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President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has said that the federation is working as a “troubleshooter” to address the problems faced by entrepreneurs, businesses, and the national economy. Speaking at the inauguration of the 16th Annual General Assembly and 6th Convention of the Nepal Electrical Business Association today, Dhakal stated that FNCCI has been consistently engaged in resolving issues affecting entrepreneurs, business communities, and the economic sector. He said, “The federation has been making efforts to solve the problems of entrepreneurs and businesses—whether it is labor-related issues or the dedicated trunkline…

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Sobita Gautam has alleged that the law is being misused to attack the party’s president, Rabi Lamichhane. Speaking at an event in Lalitpur on Saturday, Gautam claimed that as the popularity of RSP has grown among the Nepali people, attempts are being made to weaken, exhaust, and prevent the party from establishing itself in national politics by weaponizing legal cases against Lamichhane. She said, “Walking on the right path is never easy. We face attacks, and a clear example is Rabi Lamichhane. As soon as RSP started raising the issues of the people and the…

Madhes Province’s newly appointed Chief Minister, Saroj Kumar Yadav, has called on the Madhes-based political parties protesting against him to come to the negotiation table. In his address to the residents of the province today, CM Yadav stressed that all issues must be resolved through dialogue, discussion, and consensus. He urged the agitating groups to end their protests and move forward with cooperation and coordination. Expressing concern that tensions among the protesting Madhesi parties could escalate into clashes, he emphasized the urgency of resolving the current political crisis through peaceful dialogue. CM Yadav also mentioned that both he and other…

The landslide at Siruwari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 of Myagdi, under the Kaligandaki Corridor’s Beni–Jomsom–Korala road section, has been cleared, allowing two-way traffic to operate again. Because the land from the banks of the Kaligandaki River up to Bhagwati Majhkhark had cracked and slid, the road in the middle used to get blocked during the monsoon. Vehicles would get stuck, and two-way traffic was impossible, causing frequent traffic jams. After the monsoon ended, the Beni–Jomsom–Korala Road Project deployed a dozer and loader from the Department of Roads earlier this week to clear the landslide and widen the road. As a…

UML leader Sherdhan Rai has backed the rising anti-corruption sentiment following the Gen-Z movement and challenged the government to begin an investigation into the assets of all leaders since 2046 BS, starting with UML leaders themselves. He demanded an inquiry into the property of all ministers, lawmakers, and politically appointed leaders from that period. Speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Bhojpur, Rai said that baseless accusations alone cannot fight corruption and that only a factual investigation can ensure accountability. Rai argued that the government-announced House of Representatives election set for Falgun 21 cannot be held under…

Former Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani has said that Nepal’s economy cannot become strong as long as the country’s political sector remains weak. He made these remarks during a discussion program on the current state of Nepal’s economy. Dr. Lohani said it is worrying that the government complains of not having enough funds, yet even the available resources are not being utilized effectively. Expressing deep concern over the lack of investment despite reductions in bank interest rates, he said, “The interest rate has already come down to a single digit. Yet people still complain that it is high. Investors…

Deputy General Secretary of the CPN–UML, Pradeep Gyawali, has said that all political parties and the younger generation must unite to ensure the country’s political stability and development. Speaking at a press conference organized today in Tamghas by the Press Chautari Gulmi chapter, Gyawali said political stability is the first condition for national development. He shared that the UML has launched a campaign to revitalize the party with renewed confidence, strengthen direct communication with the people, understand their sentiments, and systematically transform the party’s organizational structure. On the occasion, he also remarked that the recent “JENJI movement” had been infiltrated,…

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that the environment for the elections scheduled for Falgun 21 has already been prepared. In an interview organized on Friday by the South Korea chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists during his visit to South Korea, Minister Kharel expressed confidence that the elections would be held on the announced date. “We will hold the elections on Falgun 21; the environment for elections has already been created,” Minister Kharel said. “A secure and fear-free environment has also been ensured. The Nepal Police has new leadership. No political party has said…