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Second-rung leaders of Madhes-based parties call for general...

Second-rung leaders of Madhes-based parties call for general convention before merger
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Several influential leaders of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have united against the party leadership to intensify their campaign against the proposed merger with Samajwadi Party Nepal.
Sep 04, 2019
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Govt remains mum about Oli's health as leaders continue to v...

Govt remains mum about Oli's health as leaders continue to visit ailing PM
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is undergoing plasmapheresis treatment in Singapore, will be returning home in a couple of days. However, leaders of the ruling party and some businessmen have still been visiting the prime minister, which critics term as unwanted visits made just...
Sep 04, 2019
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TJ appointment meeting cancelled at the eleventh hour

TJ appointment meeting cancelled at the eleventh hour
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: A scheduled meeting of the government-formed recommendation committee - the committee assigned to suggest chiefs and members of two Transitional Justice (TJ) bodies - has been postponed at the last moment.
Sep 04, 2019
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‘Sub-standard’ parts used in new vehicles for MPs

‘Sub-standard’ parts used in new vehicles for MPs
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: A probe committee formed to investigate the problems appearing in the newly-purchased vehicles for the parliamentary committee heads have recommended replacing the sub-standard parts and accessories found in the problematic vehicles within seven days.
Sep 04, 2019
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Authorities start ‘quiet’ preparation for visit of Chinese P...

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KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Government authorities of Nepal have quietly expedited necessary preparations to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in view of his expected visit to Kathmandu in the course of his five-day state visit to India beginning from October 11.
Sep 04, 2019
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Parliamentary debate on proposed Citizenship Bill makes no h...

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KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Members of Parliamentary State Affairs and Good Governance Committee were sharply divided over some of the provisions of the proposed Citizenship Bill on Tuesday.
Sep 03, 2019
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FM Gyawali invites Maldivian counterpart to visit Nepal

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KATHMANDU, Sept. 3: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who is currently visiting the Maldives, has invited his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid to visit Nepal to attend 'Sagarmatha Sambad' to be held in April 2020.
Sep 03, 2019
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Parties one on rejecting fines for journalists

Parties one on rejecting fines for journalists
KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition political parties have demanded removal from the proposed Media Council Bill of any fines for journalists violating the journalistic code of conduct.
Sep 03, 2019
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ECN urges political parties to register for upcoming by-elec...

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KATHMANDU, Sept. 2: The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has urged all the political parties to register their parties at the ECN if they wish to contest the by-elections scheduled for November 30 this year.
Sep 02, 2019
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Bill seeking action against match-fixing tabled in Parliamen...

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KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The Ministry of Youth and Sports has tabled a new bill in Parliament seeking action against athletes and their accomplices involved in match-fixing.
Sep 02, 2019