Lift exorbitant tariffs, curb unbridled corruption: Lawmakers

Published On: August 20, 2018 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Lawmakers have drawn the government’s attention toward the issues related to embezzlement taking place at every state organs and heavy taxation being imposed on every icome of the citizens.

RASUWA, Aug 20: Citing that an ambulance was more important and much needed than a private car for its chairpersons, the Naukund rural municipality (RM) has decided to buy an ambulance instead.

Madhes experts condemn boycott of PM's address

Published On: August 20, 2018 09:16 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, Aug 20: Madesh affairs experts have condemned the boycott of Prime Minister KP Oli's address to Province-2 Assembly by provincial assembly (PA) members, calling it 'the beginning of anarchist politics' in the province.

Govt can’t disclose classified information: Oli

Published On: August 20, 2018 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Prime Minister KP Oli said that the government cannot disclose all the information related to the state to the general public despite the fact that the constitution has guaranteed the right to information.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: In the wake of the upcoming BIMSTEC summit, the government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the BIMSTEC grid interconnection for energy cooperation among the six BIMSTEC countries.

Oli govt dillydallying on statutory commissions

Published On: August 20, 2018 07:27 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The failure of each successive government to form various statutory bodies almost for three years since the new constitution was promulgated has raised serious doubts over the commitment of the ruling parties to honor the Constitution.

NC bats for amendment to Criminal Code

Published On: August 19, 2018 07:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug. 19: Within a week of implementation of the new laws, opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has voiced for reforms and amendment to the Criminal Code arguing that the recently-implemented law would affect citizens' freedom of opinion and expression.

Govt recommends Thapa as Chief of Army Staff

Published On: August 19, 2018 06:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: A meeting of the Council of Ministers held today has recommended the Acting Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa as the Chief of Army Staff.

Minister requests for lifting ban on NOC plots of land

Published On: August 19, 2018 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Matrika Yadav, has requested the parliamentary committee to lift legal restrictions on the land the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) earlier purchased for the storage of petroleum products.

Annan’s initiative for peace process in Nepal remembered

Published On: August 19, 2018 06:51 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Kofi Annan, the former secretary general of the United Nations  who passed away on Saturday, is remembered in Nepal for his initiatives at resolving the Maoist conflict here, in his capacity as the head of the global body.