UDMF continues to boycott House

Published On: April 11, 2017 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22:The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) boycotted the Legislature-Parliament meeting today, too.

Govt withdraws statute amendment bill from Parliament

Published On: April 11, 2017 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 11: The government has withdrawn the constitution amendment bill from Parliament to replace it with the new one.

Govt to register new bill today

Published On: April 11, 2017 07:29 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, April 10: The cabinet meeting on Monday decided to withdraw the constitution amendment bill from the parliament and register a new bill on Tuesday to amend eight provisions of the new constitution with a view to address various demands of the agitating Madhesh-based political parties and bring them on board the local polls.

Govt chooses Aryal as new IGP

Published On: April 11, 2017 07:13 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, APRIL 10: The government has named DIG Prakash Aryal as  Inspector General  of Nepal Police (IGP) in what appears  to be the “final episode” of a lingering drama in the appointment of the chief of a key security agency.

Oppn parties flay govt for row over seniority

Published On: April 11, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Opposition parties have criticized the government for engaging in a 'trivial' row over  hierarchy in the cabinet while ignoring the sensitivity of the fast-approaching local polls.

Nidhi skips cabinet meeting

Published On: April 11, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Expressing dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's decision to make Kamal Thapa senior to two other deputy prime ministers, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi on Monday skipped the cabinet meeting.

Govt promotes DIG Aryal to Nepal Police IGP

Published On: April 10, 2017 08:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Government has promoted DIG Prakash Aryal as the new Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP).

Lawmakers draw government's attention in various issues

Published On: April 10, 2017 04:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Lawmakers have drawn the attention of the parliament and the government on issues as the local level election, constitution amendment and the meeting of the Council of Ministers being hindered due to the row over seniority of two Deputy Prime Ministers.

KATHMANDU, April 9: A parliamentary panel has proposed revisions in the Drugs Act 2035 BS, proposing up mto life imprisonment for pharmaceuticals owners if they are found manufacturing or selling sub-standard drugs or drugs that have exceeded their shelf-life.

Sindhuli locals busy in consultations

Published On: April 10, 2017 05:15 AM NPT By: Anil Bhandari

SINDHULI, APRIL 9: As the election date inches closer, locals of Sindhuli are busy holding consolations on whom to elect to crucial posts of municipalities and rural municipalities.