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NC blocks fast-tracking of medical education bill
Published On: July 2, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 1: The government’s bid to endorse the National Medical Education Substitution Bill through a fast-track process failed after the main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), threatened to obstruct the parliament on Sunday.
Protest ban in Valley raises fears of ‘controlled democracy’
Published On: July 2, 2018 05:10 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 1: The government’s crackdown on demonstrators at Maitighar Mandala, a roundabout popular for demonstrations given its proximity to Singha Durbar, the government seat, after it was declared a ‘no protest zone’, has sparked fresh criticisms of the KP Oli-led government for ‘curtailing civil liberties’.
Replacement medical education bill draws flak
Published On: July 1, 2018 06:37 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 30: The government has registered the much-talked-about Medical Education Bill in parliament, laying the ground for hospitals owned by Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders and businessmen loyal to the party to run medical colleges of their own.
Govt cracks down on protestors at Maitighar
Published On: July 1, 2018 05:25 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 30: The government’s decision to ban all kinds of demonstrations at Maitighar Mandala, a roundabout popular for demonstrations given its proximity to Singha Durbar, the government seat, was limited to warnings. But from Saturday, the government has started arresting those demonstrating at the venue under any pretext, violating the ban.
Nepal-India EPG agrees to update all bilateral treaties
Published On: July 1, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 30: The Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group has agreed to update all the treaties and agreements reached in the past between Nepal and India in line with the present reality of the two countries.
Dr KC starts 15th hunger strike, is briefly arrested
Published On: July 1, 2018 05:05 AM NPT By: DB BUDHA
JUMLA, June 30: Crusader for medical education reform and senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC initiated his 15th fast-unto-death, in Jumla on Saturday afternoon. He began the hunger strike under police custody but was subsequently released .
Bhattarai slams govt for neglecting development projects in Gorkha
Published On: July 1, 2018 05:03 AM NPT By: Narhari Sapkota
GORKHA, June 30: Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has complained that the government has excluded all major projects recommended from the district while formulating budget of the current fiscal year.
Province 7: Upcoming fiscal year's budget endorsed
Published On: June 30, 2018 08:04 PM NPT By: Republica
DHANGADHI, June 30: The second assembly meeting of the Province-7 held today has endorsed a bill prepared to implement the economic motion of the provincial government on annual budget of the fiscal year 2075-76 BS.
Tharuwan Struggle Committee argues Tikapur incident a political one
Published On: June 30, 2018 08:01 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 30: Tharuwan Joint Struggle Committee has passed a 10-point decision with the Kathmandu declaration from its recent national gathering.
'Incumbent government in favor of rule of law'
Published On: June 30, 2018 07:59 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 30: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang has pledged the incumbent government's stance for constitutional supremacy and rule of law.
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