KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda is set to address the nation on Tuesday, reflecting on his one-year tenure in office. The announcement came from the Prime Minister’s Press Adviser, Govinda Acharya, who revealed that the address program is scheduled for 3 pm on Tuesday. Prime Minister Dahal will commemorate his one-year anniversary in government by sharing insights and updates on key developments. He assumed the role of Prime Minister following his appointment by then-President Bidya Devi Bhandari, in accordance with Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.
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KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman, Rabi Lamichhane, expressed his frustration towards Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha, accusing him of shielding individuals involved in gold smuggling. Speaking at a program today morning, Lamichhane accused Shrestha of attempting to cover up the gold smuggling issue. Dismissing rumors of his own candidacy for the position of Home Minister, Lamichhane asserted that he had no interest in the race. “I am not in the race for Home Minister. Save your people!” Lamichhane declared emphatically. He suggested that Shrestha might be anticipating a change in the government and insinuated a desire…
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Two groups are demonstrating in the capital today. At present, the protestors have started coming out on Balkhu and Tinkune area. Demonstrators of the youth wing of CPN-UML have come out in the Tinkune area. They have come out on the streets wearing red caps and t-shirts. Young people are seen more in that area. On the other hand, in the Balkhu region, the protestors have been seen in small numbers for the “Saving the Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizen Campaign” led by Durga Prasain. Protesters are coming out gradually in that area. They are carrying…
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Sarbottam Cement on Wednesday issued its primary shares through the book building process. This is the first time that a Nepali company has floated its initial public offerings (IPOs) at the book building price. Issuing a public notice, the company said it has opened its IPOs for institutional investors giving a deadline of November 26 at the latest. The company has maintained a cut-off price of Rs 401 per unit and a ceiling of Rs 601.50 per unit. The company received approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) to float 12.9033 percent of its issued capital…
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The streets in Kathmandu wear a deserted look on Thursday following announcements by two groups to hold demonstrations in the capital today. Kathmandu and Lalitpur district administration offices have issued prohibitory orders in most places. Security in the Kathmandu Valley has been tightened. There are security personnel on both sides of the road in Balkhu where the Durga Prasai-led group is supposed to hold their demonstration, and Tinkune area, the venue for the CPN-UML affiliated Yuwa Sangh’s demonstration . In Balkhu, medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai led a demonstration organized for ‘Saving the Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and…
KATHMANDU: Fast-observers celebrated the Chhath festival at Gaurighat’s Chhath Ghat in Kathmandu by offering prayers to the setting sun. On Chhath, the materials for offering to the sun are taken to the ghat and dipped in water before being offered to the sun god. According to fast observers, when Chhath is worshiped, one’s wishes will be granted. They said that the sun will be worshiped with coconut, banana, thekuwa (sweet dish made from wheat and rice flour) and other fruits and sweets. They claim to worship the sun in order to keep their resolutions, as well as for the well-being…
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has defended the recent ban on the popular social network TikTok, asserting that the decision was reached through extensive deliberations and with the consensus of all political parties. Speaking at a program in Bhaktapur on the occasion of Nepal Sambat, Prime Minister Dahal emphasized the necessity of controlling social chaos for the benefit of society. Prime Minister Dahal stated that the ban was implemented after careful consideration of the practices adopted by other democratic and developed nations. He elaborated, “After extensive discussions on curbing the inclination to spread disharmony, disorder, and chaos…
Nepal Telecommunication Authority has written to internet service providers to stop Tiktok. After the decision of the Council of Ministers held on Monday, the authority has already written to the internet service provider companies to close them, according to the assistant spokesperson of the authority, Achyutanand Mishra. According to him, the headquarters has also been informed about the closure of Tiktok. We have written to all internet service providers and told them to shut down Tiktok, we have also informed the headquarters of Tiktok. As soon as the government’s decision came, we corresponded. Tiktok will be closed within 24 hours,…
Kathmandu. With the government’s decision to close Tiktok in Nepal, a new debate has started on social media. Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information and Communication Rekha Sharma informed that Tiktok is going to be closed for some time saying that various distortions have spread due to Samaj Tiktok. Regarding this decision of the government, there are different sides in the political circles. Meanwhile, the ruling Nepali Congress General Minister Gagan Thapa has commented that the government has taken the opposite path by deciding to close Tiktok. He says that it is wrong to stop it because it will solve…
Tiktok is going to be closed from today. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha informed that it will take one and a half hours to complete the technical work and then it will be closed. “We decided to close Tiktok because it was used to destroy social harmony, engage in disorderly activities, and weaken nationalism,” he said. The cabinet meeting held today decided to close Tiktok.