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MoE now asks Sajha chief why he shouldn't be sacked

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Unsatisfied with the clarifications furnished by Dolindra Prasad Sharma, chairman and general manager of Sajha Prakashan, the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Tuesday sought further clarifications asking  'why he should not be sacked'.
Sep 13, 2017
POLITICS

Rift in RJPN hits poll campaigns

KATHMANDU, SEPT 13: Disputes over the ticket distribution for Province 2 elections have further widened the already wide rift among various factions of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) with presidium members boycotting the poll campaign of candidates loyal to rival camps.
Sep 13, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Bill proposes punishment for those misusing relief goods

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The government has registered the Disaster Management Bill at the parliament secretariat, proposing punishment for those misusing relief goods, hiking the prices of necessary goods, spreading terror, and obstructing relief distribution.
Sep 13, 2017
POLITICS

Govt moving to remove MD Khadka over flawed land deal

KATMANDU, Sept 13: The government is preparing to remove controversial Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Managing Director Gopal Khadka after a high-level probe committee recommended action against him. Top ruling party leaders including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday hinted at booking Khadk...
Sep 13, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION

Deuba promises amendment, Koshi high dam

KATHMANDU, SEPT 13: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Nepali Congress (NC) will take the lead in amending the constitution if voted to power in the upcoming elections.
Sep 13, 2017
POLITICS

NC Top Brass in Madhes to woo voters

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: With the local level elections round the corner in Province No 2, the Nepali Congress has intensified its campaign to woo the voters.
Sep 12, 2017
POLITICS

Writ petition by DIG Silwal quashed

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The writ petition filed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police Nawaraj Silwal, challenging NP decision to not promote him to IGP, has been quashed by the Supreme Court today.
Sep 12, 2017
POLITICS

EC asks Deputy Speaker, NT's Executive Director to furnish c...

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday directed Deputy Speaker Ganga Prasad Yadav and Executive Chairperson of Nepal Television (NT) Mahesh Raj Dahal to furnish clarification on the violation of election code of conduct within 24 hours.
Sep 12, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Bibeksheel Sajha Party demands strong action against corrupt...

KATHMANDU, September 12: Newly-emerged alternative political party -- Bibeksheel Sajha Party -- has demanded strong action against those involved in the series of corruption cases in country including Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
Sep 12, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch

NOC executive committee recommends action against MD Khadka

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Executive Committee of the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), state-owned oil monopoly, has finally decided to take action against NOC Managing Director Gopal Khadka, who is implicated in land procurement scam worth 1.5 billion rupees.
Sep 12, 2017