ELECTION
EC sets conditions for polls in two phases
EC sets conditions for polls in two phases
KATHMANDU, April 24: The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said that the polls can be conducted in two phases only if the recently printed ballot papers, voter rolls and voter ID cards are to be used for the second phase elections as well. The election body is for conducting the local elections in...
Apr 24, 2017
Anniversary Special
NRM eighth anniversary celebration
NRM eighth anniversary celebration
KATHMANDU, April 24: Nepal Republic Media Pvt Ltd has entered into the ninth year of its establishment. The NRM, the leading publication house in Nepal, is celebrating its eighth anniversary in the capital on Monday amidst a ceremony.
Apr 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Know our Nagarik Nayak
Know our Nagarik Nayak
KATHMANDU, April 24: Nepal Republic Media (NRM) honored 12 individuals with Nagarik Nayak (Nagarik Heroes) Award for their exemplary works in the Nepali society amidst a ceremony organized in the capital to mark its eighth anniversary.
Apr 24, 2017
POLITICS
UML urges govt to postpone budget
UML urges govt to postpone budget
KATHMANDU, April 24: With the government deciding to hold the upcoming local polls in two phases, the main opposition CPN-UML has urged the government to postpone the unveiling of the new budget, stating that it would be against the election code of conduct.
Apr 24, 2017
POLITICS
Deputy PM Nidhi starts attending cabinet meeting
Deputy PM Nidhi starts attending cabinet meeting
KATHMANDU, April 24: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi, who had been skipping cabinet meetings over protocol row since two weeks, has started attending cabinet meeting from Sunday.
Apr 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Man relinquishes US Green Card to contest local polls
Man relinquishes US Green Card to contest local polls
SOLUKHUMBU, April 24: A 72-year-old Nepali has relinquished his US Green Card to fight the upcoming local elections.
Apr 24, 2017
POLITICS
CPN-UML recommends nominees for mayoral posts in Chitwan
CPN-UML recommends nominees for mayoral posts in Chitwan
CHITWAN, April 24: The District Committee of CPN-UML, Chitwan, has recommended the names of its candidates for the major posts in all five municipalities of the district to the party's higher rung.
Apr 24, 2017
Editorial
Let’s do this
Let’s do this
Thursday’s merger of six different Madhesi parties to form the Rastriya Janata Party (RJP), to be followed hot on the heels by an understanding between various Madhesi forces and the government on a two-phase election, have been music to the ears of Nepalis.
Apr 24, 2017
ECONOMY
Consensus on election gives stock market a shot in the arm
Consensus on election gives stock market a shot in the arm
KATHMANDU, April 24: Stock market has responded positively to an agreement between the government and the Madhesi parties regarding constitution amendment and local level election reached on Saturday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index going up by 35.38 points on Sunday.
Apr 24, 2017
OPINION
Geopolitical stranglehold
Geopolitical stranglehold
The Madheshis have once again lost their battle of dignity on the geopolitical front. Unfortunately, they can’t even reach out to China
Apr 24, 2017