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PR electoral system under scrutiny as parties prefer elites over marginalised
A close look at the PR lists submitted by major parties to the Election Commission (EC) suggests that the spirit of the system has been repeatedly undermined.
Dec 31, 2025
NGOs barred from campaigning for candidates under elect...
NGOs barred from campaigning for candidates under elect...
Dec 30, 2025
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend state funeral of Begu...
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend state funeral of Begu...
Dec 30, 2025
Only 18 of 64 parties file full PR candidate lists for ...
Only 18 of 64 parties file full PR candidate lists for ...
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Artists, Miss Nepal among RSP’s PR nominees
From NC to RSP, 60 parties approach EC to file PR closed lists
3Merger of Ujyalo Nepal and RSP historic: Kulman Ghising
4Only 18 of 64 parties file full PR candidate lists for March 5 polls
5Nepal ex-interior minister questioned over protest violence
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36 old faces in 1st phase parliament polls
36 old faces in 1st phase parliament polls
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Over half of those elected in the first-phase parliamentary elections scheduled for November 26 are likely to be old faces. Over 36 former lawmakers from the major political parties are contesting 37 constituencies in 32 hill and mountain districts.
Oct 25, 2017
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Many in UML, NC doubt effectiveness of alliances
Many in UML, NC doubt effectiveness of alliances
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: A majority government seems well within the reach of the newly-formed left alliance. It is something even the staunchest Nepali Congress supporter can't easily rule out, given the strong performance of the left parties in the recently held local polls.
Oct 25, 2017
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Contempt of court case filed against IGP Aryal
Contempt of court case filed against IGP Aryal
KATMANDU, Oct 24: A contempt of court case has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Prakash Aryal, accusing him of ignoring the apex court's order to detain murder-convict Balkrishna Dhungel.
Oct 25, 2017
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Gagan Thapa to be NC spokesman
Gagan Thapa to be NC spokesman
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to appoint the party's youth leader Gagan Thapa as the spokesperson of the party. Thapa's press coordinator Jeevan Bhandari confirmed that President Sher Bahadur Deuba has proposed Thapa for the post of spokesperson.
Oct 24, 2017
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EC to publish candidates' final list on Wednesday
EC to publish candidates' final list on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: The Election Commission (EC) is all set to publish final lists of the nominated candidates of first round of the federal and provincial elections scheduled for November 26.
Oct 24, 2017
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Two alliances field just 8 women under FPTP in first phase polls
Two alliances field just 8 women under FPTP in first phase p...
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Although it is mandatory to ensure at least 33 percent representation of women both in parliament and in the provincial assemblies, major political parties have fielded only a few women candidates in nominations for the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system under the first...
Oct 24, 2017
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Govt reshuffles top-level of bureaucracy ahead of polls
Govt reshuffles top-level of bureaucracy ahead of polls
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The cabinet on Monday appointed Yubraj Bhusal, a former secretary of the government of Nepal, as the new chief of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), replacing Govinda Pokharel. Pokharel has made an unexpected foray into competitive politics, filing is candidacy in parlia...
Oct 24, 2017
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Medical education ordinance sent to president
Medical education ordinance sent to president
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Keeping its promise made to Dr Govinda KC, the government on Monday decided to issue an ordinance on medical education that places among other things a 10-year moratorium on the establishment of new medical colleges within Kathmandu Valley.
Oct 24, 2017
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CJ Parajuli calls for prompt justice delivery
CJ Parajuli calls for prompt justice delivery
PANCHTHAR, Oct 23: Chief Justice Gopal Prasad Parajuli has stressed that the judges should promptly dispense justice as part of their professional responsibility.
Oct 23, 2017
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Narayankaji calls Baburam lacking leadership to bring prosperity
Narayankaji calls Baburam lacking leadership to bring prospe...
GORKHA, Oct 23: CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Narayankaji Shrestha who is contesting the election to the House of Representatives from the Gorkha 2 against Naya Shakti Party coordinator Dr Baburam Bhattarai has said the country would not see progress and prosperity under the leadership of Bhattarai.
Oct 23, 2017