KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that it will provide the total housing reconstruction grant of Rs 300,000 to earthquake victims whose houses were partially damaged by last year's earthquakes but are willing to go for full reconstruction rather than just repairs.

NC, Madhesh-based parties to solicit support for amendment bill

Published On: February 6, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The ruling Nepali Congress(NC) and the agitating Madhes-based parties have decided to make collective efforts to secure two-thirds majority in favor of the seven-point constitution amendment bill tabled in the parliament.

Labor ministry received threat phone calls: Minister Gurung

Published On: February 5, 2017 02:38 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Feb 5: Minister for Labor and Employment Suryaman Gurung has accepted that free visa and air ticket system could not be implemented and managed.

Newly-inaugurated canal collapses in 21 days

Published On: February 5, 2017 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, Feb 5: Not a month has gone by since the 4.5 kilowatt Piko Hydro Power Project was inaugurated at Garkhakot-9 in Jajarkot, the canal that channelizes the water from the hydropower collapsed on Sunday.

LAHAN (Siraha), Feb 5: Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (Loktantrik) (MJF-L) Chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar on Saturday said his party would not participate in the elections until the constitution amendment proposal was passed.

Leaders call to announce date for local polls

Published On: February 5, 2017 01:27 PM NPT By: Republica

BHADRAPUR (Jhapa), Feb 5: Leaders of different political parties active in Jhapa district have urged the government to announce the date for local polls. At an interaction program organized in Birtamod in the district today, the district-level leaders of different parties opined for forging political consensus for local polls.

Law implementation government's focus-Minsiter Nayak

Published On: February 5, 2017 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

PATHARI (Morang), Feb 5: Minister for Law Ajay Shankar Nayak has said law to end caste-based discrimination was not implemented despite its formulation.

'Country's politics in important mode'

Published On: February 5, 2017 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Nepal has turned to a very important mode from political and constitutional perspectives.

Elections a must for constitution enforcement: RPP Chairman Thapa

Published On: February 5, 2017 12:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa on Saturday stressed the need for organizing the three levels of elections on time for the enforcement of the constitution.

LAMJUNG (Besisahar), Feb 5: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said the country should take lessons from Ghalegaun for the promotion of tourism.