KATHMANDU, April 20:  Nepal Democratic Forum (NDF) led by Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar and Tharuhat Tarai (TTP) Party led by Bhanuram Chaudhary have decided to undergo merger at a time when the Tarai-centric parties are jumping on the unification bandwagon.

5 big parties commit to polls on May 14

Published On: April 20, 2017 08:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: The five major political parties in  parliament including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center), Rastriya Prajatantra Party and Madhesi People’s Rights Forum-Democratic have  reiterated their commitment to holding the local polls on the stipulated date.

Lauda case sent to SC full bench

Published On: April 20, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday deferred the hearing on the infamous Lauda air scam after justices Sharada Prasad Adhikari and Ishwari Prasad Khatiwada were divided on the final verdict.

Govt, UDMF blame game over amendment still ongoing

Published On: April 20, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, April 20: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which announced to boycott local polls last week, would not reconsider its decision unless the government takes concrete steps in addressing the concerns of the agitating parties, Madhesi leaders said on Wednesday.

Health minister spills some beans

Published On: April 20, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Bishnu Prasad Aryal

KATHMANDU, April 20: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has started investigation into embezzlement of state funds by staffers no longer present.

President's India visit 'fruitful': FM Mahat

Published On: April 19, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat has termed the visit of President Bidya Bhandari 'important' and 'fruitful'.

EC asks DPM Thapa to refrain from anti-poll activities

Published On: April 19, 2017 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19:  Election Commission (EC) has warned Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa not to involve in anti-polls activities.

Major five parties unequivocal on holding election on May 14

Published On: April 19, 2017 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Major five political parties have made it clear that the local-level election would be held on May 14, the date announced for holding it.

KATHMANDU, April 19: The meeting between five major parties concluded that the local level elections should be conducted on May 14 at any cost.

Five major parties meeting at Baluwatar

Published On: April 19, 2017 10:56 AM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, April 19: The meeting between five major parties began in Prime Minister's official residence Baluwatar. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal has summoned the meeting between the five largest parties in the parliament to discuss about the upcoming local level elections.