Busy PM, lack of homework blamed for delay in unity talks

Published On: April 12, 2018 07:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 12: Much-anticipated high-level talks between the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) planned for Tuesday was postponed to Wednesday and then postponed again signaling possible delays in likelihood of a final deal on  left unification on the proposed date.

UML leader Nepal returns home

Published On: April 11, 2018 04:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 11: CPN (UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, who was on a China visit, returned home today.

Sarbendra Khanal named new chief of Nepal Police

Published On: April 11, 2018 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: The government has named Sarbendra Khanal new chief of the Nepal Police and Shailendra Khanal the new chief of the Armed Police Force.

No meeting with left alliance since one month: Yadav

Published On: April 11, 2018 07:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Leaders of the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) have expressed surprise over what they called "unexplained delays" in putting into writing an understanding reached between their party and the left alliance on the issues of power-sharing and constitution amendment.

Lawyers urged to participate in 'clean judiciary campaign'

Published On: April 11, 2018 02:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang on Tuesday urged lawyers to participate in a 'clean judiciary campaign' saying that such a campaign would also help empower the people.

Singha Durbar goes solar

Published On: April 10, 2018 07:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Singha Durbar, the administrative center of the federal government, has been formally powered with over 1-megawatt solar energy from Tuesday.

UML, Maoist Center strike no deal on IGP appointment

Published On: April 10, 2018 05:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Due to the clash between CPN –UML and CPN (Maoist Center) on appointment of Inspector General (IGP) of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, the meeting ended inconclusively.

KATHMANDU, April 10: The cabinet meeting held at Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar ordered ministers, political leaders, provincial and local government employees and businesspersons across the country to do their parts to ensure the poorest and deprived children can afford school.

Govt likely to appoint new IGP

Published On: April 10, 2018 12:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: The meeting of the council of ministers is underway at the official residence of Prime Minister, Baluwatar.

NRA under pressure over restoring Singha Durbar

Published On: April 10, 2018 07:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10 : After Prime Minister KP Oli expressed utter dissatisfaction over the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA)'s indecision about the fate of Singha Durbar, which houses the central secretariat of the government, Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Authority Yubaraj Bhusal is under pressure to decide whether to retrofit the structure or demolish the damaged portions and rebuild anew.