Consensus should not end up in new govt: Prakash Man Singh

Published On: July 9, 2016 01:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 9: Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh has said that the political parties should forge consensus for the implementation of the constitution but not for the sake of forming a new government.

Police doc taken to court over fake academic credentials

Published On: July 9, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 9: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against SSP Dr Maheshman Pradhan of Nepal Police at the Special Court, Kathmandu on the charge of tampering with his educational credentials to enter the force.

Yadav endorsed as chief election commissioner

Published On: July 9, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Sangeet Sangroula

KATHMANDU, July 9: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has unanimously endorsed Dr Ayodhi Prasad Yadav as the next chief election commissioner.

PM Oli speaks for effective federalism

Published On: July 8, 2016 06:41 PM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, July 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the federalism should be made effective as per country needs.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Top Bahadur Rayamahji, today said the government was expediting a long-term plan for energy production and to end the prevalent energy crisis.

Decisive protests from mid-September: Federal Alliance

Published On: July 8, 2016 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Central Secretariat of the agitating Federal Alliance has announced to launch "decisive" protests from mid-September.

NC general secretary Koirala takes juice

Published On: July 8, 2016 05:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: Nepali Congress general secretary Dr Shashank Koirala drank juice this afternoon following gradual improvement in health. He is receiving treatment at the ICU at Om Hospital here after falling critically ill on Wednesday morning.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bijay Jolly has said that the key to break the deadlock seen in the Nepali politics is in Kathmandu, not in Delhi.

Ministers start commenting on lawmakers' inquiries

Published On: July 8, 2016 03:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: The government ministers have started responding to the queries coming from  the lawmakers over the allocation of budget and planning for 13 separate ministries under the Appropriation Bill 2073 at the Parliament.

UDMF boycotts today's parliament meeting

Published On: July 8, 2016 12:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: Lawmakers of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have boycotted today's parliament meeting.