Thapa elected RPP chair

Published On: February 20, 2017 07:15 PM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The ongoing general convention of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) elected Kamal Thapa as the chairman of the party for next four years.

Election on hold as Cabinet meet makes no headway (with video)

Published On: February 20, 2017 03:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: A Cabinet meeting called for announcing the dater for local elections has ended inconclusively on Monday.

Voting underway to elect RPP leadership

Published On: February 20, 2017 03:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20:  A voting has started to elect the leadership of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) at Bhrikutimandap in the Capital on Monday.

Rai reelected FNJ Khotang President

Published On: February 20, 2017 01:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, Feb 20: Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Khotang Chapter has reelected Daman Rai as its president.

PM reaches Siraha to inaugurate Mahapuran Saptaha

Published On: February 20, 2017 07:48 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, Feb 20: At a time when as all eyes are on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to see if his government will announce the election date, the head of government on Sunday flew to Siraha to inaugurate a weeklong Shreemad Bhagwat Mahapuraan, a religious function. Dahal reached there amidst a busy schedule of a series of negotiations with various political parties.

1.5 pc threshold proposed for upcoming parliamentary poll

Published On: February 20, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: With a view to fostering political stability through a reduction in the number of political parties, the Election Commission (EC) has proposed a 1.5 percent threshold for parties seeking representation in parliament.

PM says poll date after deal with Madhes parties

Published On: February 20, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, Feb 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that he will declare an election date only after reaching an agreement with the agitating Madhes-based parties.

NRA nudges ministry over interest-free loan for quake victims

Published On: February 20, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: With the government not taking any initiative to implement the promised interest and collateral free loan of Rs 300,000, which is apart from the housing grant of Rs 300,000, the National Reconstruction (NRA) has formally asked the Ministry of Finance to formulate working guidelines without delay for issuing such loan to the victims.

Talks to set poll date fruitless

Published On: February 19, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Rounds of talks held by the government with the political parties and the Election Commission on Sunday for setting a date for local elections could not make any headway, with the agitating Madhesi alliance continuing to refuse  to go for polls without first amending the constitution.

PM to meet Madhesi leaders again today

Published On: February 19, 2017 05:50 PM NPT By: Bhuwan Sharma

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to hold another round of talks with leaders of Madhes-based parties in a while.