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Local level elections mandatory: Badu

Published On: January 27, 2017 11:29 AM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, Jan 27: Nepali Congress' central member, Dilendra Prasad Badu, has termed local level elections as mandatory in a bid to implement the constitution.

Four killed in two separate accidents in Pyuthan, nine injured

Published On: January 27, 2017 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

PYUTHAN, Jan 27: Three persons were killed on the spot and nine others injured when a JCB dozer used in digging a road stretch at Kolbot of Dangwang – 6 overturned this morning.

PM directs government officials to start preparations for elections

Published On: January 27, 2017 10:47 AM NPT By: Republica

PHALEBASH (Parbat), Jan 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday issued instructions to the heads of Parbat's government offices to start preparations for holding the three-tier elections by January 21 2018.

RPP distributes around two million memberships

Published On: January 27, 2017 10:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has distributed around two million general memberships of the party across the country.

One killed, four injured in separate accidents in Saptari

Published On: January 27, 2017 08:56 AM NPT By: Republica

RAJBIRAJ, Jan 27: A person was killed and four others were injured in separate accidents on Thursday in Saptari.

Kalaiya residents agitate demanding sub metropolitan city

Published On: January 27, 2017 08:22 AM NPT By: Republica

BARA, Jan 27: A joint team of entrepreneurs and representatives of various political parties encircled the District Administration Office of Bara on Thursday, demanding to declare Kalaiya Municipality as a sub- metropolitan city.

Subisu launches Jambo offer

Published On: January 27, 2017 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Subisu Cablenet Pvt. Ltd., the title sponsor of CAN INFOTech 2017, has launched ‘Jambo Offer’ for its customers marking the mega ICT event.

Ford announces wilderness get-away at Gokarna

Published On: January 27, 2017 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27 : Ford is organizing a test-drive event at the Gokarna Forest Resort this Saturday. The day-long event includes exciting activities planned for the entire family.

NRA to quiz ministry over lack of design approval

Published On: January 27, 2017 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has decided to seek clarification from the Ministry of Health about negligence on the part of various international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and local NGOs in the reconstruction of health posts and other health institutions in the earthquake-affected districts.

No polls without Madhesis, Tharus on board: PM

Published On: January 27, 2017 07:28 AM NPT By: Republica

PARBAT/KATHMANDU, Jan 27: As Madhes-based parties press the government not to announce the date for any of the three elections without first completing the process of constitutional amendment, the prime minister, who had been claiming that local elections would be held by mid-May, said on Thursday that no election would be announced without first taking the Madhesi and Tharu communities on board.

‘Local polls a month before term expiry’

Published On: January 27, 2017 06:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: A parliamentary panel has forged an understanding to revise the Local Level Election Bill with a provision for holding local polls a month before the expiry of term of the elected body.

LTO seeks experts' opinion on Ncell tax assessment

Published On: January 26, 2017 11:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) is forming a team of experts to advise it on Ncell's ownership transfer case.

US provided $160m in 2016

Published On: January 26, 2017 09:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The United States announced on Thursday that it provided $160 million in assistance in 2016 to improve health, education, environment, agriculture, earthquake reconstruction and governance in Nepal.

SCOPE Nepal provides foil blankets to Nepal Army

Published On: January 26, 2017 09:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan: SCOPE Nepal, an NGO working in peace, security, environment and social justice, handed over 378 emergency foil blankets to the Nepal Army.

2 Nepali women arrested in Lebanon on spying charge

Published On: January 26, 2017 09:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Two Nepali women are among the five people arrested in Beirut by Lebanon's General Security Department on the charge of spying for Israel.

Inter college super cricket from Feb 1

Published On: January 26, 2017 08:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Ultimate Indoor Cricket and Panda Events have joined hands to organize the Inter College Super Cricket Tournament from February 1 in Kathmandu. Organizing the press-meet in the capital on Thursday, organizers informed that two weeks event will feature 24 teams from Kathmandu and Birgunj.

APF lawn tennis kicks off

Published On: January 26, 2017 08:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Ninth Sahabir Memorial Open Lawn Tennis Tournament organized by Armed Police Force (APF) has kicked off on Thursday. In the inaugural matches of men’s singles event played at Satdobato Tennis Court, Renjan Lama, Saksham Karki, Samyak Bahadur Bajracharya and Kumar Adhikari emerged victorious.

Western Region claims third position

Published On: January 26, 2017 08:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Western Region has claimed third position in the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Second National Men’s Volleyball Tournament defeating Armed Police Force (APF) in a third place play-off on Thursday.

CIAA files case against survey officer

Published On: January 26, 2017 08:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority on Thursday filed a case at the Special Court against Prem Chandra Jha, survey officer of Tikathali Survey Office in Lalitpur for receiving bribe from service seekers.

Rs 1b Swiss aid for bridges pledged

Published On: January 26, 2017 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Switzerland has agreed to contribute a total of CHF 9.9 million (equivalent approximately NPR. 1 billion) to Nepal to expedite the construction of bridges and facilitate improved access through Motorable Local Road Bridge Programme (MLRBP), Phase III.