Government not eager to hold election: Bhusal

Published On: January 20, 2017 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Jan 20: CPN (UML) Politburo member, Ved Ram Bhusal, on Thursday slammed the government for not showing the vitality needed for announcing the election date.

EC invites former election chiefs to seek their views

Published On: January 20, 2017 05:45 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Former chief election commissioners and experts have suggested to the Election Commission (EC) to decide whether it is possible to hold the polls in May-June based on preparations made by the government and political parties' commitment to election.

Polls uncertain as govt ties up amendment and election bills

Published On: January 20, 2017 03:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The prospect of holding local elections has become uncertain, with the government tying up the constitution amendment bill tabled in parliament with the local elections.

Dahal cabinet now jumbo size with 43 members

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The prime minister extended his cabinet for the fifth time adding two new ministers from the fringe political parties on Thursday. With the latest extension, the size of cabinet has reached 43, including state ministers.

Ex-President Yadav admitted to TUTH

Published On: January 19, 2017 07:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Former President Ram Baran Yadav has been admitted to the Maharajgunj-based Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) on Thursday following stomach ailments.

New Ministers assume offices

Published On: January 19, 2017 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMAnDU, Jan 19: Two newly appointed ministers have assumed offices on Thursday.

Two new ministers administered oath

Published On: January 19, 2017 04:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two new ministers at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday afternoon.

Cabinet decides to accept Rs 16.36 billion loan

Published On: January 19, 2017 04:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The government has decided to accept Rs 16.37 billion loan assistance provided by the World Bank for strengthening the social security and vital events registration program.

Nepal ready to work together with Indonesia: PM Dahal

Published On: January 19, 2017 04:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Iwan Wiranata-atmadja, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, has paid a courtesy farewell call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at his official residence, Baluwatar today.

DHANGADHI, Jan 19: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ramesh Lekhak and Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae have jointly inaugurated the 62-km-long postal highway which is still under-construction in Kailali district.