EC seeks DPM Nidhi’s clarifications on code breach

Published On: March 29, 2017 08:12 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, March 28: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday sought clarifications from Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi over  breach of the election code of conduct.

Travel ban on Nepali maids: Has it really helped?

Published On: March 29, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, March 29: It was only after reaching Saudi Arabia that Shanti Pariyar realized the hollowness of the promises her agent had made back home. There was nearly nothing the agent, whom she came to know through a fellow villager, had not promised. Shanti was told that she would receive Rs 20,000 per month -- nearly two times her husband's monthly earning in Nepal. She was also promised a separate servant's quarter for accommodation, food, and regular communication with her family members back home, among other facilities. Shanti took everything the agent said at face value.

Govt deputes all returning officers for local polls

Published On: March 29, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: In view of the upcoming May 14 elections, the government has deputed all chief returning officers and returning officers required for the management of the elections in all 744 local units.

EU pledges to support sustainable growth of Nepal

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: The European Union has pledged to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and social justice in Nepal.

DPM Thapa, Indian Ambassador Puri-meet

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development, Kamal Thapa at the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development at Singha Durbar on Tuesday.

District Election Office, Dhanusha, padlocked

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, March 28: Cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front picketed and padlocked the Dhanusha District Election Office on Tuesday.

UDMF cadres picket  Mahottari DEO

Published On: March 28, 2017 06:53 PM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, March 28: The cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which are against the local elections, have picketed the District Election Office, Mahottari on Tuesday.

29 parties register names at Mahottari DEO

Published On: March 28, 2017 05:13 PM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, March 28: District Election Office, Mahottari on Tuesday said that only 29 political parties are taking part in the upcoming local elections slated for May 14.

PM Dahal reaches Lhasa

Published On: March 28, 2017 04:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is on an official visit to China, observed the ancient Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, today.

RPP extended meeting complete in 60 districts

Published On: March 28, 2017 01:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Extended meeting of the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party has been completed in around 60 districts across the country.