Govt focused on holding local body election: Minister Pandey

Published On: December 17, 2016 10:41 AM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, Dec 17: Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development, Hit Raj Pandey, has said the government is now focused on implementing the constitution and holding local body election.

CJ calls for appointment of capable and experienced justices

Published On: December 17, 2016 10:39 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 17: Chief Justice Sushila Karki said she would strive for appointment of capable and experienced justices in the judiciary.

JANAKPUR/ LAHAN/RAJBIRAJ, Dec 16: Madhes-based political parties did not welcome the constitution promulgated on 20 September, 2015. When the entire country was rejoicing over the promulgation of the first constitution of the Republic of Nepal, people in Madhes protested it by announcing blackout. The reason was - ‘Madhes voice’ was not addressed by the constitution. Differences regarding citizenship provisions, provinces and representation issues, among others, were cited as the reasons behind the dissatisfaction. With the government still struggling to take Madhes based parties in confidence, the constitution has not been implemented yet.

Bill proposes legal validity only to certified deeds

Published On: December 17, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: A parliamentary panel working on a bill to replace the Civil Procedure Code has proposed a new provision under which any land transaction or other document (tamasuk) should be certified by an official at the local level to become legally valid.

Protests, clashes in Province 5 districts over demarcations

Published On: December 17, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: With the government bent on tabling the constitution amendment bill in parliament, protests have intensified again in various districts of western and mid-western regions after a gap of few days.

BPKF's 25th anniversary being observed today

Published On: December 17, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The 25th anniversary of BP Koirala Nepal-India Foundation (BPKF) is being celebrated amidst various functions on Saturday.

UML-led protest could invite regression, PM warns

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal warned that the protest orchestrated by the main opposition CPN-UML could go against the democratic republic inviting regression in the country.

Put off amendment to hold polls: Mahat

Published On: December 16, 2016 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMADNU, Dec 16: Ruling Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat has said that the local level elections should be held by putting off the constitution amendment proposal for the time being.

Withdrawal of constitution amendment motion is only way out: Oli

Published On: December 16, 2016 07:35 PM NPT By: Republica

DAMAK, Dec 16: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has called on the government to withdraw the constitution amendment motion tabled at the parliament.

Minister Mahat calls on UML to end House obstruction

Published On: December 16, 2016 06:55 PM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, Dec 16: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the country should not be taken a hostage of indecisions by continuing obstruction in the House.