All 3 elections must be held before Jan 21, 2018: SC

Published On: February 23, 2017 12:00 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.

NIC apprises Prez of its activities

Published On: February 22, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: National Information Commission (NIC) on Wednesday apprised President Bidya Devi Bhandari of the major works accomplished by it in the fiscal year 2015/16.

Hearing on IGP appointment case to continue tomorrow

Published On: February 22, 2017 07:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Hearing on the writ petition filed against government's decision to appoint Jay Bahadur Chand as the Inspector General of Police ran short of time on Wednesday. So, the hearing would continue on Thursday.

EC makes election programs public for local level polls

Published On: February 22, 2017 06:30 PM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Election Commission has made the election programs public for the upcoming local level elections.

Singer Oli, actress Thapa elected RPP CC members

Published On: February 22, 2017 06:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Singer Komal Oli and Nepali cine artist Rekha Thapa have been elected as Central Committee members of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) with popular votes through the general convention.

Govt transfers top cops ahead of polls

Published On: February 22, 2017 05:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: With the Election Commission (EC) yet to enforce the election code of conduct, the government is busy transferring top police officials.

Acceptance of amendment process depends on result itself: Shukla

Published On: February 22, 2017 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) General Secretary Sarbendra Nath Shukla said that amending constitution is the duty of the government and the United Democratic Madhesi Front can't speak whether it would accept any result regarding the amendment prior to the process.

House meet put off till 3 pm tomorrow

Published On: February 22, 2017 03:09 PM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The Parliament meeting scheduled for 2 pm  has been deferred until 3 pm tomorrow.

Will decide once we receive ruling coalition's response: Oppn

Published On: February 22, 2017 02:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: A meeting of the opposition parties has decided to seek the clear-cut views from the major ruling parties on the constitution amendment bill and move ahead accordingly.

UML to oppose statute amendment bill in House

Published On: February 22, 2017 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Main opposition CPN-UML has decided not to allow the constitution amendment bill to be endorsed from the parliament.