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RJPN will partake in third-phase election though constitution not amended, says PM Deuba
Published On: June 24, 2017 10:23 AM NPT By: Bal Krishna Adhikari
MAHENDRANAGAR, June 24: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal(RJPN) will partake in the third-phase local level elections though the constitution is not amended.
Identity politics peters out in eastern hills
Published On: June 24, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: DURGA DULAL AND BHIM CHAPAGAIN
ILAM, June 24: Identity politics that held sway in nine hill districts in the eastern part of the country at the time of the first Constituent Assembly (CA) elections in 2008 has now largely faded away.
With ministries at odds, peace committees feel neglected
Published On: June 24, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal
KATHMANDU, June 24: With the commencement of local level elections, differences have emerged between two government agencies over the continuing relevance of the local peace committees, leaving such committees dysfunctional. The committees were established in all 75 districts but with no further budget allocations they are now on the verge of dissolution.
Maoist Center lures voters with sample land ownership certificates in Dharan
Published On: June 24, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Rohit Rai
DHARAN, June 24: The CPN (Maoist Center) has been found distributing 'sample land registration certificates' to landless people in Dharan in order to lure their votes in the election.
Strengthened monitoring mechanism to make election peaceful: CEC Yadav
Published On: June 23, 2017 08:14 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 23: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr. Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said the Election Commission has made monitoring arrangements at various levels, as it seeks to conduct the upcoming second-phase of local-level elections in a free, impartial and peaceful atmosphere.
Suicide car bomb in southwest Pakistan kills 11, wounds 20
Published On: June 23, 2017 05:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press
QUETTA, Pakistan, June 23: A suicide car bomber struck near the office of the provincial police chief in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 20, officials said. A breakaway Taliban faction later claimed responsibility for the attack.
18 polling stations highly-sensitive, 40 sensitive in Palpa
Published On: June 23, 2017 03:34 PM NPT By: Republica
RAMPUR (Palpa), June 23: As many as 18 polling stations in the district have been listed as highly-sensitive that might witness violence and other anti-election activities during the second phase of the local level elections taking place on June 28, the local administration said.
Farming season prompts candidates to visit farms for votes
Published On: June 23, 2017 07:57 AM NPT By: Krishna Oli
BAJURA, June 22: With the onset of monsoon this year, many of the farmers in agriculture-dependent Bajura district are busy working in their farms. As the second phase of local elections slated for June 28 clashes with the farming season, candidates vying for various positions of the local units in the upcoming elections are visiting farmers in their farms for canvassing.
EC secy transferred after row over purchase of cars
Published On: June 23, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma
KATHMANDU, June 22: Just five days before the second round local elections, the government on Thursday transferred Election Commission Secretary Gopinath Mainali in a row over procurement of luxury cars for the five election commissioners and other logistics issues.
Big parties woo Tharu voters in Tikapur
Published On: June 23, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: BALKRISHNA ADHIKARI AND YOGESH RAWAL
TIKAPUR, June 23: Tikapur Municipality of Kailali district, which gained notoriety about two years ago over the killing of seven police personnel and a toddler during a clash with agitating Tharuhat activists, is all set to put the bitter past behind it and participate in the upcoming local polls.
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