BHAKTAPUR, Aug 27: CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has said that his party was ready to amend the constitution in the interest of the country and the people.

Appointment of envoys to India, China soon: Minister Mahat

Published On: August 27, 2016 04:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Prakash Sharan Mahat, on Saturday said he would advance country's international relations on basis of trust and by securing national interest.

LALITPUR, Aug 27: Coordinator of the Naya Shakti Party, Dr Baburam Bhattarai, has said that rights of people ensured in the new constitution should be effectively implemented.

Women's representation in cabinet declining

Published On: August 27, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The new Constitution, which was promulgated last year, has provisioned under Article 38 that women shall have the right to proportional, inclusive participation as part of their fundamental rights.

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Amid calls from local level political leaders for increasing the number of local units to be delineated under the new federal setup, the commission formed to restructure the local bodies has said that the number of local units could be increased to 665 at the most, 100 more than the currently proposed.

Parliament schedules discussion on road safety on Sunday

Published On: August 26, 2016 07:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The parliament secretariat has scheduled a discussion on the topic of road safety on Sunday in response to an urgent public importance notice registered by few lawmakers about two weeks ago.

UML wins people's heart staying in opposition: Khanal

Published On: August 26, 2016 07:38 PM NPT By: Republica

SINDHULI, Aug 26: CPN (UML) senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has said his party would emerge tough against the government if it failed to perform as per the interests of the nation.

Infrastructure development to advance villages: Minister KC

Published On: August 26, 2016 06:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Minister for Urban Development, Arjun Narsingh KC, has said development of physical infrastructures in rural areas was essential to advance villages towards city.

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The newly-appointed Minister for Commerce Romi Gauchan Thakali has stressed on coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the bureaucracy and the political leadership.

UML expresses sorrow over passing of singer Gurung

Published On: August 26, 2016 02:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The CPN-UML today expressed sadness over the passing of Nepali folksinger and musician Khem Raj Gurung.