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Polls uncertain as govt ties up amendment and election bills

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The prospect of holding local elections has become uncertain, with the government tying up the constitution amendment bill tabled in parliament with the local elections.
Jan 20, 2017
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Dahal cabinet now jumbo size with 43 members

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The prime minister extended his cabinet for the fifth time adding two new ministers from the fringe political parties on Thursday. With the latest extension, the size of cabinet has reached 43, including state ministers.
Jan 19, 2017
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Ex-President Yadav admitted to TUTH

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Former President Ram Baran Yadav has been admitted to the Maharajgunj-based Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) on Thursday following stomach ailments.
Jan 19, 2017
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New Ministers assume offices

KATHMAnDU, Jan 19: Two newly appointed ministers have assumed offices on Thursday.
Jan 19, 2017
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Two new ministers administered oath

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two new ministers at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday afternoon.
Jan 19, 2017
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Cabinet decides to accept Rs 16.36 billion loan

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The government has decided to accept Rs 16.37 billion loan assistance provided by the World Bank for strengthening the social security and vital events registration program.
Jan 19, 2017
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Nepal ready to work together with Indonesia: PM Dahal

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Iwan Wiranata-atmadja, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, has paid a courtesy farewell call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at his official residence, Baluwatar today.
Jan 19, 2017
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Envoy Rae greeted with black flags while inaugurating incomp...

DHANGADHI, Jan 19: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ramesh Lekhak and Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae have jointly inaugurated the 62-km-long postal highway which is still under-construction in Kailali district.
Jan 19, 2017
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Nepal urges India to remove anti-dumping, countervailing dut...

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Nepal has requested India to remove the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Nepalese jute products exported to India from Nepal.
Jan 19, 2017
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DPM Mahara directs for reforms at TIA customs

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has directed the director general at the Department of Customs Shishir Dhungana to reform the Tribhuvan International Airport Custom office even after changing its all staff.
Jan 19, 2017