Nepali Communist Party unveils commitment paper
The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has unveiled its concise commitment paper in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections, placing special emphasis on economic reforms.
At a program organized today at the party headquarters, Parisdanda, party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal made public the election-focused commitment paper.
Among the key areas highlighted in the commitment paper include development of a self-reliant national economy, exercise of socialism from community level, delivery of quality service to the doorsteps of the people, economic development, prosperity, good governance, transparency and austerity.
The commitment paper has incorporated slogans such as 'Quality Infrastructure of Educational and Health Sectors; Base for Prosperity' and 'Entrepreneurial Family; Employment in Rural and Urban Areas and Families'.
10 of 12 people killed Ramechhap bus accident identified
Ten of the 12 people, who died in a bus accident that took place earlier today near Manthali, the district headquarters of Ramechhap, have been identified.
They are Bhim Bahadur Tamang (38), Sanumaya Tamang (35), Ramita Tamang (26) and Tara Tamang (31) of Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-7 in Ramechhap; Babi Tamang (22) and Dipendra Basnet (26) of Likhu Tamakoshi-4; Dipesh Basnet of Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-6; Man Kumari Baruwal (45) of Likhu-6; Shiva Shrestha (34) of Golanjor Rural Municipality-6 in Sindhuli; and Man Bahadur Tamang (60) of Bhimeshwor Municipality-8 in Dolakha, according to Manthali Hospital’s Medical Superintendent Dr Keshab Singh Dhami.
The identities of two others are yet to be ascertained.
Ramechhap’s Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bhola Bhatta, said eight people, including the driver, were injured in the accident and are being treated at Khurkot-based Jeevan Hospital, Manthali Hospital, and Tamakoshi Hospital.
Police have taken the bus driver into custody.
The search for the remaining passengers is underway.
The accident occurred when the bus (Pradesh 03-01-005 Kha 9975) of Araniko Yatayat, heading to Okhaldhunga from Kathmandu, veered off the road and plunged into Tamakoshi River at Masantar of Manthali Municipality-6 this morning.
Home Minister Aryal discusses election preparations with EC officials
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held a meeting with Election Commission officials on Tuesday to discuss election preparations.
Home Minister Aryal reached the Election Commission (EC) office today and inquired with acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut and other high-ranking officials about election preparations.
On the occasion, he also visited the Joint Election Operation Center which is in operation at the EC.
The elections for the House of Representatives have been scheduled for March 5.
Nepse plunges by 10. 25 points on Tuesday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 10. 25 points to close at 2, 662. 14 points on Tuesday. .
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 26 points to close at 454. 39 points.
A total of 21,715,868-unit shares of 324 companies were traded for Rs 1. 52 billion.
Meanwhile, Kalinchowk Darshan Limited (KDL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 6. 36 percent.
Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) was the top loser as their price fell by 5. 24 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 46 trillion.
