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Economic development to succeed constitution implementation: NC President Deuba

Published On: January 14, 2017 06:45 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Jan 14: Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that economic development would take a pace in the country only with the implementation of the new constitution.

President Bhandari hosts reception on Maghesankranti

Published On: January 14, 2017 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari hosted a reception at President Office in Shital Niwas on Saturday on the occasion of Maghesankranti.

VP Pun urges parties to work for constitution implementation

Published On: January 14, 2017 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, Jan 14: Vice President, Nanda Bahadur Pun, today urged the political parties to concentrate on constitution implementation by shrugging off the prevailing misunderstandings.

SWC to investigate Nepal Red Cross activities

Published On: January 14, 2017 02:00 PM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The Social Welfare Council has said that it will investigate into the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)'s reconstruction and rehabilitation-related activities after the humanitarian organization was found spending millions meant for earthquake victims on administrative activities and the purchase of various luxury items.

Local polls bill sent to House panel

Published On: January 14, 2017 02:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Amid huge pressure from the opposition party and some ruling parties to declare the date for local polls, the parliament forwarded the Local Level Election Bill to the State Affairs Committee (SAC) on Friday, prolonging its endorsement process from the House.

JC's midnight recommendations for high court judges criticized

Published On: January 14, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The Judicial Council on Thursday midnight appointed 80 judges for seven high courts and their extended benches but the decision drew controversy as one of the council members boycotted the meeting and another was absent.

PM expanding cabinet to secure two-thirds votes for amendment

Published On: January 14, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: As the main opposition party, which claims to have in its fold more than one third of votes in parliament, has vowed to scuttle the constitution amendment bill, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expedited preparations to induct more ministers in his cabinet in an apparent bid to garner support of more parties in favor of the statute amendment bill.