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Mexico and US selected for the World Cup 2022

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Mexico and the United States have been selected in the World Cup 2022.Mexico beat El Salvador by 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup 2022.

The United States qualified for the World Cup even after losing 2-0 to Costa Rica in the final match of the North American region selection. Costa Rica, who won the game against the United States left behind by a goal difference.

Despite the same 25 points, the goal difference of USA was 11 and that of Costa Rica was 5. Costa Rica would have secured a place in the World Cup if they had scored four more goals in this game. Costa Rica will now have to compete with New Zealand in the Oceania region in the World Cup qualifiers.

In addition, 29 nations have been selected for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Qatar has been directly selected as the host nation while the remaining 28 teams have qualified for the World Cup.

Now 3 teams are left to decide.

The top 13 teams from Europe will play in the World Cup. Twelve teams from Europe have been selected for the Qatar World Cup. Due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a team from Europe is yet to be selected. Another two teams will be selected from the same intercontinental playoff.

Similarly, 5 teams from Africa, 4-4 from Asia and South America and 3 teams from North America have secured places in the World Cup.

Countries Selected For FIFA Worldcup 2022

Europe: Germany, Denmark, France, Belgium, Croatia, Spain, Serbia, England, Switzerland, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Poland

South America: Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay

Asia: Iran, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia

Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon

North America: Canada, Mexico, USA

Banks allowed to open LC accounts for importing goods to be shipped at Chobhar Dry Port

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has given permission to banks and financial institutions to open Letter of Credit (LC) account for imported goods being transported at the newly constructed Chobhar Dry Port of Kathmandu.

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued revised integrated directives, allowing importers who want to transport imported goods to the soon-to-be-opened dry port to obtain the relevant documents. The central bank has also opened LC accounts for Mechi, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Sirsia dry ports and Bhairahawa customs checkpoints for the Nepal-India border but has allowed traders to enter the new dry ports for import destinations. The new infrastructure is expected to reduce customs hassle for traders.

The infrastructure constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.18 billion will be able to accommodate about 500 containers at a time. The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board is currently operating a newly constructed dry port at Chobhar.

Need to give a new lease of life to BIMSTEC :PM Deuba

Posted on March 31, 2022April 2, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has addressed the need to give a new lease of life to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multilateral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). He also said that the resources of member countries should be mobilized.

Addressing a conference in Sri Lanka virtually , he said BIMSTEC should address the long-term economic, social and development impact of the Corona epidemic and ensure that it returns to normal. He spoke about the challenges facing the region, and said that BIMSTEC members should collectively consider trade and investment, energy, connectivity, climate change and people-to-people contacts.

He said that Buddhism would be a strong link in the region, adding that a Buddhist circuit should be set up as soon as possible to connect Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Khadka attend the conference in Colombo and met the President Rajapaksa.

During a meeting at the President’s Office, President Rajapaksa recalled the long-standing cordial relations between the two countries and said that economic ties should be further strengthened for the mutual benefit.

Meeting of the ruling coalition to be held today

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

A meeting of the ruling coalition is being held today to discuss the issue of coordination in the upcoming local elections.

The meeting will be held at 10:30 am at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar.

Leaders of the ruling parties are saying that they will coordinate the local elections and the subsequent state and assembly elections.

Within the ruling party, the Nepali Congress, there is still controversy over coordination. However, Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba is adamant about forming an alliance in the election. Shekhar Koirala’s panel has been saying that the Congress should contest the election alone without forming an alliance.

Speaking to reporters in the home district of Chitwan yesterday, Chairman of the Maoist Center Prachanda said that a meeting of the ruling coalition would decide on coordination. He said that a decision would be taken at least on the issue of metropolis from today’s meeting.

The meeting of the ruling coalition will also discuss the visit of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India on Friday and the agenda to be raised by Nepal.

Home Ministry transfers four CDOs

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The Home Ministry has transferred CDOs of Bardiya, Pyuthan, Arghakhanchi and Kapilvastu.

According to Home Ministry sources, Bandhu Prasad Bastola in Bardiya, Sunita Nepal in Pyuthan, Shashidhar Ghimire in Arghakhanchi and Dharmendra Kumar Mishra in Kapilvastu have been sent as CDOs.

Similarly, Chakrapani Pandey, CDO of Kapilvastu and Khimraj Bhusal, CDO of Pyuthan have been transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Hari Prasad Ghimire, CDO of Arghakhanchi has been transferred to the National Disaster Authority.

