UDMF sets terms for softening demarcation demand

Published On: March 28, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai

KATHMANDU, MARCH 28: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) is ready to back down for now from its demand on province demarcations if the major three parties reciprocated its calls for a powerful federal commission, several UDMF leaders involved in talks with the major parties said Tuesday, signaling some progress in the informal negotiation initiated by the parties to end the political deadlock just weeks ahead of the local level elections scheduled for May 14.

NRA to ease building criteria in rural areas

Published On: March 28, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Just five percent of the earthquake victims who received the first tranche of the reconstruction grant have applied for the second tranche within the deadline set by the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).

Some NC leaders for vote on amendment before polls

Published On: March 28, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have suggested bringing the agitating Madhes-based political parties on board the local election by putting the constitution amendment bill to vote in parliament.

China ready to build Nepal-China rail link: Xi

Published On: March 28, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

BEIJING, March 28: Chinese President Xi Jinping has informed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal that the Chinese government is ready to initiate construction work on the cross-border railway link between the two neighbors and boost trade and connectivity.

Panel recommends against govt's proposal

Published On: March 27, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 27: A parliamentary subcommittee has recommended against the government's proposal to authorize Armed Police Force to issue arrest warrant.

PM Dahal meets President Xi (with photo feature)

Published On: March 27, 2017 03:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMADU, March 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has paid a courtesy call to the Chinese President Xi Jingping on Monday.

Naya Shakti Party expels four CC members

Published On: March 27, 2017 03:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 27:   Naya Shakti Party, Nepal has expelled central council (CC) members from the party.

Indian Envoy Puri pays courtesy call to Oli

Published On: March 27, 2017 12:18 PM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 27: Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri has paid a courtesy call to CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at the UML Parliamentary Party Office in Singha Durbar on Monday.

Writ petition filed at SC against Online Media Directive

Published On: March 27, 2017 09:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 27: A writ petition has been filed at Supreme Court against the Online Media Operation Directive the government issued recently.

SURKHET, March 27: Although political parties have yet to formally field their candidates for the May 14 polls, local-level leaders and the general public here are haphazardly announcing candidature for various positions of rural municipalities and municipalities through social media platforms.