FM Mahat requests EU to lift ban on Nepali airlines

Published On: February 16, 2017 01:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat requested the European Union to lift the ban imposed by the EU on Nepali airlines.

Govt fearing elections: UML leader

Published On: February 16, 2017 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Feb 16: CPN-UML leader and former Tourism Minister Ananda Prasad Pokharel has said that the government has not been able to declare the date of elections for the fear of it.

Nepal Red Cross probing leaks on funds misuse

Published On: February 16, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Rather than investigating misuse of millions meant for earthquake victims, Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has formed a committee  to find out who was involved in leaking information to media about the funds misuse.

LLRC report unacceptable without revision: UDMF

Published On: February 16, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) has said that it won't accept the report of the Local Level Restructuring Commission (LLRC) until the local units are delineated in proportion to the size of the population living in Tarai-Madhes.

UML may agree to put amendment bill to vote

Published On: February 16, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Main opposition CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli has said that the party should be ready to accept voting on constitution amendment proposal in parliament for bringing the agitating Madhes-based political parties on board the elections.

Dissatisfaction in NC over SC order to stay IG appointment

Published On: February 16, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Dissatisfaction has mounted within the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) after the Supreme Court stayed the government's decision to promote Jaya Bahadur Chand as the chief of Nepal Police.

Awareness about special needs education low in Nepal: Prof Jung

Published On: February 16, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

A Professor of special education at Department of Special Education at Changwon National University (CWNU) in Changwon, South Korea, Jung Dae Young, PhD. has many feathers in his cap. He is dean of Educare Teachers School, Director of Leading University Project for International Cooperation and President of the Korean Society of Special Education. Prof Jung took personal initiative to launch the Special Needs Education Department at Tribhuvan University, persuading successfully the National Research Foundation in Korea to extend financial support. Prof. Jung, who has also established a foundation to provide scholarship to students with special needs, is currently in Kathmandu as a part of overseeing the progress of his works. He spoke to Republica in Kathmandu on Monday. Excerpts:

Thapa to lead RPP for next four years

Published On: February 15, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Two days ahead of the general convention, top leaders of Rastriya Prajatantra Party agreed to elect Kamal Thapa as the chairman of the party for next tenure unanimously.

Oli accuses ruling coalition of not getting ready for elections

Published On: February 15, 2017 08:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has accused the ruling coalition of not getting ready for holding elections.

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi directed chiefs of the security agencies to make necessary security arrangements for the upcoming elections of Free Student Unions (FSU) in campuses.