Cooperation at all three levels is essential for economic prosperity: PM Deuba

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the country should move forward by maintaining coordination, cooperation and coexistence for the economic prosperity and development of the country.

At the 49th meeting of the National Development Working Committee, he assured that the government would always facilitate the implementation of development projects and stressed on the need for all parties to be diligent in implementing the past decisions of the committee.

The meeting also discussed the progress of development projects and programs and effective implementation for achieving the objectives in the coming days and making policy decisions for the solution of the problems seen in the implementation.

On the occasion, Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission Dr. Bishwanath Poudel gave a presentation on the economic indicators, expenditure and progress of the six months of FY 2077/07 and FY 2078/79.

In the program, the Municipal Association, Federation of District Coordinating Committees, Chief Secretary, Chairperson of National Natural Resources and Finance Commission, Auditor General, Chief Minister and other ministers shared their views and mentioned about the problems and solutions in the implementation.

The meeting was attended by Ministers, Chief Ministers, Ministers of State, Auditor General, Chairperson of the National Natural Resources and Finance Commission, Chief Secretary to the Government of Nepal, members of the Commission, Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the provinces.

No age limit to appear in SEE Examination

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has amended the Education Act so that there is no age limit in SEE. Accordingly, students of any age will be considered eligible to appear for the Secondary Education Examination Class 10 (SEE) examination to be held on April 22.

Earlier, there was an arrangement to have SLC in class 10. Due to the government system, only those who have reached the age of 14 can get SLC in the past according to the Education Act, but now there is a provision of SLC i.e. school living in class 12. However, many students were in trouble due to the 2028 provision in the Education Act.

Stating that this provision has caused problems to many students, the ministry has removed the age limit of SEE in the Act. The Ministry has removed the age threshold by amending clause (d) and (g) of section 2 of the Education Act, sub-rule 82 of rule 78 of the Education Rules 2049.

According to the National Examination Board (NEB), the age threshold has been removed in the upcoming SEE due to the age limit of 14 years in SEE, which deprives many students from taking the exam, keeping the results withheld even after passing the exam and raising the age later.

More than 17.7 million voters in the upcoming local elections

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

There will be more than 17.7 million voters in the upcoming local elections.

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the voter list on Sunday.

Out of which 89 lakh 92 thousand 10 are males, 87 lakh 41 thousand 530 are females and 183 are others.

According to Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, the highest number of voters is 715,223 in Morang and the lowest is 6,496 in Manang.

According to the election commission the number of voters has increased by 3.6 million in five years.In the local level election held in 2074 BS, there were 14 million 74 thousand 424 voters.

According to the Information Officer of the Commission, Surya Prasad Aryal, the final list of voters has been fixed by collecting the number of voters from all the districts and giving them an opportunity to discuss, protest and correct their claims.

The number of voters in the House of Representatives and State Assembly elections of 2074 BS was 15.4 million.

On the basis of the election to the House of Representatives and the State Assembly in 2074 BS, the number of voters has increased by 2.3 million.

Why is the government silent despite the repeated land encroachment by India??

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

An Indian excavator has reached Nepal, changing the course of the Mahakali River, which separates Nepal’s Darchula and India’s Dharchula. An Indian excavator has landed on the Nepali side of the river Mahakali Municipality-1, Kalona, the headquarters of Darchula.

India, which has been speeding up the construction of embankment on the border river Mahakali, unilaterally reached the Nepal side of the Mahakali river on Saturday and Sunday morning. Indian excavator has reached the bank of Nepal by changing the course of Mahakali river.

Saturday and Sunday morning, the stone from the Nepali side along the Mahakali river has moved towards the Indian side of the embankment.The Indian excavator carried the stone from the Mahakali River from Nepal side and diverted the river towards the village of Kalona which is now in complete danger.

After the deployment of the Armed Police Force of Nepal, the Indian excavator has returned to its own land but however, it is likely to flood the village of Kalon in the current rainy season.

Locals have been protesting after the Indian side started constructing embankment. The embankment is being constructed in places to push the water of Mahakali river towards Nepal, which is 9 meters above the previous embankment (towards Nepal).

According to international treaties and agreements, no country is allowed to build physical infrastructure without the consent of each other affecting the flow of the border river. However, locals have protested saying that India is building embankment to divert the flow of Mahakali towards Nepal without international law and mutual consent.

