KATHMANDU, Nov 26: The current political scenario in the country is highly polarized.

Amendment more political issue than constitutional: Experts

Published On: November 26, 2016 08:05 AM NPT By: Nabin Khatiwada

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: While the main opposition party CPN-UML has been stating that the Constitution itself bars any amendment for changing the provincial boundaries, legal experts opine that amendment could be more a political issue than a technical or legal one.

Citing govt non-cooperation, TRC, CIEDP seek MPs’ help

Published On: November 26, 2016 07:41 AM NPT By: Gyan P Neupane

KATHMANDU, Nov 25:The heads of both the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), have expressed serious dissatisfaction over government apathy toward the two transitional justice bodies.

Govt goes ahead with amendment preparations

Published On: November 26, 2016 07:38 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The government has expedited preparations to register a draft bill that seeks to amend four provisions of the constitution in the parliament on Sunday.

Big and small parties sharply divided over vote threshold

Published On: November 26, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Lawmakers from big and fringe political parties have stood sharply divided over whether or not to include the threshold provision in the election-related laws.

No to amendment for serving inscrutable demands: Oli

Published On: November 26, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Nov 26: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has ruled out the possibility of amending the new Constitution just to serve the 'inscrutable interests' of certain people.

Leaders stage fast-unto-death for hospital's improvement

Published On: November 26, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Jitendra Kumar Jha

RAJBIRAJ, Nov 26: Demanding improvement in the current condition of Rajbiraj-based Sagarmatha Zonal Hospital, district leaders of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Saptari district have started to fast-unto-death protest since this week.

5 days left for signing agreement with Valley quake victims

Published On: November 26, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: With just five days remaining for the National Reconstruction Authority's self-declared deadline to sign the housing grant agreement with earthquake victims in the Kathmandu Valley, the authority has been able to sign grant agreements with only 37 percent of the total eligible victims so far.

CIO faces lawsuit for fake degrees

Published On: November 25, 2016 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a lawsuit against Chief Investigation Officer (CIO) with the National Investigation Department Sohan Kumar Rauniyar on the charge of possessing fake academic certificates.

Govt is desperate to announce election dates: DPM Nidhi

Published On: November 25, 2016 04:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi, reiterating the willingness of the incumbent government to hold elections at all three levels, has said that the government was going to announce the dates for the elections in consensus and collaboration of all political parties soon.