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FNJ unveils new protest against media bill

FNJ unveils new protest against media bill
KATHMANDU, June 12: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has unveiled third-phase of protest on Tuesday demanding withdrawal of the controversial Media Council Bill from parliament.
Jun 12, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY, Republica Watch

A long hot summer of protests?

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KATHMANDU, June 12: There was optimism across the country that protest activities would decline after the formation of a new government with a near two-thirds majority in parliament. The optimism was shared by all the major political forces including the Tarai-based Rastriya Janata Party Nepal and S...
Jun 12, 2019
POLITICS

House committee ruling complicates PSC vacancies issue

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KATHMANDU, June 12: The directive of parliament's State Affairs Committee (SAC) to scrap the vacancies announced by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has further complicated matters as the line ministry has announced not to abide by the directive.
Jun 12, 2019
POLITICS

Prince Harry greets PM Oli at Kensington Palace (with photos...

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LONDON, June 11: Prince Harry welcomed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Kensington Palace on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

Oli stresses on review of trilateral agreement between Nepa...

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KATHMANDU, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the review of the trilateral agreement between Nepal, United Kingdom and India.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

In Pictures: Oli meets May

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LONDON, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held a meeting with his British counterpart Theresa May on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

Our concept of democracy goes beyond formalities: PM Oli (Wi...

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KATHMANDU, June 10: Stating that democracy without economic rights and social justice remains incomplete, Prime Minister KP Oli has said that Nepal's conception of democracy goes beyond formalities such as formation of  political party, take part in electoral process or enjoy freedom of expression.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

Police used some force to contain protestors during demonstr...

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KATHMANDU, June 11: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa on Tuesday said that the police had used some force to contain the protestors during Sunday's public demonstration against the proposed Guthi bill tabled in the Parliament.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

PM Oli addresses Oxford University Union

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KATHMANDU, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said peace, democracy and development complemented each other and Nepal has emphasized on democracy in its entirety.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS

PM Oli embarks on official visit to UK

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KATHMANDU, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reached London, the capital of the United Kingdom, today in course of an official visit to the UK.
Jun 11, 2019