Top 10 News Headlines in Nepal for Sunday, Chaitra 8, 2082

Today, Sunday, Chaitra 8, 2082. We present the top 10 main events of the day in Ratopati.com's regular presentation of 'Ten News at Ten'—

Today's main news includes the rejection of Gagan Thapa's resignation, the Deuba-Koirala faction preparing to call a meeting of the old working committee, corruption charges filed against 21 people including a former secretary in the Pokhara airport case, two out of six nationally recognized parties not receiving the Chief Whip facility, the oath-taking of the senior member of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, and a trade deficit of NPR 1.1 trillion in eight months, among others.

1. Gagan Thapa's Resignation Rejected
The Central Working Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of President Gagan Thapa. The meeting held on Sunday rejected President Thapa's resignation. 

Nepali Congress Central Working Committee Meeting Decision: Gagan Thapa's Resignation Rejected

Why Was Gagan Thapa's Resignation Rejected? These Are The Eight Grounds

Congress Central Members Unanimously Agree to Withdraw Gagan Thapa's Resignation!

See The Congress Central Committee Meeting In Pictures

Congress to Demand Government Make Public the Report Led by Gauri Bahadur Karki

Congress Leaders' Arguments Regarding Defeat: From BBC Video to Video of Money Burning in a Leader's House and Leaders' Non-Cooperation

2. Deuba-Koirala Faction Prepares to Call Meeting of Old Working Committee
Sher Bahadur Deuba, elected President in the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, and Dr. Shekhar Koirala's faction, another contender for the presidency in the same convention, are preparing to call a meeting of the previous Central Working Committee. Both factions are preparing to hold separate meetings to counter the committee selected by the special general convention. 

Deuba-Koirala Faction to Call Separate Central Working Committee Meeting

Deuba-Koirala Faction Holds Majority in Both House of Representatives and National Assembly

3. Corruption Case Filed Against 21 Including Former Secretary in Pokhara Airport Incident
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case at the Special Court against 21 individuals, including a former secretary and three former Directors General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, in connection with corruption during the construction of the Pokhara Regional International Airport. 

Pokhara Airport Corruption Case: Case Filed Against 21 Including Former Secretary and Three Former Directors General

4. Two Out of Six Nationally Recognized Parties Will Not Receive Chief Whip Facility
Two out of the six nationally recognized parties from the recently concluded House of Representatives election will not receive the facility of a Chief Whip in their parliamentary party. These parties failed to secure the minimum required number of lawmakers as stipulated in the law, thus forfeiting the Chief Whip facility. 

Two Out of Six Nationally Recognized Parties Will Not Receive Chief Whip Facility

5. Oath of Office for Senior Member of House of Representatives on Wednesday
Arjun Narsingh KC, the senior member of the House of Representatives, is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday. Until a Speaker is elected, the session of the House of Representatives will be chaired by the senior member. 

Senior Member of House of Representatives KC to Take Oath on Wednesday*

Oath Preparations in Final Stage, Security Inspection by AIG Duo (Photos)

 

6. Election Results Show Strife in Old Parties, Madhesi Parties at Zero, Questions Raised on Identity Movement
The recently concluded House of Representatives election has revealed internal strife within the two old parties, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. Both parties are currently embroiled in internal conflict. On the other hand, Madhesi parties have failed to secure representation in the House of Representatives. Interest is growing regarding the future of the identity movement following the success achieved by the new party, Shram Sanskriti Party, in the eastern region. 

 

Election Defeat is Increasing 'Internal' Strife in Congress-UML

Questions Arise About Agreements Made by Madhesi Parties After Being Reduced to 'Zero'

How Will The New Mandate Affect The Identity Movement?

7. China and India Preparing to Start Cross-Border Trade via Lipulekh
China and India are preparing to commence cross-border trade via Lipulekh, Nepali territory. Nepal appears to be oblivious to the steps being taken by these two neighboring countries. 

Trade Between China and India Via Lipulekh; Nepal Unaware

8. Trade Deficit of NPR 1.1 Trillion in Eight Months
Nepal has incurred a trade deficit amounting to NPR 1.1 trillion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year. According to the Department of Customs statistics, imports totaled NPR 1289 billion during that period, while exports amounted to NPR 191 billion. 

Foreign Trade Worth NPR 1.48 Trillion in Eight Months; Trade Deficit of NPR 1.1 Trillion

EV Vehicle Imports Decline While Petrol Vehicle Imports Increase in 8 Months

Petroleum Product Imports Worth Over NPR 200 Billion

9. Unexpected Drop in Gold Prices
The price of gold has seen an unexpected decline. Experts suggest various reasons for the drop in gold prices. 

Unexpected Drop in Gold Prices: Why Are Investors Exiting 'Safe Havens'?

10. Case Filed Against 32 in Fake Rescue Incident
A case has been filed against 32 individuals involved in fraud under the guise of fake rescues to claim insurance money from tourists coming for trekking in Nepal. 

Fake Rescue Case: Case Filed Against 32 People

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