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PM Dahal pledges to double the budget for Tamu Lhosar celebr...

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged double the amount the government has been doling out for the celebration of Tamu Lhosar, the Gurung community's New Year festival.
Dec 30, 2016
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UDMF says constitution amendment bill without revision canno...

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The United Democratic Madhesi Front has reiterated that the constitution amendment bill registered in the parliament could not address their demands if it was not revised.
Dec 30, 2016
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Five arrested on charge of attack on YAN central member

KOHALPUR (Banke), Dec 30: Police have arrested five persons allegedly involved in attacking Santosh Budhathoki, 29, the central member of Youth Association Nepal, the youth wing of the CPN (UML). Budhathoki was seriously injured in the attack that took place last night.
Dec 30, 2016
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Govt seeks clarification from NRA CEO again

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Alleging that the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) failed to expedite the overall tasks of reconstruction and rehabilitation as per the expectation of the earthquake victims, the government has decided to seek clarification from NRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Gyew...
Dec 30, 2016
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Govt drops right to reject provision in elections

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The government has dropped the Election Commission's proposal to include a 'right to reject' option for voters in elections.
Dec 30, 2016
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House panel tells govt to receive commission's report and de...

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: At a time when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is dilly-dallying in receiving the report of the commission on local bodies, the Parliamentary Development Committee has directed the government to immediately receive the report, and announce the date for holding local polls by mid...
Dec 30, 2016
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Reach conclusion either on content or process: Speaker to pa...

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Both the ruling and the opposition parties have been unable to make any headway toward ending the month-long deadlock in parliament over the constitution amendment bill.
Dec 30, 2016
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Settle amendment issue before holding polls: MPRF-D

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The Madhesi People's Rights Forum (Democratic) has said it will oppose the election if it is held by putting constitution amendment bill on hold.
Dec 29, 2016
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CIAA charges surveyor of bribery

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The CIAA on Thursday filed a charge sheet against Ganga Prasad Sah, a surveyor at Survey Office, Bhairawha, on charge of bribery.
Dec 29, 2016
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China confirms joint military drill with Nepal for first tim...

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Amid concerns of India over the proposed military drill, China on Thursday officially announced that it is holding joint military exercise with Nepal next year.
Dec 29, 2016