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March 11, Kathmandu – Two newly appointed ministers have taken the oath of office and secrecy. In a special ceremony held at the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas, President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath to Gaurikumari Yadav and Ramji Yadav as ministers. Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) had appointed them on Friday as ministers. He assigned Ramji Yadav as the Minister of Labor and Gaurikumari Yadav as a minister.
Just yesterday, Prime Minister Shah had relieved Deepak Sah, who was handling the Labor Ministry. The Prime Minister himself has been managing the Industry Ministry responsibilities so far. Ramji Yadav is a member of parliament elected from Saptari Constituency No. 2, while Gaurikumari Yadav is a member of parliament elected from Mahottari Constituency No. 4.

The Ministry of Health and Population has established a committee to investigate allegations of unauthorized increases in medicine prices without following the legal procedures. Following a complaint received by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the committee was formed under the leadership of Dr. Shrikrishna Shrestha. The committee is required to submit a report on the irregular price hikes within seven days. Kathmandu, 27 Chaitra.

Narayan Prasad Dhakal, Director General of the Department of Drug Administration, had made decisions to raise medicine prices without completing the legal process. Upon receiving a complaint on Thursday, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers initiated an investigation into individuals involved in the unlawful price increase, appointing Dr. Shrikrishna Shrestha to head the committee. The committee has been given a seven-day deadline to submit its findings.

The committee members are as follows:
Dr. Shrikrishna Shrestha – Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population (Chairperson)
Gopikrishna Regmi – Legal Branch, Ministry of Health and Population (Member)
Kavin Maleku – Subject Expert (Member)

Pradeep Adhikari, the former Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), has been identified as the key figure behind a plan to threaten Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief Prem Kumar Rai with murder if he did not resign within ten days. Prakash Pathak, who was residing in the Philippines, was arrested through Interpol and brought to Kathmandu. Investigations are underway linking Pathak closely with Adhikari as the main orchestrator of the murder threat. Evidence has emerged proving that Adhikari used Pathak to pressure the ACC chief into resigning to evade corruption allegations, and it was revealed that a sum of NPR 20 million was transferred in connection with this plot.

It has been disclosed that two main conspirators behind threats to kill ACC Chief Commissioner Prem Kumar Rai along with nine others are linked to Pradeep Adhikari. On October 22, Rai received a threatening letter via email on the letterhead of the extremist group EGN Nepal. Additionally, Prakash Pathak issued threats through a video message to Rai. Pathak was arrested on January 12 (Maga 28) through Interpol and brought to Kathmandu.

Pathak and Adhikari are acquaintances from the past. Following news of Adhikari’s involvement in corruption at CAAN, Pathak reportedly requested NPR 10 million in assistance. Evidence has been found indicating Adhikari played a supporting role in the issuing of threats. Pathak has admitted to receiving NPR 20 million from Adhikari. It was also confirmed that Adhikari sent the funds via a Chinese businessman.

Pathak disclosed that he purchased an apartment in Manila city and that Adhikari proposed this plan to threaten ACC Chief Rai. Adhikari claims he drafted the threatening words, which Pathak recited in the threats. However, Adhikari denies any intention to carry out the threats. The Kathmandu District Police Office is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.

File photo Deputy Chairman of Nepali Congress, Bishwaprakash Sharma, has advised Arjun Narasingh KC to become a statesman. Sharma expressed his desire to see KC not only as the parliamentary party leader of Congress but also as a common guardian for all parties. KC is expected to facilitate the consensual selection of the parliamentary party leader, with the possibility of an election taking place in the new year. Kathmandu, 27 Chaitra.

Bishwaprakash Sharma, the Deputy Chairman of Nepali Congress, suggested that the party’s senior leader Arjun Narasingh KC embrace the role of a statesman. Addressing a review meeting of the party’s Gandaki Province held in Pokhara, Kaski, on Friday, Sharma said KC should take the path from being a party leader to becoming a statesman. This message came while KC is aspiring to become the parliamentary party leader.

