Ruling parties in ‘wait and see’ mood on amendment

Published On: December 3, 2016 08:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: With locals in various mid-western districts stepping up protests against the constitution amendment bill, the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) are in a “wait and see” mood before taking any decision on their future course of action.

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Earthquake victims eligible for housing grants themselves have halted the grant signing agreement process in many places of the Kathmandu Valley, demanding that other genuine victims left out in the list also be provided the grant amount.

Madhes parties against powerful third-tier bodies

Published On: December 3, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Madhes-based parties, which have been rejecting the new constitution amendment bill and demanding its revision, have expressed serious dissatisfaction over the constitutional provisions that "make local units powerful."

Security agencies on the alert for possible clashes

Published On: December 3, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Kamal Pariyar

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Keeping in view of the growing grievances of the public over the constitution amendment bill that might spur clashes, the Ministry of Home Affairs has warned security agencies to remain alert about the possible repetition of the Tikapur incident of last year that left eight people dead. The ministry has also instructed the security forces to avoid excessive use of force to control mob.

CHITWAN, Dec 2: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairperson Kamal Thapa has said that RPP will present amendment proposal to the second constitution amendment bill registered at the Parliament Secretariat on last Tuesday to press for reinstatement of Nepal as a Hindu nation.

British Academic support for Dr Govind KC

Published On: December 2, 2016 04:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Founding Chairman of the Britain-Nepal Academic Council and Global Policy Forum for Nepal Prof. Surya P. Subedi has expressed solidarity and support for the ongoing campaign of Dr Govinda KC.

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: The main opposition party CPN-UML has concluded that conspiracies are hatched to push the country into a perpetual imbroglio and instability through the constitution amendment bill.

Deuba greeted with 14-kg garland

Published On: December 2, 2016 02:19 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Dec 2: Leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress, Morang District Chapter have greeted their party President Sher Bahadur Deuba with a garland of 14 kilograms on Friday.

ANNFSU protests constitution amendment bill

Published On: December 2, 2016 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: All Nepal National Free Students Union, close to opposition party CPN (UML), has demonstrated against the recently registered constitution amendment bill which has the provision of changing the province borders among other serious issues as well.

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Speaker Onsari Gharti on Friday called on President Bidya Devi Bhandri at the latter’s official residence in Sheetal Niwas.