KATHMANDU, March 31: Minister for Home Affairs, Bal Krishna Khand, has said that power production should be given first priority by utilizing river water in the country.

Electoral alliance not mandatory: General Secretary Sharma

Published On: March 31, 2022 09:21 AM NPT By: Republica

KAVREPALANCHOWK, March 31: General Secretary of Nepali Congress Bishwo Prakash Sharma has said electoral alliance is not compulsory, but it could be forged based on local needs and aspirations of party leaders and cadres. He made the remarks during a meeting of cadres organized by the NC district committee on Wednesday.

Maoist Center eyeing mayor’s post in Bharatpur Metropolis

Published On: March 30, 2022 02:26 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, March 30: CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that an alliance would be struck among the ruling coalition partners in the metropolises and sub-metropolises in the upcoming local level elections from the central level itself.

KATHMANDU, March 30: RPP Nepal Chairman Kamal Thapa has said that monarchy is not an option for the political parties. Talking to media persons today, Thapa said that the alternative for a political party in a democracy is another political party.

Dean R Thompson nominated as new US Ambassador to Nepal

Published On: March 30, 2022 11:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 30: Dean R. Thompson has been nominated as the new US Ambassador to Nepal.

KATHMANDU, March 30: Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has left for Turkey for a five-day visit.

KATHMANDU, March 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the country should move forward by ensuring coordination, cooperation and coexistence for its economic prosperity and development.

Shrestha appointed as SC Justice

Published On: March 30, 2022 08:18 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 30: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Til Prasad Shrestha as Justice of the Supreme Court on Tuesday. President Bhandari made the appointment at the recommendation of the Judicial Council.

KATHMANDU, March 29: A report released by Amnesty International on Tuesday alleged that authorities in Nepal continue to use the Electronic Transactions Act 2006 to arbitrarily detain individuals, including journalists.

KATHMANDU, March 29: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to forge need-based electoral alliances in the upcoming local level election in selected local governments.