DHANGADHI, March 10: Large numbers of Nepali youths are protesting against the Indian security force SSB at Gaurifanta checkpoint .

With eye on amendment, PM expands cabinet

Published On: March 10, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, March 10: With chairman of the recently unified Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Kamal Thapa, sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Local Development, the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government seems quite close to getting the seven-point constitution amendment bill endorsed by parliament.

EC to deploy staff on ground from mid-April

Published On: March 9, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: In view of the upcoming local elections, the Election Commission (EC) is deploying chief election officer, election officers and other support staff to the grounds from April 16.

Nepali man dies in SSB gunfire

Published On: March 9, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL

KANCHANPUR, March 9: A 30-year-old Nepali man was  killed when the Indian Seema Suraksha Bal  (SSB) opened fire  Thursday morning  following a dispute over a culvert construction amid ongoing tensions at the border  near Anandabazar.

NHRC concerned by obstructions in its regular duties

Published On: March 9, 2017 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has criticized the incident of vehicular attacks carried out by the UDMF cadres while carrying out its official duties.

PM Dahal appeals to all to make elections a success

Published On: March 9, 2017 03:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today appealed to all to help organise the local level elections slated for May 14 successfully.

PM to shuffle cabinet, to appoint RPP-chief Thapa as DPM

Published On: March 9, 2017 03:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Thapa is preparing to appoint chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kamal Thapa as Deputy Prime Minister.

NHRC vehicle vandalized

Published On: March 9, 2017 02:02 PM NPT By: Jitendra Kumar Jha

RAJBIRAJ, March 9: A vehicle used by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) spokesperson Mohana Ansari was vandalized in Maleth of Saptari on Thursday.

EC now at point of no return: CEC Yadav

Published On: March 9, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, March 9: Amid speculation  whether the ongoing tensions in the southern region of the country could affect the  local elections, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said  preparations have now reached a point of no return.

Govt brings bill for delineation of electoral constituencies

Published On: March 9, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: The government has registered a bill in parliament for the delineation of electoral constituencies.