Despite of the repeated land encroachment by India and all the other facts on border issues with India, Nepal government has not shown any interest in solving the issue.

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Congress Central Committee demanded the resignation of the Finance Minister

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

A meeting of the ongoing Central Committee of the Nepali Congress has demanded the resignation of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma.

Congress central member Prakash Snehi has demanded the resignation of Finance Minister Sharma.

He urged the President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to dismiss Finance Minister Janardan Sharma as the trade deficit has increased, the economy has slowed down and there has been no effort for reform.

Finance Minister Sharma has become a minister from the Maoist center.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi returned home

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who was on a visit to Nepal, has returned home.

Wang, who landed in Kathmandu on Friday with a 25-member delegation, returned home today.

On Saturday morning, he had a meeting with his Nepali counterpart Dr. Narayan Khadka.

Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka and Chinese Foreign Minister Yi, signed a nine-point agreement between Nepal and China at the Foreign Ministry in Singha Durbar on Saturday.

He had discussions with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday afternoon and President Vidyadevi Bhandari on Sunday morning.

Today Wang met UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and UCPN (Maoist) Central Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.

Second day meeting of Congress Central Committee begins

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The second day meeting of the ruling party Nepali Congress Central Committee has started. The meeting started at the party office, Sanepa.

In the meeting, the central members deployed in the election campaign are informing about the material condition of the district they are visiting. The Congress has stated that the central member has been given 5 minutes for that.

Earlier, 27 people, including the chairpersons of six states, had expressed their views in the meeting on Friday. Central members are divided on whether to form an electoral alliance or not.

China will oppose any attempt to include Nepal in the geopolitical game

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

China has said it opposes any attempt to involve Nepal in the geopolitical game.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on a visit to Nepal, said in a meeting with his Nepali counterpart Narayan Khadka that Nepal’s affairs should be decided by Nepalese.

“We oppose any attempt to undermine Nepal’s sovereignty and independence, interfere in interim affairs, and involve the country in the geopolitical game,” he said.

Stating that China’s internal situation in Nepal and the international situation would not affect the relations between the two countries, Yi said, “Relations between the two countries will move in the direction decided by the leaders of the two countries.”

Expressing his commitment to help develop Nepal in line with the national situation, he said that he would inspire all political parties in Nepal to engage in collective discussion and consultation for the basic and long-term interests of the people.

Election Commission calls for application for observation in local level elections

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The Election Commission (EC) has called on national associations to observe local level elections.

The commission has issued a 15-day public notice with effect from today for applications from national organizations and individuals who have gained experience, expertise, efficiency and prestige in the field of election.

The organization wishing to observe the election should submit the application along with the organization registration certificate, renewed documents and a copy of the audit report. It has been asked to submit the list of office bearers of the working committee of the organization, proof of the experience of supervision and copy of the booklet and guide prepared by the organization. However, the Commission has the right to decide whether or not to allow an association to observe.

The person or organization wishing to observe the election must complete the prescribed procedure and obtain permission.
Organizations and individuals who have obtained observation permission must submit a preliminary report within 15 days of the election and a final report to the Commission within 30 days of the end of the work. The commission has stated that there is a legal provision to revoke the permission if the prescribed procedure and code of conduct are not followed by the observer.

Chinese foreign minister returning home today

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to return home at 3 pm today.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on a visit to Nepal, will pay a courtesy call on President Bidhyadevi Bhandari at 10 am today, according to a Foreign Ministry source.

He is also scheduled to hold talks with former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda today. The Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to hold talks with Chairman of the main opposition party CPN-UML Oli from 11:10 am to 11:40 am.

At the end, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang will meet with Chairman of the ruling CPN-Maoist Central Committee Prachanda from 11:45 to 12:15 p.m.

According to foreign sources, the 25-member delegation, led by Foreign Minister Wang, includes two Chinese assistant ministers and senior government officials. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi also attended the high-level meeting.

Earlier on Saturday, Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Foreign Minister Khadka.

Nine point agreement signed between Nepal & China

Posted on March 26, 2022March 27, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Nepal and China signed nine agreements including the Kerung-Kathmandu railway extension.

During the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Nepal, a nine-point agreement is signed between Nepal and China. A nine-point agreement was reached between Nepal and China at the Foreign Ministry in Singha Durbar today in the presence of Nepal’s foreign minister Khadka and Chinese Foreign Minister Yi.

Discussions were also held at the Foreign Minister level and at the delegation-level before the agreement was signed.

