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Hours after dissolution of parliament, PM Oli directs chiefs of all the security agencies to stay on high alert

Published On: December 20, 2020 04:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: A meeting of the National Security Council is currently underway.

Protests erupt across the country against parliament dissolution

Published On: December 20, 2020 04:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Following the latest move of dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli earlier on Sunday morning, people across the country have taken to the streets to express their dissatisfaction against the ‘undemocratic’ and ‘unconstitutional’ step taken by the country’s executive head.

Almost four dozen appointments made in various constitutional bodies; Former Home Secretary Prem Rai picked as chief of anti-graft body (With full list)

Published On: December 20, 2020 03:40 PM NPT By: Republica

News about the appointments comes to the public four days after the Constitutional Council meeting amid reservation expressed by the rival faction in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

President Bhandari dissolves House of Representatives, new dates for mid-term election announced for April 30 and May 10

Published On: December 20, 2020 02:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved the House of Representatives and set new dates for the mid-term general election in May at the recommendation of Prime Minister K P Oli.

Nepal Army assesses security situation following PM Oli’s controversial move

Published On: December 20, 2020 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Following the controversial move from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to recommend dissolution of the House of Representatives, the Nepal Army headquarters held a meeting with all the division heads sensing possible violence and anti-government protests.