PM calls for constructive role of media for local election

Published On: February 21, 2017 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal urged media to play positive role in making the local election a success.

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: With just 83 days left before the election date proposed by the government, it will be hugely challenging for the Election Commission (EC) to carry out the basic preparatory tasks essential for conducting the upcoming local elections nationwide.

Local polls after 20 years, finally

Published On: February 21, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: With the government deciding to hold local elections on May 14, the country is now set to witness a local polls after a hiatus of 20 years.

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: With just 83 days left before the election date proposed by the government, it seems tremendously challenging for the Election Commission to carry out basic preparatory tasks essential to conduct upcoming local elections nationwide.

Govt extends taskforce deadline by 7 days

Published On: February 21, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Gyan P Neupane

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: The government has extended the deadline of the taskforce formed to study the report prepared by the local level restructuring commission (LLRC) by seven days.

Local level elections on May 14

Published On: February 20, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The government has officially announced the date for holding the local level election. A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Baluwatar decided to hold the local poll on May 14.

Madhes-based parties to protest against announcement of local poll

Published On: February 20, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Madhes-based parties, which are demanding for constitution amendment, have announced protest programs as the government declared to hold local elections on May 14.

Govt recommends envoys for 14 countries

Published On: February 20, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The nomination of ambassadors by the government on Monday has created a rift within the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) after the rival faction-led by Ram Chandra Paudel expressed strong objection to the names.

Govt to provide Rs 10 billion to EC

Published On: February 20, 2017 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The government has decided to provide Rs 10 billion to the Election Commission for holding local level elections.

EC proposes May 14 for local election; govt positive about it

Published On: February 20, 2017 07:20 PM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The Election Commission (EC) has proposed the government to hold the local elections on May 14.