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Left alliance strong in Ramechhap, but challenges remain
Published On: November 12, 2017 01:21 AM NPT By: MANJU UPRETI
RAMECHHAP, Nov 11: The electoral battle between the left alliance comprising CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) and the 'democratic' alliance comprising Nepali Congress (NC) and other parties has turned very competitive in Ramechhap. Candidates of both alliances expect a tough battle in the upcoming parliamentary and provincial assembly elections. In all previous elections, the contest used to be trilateral as the three major parties - NC, UML and Maoists - would compete against each other. But now the contest is between the two alliances.
Nepal likely to have aging chief executive yet again
Published On: November 11, 2017 08:43 PM NPT By: Dhruba Dangal
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Nov 11: Nepal is likely to have another aging prime minister after the upcoming elections conclude on December 8, 2017.The elections of House of Representatives and Parliament, scheduled for November 26 and December 8 will be responsible to implement the constitution, institutionalize the federal democratic republic of Nepal and choose the country’s 41st prime minister.
Voter ID cards for first phase elections to be issued on Nov 24 and 25
Published On: November 11, 2017 08:01 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: The voter identity card of the voters whose name has been enlisted in the electoral roll but yet to take their ID cards will be issued their ID cards on November 24 and 25 in the districts where the first phase election is taking place.
Voters' education in doorsteps from Saturday
Published On: November 11, 2017 07:55 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: The Electction Commission (EC) has deputed voter educators from Saturday in a way to reach out voter education to the doorsteps of every voter in view of the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies scheduled for November 26 and December 7.
Election Commission calls for foolproof guarantee of peace and security
Published On: November 11, 2017 07:51 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has urged the government to fully guarantee peace and security by preventing any kinds of anti-election activities.
Former PM Bista passes away
Published On: November 11, 2017 12:41 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Former Prime Minister Kirti Nidhi Bista has passed away on Saturday. He was 90.
Prez issues medical education ordinance
Published On: November 11, 2017 07:02 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has issued the medical education ordinance on Friday.
Poll security at risk as overworked PM handles Home Ministry also
Published On: November 11, 2017 07:01 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Questions are being raised from various quarters over the prospects for effective security arrangements as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) -- the government body that has this responsibility -- remains without a full-time minister just ahead of the two crucial elections in the country.
Bibeksheel Sajha unveils manifesto with vision of welfare state
Published On: November 11, 2017 06:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Bibeksheel Sahja Party (BSP) unveiled its election manifesto on Friday, with a vision of transforming the country into a welfare state through changes in the system of governance. It called for settling of disputes over the new constitution and promotion of private investment as well as government ownership in the basic services sector.
EC asks anti-graft bodies to monitor campaign finances
Published On: November 11, 2017 02:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Concerned over the electioneering extravaganza and massive involvement of money, the Election Commission (EC) has urged corruption oversight bodies to keep close taps on campaign finances so that transparency could be maintained in campaign expenditures.
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