PM Dahal pledges to double the budget for Tamu Lhosar celebration

Published On: December 30, 2016 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged double the amount the government has been doling out for the celebration of Tamu Lhosar, the Gurung community's New Year festival.

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The United Democratic Madhesi Front has reiterated that the constitution amendment bill registered in the parliament could not address their demands if it was not revised.

Five arrested on charge of attack on YAN central member

Published On: December 30, 2016 01:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KOHALPUR (Banke), Dec 30: Police have arrested five persons allegedly involved in attacking Santosh Budhathoki, 29, the central member of Youth Association Nepal, the youth wing of the CPN (UML). Budhathoki was seriously injured in the attack that took place last night.

Govt seeks clarification from NRA CEO again

Published On: December 30, 2016 07:33 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Alleging that the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) failed to expedite the overall tasks of reconstruction and rehabilitation as per the expectation of the earthquake victims, the government has decided to seek clarification from NRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Gyewali over the delay.

Govt drops right to reject provision in elections

Published On: December 30, 2016 03:54 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The government has dropped the Election Commission's proposal to include a 'right to reject' option for voters in elections.

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: At a time when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is dilly-dallying in receiving the report of the commission on local bodies, the Parliamentary Development Committee has directed the government to immediately receive the report, and announce the date for holding local polls by mid-April.

Settle amendment issue before holding polls: MPRF-D

Published On: December 29, 2016 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The Madhesi People's Rights Forum (Democratic) has said it will oppose the election if it is held by putting constitution amendment bill on hold.

CIAA charges surveyor of bribery

Published On: December 29, 2016 08:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The CIAA on Thursday filed a charge sheet against Ganga Prasad Sah, a surveyor at Survey Office, Bhairawha, on charge of bribery.

China confirms joint military drill with Nepal for first time

Published On: December 29, 2016 07:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Amid concerns of India over the proposed military drill, China on Thursday officially announced that it is holding joint military exercise with Nepal next year.

China pledges Rs 15.7 billion in grant assistance to Nepal

Published On: December 29, 2016 07:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: China has agreed to provide a grant assistance of RMB 1 billion (approximately Rs 15.7 billion) to Nepal to repair and improve Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi Highway.