CIAA receiving less number of corruption complaints

Published On: February 3, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Number of complaints registered at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has drastically decreased last year as compared to the preceding year.  Along with the decline in complaints, the anti-graft body's efficiency to tackle corruption has also hit a record low, according to the details mentioned in a recent annual report published by the CIAA.

Secessionist CK Raut arrested in Janakpur

Published On: February 2, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Suresh Yadav

JANAKPUR, Feb 2: Police on Thursday have arrested Chandra Kanta Raut better known as CK Raut, who is active in the tarai demanding that the southern plains be separated from Nepal

When Oli recalled Indian blockade in Nepal... (with video)

Published On: February 2, 2017 05:56 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Thursday claimed that his government had made ‘India-locked Nepal’ a land-locked country.

No forces can thwart FSU polls: Students leaders

Published On: February 2, 2017 05:11 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Feb 2:  The students leaders have said that no power can impede the Free Students Union elections scheduled for February 25.

Lawmakers urge for announcing date for local poll

Published On: February 2, 2017 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Lawmakers have urged the government to announce the date for local poll. Speaking in the meeting of today's Parliament's special session, they have stressed on the local poll adding that it was essential for the implementation of the constitution.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has argued that the democracy would be further strengthened in the country by holding all three levels of elections.

UML to mobilize 1.5 m cadres for Mechi-Mahakali campaign

Published On: February 2, 2017 03:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Focusing on the Tarai-Mades issue, UML is mobilizing 1.5 m cadres for its forthcoming Mechi-Mahakali campaign.

NCF asks govt to revoke price increment of cooking gas

Published On: February 2, 2017 01:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The National Consumers Forum has demanded that the government should revoke the increment in price hike of liquefied petroleum gas, terming the move inappropriate.

Experts at odds whether govt can tweak LLRC report

Published On: February 2, 2017 07:24 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Arguing that the local level restructuring commission (LLRC) only has the authority to make recommendations concerning new local units under the federal system, a group of constitutional lawyers has suggested to the government that it can make necessary changes to the report submitted by the commission and endorse it.

SC orders govt to control dust pollution in Valley

Published On: February 2, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The Supreme Court, issuing an interim order on Wednesday, has instructed the government and authorities concerned to take effective measures to control dust and smoke pollution in the Kathmandu Valley.