Congress expresses sorrow

Published On: July 25, 2016 05:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed sadness over the loss of more than 150 lives, with hundreds missing and property worth billions damaged in the devastating floods triggered by heavy rainfall in north and central China since the past few days.

NC forms steering committee to hold NSU convention

Published On: July 25, 2016 04:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The Nepali Congress has formed a steering committee to hold the election of Nepal Student Union's 11th convention on the slated date from August 7 to 9.

KATHMANDU, July 25: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has invited the top leaders of three major political parties to discuss on latest political development in the changed context at her office, Shital Niwas.

Oli calls into question fate of major national projects

Published On: July 25, 2016 06:03 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

K P Sharma Oli has forcefully raised some big questions with the rival party leaders who are going to form the new government. He asked the rival leaders what will be the fate of some major national projects in particular that were expedited during his nine-month tenure.

Oli bows out, way open for Dahal government

Published On: July 25, 2016 05:56 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

Following Oli’s resignation, a process to elect new prime minister will start in parliament. As the largest party Nepali Congress and some other small political parties have already agreed to support CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal for new prime minister, Dahal is almost certain to replace Oli.

Land pooling for outer ring road, housing starts

Published On: July 25, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Gyan P Neupane

KATHMANDU, July 25: The Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has finally initiated the land pooling and land development process for the outer ring road project in the Kathmandu Valley. The project had remained in limbo for the past 11 years.

Oli government turns caretaker

Published On: July 24, 2016 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: After Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli tendered resignation from the post to be effective from Sunday itself, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has rendered the present government the caretaker one till the formation of the next government.

PM Oli resigns

Published On: July 24, 2016 07:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: After being reduced to minority, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post on Sunday.

PM Oli questions intention of no-confidence motion

Published On: July 24, 2016 05:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday said that formation and dissolution of governments are features of a democratic system.

Removing constitutional difficulties unnecessary: Deuba

Published On: July 24, 2016 05:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday said that the government’s recommendation to President for removal of constitutional hurdles for formation of a new government was unnecessary.