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UML candidates elected mayor, deputy mayor in Suryabinayak

Published On: May 21, 2017 07:58 AM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, May 21: CPN (UML) candidates have been elected as the mayor and deputy mayor in the Suryabinayak Municipality.

No progress in inter-party talks

Published On: May 20, 2017 07:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Inter-party talks on the constitution amendment bill and increasing the number of local units in tarai districts as demanded by various Madhes-based political parties have failed to make any headway. The talks were convened by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Dahal government under fire over decision on withdraw criminal cases

Published On: May 20, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, May 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's government has come under severe criticism on Friday over its decision taken a day ago to withdraw cases against individuals who were allegedly involved in lynching of eight on-duty security officials in Kailali in 2015. Political parties and human rights watchdogs have questioned the government's commitment to the rule of law.

Migrant workers continue to face appalling treatment in Qatar

Published On: May 20, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Migrant workers including thousands of Nepalis continue to face serious abuse and exploitation in Qatar 2022 World Cup construction sites, Amnesty International has said.

NC candidate Chalise wins Gokarneshwar Municipality mayor

Published On: May 19, 2017 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Nepali Congress candidate Santosh Chalise has taken lead in the mayoral election for Gokaneshwar Municipality. Chalise has secured 9,009 votes.

Longest House session prorogued after 381 days

Published On: May 19, 2017 07:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 18: The longest running House session in Nepal’s parliamentary history came to an end Thursday. The session commenced on May 3, 2016 and ran for 381 days.

Election of new PM after budget: Maoist leaders

Published On: May 19, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: With the successful conclusion of the first phase local polls, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been consulting leaders of his party on handing over government leadership to Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba immediately after presentation of the budget, said senior leaders of the CPN (Maoist Center).

Hearing on IGP row adjourned yet again

Published On: May 19, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on a writ petition filed by Nepal Police DIG Nawaraj Silwal seeking his appointment as Nepal Police chief. The petition was listed for hearing on Thursday.

Govt to drop charges in Kailali lynchings, other cases

Published On: May 19, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: In a controversial move, the government has decided to withdraw criminal cases brought against the leaders and cadres of the Madhes-based political parties who were are accused of involvement in the lynching of at least eight on-duty security personnel.