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Agitating parties to take part in polls if govt revises amendment

Published On: April 22, 2017 08:22 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala/Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, April 22: The agitating Madhes-based parties have agreed to participate in the upcoming local election if the constitution amendment bill in parliament is endorsed with some revisions as agreed during a meeting held between the two sides on Friday.

EC seeks info from ministries on funds for conflict victims, ex-rebels

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The Election Commission (EC) has sought details from two ministries--Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction-- over the releasing of billions of rupees to conflict victims and former Maoist combatants. The the ministries have been accused of making preparations to release an estimated Rs 16 billion for conflict victims and ex-Maoist combatants in a move to influence the upcoming local elections.

Panel formed to review Nepal's foreign policy

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has formed a 16-member task force to review the current foreign policy to make it compatible with the changed national and international context.

Home minister warns those attempting to foil elections

Published On: April 21, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi has warned that anyone attempting to foil the upcoming local elections will be subjected to punishment.

UDMF agrees to participate in local polls

Published On: April 21, 2017 07:42 PM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, April 21: The agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) has agreed to participate in the upcoming local elections while the ruling alliance agreed to revise the constitution amendment bill tabled in the parliament.

13 held for disrupting election preparation activities

Published On: April 21, 2017 02:09 PM NPT By: Suresh Yadav

JANAKPUR, April 21: Dhanusha Police has arrested 13 cadres of the United Democratic Front (UDMF) on the charge of disrupting preparations of local level elections.

Govt to stand as guarantor for NAC to buy wide-body jets

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: The government has decided to stand as a guarantor for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to secure a loan for purchasing two wide-body aircraft. The cabinet meeting held on Thursday took the decision, according to Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma.

Parties say they won’t use children in election campaigns

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:41 AM NPT By: Krishna Oli

BAJURA, April 21: Various political parties in Bajura have assured of not involving children in poll-related activities.

Govt committed to ensuring security for polls: Nidhi

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi has informed the parliament that the government will fully ensure security for the May 14 local polls.

UDMF struggles to resist poll aspirants despite boycott stance

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:31 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, April 21: United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which has been threatening to obstruct the upcoming local elections unless the constitution is amended to its liking, is now finding it hard to resist the election fever spreading among its own party members. More and more aspirants from the party and associated entities have announced their interest in running for different posts in the election.