KATHMANDU, APRIL 9: As the hope for political consensus revives four weeks ahead of the local elections scheduled for May 14, top guns of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have intensified what appear like 'poll campaigns in the disguise of protest' in tarai districts.

Ex-prez urges political consensus

Published On: April 10, 2017 04:42 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

SIRAHA, April 9: Former President Ram Baran Yadav has expressed concern over the political parties' inability to forge a consensus to resolve the current political impasse.

Big parties closer to accord on amendment

Published On: April 10, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 9: After prolonged dispute on the contents of the constitution amendment, major political parties including the main opposition CPN-UML have come closer to agreement to introduce a new five-point amendment bill to address the grievances of the agitating Madhes-based parties.

NC starts poll campaign from Dhangadhi

Published On: April 9, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL

DHANGADHI, April 9: With just 34 days to go before the local elections, the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) began its nation-wide campaign from the far-western region on Sunday vowing to retain 'the largest party' status in the coming elections as well.

Deuba alleges UML of annoying Madhesi people

Published On: April 9, 2017 06:42 PM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL

KATHMANDU, April 9: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba alleged the main opposition CPN-UML of trying to disintegrate the country by annoying Madhesi people.

SIRAHA, April 9: Former President Ram Baran Yadav urged that the elections are essential for all the people across the country and suggested leaders to develop consensus to make environment for the elections.

UDMF positive about new constitution amendment proposal

Published On: April 9, 2017 08:50 AM NPT By: Bhuwan Sharma

KATHMANDU, April 9: United Democratic Madhesi Front(UDMF) has indicated that it would accept the new constitution amendment proposal floated by Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal.

UML chair Oli flies to Bangkok on follow-up medical trip

Published On: April 8, 2017 06:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 8: CPN (UML) Chair and former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday flew to Bangkok for a follow-up check-up, said Oli's press coordinator Chetan Adhikari.

KATHMANDU, April 8: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that a new proposal on constitution amendment of national unity would be registered at the Parliament, which would be acceptable to Madhes-based parties and main opposition party.

Police take 18 UDMF cadres into control in Lahan

Published On: April 8, 2017 02:54 PM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, April 8: Police have taken 18 cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) into control from Lahan, Siraha when they tried to obstruct a program of CPN-UML on Saturday afternoon.