WHF urges SC to review its decision regarding animal sacrifice

Published On: August 6, 2016 10:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The World Hindu Federation has urged the Supreme Court to review its August 4 decision prohibiting the practice of offering animal sacrifices at the Gadhimai Temple.

Challenges ahead to keep unity of nation intact: PM Dahal

Published On: August 6, 2016 07:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Newly-elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Saturday said that there are challenges ahead to keep the unity of the nation intact by strengthening nation's independence and maintaining Janajati, language and geography united.

Conspiracy being plotted to delay elections: Pokharel

Published On: August 6, 2016 06:47 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Aug 6: CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel has blamed the Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre)-led government was plotting to delay the elections.

Nepal laments govt for withdrawing names of recommended envoys

Published On: August 6, 2016 06:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: CPN-UML leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that the government's decision of withdrawing the name of recommended 14 individuals for the ambassador was a wrong step.

3-point deal heading toward implementation: Minister Lekhak

Published On: August 6, 2016 05:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday said that the government has expedited the implementation of the 3-point deal reached among Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (Maoist Center) and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF).

National unity stressed for implementation of statute

Published On: August 6, 2016 04:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Sujata Koirala has emphasized on the importance of national unity for the implementation of constitution.

Need to consolidate internal unity: VP Pun

Published On: August 6, 2016 04:08 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Aug 6: Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has pointed out the need to move ahead by consolidating internal unity of the nation.

KATHMANDU, Aug, 6: Nepal Students Union, the sister wing of Nepali Congress, leaders Ganesh Sapkota and Ratnahari Dhungel have been staging a fast-unto-death for the last eight days demanding correction in the representatives selection for the convention.

Sri Lanka congratulates PM Dahal

Published On: August 6, 2016 02:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and also expressed best wishes for the successful tenure of his Nepali counterpart.

Bigwigs discuss implementing agreement with Madhes parties

Published On: August 6, 2016 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The top reigning leaders of the two ruling coalition partners – Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Centre) – today held talks on the prospects of implementing the three-point understanding reached with the agitating Tarai-Madhes-centric parties.