Kathmandu, September 22
There is a lot happening every day. The Daily Digest brings together some of the most important stories and developments in one place—from Nepal’s latest affairs to international news, business, sports and stories that deserve a closer look.
PM Shah leaves for the USA for the UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Balen Shah has left for the USA today, leading a high-level Nepali delegation to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. PM Shah’s delegation members are his chief advisor Kumar Byanjankar, chief personal secretary Subash Sharma, private secretary Pradeep Pariyar and photographer Binay Shakya, among others.
SC upholds pardon granted to Resham Chaudhary
The Supreme Court has upheld the pardon that President Ramchandra Paudel granted to Resham Chaudhary, the founding leader of the Nagarik Unmukti Party.
Malaysia recruitment dispute reaches prime ministerial level
The dispute over Malaysia’s plan to limit Nepali worker recruitment to a small group of manpower companies has now reached the prime minister’s level. Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah, speaking by phone with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday morning, urged an end to the syndicate and middleman system seen in Malaysia’s employment sector.
Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Bhutanese PM, EU vice-president in New York
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and European Union Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
Bus driver dies after suffering severe burns in Tripureshwor fire
The driver injured in a bus fire at Tripureshwor on Monday has died while undergoing treatment at Kirtipur Hospital, also known as Burn Hospital. According to police sources, the bus driver died on Monday night while receiving treatment.
Transport unions demand probe, compensation over Tripureshwor bus driver’s death
Transport entrepreneurs and workers’ organisations have demanded an investigation and compensation over the death of bus driver Arjun Dong, who died after attempting self-immolation in Tripureshwor on September 21.
Climbers begin returning from Manaslu due to heavy snowfall
Climbers attempting to scale Mount Manaslu have begun returning home midway through their expeditions as heavy snowfall and continuous rainfall have made weather conditions unfavourable for mountaineering.