The MoU covers financial and technical assistance, feasibility study of the transmission line, provision of services by a team of Chinese health workers in Nepal, transfer and maintenance of vaccines, and upgrade of Araniko highway and export of grass.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also hold talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. The foreign minister, who arrived in Nepal on Friday, will return home on Sunday.

Electoral alliance will be based on need: Minister Karki

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has said that the alliance in the election will be coordinated on the basis of necessity and justification for the local level election.

Minister Karki said that the alliance would be formed on the basis of necessity and justification based on the suggestions of the friends to correct the weaknesses of the past.

“Without development, politics will not change the country and society. So the alliance of five parties for the development is necessary,” he said.

Karki also urged all to be confident that the local elections will be peaceful and fearless on the scheduled date.

Indian companies Tata and Airtel warn to stop internet bandwidth in Nepal

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Indian companies Tata and Airtel have sent letters to Nepal’s Internet service providers warning that internet bandwidth entering Nepal will be blocked due to non-payment for five months.

Indian companies Tata and Airtel have not received their payments for the past five months after the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) did not recommend ISPs to pay their dues in dollars.

Nepal’s ISPs are buying international bandwidth with Indian companies Airtel and Tata. However, bandwidth payments have been halted after the ministry did not recommend the companies to make payments in dollars. Tata and Airtel have written letters to ISPs in Nepal warning them to stop bandwidth if they do not pay on time.

However, according to the Office of the Auditor General, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has stated that ISPs will not be recommend for payment in dollars until the arrears from 2018/19 cleared.

Indian companies had sent a letter to Nepali ISPs giving an ultimatum of 30 days. They have warned that the information service could be disrupted after 30 days, which has worried Nepali ISPs.

Jaspa alleges that UML cadres attacked MP Shah

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) has accused the CPN-UML of carrying out a deadly attack on its MP and Chief Whip Pramod Sah.

Central Office Chief Prakash Adhikari said in a statement that the CPN-UML cadres had deliberately attacked Shah and Jaspa cadres.
MP Sah was attacked this morning during a dispute between the two sides over the construction of a road at Bayalbas in Ishwarpur Municipality of Sarlahi. Shah has been taken to Kathmandu for further treatment.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang to start his formal meetings this afternoon

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, will begin formal talks this afternoon.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang and Foreign Minister Dr. Khadka will have a one-on-one meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office at Singha Durbar from 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm on Saturday. After this, at least 10 MoUs will be signed between Nepal and China from 5:15 to 5:30.

Agreements will be signed on Kerung-Kathmandu railway, financial and technical assistance, feasibility study and modification of Ratamate-Kerung power transmission line, further cooperation in energy sector, export of developed grass to China and Chinese assistance to Bharatpur Hospital.

Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Home, Tourism, Energy, Physical Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Land Reforms and Health will participate in the delegation level talks. Similarly, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also join the meeting.

Meet the Prime Minister in Baluwatar
After holding delegation-level talks and signing a memorandum of understanding with Foreign Minister Khadka, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang will arrive at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar.

He will pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Deuba from 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm.

Immediately, the completion of construction of Pokhara International Airport will be announced in the presence of Prime Minister Deuba. Pokhara Airport has been built with Chinese assistance.

Foreign Minister Khadka will host a dinner at Hotel Dwarikaj at 7.30 pm on Saturday.

Sunday
The Chinese Foreign Minister will pay a courtesy call on President Bidhyadevi Bhandari at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

According to sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to meet former Prime Minister and Chairman of the main opposition party CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli and former Prime Minister and Chairman of the ruling CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at Hotel Hyatt on Sunday.

From 11:10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., former Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to have a courtesy meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister at the Hyatt Hotel.He will also meet Prachanda at Hotel Hyatt from 11:45 to 12:15.

After a three-day stay in Nepal, the Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to fly to Beijing on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Alliance needed for Congress Chitwan:Deuba

Posted on March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

At a meeting of the Central Working Committee held on Friday, party president Deuba said that the Nepali Congress could not win the election in Chitwan without an alliance.

Chairman Deuba has said that an alliance is needed in Chitwan to defeat the CPN-UML.

