCC (Millennium Challenge Corporation) would be passed through consensus among the political parties. But the citizens have been protesting against the MCC for a long time while the government is busy seeking consensus among the political parties.

Flights been disrupted due to bad weather; Himalayan Airlines flight diverted to Dhaka

Due to bad weather conditions, domestic and international flights have been affected since this morning. Both landing and take-off services at Tribhuvan International Airport have been disrupted due to low visibility and thick fog.

A Himalayan Airlines flight from Saudi Arabia has been diverted to Dhaka after failing to land at Tribhuvan International Airport due to bad weather. Similarly, Himalayan Airlines from Doha and Fly Dubai from Dubai were flying in the sky for a long time while two planes of Jazira Airlines from Kuwait were also hovering in the sky of Nijgadh after failing to land.

Domestic flights have also been affected today due to bad weather conditions.

Chief Justice Rana’s family under investigation of Asset Laundering and Investigation Department

The Asset Laundering and Investigation Department has started investigating the assets of the family and relatives of Chief Justice Cholendra Shamser Rana.

Dr Govinda KC had lodged a complaint with the department demanding an investigation into the assets of the Chief Justice and his family members and relatives. It has come to known that a team including the investigation officer has started an investigation based on the complaint. On behalf of the Greater Civil Movement, Dr Govinda KC had lodged a complaint on Sunday demanding an investigation into the assets of Rana, his wife, brother and relatives. In the complaint, it has been demanded to investigate the assets of the judges, officials and employees of the constitutional bodies who assisted Rana.

In the investigation process, the department has also completed preparations to write to the Land Revenue Office to look at the land details, NRB to look at the bank balance and Nepal Securities Board to look at the shares. As it is not possible to investigate the assets of Chief Justice Cholendra Shamser Rana while he is in office, the department has stated that the investigation process of the assets of his family and relatives has been taken forward.

Bitcoin price gone down over 30%.

At the time we prepare this report, Bitcoin (BTC) price is $47173 and it has gone down nearly over 30% from its record high of $69,000, but it has emerged as one of the best-performing financial assets in 2021. BTC has bested the United States benchmark index the S&P 500 and gold.

Arcane Research noted in its new report that Bitcoin’s year-to-date performance came out to be nearly 73%. In comparison, the S&P 500 index surged 28%, and gold dropped by 7% in the same period, which marks the third consecutive year that Bitcoin has outperformed the two.

Source: Arcane Research

Second phone calls to be held between President Putin and President Biden in a month.

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak by phone on Thursday evening regarding the security issues between the two countries and the situation in Europe. This will be the second phone conversation between the two leaders in a month.

The US has threatened Mr Putin with sanctions “like none he’s ever seen” if Ukraine comes under attack, as Ukrainian officials reported more than 100000 Russian troops have been sent close on the border with Ukraine.A US official told, “Mr Biden will offer his Russian counterpart a “diplomatic path” but remains “gravely” concerned by the Russian troop build-up on the border.”

President Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Moscow is “in the mood for a conversation”, regarding the issue. At the same time, the US has consulted European leaders to coordinate a common response to the Ukraine issue.

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Will Deuba fulfill Dr. KC’s demands?

Talks have been held between Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Dr. Govind KC in Baluwatar.

During the talks, Prime Minister Deuba’s commitment to Dr. KC and Dr. KC’s seven-point demand was discussed. KC was present along with his aides at the talk while former health minister Gagan Thapa and other officials were present on behalf of the government.

Dr KC had demanded to revoke the license of all the medical colleges that illegally charge extra fees, immediate dismissal of CTEVT Vice President Khagendra Prasad Adhikari and the officials of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan involved in corruption and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the case, including the other several issues that needed to be addressed.

Dr KC had repeatedly gone on hunger strikes and sit-ins on various issues during the tenure of various governments. While in the role of opposition, Congress had supported Dr Kc saying that his demands need to be addressed. Now it has been a matter of common interest, whether his demands will be addressed or not while Congress is running the government.

Nabil to acquire Nepal-Bangladesh bank.

Nabil Bank has formally moved ahead with the process of acquisition of Nepal-Bangladesh. Nabil & Nepal Bangladesh bank both have formed a merger committee to carry the process further ahead. For this, both the banks have reached an informal agreement and started the process on their own behalf.

Nabil Bank has given the responsibility to the merger committee formed earlier under the coordination of Uday Krishna Upadhyaya. But Nabil bank sources said that “We are not in favor of the merger now, but for the acquisition.”

