Author: Himalaya Post

Prime Minister urged to act tough against corruption

Kathmandu- The team representing the Campaign for Nepali Congress Transformation today called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and demanded the government take action against all those found indulging in corruption. The team urged the government to act tough against corruption to promote good governance in the country. The delegation comprising Madhu Acharya, Jagadishwar Narsingh KC, Bhupendra Jung Shahi, Khagendra Malla, Janardan Acharya, Shanta Bastakoti and others had been at Baluwatar, the official residence of the Prime Minister, to urge the PM to ensure impartial investigations into the Lalita Niwas land procurement scam and to hold accountable all...

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Gahamagar files writ against NRNA chairperson Acharya, illegally obtained Nepali Passport and citizenship alleged

Kathmandu – President of NRNA UK, Prem Gahamgar, has filed a complaint with the foreign ministry with evidence that NRNA central president Kul Acharya has obtained a Nepali passport despite having a British passport. A few days ago, Gahamgar, who had warned Acharya would be brought to court through social media, filed a complaint with the foreign ministry with all the evidence on Thursday. Gahamgar said that he initially complained to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as advised by the senior advocate and the police administration. He has also given notice of the complaint to the Ministry of Home...

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Finance Minister Mahat elected GEF Vice Chairperson

Kathmandu-  Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has been elected the Vice Chair of Global Environment Facility (GEF) by a plenary session held under the ongoing Seventh GEF Assembly in Canada. During the session, the Republic of Panama today proposed his candidacy for the post and it was backed by the Netherlands, according to the Finance Minister’s Secretariat. The Assembly that kicked off on August 22 will conclude on August 26. Prior to this, the Minister addressed the Assembly, apprising the session that “Nepal has protected 45 percent of forest of its total land and contributed to the emission...

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Weather : Rainfall taking place across country

Kathmandu- The monsoon low pressure axis is situated north of its normal position at present. Moreover, the low pressure area over the north-east parts of India’s Uttar Pradesh has its influence at present in Nepal. As a result of these two weather systems, rainfall is taking place in most places of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division said. The weather is generally to completely cloudy throughout the country with light to moderate rainfall taking place at a few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces. It will be generally to fully...

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Dhading bus plunge : Eight people confirmed dead, 17 rescued

Malekhu (Dhading)-  Aug 23: Eight people are confirmed dead in the Dhading bus accident today. A bus (Province 3-01-005 Kha 9952) heading to Beni of Myagdi district from Kathmandu skidded off the road and plunged into the Trishuli river killing at least eight people and injuring over a dozen others. The deceased included a child and two women, said the local people, who voluntarily involved in rescue efforts. At least 17 injured people have been rescued, and of them 13 were sent to Kathmandu for treatment, and four others are receiving care at the Gajuri community hospital, said Superintendent...

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