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Printing of ballot papers, voter ID cards completed: EC

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: The Election Commission (EC) has completed printing of ballot papers for all 75 districts as part of its final preparations to conduct the local elections on May 14 as announced by the government. The election body has already completed printing the voter ID and voter roll.

Most MPs in constituencies, House lacks quorum

Published On: April 21, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, April 21: With most of the lawmakers leaving Kathmandu for election preparations in their respective constituencies, Thursday's House meeting was adjourned for three days due to the lack of quorum.

Six Madhes parties unify as polls loom closer

Published On: April 21, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, April 21: Six tarai-centric parties have joined hands to form a united force in hope of emboldening a fading Madhes movement and having a greater say in the future of the country’s southern plains.

Quake victims deprived of second tranche

Published On: April 21, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Gyan P Neupane

CHAUTARA, April 21: Kamala Giri, a local of Gothapani Village of Chautara Sangachowkgadhi Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, has re-built her one-storey house spending around Rs 500,000.

EC puts RPP row on hold

Published On: April 21, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: With the election just around the corner, the Election Commission (EC) has put the dispute over 'Hindu state' and 'monarchy' with Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on hold for the time being.

Oli lauds unification of Madhesi parties

Published On: April 20, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli has said that the decision by various parties to merge into a single party as a 'positive' development.

UML ready to back Prachand-led govt for holding local polls

Published On: April 20, 2017 07:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN-UML Secretary Pradip Gyawali has said that UML is ready to back Prachanda-led government if it faces hurdles in the course of holding local-level electi

NC victory stressed to build 'prosperous Nepal'

Published On: April 20, 2017 04:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Sashanka Koirala spoke of the need of the party's victory in the upcoming local-level election to as he claimed build a prosperous Nepal.

Constitution amendment could be thought after poll: UML Chair Oli

Published On: April 20, 2017 04:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that the issue of constitution amendment could be thought of only after the local Poll.

House meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Published On: April 20, 2017 03:34 PM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, April 20: The meeting of the Legislature-Meeting scheduled for Thursday, has been adjourned till April 23, Sunday, due to the lack of quorum.