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MCC doesn’t have any military component: US
Published On: January 18, 2020 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Amid misleading news going viral in several online media platforms that its implementation would pave the way for deploying US military personnel in Nepal, the US Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday clarified that Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) does not have any military component.
Congress slams NCP for holding HoR hostage
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The main opposition Nepali Congress on Friday condemned the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) for holding the House of Representatives hostage due to the latter's indecision to pick a candidate for the post of speaker.
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House to elect new speaker after NA polls: Minister Pun
Published On: January 17, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Dinesh Subedi
ROLPA, Jan 17: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun said that election for the vacant post of the speaker will take place only after the election of the National Assembly.
Govt gives ‘clean-chit’ to NRB Deputy Governor Shiba Raj Shrestha
Published On: January 17, 2020 08:28 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government has backed off from its move to remove Nepal Rastra Bank’s Deputy Governor Shiba Raj Shrestha from his post.
Planting bombs and flags mere publicity stunts: Banskota
Published On: January 17, 2020 08:11 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: A day after the outlawed CPN(Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand claimed that it had seized land belonging to Lalita Niwas at Baluwatar, the government on Thursday said activities of the Chand-led group such as planting bombs and putting up flags were just publicity stunts.
EC completes preparations for upper house election
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:51 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said all preparations for upper house members election scheduled for January 23 have been completed.
Amnesty Int’l urges parliament to amend disputed bills
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Amnesty International (AI) has asked Nepal’s parliament to amend the Information Technology (IT) bill in conformity with the international standards and ensure that the law is not used to criminalize the peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression.
Police looking for B&C college owner Durga Prasain
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Police have intensified their search for Durga Prasain, the proprietor of Biratnagar-based B&C College after Metropolitan Police Circle Bhaktapuar issued arrest warrant against him.
Law enforcement bodies should act on Dahal’s public confession
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:41 AM NPT By: Ananta Raj Luitel
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The statement of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in public that he takes responsibility for the killing of 5,000 people in the course of the decade-long Maoist armed insurgency and that he would secure the early release of someone convicted for the Tikapur massacre has stirred serious debate in the legal fraternity.
Civil society leaders urge proactive effort over speaker impasse
Published On: January 17, 2020 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Expressing concern over prolonged delay in convening the House of Representatives because of differences within the ruling Nepal Communist Party over the choice of a speaker candidate, a group of 17 prominent civil society leaders have urged the parties in power as well as others concerned to work proactively to end the impasse.
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