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Dahal Govt. withdraws ex-Nepal PM Oli's recommendations for envoys

ANI Aug 05, 2016 19:49 IST googleads

Kathmandu, Aug. 5 (ANI): Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led Government on Friday decided to withdraw the names of 14 persons recommended by former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli-led government as ambassadors. The decision was made during the Cabinet meeting, reports the Himalayan Times. Oli-led government had recommended 22 names for appointment as Nepali ambassadors to various countries. While eight of them are from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the remaining 14 are from political backgrounds. (ANI)

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India welcomes Nepal’s election results: MEA

2026-03-12T11:55:03.175625+00:00 IST

India on Thursday welcomed Nepal's successful elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their victory, signalling a fresh chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations.

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Bangladesh Parliament elects new Speaker, Deputy Speaker

2026-03-12T08:55:44.484196+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's 13th Parliament unanimously elected veteran BNP leader Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker. Following the BNP's recent election victory, the two leaders were sworn in by President Shahabuddin in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, marking the new legislative journey.

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Nepal vote count complete; RSP two seats short of 2/3rd majority

2026-03-11T16:56:49.028894+00:00 IST

The vote counting for the March 5 election in Nepal's House of Representatives has concluded late Wednesday, with Nepal's Election Commission (EC) making final preparations for the official announcement of results.

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