KATHMANDU, June 19: Having no land to their names, as many as 102 earthquake-affected families in Naubise of Rasuwa district have been forced to set up temporary shelters in a rented land since last year's devastating earthquake. The families of daily wage earners have been paying monthly rent ranging from Rs 1,000 up to Rs 2700 just for using the land.

No need to forge accord on holding polls, says Minister Rai

Published On: June 19, 2016 06:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Government’s spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications, Sherdhan Rai on Sunday argued that it was not necessary to reach an agreement with others to hold elections.

Two CPN (Maoist Centre) central leaders resigns

Published On: June 19, 2016 06:33 PM NPT By: Maheshwor Chamling Rai

UDAYAPUR, June 19: CPN (Maoist Centre)’s central committee members Rajan Kirati and Bhim Bahadhur Adhikari have resigned from the post.

Parliament hearing committee to meet Monday

Published On: June 19, 2016 05:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: The first meeting of the parliamentary hearing committee is to be held at the Speaker's chamber on Monday morning.

Fundamental human rights of quake victims at risk: NHRC

Published On: June 19, 2016 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made public a report stating that the fundamental human right of the earthquake victims is at risk.

KATHMANDU, June 19: Minister for Law Agni Kharel has briefed today's parliament meeting about the latest cabinet decision as it had approved work schedule to implement the constitution.

PM Oli and NC president Deuba hold powwow

Published On: June 18, 2016 08:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and president of the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, Sher Bahadur Deuba have today held talks on resolving the dispute over the Legislature-Parliament Business Operation Regulations.

Dahal bats for national unity govt

Published On: June 18, 2016 06:13 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, June 18: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underscored the need to form national unity government for the implementation of the constitution, holding the local bodies' election and carrying out post-quake reconstruction operation.

POKHARA, June 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Top Bahadur Rayamajhi has argued that the unity and collaboration among the political parties was inevitable for implementation of new constitution.

Budget implementation challenging-UML Leader Nepal

Published On: June 18, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

DHADING, June 18: CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that the populist budget brought by the incumbent government will face challenges in course of the implementation.