NCP standing committee again put off until July 17

Kathmandu - The standing committee (SC) meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) scheduled for July 10 today after frequent postponements before has been put off again. With the postponement the meeting is re-scheduled to take place on 17 July (Friday).

The SC meeting of the party set for 11.00 this morning has directed the entire party rank and file to engage in relief and rescue operations when the rain-induced floods and landslides are incurring heavy loss of lives and properties in some districts including Sindhupalchowk.