Army ready to foil any separatist activities: CoAS Chhetri

Published On: February 23, 2017 06:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) of Nepal Army Rajendra Chhetri has said that army stands ready to foil any attempts by separatist forces to disturb communal harmony and fragment the country.

Statute amendment against nat’l interest: Oli

Published On: February 23, 2017 05:05 PM NPT By: Anil Bhandari

SINDHULI, Feb 23: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has categorically stated that the constitution amendment bill will not be endorsed, arguing that it is ‘unnecessary’ and against the ‘national interest’.

Law Minister confident of endorsing constitution amendment bill

Published On: February 23, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ajaya Shankar Nayak has claimed the constitution amendment proposal registered in the parliament would be passed.

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Parliament meeting on Thursday started discussion over the constitution amendment bill tabled in the House.

Socialist Forum, Naya Shakti demand withdrawal of poll date

Published On: February 23, 2017 03:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Federal Socialist Forum and Naya Shakti Party have protested the announcement of local poll date.

Parliament meeting to resume at 3pm

Published On: February 23, 2017 11:46 AM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Parliament meeting, which was deferred on Tuesday and Wednesday, is all set to resume today at 3pm.

Home Ministry transfers 35 Under-Secretaries

Published On: February 23, 2017 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Government has transferred 35 Under Secretaries on deputation.

All three elections must be held before January 21, 2018: SC

Published On: February 23, 2017 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Exerting pressure on the political parties to expedite preparations for elections, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that it is constitutionally mandatory to hold all three tiers of elections -- local, provincial and federal -- within the stipulated date of January 21, 2018.

Opposition to allow amendment bill if UDMF agrees to local polls

Published On: February 23, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Opposition political parties have said they would allow voting on the constitution amendment bill in parliament only if the agitating Madhes-based parties give a commitment to participate in the local polls.

Unified RPP elects 98 CC members

Published On: February 23, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Rastriya Prajatantra Party's (RPP) general convention concluded on Wednesday with the election of the party's executive body.