GMOA strike called off following talks with Health Ministry

SC determines some clauses in PTA Bill inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses in the Bill entitled ‘Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment)’ are inconsistent with the Constitution. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed Parliament today about the Supreme Court determination. The Supreme Court holds that Clause 2 of the Bill is not inconsistent with any provision of the Constitution. The Speaker also said that the Supreme Court holds that Clause 3 of the Bill cannot be enacted in to law unless the

08 Mar, 2022

Infrastructure of Nepal Police School built with India?s assistance inaugurated

A multi-purpose hall, boys? hostel and teachers? quarters of Nepal Police School in Dhangadhi, Kailali district were among the new buildings, which were built with India?s assistance, and were inaugurated on Wednesday. Naveen Kumar, first secretary at Indian Embassy along with Purna Joshi, Minister for Internal Affairs and Law of Sudur Pashchim Province inaugurated the infrastructure, the Indian Embassy said in a statement. As per the release, lately inaugurated project falls under one of 75 p

09 Mar, 2022

State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera resigns in protest

State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera has resigned from his post in protest over the sacking of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa. The National Freedom Front (Jathika Nidahas Peramuna) MP has submitted his resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Samaraweera served as the State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development. His resignation comes after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had sacked Jathika Nidahas Peramuna leade

08 Mar, 2022