House may forward impeachment motion to panel Thursday

Published On: November 30, 2016 12:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Forty-two days after the registration of an impeachment motion in parliament against the now suspended CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki, the parliament is likely to forward the motion to the Impeachment Recommendation Committee for further action on Thursday.

Local body commission extends deadline to mid-December

Published On: November 30, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: The commission formed to restructure local governments in line with the new federal structure has decided to extend its deadline to mid-December after it was unable to finalize the local structure in Province 2 due to 'non-cooperation' of the political parties at the local level.

CIAA files case against ex-VDC secretaries

Published On: November 30, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: The Commission for the Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed corruption cases at the Special Court against former village development secretaries of Allau VDC in Parsa. In its charge sheet, the CIAA has accused for VDC secretaries Rameshwar Prasad Sah and Manoj Kumar Sah of embezzling social security allowances provided by the government.

Govt registers 7-pt constitution amendment proposal at Parliament

Published On: November 29, 2016 09:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The government has registered a constitution amendment proposal in the parliament on Tuesday seeking split of hill districts from province 5. Earlier, a cabinet meeting endorsed the proposal.

Transport Minister makes a surprise visit to transport office

Published On: November 29, 2016 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Nov 29: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management Ramesh Lekhak made a surprise visit to the Transport Management Office in Ekantakuta on Tuesday.

NC recommends 10 more state ministers

Published On: November 29, 2016 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to send 10 state ministers from the party to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led cabinet.

Parliament discusses impeachment motion

Published On: November 29, 2016 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Legislature-Parliament today held discussions on the impeachment motion registered against the Chief (now suspended) of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Lokman Singh Karki.

Lawmakers call for political consensus in constitution amendment

Published On: November 29, 2016 05:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Lawmakers have suggested the government to seek political consensus in constitution amendment.

Final preparations on for constitution amendment: PM Dahal

Published On: November 29, 2016 05:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said today that final preparations were on for making amendment to the constitution.

Nepal's ambassador to Pakistan calls for more trade and investment

Published On: November 29, 2016 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Embassy of Nepal organized an interactive program with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) at the RCCI building, Rawalpindi, on Monday with the objective of promoting Nepal's trade, tourism and investment. The program was organized jointly with the cooperation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.