Sharma stated, “When he (KC) desires to become the leader of the Congress parliamentary party, it is difficult for us to say no. Therefore, our expectation is that he should take the timely step of evolving from the position of leader to becoming a statesman.” “Among the experienced personalities in the parliament since 2048 BS, only Arjun Narasingh KC remains. He is the oldest and most experienced leader and also a capable figure infused with youthful energy. That is why we want to see him not solely as the leader of Congress parliamentary party but as a shared guardian for all parties,” he added.

Deputy Chairman Sharma also revealed that KC hopes to facilitate a consensual selection of the parliamentary party leader among fellow lawmakers. If consensus is not achieved, an election for the leadership of the parliamentary party is expected to be held in the new year.

March 27, Kathmandu – The government has announced penalties for public transport operators who do not reserve mandatory seats. The Department of Transport Management issued a notice on Friday warning of such enforcement actions. Passenger vehicles are required to reserve four seats for persons with disabilities and two seats for women. The department issued the warning because many long- and short-distance vehicles have failed to comply with this requirement.

The department also clarified that for long-distance transport services, seats must be reserved at least four hours before departure to the destination. Additionally, the department reiterated this regulation in the context of recent fare hikes for public transportation services.

On Wednesday night, police successfully apprehended the suspect responsible for the murder of brothers Sirjan Nembang and Sumit Nembang within the Krishna Mandir premises of Lalitpur. The female police officer and the Chief of District Police, Hobindra Bogati, were honored with a cash reward for their role in the arrest. The award ceremony was held in the presence of Ishwor Karki, Chief of the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, authorities confirmed.

Kathmandu, Chaitra 27 – On Wednesday at 7:40 pm, in the Krishna Mandir area of Patan, Lalitpur, the accused who had murdered brothers Sirjan Nembang and Sumit Nembang and were fleeing with weapons were bravely chased and apprehended by a lone female police officer. For their leadership and courageous role in this operation, the Chief of District Police, Hobindra Bogati, was commended and awarded a cash prize.

The police stated that the award was presented in the presence of Senior Superintendent of Police Ishwor Karki, head of the Kathmandu Valley Police Office. The incident stemmed from a violent altercation during a phone dispute on Wednesday, after which Sanjiv Nepali fatally shot the Nembang brothers.

Melania Trump has denied claims that Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters at the White House, she insisted that attempts to tarnish her reputation by linking her name to Epstein must stop immediately. In an unexpected statement on Thursday, she also called for a congressional hearing for the women victimized by Epstein.

She described the online rumors suggesting “Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump” as a malicious attempt to defame her. Following the U.S. government’s release of millions of documents related to Epstein’s case several months ago, there has been heightened interest in the influential and wealthy individuals named in the files. However, the mention of these names does not imply that those individuals have committed any crimes.

Summary prepared after editorial review. Labor Culture Party MP Aren Rai has issued a warning to resist those who attempt to undermine the constitution, federalism, secularism, and democracy. He expressed his desire to unite Nepalis divided by caste, religion, geography, and gender into a single thread moving forward. Rai also announced that Rubi Kumari Thakur has been nominated as the Deputy Speaker candidate from the Madhes region. Kathmandu, 27 Chaitra – Labor Culture Party MP Aren Rai delivered a warning against those seeking to disrupt the constitution, federalism, secularism, and democracy. During the House of Representatives meeting on Friday, he proposed Rubi Kumari Thakur for the post of Deputy Speaker, emphasizing these concerns. “The Labor Culture Party aims to unite Nepalis separated by caste, religion, geography, and gender into one unified chain moving forward,” he stated. “If anyone attempts to manipulate the constitution, federalism, secularism, or democracy, we will resist.” Rai highlighted the party’s commitment to building a free Nepal with dignified citizens through the revolution of labor and revealed the nomination of Rubi Kumari Thakur from the Madhes region as the candidate for Deputy Speaker.