KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat on Wednesday claimed that the Nepal's peace process that began in November 2005 with the signing of 12-point agreement in Delhi has concluded and acknowledged India in this regard.

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Top leaders of major three parties on Wednesday asked student leaders to hold the elections of Free Student Unions on February 25 but suggested to adjust other election schedules.

FNJ election put off after press union protest

Published On: February 15, 2017 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

TANAHUN, Feb 15: The Tanahun district election of Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has been put off due to strong protest of the district chapter of Nepal Press Union regarding new membership.

'Maoist agenda is governing country'

Published On: February 15, 2017 10:33 AM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, Feb 15: UCPN (Maoist Centre) leader and former Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet said that it was the prime responsibility of his party to ensure implementation of the constitution and deliver development in the country.

PHSC endorses new election commissioners

Published On: February 15, 2017 08:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KAHTHMANDU, Feb 15: Paving the way to giving full shape to the Election Commission, the Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) on Tuesday endorsed Narendra Dahal, Ishwari Prasad Paudyal and Sudheer Kumar Shah for appointment as election commissioners.

Nepal dillydallying on OBOR since Oli's ouster as PM

Published On: February 15, 2017 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Although Nepal has already agreed in principle to join the One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, inordinate delay on the part of the  government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal in expediting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China has left Nepal's participation in the project uncertain.

Govt to give 50 pc incentive to VDC secy's

Published On: February 15, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The government has decided to provide a monthly incentive of 50 percent of their salary to village development committee secretaries across the country.

Chand-led Maoists step up extortion drive

Published On: February 15, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: As part of asserting its organizational presence, the Netra Bikram Chand-led splinter faction of the then CPN (Maoist) has intensified its extortion drive from businesspersons and institutions both within Kathmandu Valley and beyond, creating terror among them.

Mahat defends Nepal constitution in Brussels

Published On: February 15, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Brushing aside claims from various quarters that Nepal's constitution is not inclusive, Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that Nepal's constitution is the most inclusive as it encompasses the main features of a democratic and inclusive polity.

Mahat defends Nepal constitution in Brussels

Published On: February 15, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Brushing aside claims from various quarters that Nepal's constitution is not inclusive, Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that Nepal's constitution is the most inclusive as it encompasses the main features of a democratic and inclusive polity.