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Oppn asks PM for clear idea on revision planned on amendment bill

Published On: April 28, 2017 08:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal urged opposition parties to support in endorsing the constitutional amendment bill with revision while opposition, including CPN-UML, urged PM to make them clear on what revision would be made on the bill.

Today's Telegram showcases Nepal photos

Published On: April 28, 2017 06:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Today's Telegram is a "world of words" and a very young start-up from the Himalayas, essentially a writing product.

Hold polls in single phase, withdraw NA mobilization: FSFN

Published On: April 28, 2017 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) has demanded the government to hold the local level election in single phase and to withdraw the decision to mobilize Nepal Army in the security of upcoming local level elections.

ECN launched mobile app and call center comes into operation

Published On: April 28, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has brought into operation the mobile app and call centers from today in a bid to inform voters about the upcoming local level elections to be held in two phases.

Banking Expo-2017 begins

Published On: April 28, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Banking Expo-2017 targeted to the financially backward communities has started at Bhrikutimandap from today.

Mobile postal service launched from today

Published On: April 28, 2017 05:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The General Post Office has begun mobile postal services to locals aimed at providing fast and prompt services.

All-party meet begins at Baluwatar

Published On: April 28, 2017 04:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has begun in Baluwatar on Friday.

Jaywalkers to be fined up to Rs 1,000 from May 15

Published On: April 28, 2017 02:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Metropolitan Police Traffic Division has launched a two-week-long traffic awareness program in the capital effective from Friday, targeting the pedestrians.

All-party meeting to begin at 3 pm today

Published On: April 28, 2017 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 27: An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to be held at Baluwatar at 3 pm today as part of effort to win the support of as many lawmakers as possible for getting the 11-point constitution amendment bill endorsed by the Legislature-Parliament in revised form.

Govt preparing for signing OBOR agreement in mid-May

Published On: April 28, 2017 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: As China is scheduled to host the first international summit on its 'One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative, Nepal is preparing to send a delegation of ministers and sign an agreement to join the OBOR.

Bhutan backs out of BBIN 'for now', report Indian Media

Published On: April 28, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Indian media on Thursday reported that Bhutan has backed out of the BBIN (Bhutan-Bangladesh-India-Nepal) motor vehicles pact 'for now' and quoted Indian officials and sources that their government will consider alternative options which will involve only Bangladesh and Nepal.

President approves army security for elections

Published On: April 28, 2017 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has approved the recommendation of the government to deploy Nepal Army (NA) personnel for the security of the upcoming local polls.

Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: April 28, 2017 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day

NRA responds to AI report

Published On: April 28, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that its attention has been drawn to a report recently published by Amnesty International. Issuing a statement on Thursday, the NRA admitted its flaws mentioned in the report “Building Inequality: The Failure of the Nepali government to protect the marginalized in Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Efforts 2017” but reiterated its commitment in rebuilding the nation.

Rs 308b budget gap for reconstruction: NRA

Published On: April 28, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: With just two months remaining before the end of the current fiscal year, the government has spent less than  half the total released budget for post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation in the affected districts.

Development partners urge efforts to bring all parties onboard polls

Published On: April 28, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Various development partners including the UN, EU and the World Bank have asked the government to continue efforts to forge political agreement to ensure participation of wide sections of people in the upcoming elections.

Conspiracies being hatched to split Madhes from hills: Oli

Published On: April 28, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The main opposition CPN-UML has accused the government of hatching a conspiracy to split Madhes from the hilly region using the upcoming local election as an opportunity to 'divide' the country.

PM assures Madhesi leaders of increasing local units

Published On: April 28, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: A day after reaching 'an understanding’ with the UML to roll back a decision to increase the number of local bodies, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday assured Madhesi leaders that these bodies would be increased at least in the Madhesi stronghold  of the terai plains before the local polls take place.

Man dies in jackal attack

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

BAJHANG, April 27: A man in Bajhang district died after being attacked by jackals on Wednesday night at around 10 pm. He was returning home from the district headquarters Chainpur when the animals attacked.

Pramod Memorial Swimming from May 28

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 27: Nepal Swimming Association (NSA) is set to organize the Eighth Pramod Memorial Cup Age Group and Open Swimming Tournament from May 28 to 29, at the Satdobato Swimming Complex.