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“I will take Dhungel to International Court,” says Sabitri S...

After Bal Krishna Dhungel was granted the Presidential Pardon, Pratik Rimal from myrepublica.com spoke to Sabitri Shrestha, sister of Ujjan Shrestha to understand how the decision has affected the family. Excerpts.
May 29, 2018
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‘Good conduct’ Bal Krishna Dhungel walks free

KATHMANDU, May 28: Murder convict Bal Krishna Dhungel along with 816 jailbirds walked free after receiving Presidential Pardon by Bidhya Devi Bhandari on the 11th Republic Day of the country.
May 29, 2018
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NCP submits signatures, citizenship of CC members for party...

KATHMANDU, May 29: Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Monday submitted signatures of its central committee members and copies of their citizenship certificates as part of preparations to register the newly-formed party following the merger of two communist parties—CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center)—into on...
May 29, 2018
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House misses its roles due to absence of panels

KATHMANMDU, May 29: Nearly three months have passed since the federal parliament started its business but it has not been able to perform its major duties due to delays in forming parliamentary committees.
May 29, 2018
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Biratnagar India camp staffers awaiting word from Delhi

BIRATNAGAR, May 29: A week has passed since the Indian government announced to shut down the Indian embassy’s camp office in Biratnagar but it has made no efforts to do so. Officials at the camp office said they have yet to be officially informed about the closure decision by their government.
May 29, 2018
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10 years on, republic promises remain unfulfilled

KATHMANDU, May 29: When the country was declared a republic, the people had high hopes that all the ills plaguing the country for centuries will be over once and for all. Although a small section of people remained skeptic about it, a majority of people simply believed in the promises made by the le...
May 29, 2018
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SC asks govt to submit Dhungel pardon file

KATHMANDU, May 29: The Supreme Court on Monday instructed the government to submit the file relating to a pardon for former Maoist lawmaker Balkrishna Dhungel, who is serving out a life sentence.
May 29, 2018
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FSFN to join govt with three ministers

KATHMANDU, May 28: The Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN), fifth largest party in parliament, is to join the government very soon.
May 29, 2018
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Prez grants amnesty to murder-convict Bal Krishna Dhungel

KATHMANDU, May 28: Amid protest from the public and various human rights organizations, murder-convict Bal Krishna Dhungel has been granted amnesty. Upon the recommendation from the government, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has granted amnesty to 816 jailbirds including Dhungel marking the Republic...
May 28, 2018
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Banking system mandatory while paying staffers

KATHMANDU, May 28: From now onward every industry and or company has to mandatorily pay their staffers through banking system.
May 28, 2018