Meanwhile, Chitwan Congress president Rajeshwar Khanal said that he is the commander of the Chitwan Congress and is preparing to go to the polls alone without alliance. If we win, we will continue to develop accordingly, but even if we lose, we will move forward by learning lessons from it, but the Chitwan Congress will fight the election alone, said President Khanal.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi coming to Nepal today

Posted on March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is coming to Kathmandu today for a three-day visit to Nepal. He will arrive in Kathmandu today via India.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he is coming to Nepal at the formal invitation of Narayan Khadka. During his stay in Nepal, he will hold meetings with President Vidyadevi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Foreign Minister Khadka, and top leaders of major political parties.

During the meeting, Nepal will hold discussions with a delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang focusing on the implementation of cooperation projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development project put forward by China, a Foreign Ministry source said.

Therefore, the government has made Nepal’s national interest and development needs and priorities as its agenda to increase partnership and cooperation with China, the world’s emerging power.

The official visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Chinese State Council, is expected to take the centuries-old relationship between the two countries to a new height.He is the first high-level guest to visit Nepal after the formation of the current government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Credibility of dollar and euro destroyed : Putin

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Western sanctions against his country have dealt a large blow to public trust in the two major Western currencies. Many US allies have joined together to impose sweeping restrictions on Moscow in response to its ongoing military offensive in Ukraine.

Putin argued that the penalties showed it “makes no sense anymore” to sell Russian goods in the US and the EU while receiving payment in dollars or euros. He said that the ruble will be used for the sale of Russian natural gas, to what Moscow considers to be, “hostile” countries.

“During the last few weeks, as you know, several Western countries adopted unlawful decisions to freeze Russian assets,” Putin outlined during a government meeting held via video link. “The West has de facto destroyed the credibility of its currencies.”

Nepal playing against Thailand today

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Nepal is playing an international friendly match against Thailand today. Nepal, which is preparing for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, is going to play against Thailand.

The game will start on today at 6:15 pm Nepali time in Chonburi, Thailand. For the first time since 1987, Nepal is going to play against Thailand.

Some important players of the national team affiliated to Machhindra Football Club, which is preparing to play in the AFC Cup against Thailand, will not be in the team.

The Nepali team had already left for Thailand on Monday for two friendly matches. Nepal will play against Chonburi FC of Thailand on March 27.

Curfew in Letang to be lifted from tomorrow

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The curfew order imposed in Letang of Morang from March 20 will be lifted from March 24, tomorrow. A press release issued by the District Administration Office, Morang today said that the curfew order imposed in Letang on March 20 will be lifted from 6 am tomorrow.

A curfew order was issued in a statement signed by Morang Chief District Officer Kansi Raj Dahal as the students, parents and locals clashed with the police after the incident of sexual abuse of the girl student by a teacher.

A mob of students and guardians stormed the school, vandalizing the school and attacking female police officers with sharp weapons. Police constable Urmila Shrestha, who was injured after being stabbed in the neck, died on the way to the hospital.

Meanwhile, a six-member committee has been formed under the leadership of SSP Rajendra Kumar Chaudhary of State 1 Police Office to investigate the incident.

Shekhar’s objection to the appointment of NSU and Tarun Dal president

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Dr. Shekhar Koirala has objected to president Deuba’s decision regarding the non-consultation in the leadership selection of Nepal Students Union and Tarun Dal, a sister organization of Nepali Congress.

Dr Koirala expressed dissatisfaction over the selection of the nominee without any consultation.

“It has been decided in the executive committee that the chairman will consult when selecting the leadership of the fraternal organization,” said a central member who attended the meeting. Everyone is dissatisfied with president Deuba for his action of not consulting with the party members in decision making process.

Chairman Deuba had nominated Dujang Sherpa in the Nepali Union and Vidhan Gurung in the Tarun Dal.

Poland preparing to deport 45 Russian diplomats

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Poland is about to expel the Russian diplomat on suspicion of working for Russia’s intelligence agency under the guise of a diplomat.

It has identified 45 Russian intelligence officials working in Poland as diplomats. According to Stanislav Jarrin, a spokesperson for the Polish Foreign Ministry, the diplomats are spying against Poland and its allies.

A spokesman for Poland’s foreign intelligence service said in a statement that the country’s foreign intelligence service had provided a list of diplomats working for Russia’s foreign intelligence service.

Russia, meanwhile, is preparing to respond to Poland’s expulsion of its diplomat, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Relations between Russia and Poland have soured as the Ukraine crisis continues. Poland is a strategic partner of the United States. Poland has been a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since 1999.

It has been almost a month since Russia launched a military strike on Ukraine after Ukraine tried to join NATO. Countries including the United States have come out against Russia.

