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Nat'l interest should guide country’s foreign policy: Mahat

Published On: September 7, 2016 03:29 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Sept 7: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Prakash Sharan Mahat on Wednesday said that national interest and unity should be the bases for Nepal’s foreign policy.

Effigy burnt in protest of Pokhrel’s tweet

Published On: September 7, 2016 12:17 PM NPT By: Madan Thakur

RAUTAHAT, Sept 7: United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) strongly reacted against a tweet posted by CPN-UML Leader Shankar Pokhrel at the district headquarters, Gaur on Wednesday morning.

House panel to study enforcement of free-visa, free-ticket policy

Published On: September 7, 2016 07:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Although the free-visa, free-ticket policy for migrant workers leaving the country came into effect from July 2015, it has yet to be enforced, forcing migrant workers to pay exorbitant fees to go for abroad jobs.

Prepare roadmap for adjusting administration: PM to chief secy

Published On: September 7, 2016 07:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMADNU, Sept 6: PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is also chairman of high-level Federalism Implementation and Restructuring Directive Committee, has directed Chief Secretary Som Lal Subedi to expedite the process of formulating a clear roadmap for adjusting existing public administration and bureaucracy to the federal system.

UK court acquits Colonel Lama

Published On: September 6, 2016 10:15 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma

LONDON, Sept 7: A British court on Tuesday acquitted Nepal Army Colonel Kumar Lama, who was arrested in the United Kingdom more than three years ago under universal jurisdiction on a charge of torture.

PM Dahal emphasizes need to make capital base through remittance

Published On: September 6, 2016 05:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today stressed the need for taking 'awakened and relevant' initiatives to make a capital base through remittance.

PM calls for spreading the message of peace

Published On: September 6, 2016 01:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today said creating an environment conducive for the visit of the followers of Buddhism to Nepal would clear the path of economic prosperity.

NC meeting underway to make official decision on local units

Published On: September 6, 2016 12:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept, 6: A meeting of the office bearers of the Nepali Congress is taking place to make an official decision on the restructuring of the local bodies on Tuesday.

NMA election for Valley taking place today

Published On: September 6, 2016 10:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: An election of the Nepal Medical Association (for the Kathmandu Valley) is taking place today.

FM Mahat bats for upgrading Gauriphanta customs point

Published On: September 6, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMADNU, Sept 6: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat has assured that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will prioritize the issue of upgrading the Gauriphanta customs point at Dhangadi to international standard during his India visit.