Lawyers argue 11 justices of the Supreme Court cannot be included in the bench

KATHMANDU, June 6: As some lawyers submitted a petition at the Constitutional Bench on Sunday afternoon raising questions over 11 out of 21 justices at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana asked them to withdraw the petition or face a contempt of court charge.

KATHMANDU, June 6: Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher JB Rana has formed a Constitutional Bench to hear the case against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. The bench has been formed on the basis of seniority and expertise of the Supreme Court Justices.

KATHMANDU, June 6: The newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Rajendra Mahato has said that his statements were distorted and misinterpreted. Shortly after assuming his office as a minister, Mahato had said that a multi-nation state should be established, drawing widespread criticisms from across the country.

KATHMANDU, June 6: The opposition alliance has said that the controversial decision taken by the government to export stones and pebbles to India to minimize trade deficit is aimed at appeasing a foreign country and using the national resources for vested interests to prolong its stay in power.

Effigy of PM Oli, DPM Mahato burned

KATHMANDU, June 5: Civil society has urged the government to scrap its decision to allow export of sand, stone and gravel to third countries.

KATHMANDU, June 5: Outgoing Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali has publicized his property details on the same day he wrapped up his three plus years tenure as the foreign minister on Friday.

KATHMANDU, June 4: Caretaker Prime Minister  K P Oli has brought massive reshuffle in his cabinet. The new cabinet has three Deputy Prime Ministers, 12 cabinet ministers and two state ministers.

Thakur-led JSP joining Oli-led govt today

Published On: June 4, 2021 05:49 PM NPT By: Republica

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