PM Dahal returns from China visit

Published On: March 29, 2017 12:12 PM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has returned to Nepal today morning after completing an official visit to the northern neighbor China.

29 parties register for local elections in Mahottari

Published On: March 29, 2017 10:13 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, March 29: As informed by the District Election Office, Mahottari, only 29 political parties in the district will be able to participate in the upcoming local level elections slated for May 14.

PM's Office rejects Education Regulations draft

Published On: March 29, 2017 10:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Officials at the Ministry of Education (MoE) are discussing the management and administrative structure of the education sector after the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers refused to register the 'final' draft of the Education Regulations for approval by the cabinet.

Election fever grips trade hub Birgunj

Published On: March 29, 2017 08:35 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 29: Birgunj sub-metropolitan city of Parsa district, the center of the six-month Madhes protests last year, has now been rejuvenated with enthusiasm and excitement generated by the upcoming local polls.

EC seeks DPM Nidhi’s clarifications on code breach

Published On: March 29, 2017 08:12 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, March 28: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday sought clarifications from Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi over  breach of the election code of conduct.

Travel ban on Nepali maids: Has it really helped?

Published On: March 29, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, March 29: It was only after reaching Saudi Arabia that Shanti Pariyar realized the hollowness of the promises her agent had made back home. There was nearly nothing the agent, whom she came to know through a fellow villager, had not promised. Shanti was told that she would receive Rs 20,000 per month -- nearly two times her husband's monthly earning in Nepal. She was also promised a separate servant's quarter for accommodation, food, and regular communication with her family members back home, among other facilities. Shanti took everything the agent said at face value.

Govt deputes all returning officers for local polls

Published On: March 29, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: In view of the upcoming May 14 elections, the government has deputed all chief returning officers and returning officers required for the management of the elections in all 744 local units.

EU pledges to support sustainable growth of Nepal

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: The European Union has pledged to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and social justice in Nepal.

DPM Thapa, Indian Ambassador Puri-meet

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development, Kamal Thapa at the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development at Singha Durbar on Tuesday.

District Election Office, Dhanusha, padlocked

Published On: March 28, 2017 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, March 28: Cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front picketed and padlocked the Dhanusha District Election Office on Tuesday.