Now that the issues have been discussed and both the organizations have formally taken the process forward. IFIC Bank of Bangladesh, the main shareholder of Nepal Bangladesh Bank, is about to exit by selling all its shares. According to sources, Nabil Bank is going to acquire Nepal Bangladesh bank by buying all the shares of IFIC and some remaining shares. As per the agreement, it is planned to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) within a week. However, the final decision will be made only after conducting a comprehensive asset and liability study (DDA).

Nepali women’s volleyball team returned after winning the title.

Nepali team returned home today after winning the title of Senior Women’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Youth and Sports Minister Maheshwar Jung Gahatraj and supporters welcomed the winning team at Tribhuvan International Airport today.

Led by captain Aruna Shahi, the Nepali team defeated Uzbekistan by 3-2 on Tuesday to win the title in the final. Nepal reached the final by winning the group stage match for the fourth time in a row.

Nobel college restricts students to enter college without an additional fees being paid.

Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar has barred new MBBS students from entering the college by deploying security guards and outsiders.

The college administration has started teaching the students who have paid extra fees in a separate classroom and has said that other students will be allowed to enter the college only after paying additional fees.
According to the principal of the college, Ram Hari Ghimire, those who do not pay the extra fee have been barred from studying in the college.

Rapper Lahure arrested on drug charges

Police have arrested rapper Ashish Rana (Lahure) from Pokhara on drug-related charges.

According to the District Police Office, Kaski, he was arrested while taking drugs. Along with Rana, police have also arrested four of his friends. Police said that further investigation is ongoing regard to the matter. As it is a public holiday today, permission for further investigation will be sought on Friday and other proceedings will be taken forward, police said.

UML’s Bagmati Pradesh Convention to be held in Kathmandu, Representatives will be elected by January 16.

The first convention of the Bagmati Pradesh Committee of the CPN (UML) is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu on January 22 and 23. The third meeting of the office bearers of the organizing committee formed under the chairmanship of state committee chairman Keshav Pandey has formed various sub-committees to conclude the convention.

Representatives have to be selected for the convention by January 16. UML has scheduled the district convention on January 7 and the provincial convention on January 22 in all the states.

Four members of the same family were found dead due to suffocation caused by coal smoke.

Four members of the same family were found dead and three others were found unconscious on Thursday morning due to suffocation caused by burning coal smoke to to avoid the cold.

The deceased have been identified as Dharma Prasad Bhattarai, 23, of Pilikhada Chakra Municipality, Ward No. 6 of Kalikot and three other members of his family. Three other members of the family who were found unconscious are undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital.

Dharma Prasad, who has been working as an office assistant at the medical store in bheri hospital, slept in the same room with his family after dinner last night. Preliminary police investigations have shown that he may have died of suffocation from burning coal smoke to avoid the cold, but further investigations into the incident are ongoing, police said.

Curfew to continue for 2 days in Siraha.

A two-day Curfew order has been issued in Siraha after CK Raut-led Janmat Party activists vandalized vehicles and started protests on the road .

The Siraha administration has issued a restraining order for Tuesday and Wednesday after Janmat Party activists vandalized vehicles and started protesting against the arrest of their cadres by the police. The injunction will be from 5 am to 7 pm. Chief District Officer Lal Babu Kawari has informed that they will not be allowed to walk outside, gather and engage in any other kind of political activities during the ban period. Traffic on the National Highway and Siraha Choharwa road section will remain smooth during the ban period.

Police had filed a case against four persons and arrested one on the charge of looting wheat after some farmers took the wheat themselves on December 20, alleging that the government had delayed the distribution of wheat seeds stored at the local health post. The Janmat Party led by Sike Raut has been protesting in Siraha for the past few days saying that their cadres have been arrested on the same issue.

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Under no circumstances will the MCC be passed in the status quo: Prachanda

Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the MCC agreement should not be passed in the status quo. In a political report presented at the closed session of the 8th National General Convention on Monday, Dahal said that the MCC will be passed only after revision and amendment.

At the inaugural session of the UCPN (Maoist) General Convention on Sunday, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba claimed that the MCC was in the national interest and urged the people to argue only after studying the MCC agreement.However, Dahal said that “MCC project will be taken forward only after the project is modified and revised.” Under no circumstances will it be passed in the status quo.

MCC is not treason: PM Deuba

Nepali Congress President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that MCC is not Treason and has requested to respond about MCC only after reading it first.

Addressing the eighth general convention of the CPN-Maoist Center, Deuba urged the people to speak only after studying the MCC. He said, “If MCC is treason, then I don’t want it either.”

