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PM Dahal demanded to reconsider second round election date

Published On: May 30, 2017 07:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been demanded to reconsider the rescheduled date of second round of the local level elections reasoning that Muslim's festival Eid ul Fitr falls on the election day of June 23.

Tearing up ballot papers with votes pre-planned: UML Chairman Oli

Published On: May 30, 2017 06:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday claimed the act to tear up ballot papers with votes by cadres of the CPN (Maoist Centre) was premeditated.

UML wins both mayor and deputy mayor in Changunarayan Municipality

Published On: May 30, 2017 05:36 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, May 30: CPN-UML has won both mayoral and deputy mayoral posts in Changunarayan Municipality.

Foreign nationals scale Mt Everest to support children

Published On: May 30, 2017 04:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Three foreign nationals have scaled the Mt Everest, the highest peak of the world, with an aim of supporting school children who are at risk.

UML high-level team meets CEC Yadav over Chitwan vote counting scam

Published On: May 30, 2017 04:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: A high-level team of the CPN (UML) has today reached the Election Commission to draw the attention of the Election Commission to carry out investigation into Chitwan incident regarding tearing of some ballot papers of Bharatpur Metropolitan City Ward No. 19.

Those candidates who even didn't vote themselves

Published On: May 30, 2017 04:47 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, May 30: Any candidate contesting in an election hopes to garner as many votes as possible and get elected to the post aspired for with a resounding win.

Bus driver killed when bus and tractor collided

Published On: May 30, 2017 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA , May 30: A bus driver was killed in a road accident at Mechinagar Municipality-10 in the district on Tuesday. The deceased is Krishna Prasad Dahal of the same place, confirmed police.

Deuba-led government by first week of June: Bishwokarma

Published On: May 30, 2017 04:16 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, May 30: Nepali Congress (NC) Central Committee member Meen Bishwokarma has said that the impeachment motion of Chief Justice Sushila Karmi was  withdrawn with a view to creating environment conducive for the second phase of local level elections.

How to write a grad school recommendation letter

Published On: May 30, 2017 01:36 PM NPT By: Republica

Once you have a few years of experience under your belt, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to write letters of recommendation for graduate school admissions, awards, or fellowships, too. And while it’s easy to be nervous about tackling this for the first time, don’t worry—just follow these basic guidelines to build a strong, supportive case for your colleague or mentee.

Health insurance coverage for all within 3 years: Govt

Published On: May 30, 2017 01:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has announced that all Nepali will get health insurance coverage within three years.

Tax rates remain unchanged

Published On: May 30, 2017 01:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has not made any major change in tax rates for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2017/18.

RPP to shore up strength for second round of polls

Published On: May 30, 2017 12:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will be concluding the ongoing district level cadres' assemblies and training programmes within June 4 with the target set on second phase of local level elections.

Maoist Center demand re-voting in Bharatpur's ward no 19

Published On: May 30, 2017 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

RATNANAGAR (CHITWAN), May 30: CPN (Maoist Centre) Chitwan has demanded re-voting at the Bharatpur Metropolitan City's ward no 19 where the ballot papers were shredded to pieces in a dispute among the political parties.

UML candidates elected mayor, deputy mayor in Changu Narayan

Published On: May 30, 2017 12:08 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, May 30: CPN (UML) candidates have been elected the mayor and deputy mayor in Changu Narayan Municipality.

No increase in salary, contribution-based pension to govt employees

Published On: May 30, 2017 10:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The government has not raised the salary of government employees this fiscal year.

Slew of measures introduced to expedite implementation of infra projects

Published On: May 30, 2017 10:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: While announcing a slew of measures to enhance its implementation capacity, the government has allocated funds for various ongoing and new infrastructure projects including international airports, fast track, and Melamchi Drinking Water Project in the new budget.

Six held for involvement in various offences

Published On: May 30, 2017 08:02 AM NPT By: Republica

RATNANAGAR (CHITWAN): Six persons involved in various offences were arrested from different locations in Chitwan in the past couple of days.

Govt puts off phase 2 local polls for June 23

Published On: May 30, 2017 07:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: Four days before nominations day  for the second round  local elections scheduled for June 14, the government has re-scheduled polls to June 23 in an effort to bring the Madhes-based parties on board.

New budget neglects sports sector

Published On: May 30, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Finance Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara in the annual budget presented by him on Monday for Fiscal Year 2017/18 has given less priority to the sports sector.

On what basis?

Published On: May 30, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

To mark the ninth Republic Day, President Bidya Devi Bhandari on May 26 conferred state honors on 258 different personalities, supposedly for their contribution to the society. There must be no doubt some among the 258 deserve to be recognized as such.