KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The 23rd Asian Regional conference of Interpol began in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together senior law enforcement officials from various 26 countries in the Asia-Pacific.

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to expand his Cabinet tomorrow. According to sources, Dahal is preparing to induct two new ministers from two small parties in his Cabinet. PM Dahal is expanding his Cabinet five and a half months after the formation of his government.

High Court judges sworn in

Published On: January 18, 2017 05:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Newly appointed judges of the High Courts, today have taken oath of office and secrecy amid a function here in the Supreme Court.

KATHMANDU, Jan 18:  The Impeachment Recommendation Committee (IRC) on Wednesday formed an Impeachment Recommendation Sub Committee to take forward the impeachment motion against former CIAA Chief Lokman Singh Karki.

RPP to take to social media for publicity on general convention

Published On: January 18, 2017 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Rastriya Prajantara Party (RPP) has decided to publicize its upcoming general convention adopting new measures, including using various social media tools.

LAHAN, Jan 18: Police have beefed up security condition in Lahan after knowing that CK Raut, coordinator of Free Madhes Alliance, is arriving here to address a mass meeting on the occasion of 10th Anniversary of Madhes Movement in the district headquarters of Siraha on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: As many as 80 political parties out of 111 have submitted their income and expenditure details for the fiscal year 2072/73 BS so far. As per the provision, parties should submit their income and expenditure details to the Election Commission within the six months after the end of each fiscal year.

Election Commission presses for election laws

Published On: January 18, 2017 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18 : Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhi Prasad Yadav has said that there was no possibility of holding elections before coming April if the government failed to provide laws regarding election by end of this month.

Second reconstruction tranche from today

Published On: January 18, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has decided to start distributing the second tranche of the housing grant to the earthquake victims in the 14 most-affected earthquake hit districts from Wednesday. They will get Rs 150,000 as the second tranche.

JC reiterates judge appointments constitutional, fair

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Judicial Council (JC) has defended its recent recommendations for the appointment of 80 judges at the seven high courts and their extended benches.