Mahakabi Laxmiprasad Devkota

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

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Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya

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President Biden hits Russia with sanctions

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Economic Sanctions May lead a war between US & Russia:Tulsi Gabbard

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Threat to Russia will have severe consequences: President Putin

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Human rights activist giving his opinion about the protest against MCC

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Hemraj Thapa giving his opinion about the protest against MCC

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Partnership with Madhes in tourism development: Chief Minister Pokharel

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Gandaki Chief Minister Krishnachandra Nepali Pokhrel has said that the visit to Madhes is a new beginning in tourism development.

Stating that the Janakpur-Pokhara direct air transport has established a new link in development, he said that both the governments would partner in tourism development in the coming days.

Stating that the splendor of Madhes can be exchanged by linking it with Gandaki, Pokhrel said that new lessons have been learned from the visit to Madhes.

After two days’ stay in Madhesh Chief Minister Pokharel will be returning today to Pokhara. CM Pokhrel was there with an 18 member delegation at the invitation of the Madhes state government.

Maoist central committee meeting to be held today

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The central committee meeting of the ruling CPN-Maoist will be held today.

The meeting of the UCPN (M) Central Committee started last Friday. Sunday the meeting was postponed twice. According to the secretary of the UCPN(M) central office, the meeting will be held today at 11 am.

He said that the agenda of today’s meeting will include the completion of the central committee, the formation of the politburo, and the formation of the standing committee.

The Maoists have started preparations for the selection of a standing committee along with the office-bearers. Current issues including MCC were discussed in the meeting last Friday.

According to Dhakal, the agenda of the meeting will be the formulation of action plan and organization. The eighth general convention of the Maoists held last December had selected 247 central members.

India wins first Test Match against Sri Lanka

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

India has won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 222 runs in an innings. India had scored 574 runs in the first innings test held in Mohali.

After Sri Lanka scored 352 runs in the first and second innings, India won by an innings and 222 runs.

With today’s victory, India has made a one-nil lead in the two-match series. Earlier, India had also carried out a ‘clean sweep’ of the T20 series against Sri Lanka.

Government reduced the gold import limit

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Nepal Rastra Bank has reduced the gold import limit as foreign exchange reserves are declining.

The central bank has issued a notification today stating that only 10 kg of gold can be imported daily.

The Department of Foreign Exchange Management of the Bank has issued a circular today to the bodies that have been given permission to conduct foreign exchange business and instructed them to do the same as amended Section (4) of the Rules of Procedure on Gold Sale and Distribution, 2068 BS.

Prime Minister Deuba submitted an annual report to President Bhandari

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has submitted a report to President Vidyadevi Bhandari on the work done by the government in the last fiscal year.

Arriving at Shitalniwas today, he also submitted a report on the progress made by the government in implementing the directive principles, policies, and responsibilities of the state.

Similarly, Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Security Council Deuba also submitted the annual report of the council for the fiscal year 2077/78 to Bhandari, said Sameer Acharya, spokesperson of the President’s Office.

Committee formed to investigate the Impeachment Motion against CJ Jabara

Posted on March 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The House of Representatives has formed an impeachment recommendation committee on the impeachment motion against Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Jabara.

Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives has formed an 11-member committee to investigate the impeachment against Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Jabra.

The main opposition CPN-UML has agreed to form an 11-member committee to probe the impeachment despite obstructing the parliament. With the consent of the main opposition CPN-UML, the Work Advisory Committee had set the agenda for the formation of an 11-member committee with representatives from all parties.

Bishnu Poudel, Lal Babu Pandit, Shivamaya Tumbahamphe and Krishna Bhakta Pokhrel are representing UML in the impeachment recommendation committee formed today while Min Bahadur BK and Ram Bahadur Bista are representing Nepali Congress. Similarly, Maoist’s Yasoda Subedi, Rekha Sharma, CPN-S’s Kalyani Khadka, Losapa’s Ekwal Miya and Jaspa’s Pramod Shah are also on the committee.

The next meeting of the House of Representatives has been called for Sunday, March 13 at 1 p.m.

Impeachment motion been filed against Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Jabra

CPN-UML MP Mohan Baniya has been suspended

Posted on March 6, 2022March 25, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

CPN-UML Mugu district MP Mohan Bania has been suspended. The House of Representatives on Sunday suspended the accused from the post.

Mugu MP Baniya, who was accused of rape, was arrested by the police from Nepalgunj Airport. He has been remanded in custody for further investigation by the court.

