Bijukchhe bats for earliest election of local bodies

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:19 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Aug 29: Nepal Workers Peasants Chairperson Narayan Man Bijjukche has pressed for the local bodies' election at the earliest for he argued that the elections would be delayed while waiting for the restructuring of the local units.

Ambassadors present credentials to President

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug. 29: President Bidya Devi Bhandari received the letters of credence from Ambassador of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Wellage Swarnalatha Perera; from Mentor Patricia Villagomez Merino the Republic of Ecuador Ambassador, from Republic of Slovenia Ambassador Jozef Drofenik and Republic of Mauritius to Nepal, Jagdishwar Goburdhun amidst a special ceremony held at the ceremonial hall, Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday.

Govt to provide Rs 6 million for treatment of ex-Prez Yadav

Published On: August 29, 2016 06:00 PM NPT By: Arjun Subedi

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: It has come to light that the government had decided to provide Rs six million for the treatment of the former President Ram Baran Yadav in the USA.

Govt not to award Fast Track to foreign contractors: PM Dahal

Published On: August 29, 2016 05:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday said that he will consult with experts on the issues of national importance before he leaves for India visit.

President Bhandari opens World Girls Scout regional conference

Published On: August 29, 2016 05:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The 12th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) kicked off in the capital today.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Amid reports of scores of Nepali migrant workers in foreign land particularly Gulf countries and Malaysia awaiting repatriation for various reasons, millions of rupees meant for their welfare in foreign countries are reported to have been misused.

PM Dahal, Mahato discuss constitution amendment

Published On: August 29, 2016 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Chairman of Sadbhawana Party, Rajendra Mahato on Sunday evening held a meeting with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter’s residence in Baluwatar.

Minister assures to modernizing NA

Published On: August 29, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Newly appointed Defense Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Sunday assured to make maximum efforts in modernizing and in equipping the national army.

DPM speaks of priority for top-level exchange of visits

Published On: August 29, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi informed Parliament on Sunday that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has proposed to the Indian government to work on exchange of top-level political visits between the two countries.

Over 31 pc earthquake victims receive first tranche

Published On: August 29, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has distributed Rs 50,000, the first tranche of house reconstruction grant, to over 31 percent of the earthquake victims identified as eligible to receive the money.