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‘Calling SGC within three months of demand a legal obligation’
In a joint statement, they said Clause 17(2) of the Nepali Congress statute makes it a legal obligation to convene a special convention within three months of a formal demand.
Jan 11, 2026
Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establis...
Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establis...
Jan 11, 2026
‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention�...
‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention�...
Jan 11, 2026
Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
3Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lead Ujyalo Nepal Party
4The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis: US Ambassador Thompson
5Dahal announces to contest from Rukum East
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Civil society leaders urge proactive effort over speaker impasse
Civil society leaders urge proactive effort over speaker imp...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Expressing concern over prolonged delay in convening the House of Representatives because of differences within the ruling Nepal Communist Party over the choice of a speaker candidate, a group of 17 prominent civil society leaders have urged the parties in power as well as others...
Jan 17, 2020
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NC parliamentary party meeting tomorrow
NC parliamentary party meeting tomorrow
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party is meeting tomorrow to discuss the stalling of the House of Representatives' meeting for long due to the dispute seen in picking the House Speaker.
Jan 16, 2020
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Questions raised on autonomy of universities due to recent amendment on act: MP Thapa (wit...
Questions raised on autonomy of universities due to recent a...
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Lawmaker of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Gagan Thapa said that the provision to remove the office bearers of the university through 51 per cent votes would have an adverse impact on the university's autonomy.
Jan 16, 2020
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RPP to hold its central working committee meeting from Jan 31
RPP to hold its central working committee meeting from Jan 3...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Kamal Thapa-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will hold its central working committee meeting from January 31, the party said on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2020
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Only govt school students to receive scholarships in higher education (with video)
Only govt school students to receive scholarships in higher...
As per the recent development, the house panel endorsed the amendment proposal on existing Some Nepal Acts making it mandatory for the aspiring students to have studied in government schools from class 6 to 10.
Jan 16, 2020
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Pakistani FM holds meeting with UN Secretary General in New York, raises Kashmir issue
Pakistani FM holds meeting with UN Secretary General in New...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Foreign Minister of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres today in New York.
Jan 16, 2020
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Nepal's IT Bill threatens freedom of expression: Amnesty International
Nepal's IT Bill threatens freedom of expression: Amnesty Int...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Nepali parliament must amend the Information Technology Bill (IT Bill) to bring into line with international standards and ensure that the law is not used to criminalize the peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression, Amnesty International stated in a press release on...
Jan 16, 2020
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Erecting flag at Baluwatar doesn't mean land is seized: Govt spokesperson
Erecting flag at Baluwatar doesn't mean land is seized: Govt...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Baskota has reiterated that it does not necessarily mean that the public land in Baluwatar has got seized only because someone erects flag on its premises.
Jan 16, 2020
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Nepal, Belgium confirm Princess Astrid's visit to Nepal
Nepal, Belgium confirm Princess Astrid's visit to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Princess Astrid of Belgium will be visiting Nepal from January 19 to 25, the Nepali and Belgian governments confirmed on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2020
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Karnali Development Council meeting on Jan 24
Karnali Development Council meeting on Jan 24
SURKHET, Jan 16: The Karnali State Development Council is holding its maiden meeting this January 24 to solicit suggestions for the State's development and prosperity. Chief Minister of the Karnali State government Mahendra Bahadur Shahi will chair the meeting.
Jan 16, 2020