KATHMANDU, July 19: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Girirajmani Pokharel today ruled out the possibility of pulling out the Medical Education Bill. He however, said that some revisions could be made in the bill.

KATHMANDU, July 19: After dozens being injured, Dr. KC has agreed to come to Kathmandu. "I cannot see students being injured, instead I will fly to Kathmandu", said Dr. KC.

KATHMANDU, July 19: The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued the interlocutory stay order upholding the appointments made by the Deuba government.

Confusion in Nepal Police in lack of Federal Police Act

Published On: July 19, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: Although Nepal Police was among the first few state organizations to be federated in line with the new constitution, the delay on part of the federal government to come up with the Federal Police Act has left the security agency under confusion and uncertainty.

KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepal and India have agreed to address the difficulties faced by various Indian-funded projects in Nepal to ensure their timely completion.

RJPN mulls over withdrawing support to govt

Published On: July 19, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: ​Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN), the third-largest political party in the Federal Parliament, is mulling over withdrawing its support to the KP Oli-led government, expressing discontent over the recent 'unpopular moves' of the government.

Oli vents ire on party ranks for not defending govt

Published On: July 18, 2018 07:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 18: Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) KP Oli has come down heavily on the party leaders and cadres for not defending  good work done by the government and failing to tackle criticism by the opposition.

180 days, 6 years, 15 hunger strikes

Published On: July 18, 2018 07:10 AM NPT By: Bishnu Prasad Aryal

KATHMANDU, July 18: Dr Govinda KC, senior orthopedic surgeon and professor at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), has been on fast-unto-death for 179 days in total since 2012, as of Tuesday. He has been demanding reforms in the medical sector, under different governments.

AFP undergoes restructuring in line with federal setup

Published On: July 17, 2018 06:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: The Armed Police Force (APF), a paramilitary police force, has been restructured in line with the new federal structure.

NC announces fresh protest against govt

Published On: July 17, 2018 04:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: The main opposition Nepali Congress has announced fresh protest against the KP Sharma Oli-led government. Issuing a press statement by party general secretary Shashanka Koirala on Tuesday, the party has decided to organize a protest rally at all district headquarters on July 31 against the incumbent government accusing it for endorsing policies against public sentiments.