New constitution limits jurisdiction: SC tells CIAA

Published On: August 6, 2016 03:00 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The Supreme Court on Friday reminded the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) that the new Constitution of Nepal has limited the jurisdiction of the anti-corruption body to only investigating corruption perpetrated by individuals in public positions.

Dr K C Alliance submits memorandum to parliamentary panel

Published On: August 6, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Solidarity for Dr Govinda K C Alliance has submitted a memorandum to the Chairman the Good Governance and Monitoring Committee of the parliament on Friday. The document detailed reasons for impeaching Lokman Singh Karki, Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

Government to provide compensation again

Published On: August 6, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The government has decided to provide Rs 1 million each to family members of the individuals killed during the Madhes movement last year upon the recommendation of the agitating parties.

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The newly formed government has decided to withdraw the nominations of 14 people, out of the total 22, recommended for ambassadorial posts to various countries by the KP Sharma Oli-led government.

Bhattarai calls on parties to unite

Published On: August 5, 2016 06:16 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Aug 5: Naya Shakti Party coordinator Dr Baburam Bhattarai has insisted on amendments to the constitution to address the Tarai-Madhes problems.

France congratulates newly elected PM Dahal

Published On: August 5, 2016 03:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: France on Friday congratulated CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

Kathmandu, Aug 5: The government has decided to withdraw the proposal made by the former CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli-led government recommending the names of 14 individuals of political careers as the ambassador to various countries.

Cabinet scraps nomination of 14 envoys made by  Oli govt

Published On: August 5, 2016 01:29 PM NPT By: Praveen Dhakal

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The government has decided to scrap the nomination of ambassadors recommended by the erstwhile KP Sharma Oli-led government.

UK ambassador to Nepal calls on newly elected PM Dahal

Published On: August 5, 2016 01:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The United Kingdom's ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris, along with Gail Marzetti, head of the Department for International Development (DFID) Nepal today called on the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter's private residence in Lajimpat.

KATHMANDU, Aug 5:   A Cabinet meeting held in Singha Durbar on Friday decided to provide Rs 1 million each to the families of those killed during the Madhes Movement.