A complaint was lodged with the police alleging that Baniya had raped a 40-year-old woman at Apsara Hotel in Nepalgunj on February 2. The victim had lodged a complaint against Baniya at the District Police Office, Banke on February 10.

Parliament meeting to be held at 1 pm today

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

A meeting of the House of Representatives is scheduled to be held at 1 pm today.

The probable agenda of today’s meeting of the House of Representatives has also been made public.According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to present the 21st annual report of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority in the meeting to be held at 1 pm today.

Also, a meeting of the Work Advisory Committee will be held at 11:30 am.

Mastercard & Visa suspending operations in Russia

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said, in the latest blow to the country’s financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

“We don’t take this decision lightly,” Mastercard said in a statement, adding that it made the move after discussions with customers, partners and governments.

Visa said it’s working with clients and partners in Russia to cease all Visa transactions over the coming days.

“We are compelled to act following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed,” Visa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Kelly said in a statement.

From:Aljazeera

Ninth Missile test by North Korea in two months

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile today. North Korean missile fired into a sea east of the Korean Peninsula, military says

Today’s missile strike into a sea of the Korean peninsula is the ninth missile strike by North Korea. North has tested a missile just days before South Korea’s presidential election.

Today’s test could be a ballistic missile, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office.

The South Korean military says today’s missile strike came from Sunan, an area near Pyongyang’s international airport.

Japan’s Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi has said that North Korea fired a missile at a time when the international community was focusing on Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The missile reached an altitude of 550 km and covered a distance of 300 km, according to Japan.

South Korea has called a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the North’s missile strike. The U.S. government and military have not commented on the latest missile strike in the north. North Korea’s latest test is the ninth weapons test in two months of this year.

The international community has repeatedly banned North Korea from conducting nuclear tests. However, the North has repeatedly tested missiles in defiance of sanctions.

Talks between former US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on ending nuclear weapons in the North was ended without a conclusion.

Russia declared a ceasefire in two Ukrainian cities

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

On the tenth day of the conflict with Ukraine, Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in two cities.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a ceasefire has been declared today, March 5, at 10 am Moscow time,calling for humanitarian aid.Humanitarian corridors will be opened to evacuate locals from Maripol and Volnovakha during the ceasefire.

During the second round of talks between the officials of the two countries, it was agreed to open the corridor for humanitarian aid.

Russia’s Defense Ministry has claimed that Russian forces did not target Ukrainian cities. Russia claimed that there was no threat to civilians and that only military structures were attacked.

All Restrictive measures in Kathmandu Valley been lifted

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

All restrictive measures implemented in the Kathmandu Valley to prevent Corona Infection have been removed from today.

All the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur) have issued orders stating that all the previous restrictive provisions have been completely lifted.

The order says that the political, economic, social, educational and business activities should be carried out in accordance with the law with effect from today. The order urges full compliance with the prevailing health standards while conducting such activities.

The administration offices of all the three districts have also thanked everyone for following the orders during the difficult time of the transition and helping in the prevention of the transition.

Elected members of National Assembly to sworn in today

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The 19 elected members of the National Assembly are being sworn in today. The swearing-in ceremony of the members of the National Assembly will be held at 11 am in the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee at Singha Durbar.

In the National Assembly, six members were elected from the Nepali Congress, five from the CPN-Maoist Center, five from the CPN-U, one each from the CPN-UML, Janata Samajwadi Party and Rastriya Janamorcha. One member is yet to be nominated by the President on the recommendation of the government.

Demonstration of various communist parties against MCC

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Smaller Leftist parties have organized a protest program in the capital today against the MCC agreement.
Similarly, various other programs throughout the week have been scheduled for protest.
Programs include a joint protest in Kathmandu Valley and interaction with intellectuals on March 6, protest and rally on March 8, protest and rally by students on campus and schools on March 10, youth protest and rally on March 12.Similarly, the workers’ protest and assembly will be held on March 12, the farmers’ protest and assembly on March 16, the workers’ and Dalit community’s protest and assembly on March 18, and the fronts on March 20.

National Association of Petroleum Dealers to stop the sale of fuel

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Petrol pump operators across the country have stopped buying petroleum products, disrupting the fuel supply system.

According to the Nepal Petroleum Dealers National Association, an association of petrol pump businessmen, the decision was taken in protest of the reduction in commission received by the Nepal Oil Corporation.

