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Ruling coalition nears consensus
Published On: September 23, 2022 11:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The five ruling political parties are close to agreeing on seat distribution for the upcoming elections slated for November 20. In a meeting held on Thursday at the Prime Minister's residence, Baluwatar, the top leaders gathered to forge consensus on the constituencies of some districts of Madhesh Province.
President violated the constitution: HURPES
Published On: September 23, 2022 09:03 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES) has said that President Bidya Devi Bhandari has failed to meet her constitutional obligation to certify the citizenship amendment bill passed by both houses of the federal parliament in accordance with the constitution.
Heads of security agencies discuss election security
Published On: September 23, 2022 08:34 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Heads of four security agencies in the country met at the Nepal Army headquarters on Thursday to discuss the upcoming House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies elections-2022.
Oli's question: Why did the Speaker do nothing about the impeachment motion against CJ Rana for six months?
Published On: September 22, 2022 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli has expressed his anger saying that Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota of the House of Representatives kept silent on an issue as important as impeachment against the suspended Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana for six months.
Petition filed at SC with a demand to vacate posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives
Published On: September 22, 2022 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding that the posts of Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota and Deputy Speaker Pushpa Bhusal be vacated.
Corruption on the rise in Nepal
Published On: September 22, 2022 02:06 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Even as corruption has been on the rise in Nepal, the cases registered by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority are becoming weaker. Of the cases registered by the Authority (CIAA) at the Special Court in the financial year 2078/079, corruption was proved in only about 39 percent cases. The Special Court has acquitted many corruption-accused, citing lack of enough evidence.
Petition filed at Supreme Court against President for not certifying Citizenship Bill
Published On: September 22, 2022 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court against President Bidya Devi Bhandari for not certifying the Citizenship Bill as per the Constitution.
LSP's circular to protest against President Bhandari
Published On: September 22, 2022 01:06 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) executive committee has issued a circular to its subordinate committees to hold nationwide protests against President Bidya Devi Bhandari's refusal to certify the Citizenship Bill.
‘An exercise to find alternative to incumbent govt by postponing elections’
Published On: September 22, 2022 01:03 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: A constitutional and political crisis has arisen in the country after President Bidya Devi Bhandari crossed the constitutional limits and refused to certify the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Article 113 (3) of the Constitution gives the President the authority to send the bills other than finance bills within 15 days with a message for reconsideration. However, the Constitution does not allow the President to return the bill or not certify it for a second time. According to Article 113 (4), the bill shall be verified within 15 days after it has been passed by the federal parliament with amendments or in the same form.
Abdus Miya, who was to fight elections independently, joins UML
Published On: September 22, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Abdus Miya, who had announced that he will contest elections from Kathmandu Constituency No 6 independently, has entered the CPN-UML.
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