MPs stress unity among major parties on impeachment

Published On: November 12, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Lawmakers have insisted on the unity of all major political parties for removing the suspended chief of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Lokman Singh Karki through the impeachment motion.

Nepal Army drains 3 mile-high glacial lake

Published On: November 12, 2016 12:20 AM NPT By: Kamal Pariyar

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: “Ever since the army assigned me the pilot project, I was haunted by the daunting task,” said Lieutenant Colonel Bharat Lal Shrestha, who led the Nepal Army team in draining water from the Imja glacial lake to a safe level. Imja in Solukhumbu. District is one of the potentially dangerous glacial lakes of Nepal.

Indian Army chief in Nepal

Published On: November 11, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Chief of Indian Army General Dalbir Singh has arrived in Nepal on a three-day visit to inspect the joint exercise--Surya Kiran-- that is underway in Saljhandi of Rupandehi district. Around 250 Indian Army soldiers from the Kumaon third battalion and an equal number from Nepal Army's Jabbar Jung Battalion are participating in the exercise.

Report on South Asia's minorities launched

Published On: November 11, 2016 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: A report on the condition of minorities in South Asia was launched amidst a function held in Kathmandu on Friday.

Constitution amendment proposal before Nov 15: PM Dahal

Published On: November 11, 2016 07:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reiterated that the preparation was on to register the constitution amendment proposal at the Legislature Parliament before November 15 by forging consensus among the political parties including the main opposition CPN-UML.

NC sticks to 'One China Policy'

Published On: November 11, 2016 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Nepali Congress has affirmed its clear stance on 'One China Policy'.

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Minister for Urban Development Arjun Narsingh KC has stated that the government policy encourages the private sector to enhance effectiveness of the transportation sector.

Constitution amendment proposal to be registered soon: PM Dahal

Published On: November 11, 2016 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Nov 11: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government was working out for the implementation of the constitution with a high priority.

Bill presented

Published On: November 11, 2016 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: At a meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today, a bill relating to remunerations and facilities to federal parliament's officials and members- 2073 BS was presented.

Parliament recommences discussions on impeachment motion

Published On: November 11, 2016 03:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Lawmakers have described the impeachment motion against Chief (presently suspended) of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Lokman Singh Karki as 'timely, objective and right'.