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Five arrested on charge of attack on YAN central member

Published On: December 30, 2016 01:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KOHALPUR (Banke), Dec 30: Police have arrested five persons allegedly involved in attacking Santosh Budhathoki, 29, the central member of Youth Association Nepal, the youth wing of the CPN (UML). Budhathoki was seriously injured in the attack that took place last night.

Govt seeks clarification from NRA CEO again

Published On: December 30, 2016 07:33 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Alleging that the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) failed to expedite the overall tasks of reconstruction and rehabilitation as per the expectation of the earthquake victims, the government has decided to seek clarification from NRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Gyewali over the delay.

Govt drops right to reject provision in elections

Published On: December 30, 2016 03:54 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The government has dropped the Election Commission's proposal to include a 'right to reject' option for voters in elections.

House panel tells govt to receive commission's report and declare poll date

Published On: December 30, 2016 03:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: At a time when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is dilly-dallying in receiving the report of the commission on local bodies, the Parliamentary Development Committee has directed the government to immediately receive the report, and announce the date for holding local polls by mid-April.