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No new PM before upper house is formed: NC
Published On: December 14, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML find themselves at odds whether the new prime minister should be elected prior to the formation of the National Assembly, the upper house of parliament.
Youth leaders battling for the post of chief minister in Province 7
Published On: December 14, 2017 06:45 AM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL
DHANGADHI, Dec 14: In Province 7, the left alliance comprising of CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) is set to form its provincial government after winning majority of seats in the recent election. The only question that remains is who would be the province's chief minister.
UML-Maoist Center merger is need of time: Sherdhan Rai
Published On: December 14, 2017 06:15 AM NPT By: Eksan Rai
After defeating Nepali Congress candidate Govinda Bahadur Karki in the provincial assembly election in Bhojpur, now Sherdhan Rai of CPN-UML is being viewed as strong contender for chief minister of Province 1. Republic asked the the former information and communications minister about his future plans. Excerpt from the interview:
I will lead the district to prosperity: Sanjay Gautam
Published On: December 14, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Nirmal Ghimire
Sanjay Gautam of Nepali Congress (NC) raised a lot of eyebrows in the recently held parliamentary elections by defeating CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bamdev Gautam in constituency 1 of Bardiya. Republica's district correspondent Nirmal Ghimire spoke to Gautam about his stunning victory. Excerpts:
FSFN, RJPN into unification bid, provincial govt formation
Published On: December 14, 2017 05:50 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav
LAHAN, December 14: As homework begins to form the government in Province 2, the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN), which secured the most parliamentary and provincial assembly seats in the province, have initiated talks on merging the two parties.
UML warns govt against making any key decisions, appointments
Published On: December 14, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The main opposition party, CPN-UML, which has emerged as the single largest party in the recently held parliamentary and provincial assembly polls, has warned the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) not to make any key decisions that may have long-term impacts including key appointments and promotion of police officials.
People’s mandate is in favor of Madhes issue: Yadav (With interview)
Published On: December 13, 2017 08:34 PM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav
LAHAN, Dec 13: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav has said that it has now been easier to address the issue of the Madhes.
Government should not designate chiefs in Seven Provinces: leader Nepal
Published On: December 13, 2017 06:29 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the caretaker government should not designate the Pradesh Pramukh or Chief in the Seven Provinces.
Dec 13: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Published On: December 13, 2017 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica
The vote count has concluded for the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) for the House of Representatives and provincial Assembly elections on Wednesday. As per the final result, CPN-UML has emerged as largest party with secureed victory on 80 seats to the House of Representatives and 168 seats on provincial assemblies. Similarly, the CPN (Maoist Centre) has won in 36 seats on Houseof Representatives and 73 seats on provincial assemblies.
Rs 820 billion required to run federal system
Published On: December 13, 2017 05:47 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 13: A preliminary estimate by the Finance Ministry shows that at least Rs 820 billion would be required to run the federal administration for the next three years.
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