Ministry finalizes proposal on new local units

Published On: January 24, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) is making final preparations to submit a proposal to the cabinet for the formation of the 719 local units under the federal system as proposed by the commission formed to delineate new local units.

UK pledges more fund for post-quake reconstruction

Published On: January 24, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: The government of UK has pledge more funds to support Nepal's post-earthquake reconstruction efforts for 2017.

CEC Yadav off to India after meeting PM Dahal

Published On: January 24, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Hours after his meeting with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Chief Election Commissioner Ayodhee Prasad Yadav on Monday left for India. Yadav embarked on a four-day visit to attend India's National Voters' Day.

Lawmakers' concern on plethora of issues, including LBRC report

Published On: January 23, 2017 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: A majority of lawmakers speaking in the 'special hour' in the meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today slammed the report of the Local Bodies Restructuring Commission (LBRC) saying it was impractical and unscientific.

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The issue of a controversial Indian proposal asking for shelter to its air marshals was raised by lawmakers at the meeting of parliament on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Parliamentarians speaking in the zero hour of today's parliamentary meeting have drawn the attention of the government about various issues related to their respective constituencies, districts and national issues, mostly concerns over the delay on development works.

Govt to announce election date in consultation with EC

Published On: January 23, 2017 03:27 PM NPT By: Durga Dulal

KATHMANDU, Jan 23:  The State Affairs Sub-Committee (SASC) under the Legislature-Parliament on Monday suggested that the government announce the election date in consultation with the Election Commission (EC).

Increase investment in rural areas: DPM Mahara

Published On: January 23, 2017 01:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The Ministry of Finance has permitted to merge the Nepal Industrial Development Corporation and Rastriya Banijya Bank.

PM Dahal consults with CEC Yadav over local polls

Published On: January 23, 2017 01:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday consulted with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhee Prasad Yadav regarding preparations of the Election Commission (EC) to hold local polls.

RPP's national convention to be held at Bhrikutimandap

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU Jan 23: The national convention of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party is taking place at Bhrikutimandap in the Capital.