Eye on election

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

We are delighted by the news of merger between six small Madhesi parties on Thursday to form the Rastriya Janata Party (RJP). On the same day, Bijaya Kumar Gacchhadar-led Nepal Democratic Forum merged with Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal.

Help, not hinder

Published On: April 20, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is clearly unhappy with the international community. Speaking before a politburo meet of his party on Tuesday, he disclosed that he was under ‘immense pressure’ to defer the May 14 local election.

Justice at last

Published On: April 19, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

After 13 long years of the murder of then 15-year-old Maina Sunar of Kavrepalanchowk district, the district court has slapped life term on three Army officers involved in the murder.

Better late

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

The first-ever joint military exercise between Nepal and China that kicked off in Kathmandu on Sunday is a milestone. Until now, Nepal had held such military drills only with the US and India.

Pushing it

Published On: April 17, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

As we have repeatedly said in this space before there is absolutely no reason why the local election cannot be held in two phases, with the first of the two to be held on the scheduled May 14 date.

Golden silence

Published On: April 15, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

The government’s ‘No horn’ rule for Kathmandu valley that came into force on April 14, the Nepali New Year, is a wonderful initiative. Some may say it is unnecessary and unrealistic.

Dangerous path

Published On: April 13, 2017 12:58 AM NPT By: Republica

Despite people from around the country, from the inhabitants of the high hills to the dwellers of the low-lying plains, saying with one voice that they want timely election, the fate of the local election scheduled for May 14 is again uncertain.

Broken code

Published On: April 12, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Local election rules

Long story

Published On: April 11, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Low inflation rate

Where to now?

Published On: April 10, 2017 10:42 AM NPT By: Republica

The third meeting of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations (EPG-NIR) ended much like the second one did. The Nepali side reiterated its desire for significant changes in the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which has been the cornerstone of Indo-Nepal ties since its signing.