House panel asks ministry to expedite local units delineation

Published On: August 31, 2016 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Parliament's Development Committee Wednesday asked the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) to determine the number of local units and delineate their borders to be applicable  under the new federal set up as soon as possible on the basis of clear criteria developed using scientific data.

SC orders EC to public information on election preparation

Published On: August 31, 2016 08:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU Aug 31: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order to the government and the Election Commission to make public the preparation underway for local body election in the changed context.

Genuine demands of Madhes will be addressed: PM Dahal

Published On: August 31, 2016 06:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug. 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the genuine demands of the Madhesi people relating to their dissatisfaction with some contents of the constitution could be addressed through dialogue and consensus.

Kamal Thapa rules out possibility of local poll by mid-April

Published On: August 31, 2016 06:01 PM NPT By: Republica

RAJBIRAJ (Saptari) Aug 31: Rastriya Prajatantra Party ( RPP) Nepal Chair Kamal Thapa has ruled out the possibility of local poll by mid April next year.

Constitution Day to be observed for three days

Published On: August 31, 2016 04:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: A meeting of the Constitution Day Main Celebrations Committee on Wednesday held under its chair Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal decided to observe the Day for three days from September 18-20 by organizing various programs.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The development committee under the Legislature-Parliament has directed the government to immediately submit a bill required for holding local bodies’ elections.

Japanese State Minister Nobuo calls on PM Dahal

Published On: August 31, 2016 03:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Visiting Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nobuo Kishi, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Minister Khad bats for restructuring NA

Published On: August 31, 2016 11:22 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Aug 31: Minister for Defence Bal Krishna Khad has stated that the restructuring the Nepal Army (NA) would take place as per the need of the nation.

NC proposes new population criteria for local units

Published On: August 31, 2016 02:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Major ruling coalition partner Nepali Congress (NC) has proposed new population criteria for the delineation of local units such as village councils and municipalities.

Work on Special Court for conflict-era cases starts

Published On: August 31, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The government has started preparations for setting up a separate Special Court for conflict-era cases of human rights violations recommended by the transitional justice mechanisms for prosecution.