3 among CA brawlers have become ministers

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: A midnight meeting of the Constituent Assembly on January 19, 2015 witnessed a fierce scuffle, with lawmakers mainly from the then UCPN (Maoist) brawling with the marshals and vandalizing the chairs, tables and microphones.

Nine years on, Madhes movement has lost what it gained

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav

LAHAN, Jan 18: On January 19, 2007, Ramesh Mahato became the first martyr of Madhes movement after he got killed in course of the movement. Madhes-centric political parties still recall the fateful day he died as they assemble every year at Sahid Ramesh Chowk to reflect on his important contributions to the movement.

Experts fight shy of advising on impeachment

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Two legal experts invited by the Impeachment Recommendation Committee of parliament have refused to give their suggestions to the committee over whether the committee should proceed with the impeachment motion filed against the disqualified CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki or not.

Giving EC full shape not easy as parties push own candidates

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Giving full shape to the Election Commission (EC) has become a complicated task after the major political parties started pitching hard for their own candidates for the vacant posts of commissioner.

Ex FM Thapa raps govt for failing to implement Nepal-China deals

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa has criticized the current government for 'failing to expedite the implementation of various agreements reached with China' during the premiership of KP Sharma Oli.

SC issues show cause notice over sacking of Gyewali

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government over its decision to sack National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Gyewali.

Impossible to hold local polls in March-April: CEC Yadav

Published On: January 17, 2017 03:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said that holding local polls by the last week of May is possible only if the election-related bills are readied by the end of this month.

BIRGUNJ, Jan 17: Acting Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi has said that the date for local polls will be announced soon after forging a consensus with Madhesi Front.

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Impeachment Recommendation Committee of the parliament has decided to consult with legal experts of the government over the fate of the impeachment motion filed against the disqualified CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki.

Sacked NRA CEO moves court

Published On: January 17, 2017 07:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Sacked Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Sushil Gyewali on Monday moved the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the government’s decision to remove him from the position.