He also said that he had been fighting for Nepal’s nationality for a long time and would not sign any treaty that would betray the nation. “I am also the Prime Minister of Nepal. Could I ever go against Nepal’s nationality?” I am also a person who fought for the nation, why should I make such a treacherous treaty? ‘, Deuba asked.

He also expressed the confidence that the MCC would be passed by consensus.

President Putin request to help Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the United States to help save Afghanistan’s economy. He says the United States has been involved in Afghanistan for two decades and should provide assistance.

“Those who have been there for 20 years and have destroyed the economy must first provide assistance,” Putin said in response to a question from reporters at the annual press conference.

He also said that the assets of Afghanistan, which have been blocked by the United States and other countries, should be released. Putin also called on the Taliban to form an inclusive government representing all ethnic groups.

283 people have been free of Corona infection in 24 hours in Nepal

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 7,180 tests conducted at various laboratories across the country confirmed the infection in 213 people on Sunday. Similarly, 283 people have been free of infection in the last 24 hours.

Two people were dead of infection in the last 24 hours. So far, the number of actively infected people is 4,906 and 76,330 people have been vaccinated in 24 hours, according to the ministry.

Maoist unification is possible if an agreement is reached to return encroached Nepali lands and abolish MCC: CP Gajurel

CPN (Revolutionary Maoist) leader CP Gajurel has said that unification among the former Maoists would be possible only if the Central Committee commitment before the Maoist people’s war will be restored.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 8th National General Convention of the CPN (Maoist Center) on Sunday, Gajurel said that he had taken the unity of the former Maoists in a positive way but for that the commitments made by the Central Committee before the People’s War should be fulfilled.

He said that the goal of the People’s War was incomplete and that unity could be achieved if the General Convention insisted on repealing the MCC. He also said that they would be positive for unity if the Maoist centre expressed its commitment to take back the encroached Nepali lands including Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.

Nepal in the final of AVC Senior Women’s Central zone Volleyball.

Nepal has reached the final after winning the AVC Senior Women’s Central zone Volleyball for the fourth time in a row.

Nepal has reached the final after defeating Uzbekistan by 3-0 in the fourth match of the ongoing tournament in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Nepal is at the top of the competition with 11 points, followed by Sri Lanka with 10 points and Uzbekistan with 9 points.

Nepal will play the last match of the group stage against Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan are playing in the last group stage match of the tournament.

Coalition lasts till election: Nepal

Addressing party cadres at Bhaluwang in Dang district on Saturday, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal said that the five-party alliance will last till the election.

He said, “A single majority of any party is unlikely to be formed. So, we will form a common candidate in the National Assembly through a five-party alliance. He further added that the allegation of merger with UCPN (Maoist) is not true but there would be unity among the smaller leftist parties in the near future even though there is no immediate possibility of unity with any communist party.

In another context, Nepal said that the MCC should not be passed at its present condition. He said, “We cannot accept any such thing that may open the door for others to interfere in the internal affairs of Nepal. He also said that only issues not related to military and security issues would be acceptable.

Five decisions of the first meeting of Congress.

The first meeting of the Central Working Committee elected from the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress has been held on Saturday. Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba held the first meeting after receiving the certificate from the Central Election Committee. General Secretary Gagan Thapa informed that the meeting made five different decisions.

General Secretary Thapa said that the meeting resolved to move ahead by maintaining strong unity in the party after the General Convention.

Likewise, it has been decided to thank all those who played a role in concluding the party’s general convention. The meeting has decided to use the signature of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba for the party’s candidate in the National Assembly election and to update the party’s registration in the Election Commission and give the responsibility to Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel to register the party for the National Assembly election.

A 134-member Central Working Committee has been elected in Congress from the 14th General Convention. The first meeting of the Central Committee was held on Saturday after the committee officials received the certificate.

Oli warns to obstruct parliament till the election.

Talking to reporters in Biratnagar on Saturday, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli said that the parliament would be obstructed till the election date.

UML has continuously obstructed the parliament saying that Instead of taking action against the 14 expelled members of CPN-UML, the speaker has helped them to split the party. But despite the UML’s obstruction, the speaker is still running the parliament.

Meanwhile, speaking about MCC, he said that the government’s stance on MCC should be clear. He said, “We should not talk about MCC in person. What is the government’s view?” It should be clear. ”

Nepal lost to Bangladesh by 154 runs in ACC U-19 Asia Cup Cricket.