A meeting of the corporation’s board of directors had decided to reduce the commission being paid in percentage through the price structure.

Spokesperson of Nepal Ayal Nigam Binit Mani Upadhyaya said that the dealers have decided to stop the sale of fuel after announcing it.

According to the depot, fuel has not been recovered from Thankot Depot, one of the largest suppliers of fuel in the Kathmandu Valley, since today morning.

Nepali Transport Entrepreneurs warns to increase public transport fares

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Transport businessmen have warned to adjust the fare of public transport themselves.

Transport owners have demanded to withdraw the price hike or adjust the fare after the government continuously increased the price of petroleum products.

The National Federation of Nepali Transport Entrepreneurs (NFPE) has warned that if the government ignores the situation they will adjust the fare on their own. The government had increased the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 per liter.

Now the price of petrol has reached Rs 150 per liter and diesel Rs 133 per liter.

Nepal Oil Corporation claims loss despite the increases in fuel price

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Petroleum prices have risen to a record high. Nepal Oil Corporation has increased petrol, diesel and kerosene prices by Rs 5 each with effect from 12 midnight on Thursday. Now, petrol has reached Rs 150 per liter, diesel Rs 133 and kerosene Rs 133.

According to a new list sent by the Indian Oil Corporation, the price has been adjusted. The government has not shown any interest in providing relief by reducing unnecessary taxes on fuel even though the prices have been increased beyond the means of subsistence. Petrol purchased from IOC at Rs 93.76 is taxed at Rs 59.48 and diesel at Rs 94.12 is taxed at Rs 42.16. Similarly, kerosene purchased at Rs 88.83 is taxed at Rs 13.36 and gas purchased at Rs 1641.23 is taxed at Rs 280.30. Apart from that, the selling price is fixed by adding the corporation’s expenses, transportation fare, petroleum seller’s expenses / profit.

The corporation has stated that there is still deficit in fuel. The corporation claims a loss of Rs 16.28 on petrol and Rs 11.78 on diesel. In kerosene, the corporation has a profit of Rs 19.51 per liter. Even if Rs 15 per liter tax is added in the name of infrastructure, such savings are not in the government coffers. Initially, funds were raised in the name of Budhigandaki hydropower project, but the project has not started. Officials of the Ministry of Finance claim that the money was spent on various infrastructures.

The corporation’s 15-day loss was Rs 3.9 billion due to lack of price adjustment,” said Pushkar Karki, co-spokesperson of the corporation. The 15-day loss is now estimated at Rs 2.5 billion.

Constitutional session at the apex from today

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The long-delayed constitutional session of the Supreme Court is starting today.

The Constitutional Court was repeatedly affected by the contraction of the service due to the risk of corona infection. The Constitutional Court has not been able to convene since last September after the controversy of Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Jabara.

The constitutional session has started after the voting process started in the Supreme Court. However, since the Constitution itself provides for the appointment of other judges by the Chief Justice on the recommendation of the Judicial Council, there is no need to go through a round of voting to decide the judges sitting in the Constitutional Court.

Earlier, Chief Justice Jabara, in his commitment to the Supreme Court Bar Association, had promised to form a constitutional bench according to seniority.

Minimum requirements for visit visa: 1 million annual income and 500,000 bank balance

Posted on March 3, 2022March 14, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

The government has formed new regulations for those who travel abroad on a visit visa. New minimum requirements for any individual to travel abroad on a visit visa is, the traveler needs to have an annual income of 1 million rupees and a bank balance of 500000.

The task force formed on Wednesday to submit its study report to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand gave various suggestions regarding the problems created by the visit visa and the solution regarding the issues.

A committee was formed under the chairmanship of Home Secretary Phanindra Mani Pokhrel. Joint Secretary Pokharel said that the committee has recommended to prepare material basis for those going abroad on visit visa. “We have asked the Immigration Department and the Labor Department to come up with a new procedure to allow only those earning Rs 1 million a year and only those with a bank balance of Rs 500,000 to go on a visit visa,” said Joint Secretary Pokharel.

A new procedure is being formulated based on the study report. The report recommends that the complexities in the labor approval process be improved to make it as simple, transparent and expeditious as possible, and that individuals and organizations facilitating the sending of visit visas be made accountable. If it is found that the foreign employment entrepreneurs who have obtained permission for foreign employment have sent people abroad on visit visa or other means without obtaining labor permit, such organizations and operators have been asked to take action as per Section 44 of the Foreign Employment Act, 2064 BS.