KATHMANDU, June 12: President Bidya Devi Bhandari is leaving for Geneva tomorrow to attend the World of Work Summit to be held as a part of 106th Session of International Labour Conference.

Ambassador Upadhyay addresses SAU convocation ceremony

Published On: June 12, 2017 08:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Nepal's ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay on Monday addressed the second convocation ceremony of the South Asian University (SAU) held in New Delhi.

President to address ILO session on June 15

Published On: June 12, 2017 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Though majority of women prefer to have paid work, contrary to this, the situation is disappointing as women progress in work in terms of number and quality is slow worldwide and is completely halted in some parts, show the key findings of a survey conducted in 142 countries by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Gallup.

No power can stop local polls in Madhes: Yadav

Published On: June 12, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Santosh Singh

SARLAHI, June 12: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav has said that no power can stop the second round of elections in Madhes.

LAHAN, June 12: Preparation for the second round of local-level election scheduled for June 28 is in final stage in Siraha district, according to the District Election Office, Siraha.

Conflict between NC and UML cadres in Khotang ends

Published On: June 12, 2017 12:25 PM NPT By: Daman Rai

KHOTANG, June 12: The conflict that stemmed from a row over the removal of the rival party’s flag in Khotang district has come to an end after the conflicting sides reached an agreement to not reciprocate misbehavior from each other at the meeting held at District Administration Office facilitated by Chief District Officer.

KATHMANDU, June 12: The Election Commission (EC) has expressed reservation over a demonstration and display of black flag against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav in Rajbiraj, Saptari on Sunday.

Agitators stick to amendment demand

Published On: June 12, 2017 07:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has set increase in the number of local units based on population and written commitment of major parties for constitution amendment as preconditions to participate in the local poll scheduled for June 28.

Family, ethnic ties decisive in tarai polls

Published On: June 12, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

BARIYARPATTI (SIRAHA), June 11: Ramautar Yadav, an aspirant for the post of chairperson of Ward No.1of Bariyarpatti Rural Municipality, is yet to be picked by any party to contest the upcoming election. But he claims that he will win the polls easily, if he gets the chance.

Election won’t stop: CEC Yadav

Published On: June 12, 2017 01:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Even as the poll-opposing parties unveiled a series of programs on Sunday to obstruct the upcoming second round of local elections, the Election Commission (EC) has instructed the local poll officers not to halt poll preparations but to stay prepared to make the polls a success at any cost.