Nepal lost to Bangladesh by 154 runs in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup Cricket held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE on Friday.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. They managed to add 297 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Nepal was all out for 143 runs in 42.3 overs.

Election Commission proposes local level elections on April 27

The Election Commission (EC) has submitted a proposal to the government to hold local level elections on April 27.

The tenure of local level officials is coming to an end on May 19. Pursuant to Article 225 of the Constitution, the election must be held within six months of the expiration of the tenure of the officials. However, according to the Local Level Operations Act, the election must be held two months before the end of the term.

As per the preparations of the Election Commission, next April 14 will be suitable for holding all the local level elections on the same day and if it won’t be possible to hold the election on the same day for any reason, it has been mentioned in the proposal that the second round of election can be held on May 5.

protest, for the amendment of the constitution: prachanda

Chairman of the UCPN (M) Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the constitution should be amended to name the states on the basis of identity. He also mentioned that he would agitate for the amendment of the constitution.

He said that they had raised the issue of identity and rights before, but since it could not be implemented they would raise the issue again. Addressing a conference of the pro-Maoist Magar Rastriya Mukti Morcha in the capital on Friday, he said, “The rights of the oppressed community have not been enshrined in this constitution.”

Prime Minister Deuba preparing for his visit to India.

Prime Minister Deuba is preparing to pay a visit to India. This will be his first visit to India after being elected as a party president for the second time.

Prime Minister Deuba is going to India on the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. It is said that Prime Minister Deuba is scheduled to visit India at the end of the month but no date has been set yet.

Sunday’s all-party meeting was inconclusive after disagreements between the ruling parties.

Nepali congress elects 35 central committee member from open category

The final results of the votes for 35 central committee members (open category) on the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress have been made public. A total of 99 candidates had filed the nominations for 35 posts. According to the congress provisions, only the 35 candidates who get the highest number of votes will be elected as central committee members. The list of elected officials in the Central Committee and the votes received are as follows.

UML will not attend the all-party meeting

CPN-UML has decided not to attend the all-party meeting convened for Sunday. CPN-UML has decided not to attend the all-party meeting after knowing that the CPN (Unified Socialist) Party will also participate in the meeting. An all-party meeting has been called at 4 pm on Sunday to discuss the ongoing blockade in the parliament and the MCC agreement.

UML general secretary Shankar Pokharel has said that “we could have a talk with congress in terms of making decision on any matters related on ongoing issues but we would not attend any sort of meetings where any of the unrecognized party will participate.”

Those coming from abroad do not have to stay in quarantine. Rule reversed in less than 24hrs

The government has postponed the rule of mandatory quarantine when coming to Nepal from countries where omicron variants of corona virus have spread.

The Immigration Department had issued a notice on Friday, stating that as per the decision of the Council of Ministers on November 29, it was mandatory to stay in hotel quarantine for seven days when coming to Nepal from 67 different countries. However, less than 24 hours later, Immigration posted a notice on its website stating that the decision had been postponed for now.

According to the information received, now the passengers coming from abroad will not have to stay in the mandatory quarantine.

All party meeting convened: Obstruction of Parliament and MCC to be discussed

An all-party meeting is scheduled to be convened at 4 pm on Sunday to end the ongoing impasse in the parliament and submit a decision to the MCC. All political parties in the parliament will be called for the all-party meeting.

The CPNUML has been obstructing both houses of the federal parliament, while the United States has been pressuring the parliament to pass the MCC agreement. However, the agreement has not been able to move forward as there are two divided gropus on MCC among the ruling parties

On the other hand, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that the MCC will not be allowed to pass by breaking the ruling coalition. Citizens are also having number of protests on streets everyday all over the country criticizing the government on the issue of MCC.

Defense Minister Rijal resigns from the post.

Defense minister Dr.Minendra Rijal announced his resignation from the post today.

Nepali Congress leader Dr.Rijal was vying for the post of general secretary of the party in the 14th national convention of Nepali congress. He announced his resignation after he lost the battle on the election ground.

Gagan Kumar Thapa & Bishwa Prakash Sharma won the election

Nepali Congress leaders Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma have been elected as a general-secretaries from the 14th general convention of the party.

Thapa received 3023 votes which was the highest number among all the candidates vying for the post. Thapa was elected from Shekhar Koiral’s Panel, where Sharma was elected as an independent candidate with 1984 votes. Other candidates vying for the same post were Prakash Sharan Mahat,Pradip Poudel,Rajaram Karki and the defense minister Dr.Minendra Rijal. Rijal announced his resignation from the ministry after he lost the battle on the election ground.