SC annuls Chand’s appointment as IGP

Published On: March 21, 2017 05:05 PM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, March 22: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday annulled the government’s decision to appoint Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jaya Bahadur Chand as the Inspector General of Nepal Police.

Elections to oppose regional politics: Chair Oli

Published On: March 21, 2017 04:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: CPN-UML chair and former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has said that the upcoming elections will vehemently oppose and respond to the regional politics and forces involved in disharmonizing the social cohesion.

KATHMANDU, March 21: The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday canceled the previous English language test conducted to select Nepali security personnel for the deployment in the UN peacekeeping missions after they found the questions were leaked two hours before the examinations on March 16.

Development Committee concerns over mobilization of resources

Published On: March 21, 2017 01:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Development Committee under the Legislature-Parliament has shown its concern over the proper implementation of the newly restructured local level.

KATHMANDU, March 21: CPN (Maoist Center) lawmakers raised serious objections over transfer of budgets only to the home districts of the influential leaders in the party and the government.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is unlikely to sign any agreements with China during his week long visit starting from Thursday, said highly placed sources at his office.

Way paved for forming constituency delineation commission

Published On: March 21, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Paving the way for the formation of a commission to recommend  new electoral constituencies under the new constitution, parliament on Monday endorsed the Constituency Delineation Bill through fast track.

Saudi amnesty for undocumented workers

Published On: March 21, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Saudi Arabia has announced amnesty for undocumented workers offering rare passage for foreigners staying without legal papers to change their status or leave the Gulf kingdom without facing legal consequences.

KATHMANDU, March 21: A Joint Election Operation Center (JEOC) to be formed under the Election Commission (EC) will mobilize over 200,000 security personnel to ensure security during the upcoming local elections.

KATHMANDU, March 21: The government has asked the Ministry of Health (MoH) to set up at least a 15-bed hospital in each of the newly-created 744 local units.