National Assembly adjourned for a week after obstruction

Published On: July 26, 2018 08:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has obstructed the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, demanding legal action against Durga Prasain for his controversial remarks, conclusive talks with agitating Dr Govinda KC and answer from home minister about the use of force in protests by Nepali Congress’ Tarun Dal cadres at New Baneshwar.

PHSC finalizes 20 questions to ask CJ

Published On: July 26, 2018 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has prepared 20 questions to ask the chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee during his hearing on Thursday. Joshee is scheduled to face parliamentary hearing at 1 pm at parliament secretariat, Singha Durbar.

KATHMANDU, July 26: As the government comes up with a slew of measures including declaration of various areas in the capital city as prohibited zones, there are growing concerns within civil society that they are bent on curbing civic space — something very vital in a healthy democracy.

Dhakal and Pokhrel in fray for the post of law minister

Published On: July 26, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Following the resignation of Law Minister Sher Bahadur Tamang on Tuesday, leaders of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have intensified lobbying for the coveted post.

PM Oli assures of plan for educational elevation

Published On: July 25, 2018 07:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government is busy in formulating a new plan for educational elevation in the country.

KATHMANDU, July 25: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Upendra Yadav threw tantrums at the Tribhuvan International Airport yesterday.

KATHMANDU, July 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government is formulating a new educational curriculum to meet the requirements of the country.

National Assembly meeting postponed until August 1

Published On: July 25, 2018 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The national assembly's meeting has been postponed for August 1 after the lawmakers of Nepal Congress (NC) obstructed the proceedings.

KATHMANDU, July 25: Formal talks began between the government and representatives of Dr Govinda KC Tuesday evening after informal discussions initiated by the ruling party leaders laid ground for further talks.

NA meeting adjourned for Wednesday

Published On: July 25, 2018 06:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The meeting of the National Assembly (NA) has been adjourned for Wednesday after the ruling and opposition lawmakers could not agree on who should speak first.