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EC to estimate the number of parties contesting polls

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to ask its district offices to keep the records of the existing political parties at the local level and those wishing to contest in the elections with an aim of finalizing the status of the parties contesting in the upcoming local elections.

Air of despair

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica

When Republica titled a recent photo-essay on Kathmandu ‘Dustmandu’, it was done only half in zest. For the air that we are breathing right now in the national capital is not just unhealthy but also dangerous.

Three route permits for a single bus

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, Jan 5: Against the existing laws, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has been found to be issuing three route permits for a single passenger vehicle.

Failure of amendment bill will have unimaginable consequences

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Republica

What do the Madheshi parties make of the Supreme Court verdict on constitution amendment? Do they in fact even support the amendment bill tabled by the ruling coalition? Biswas Baral and Mahabir Paudyal talked to Sarbendranath Sukla, General Secretary of Tarai Madhesh Democratic Party, a key constituent of Madheshi Morcha.

Infographics: Struggle against hunger and poverty in the world

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

The world has made dramatic progress against hunger and extreme poverty in recent decade

Trade deficit with Egypt on the rise

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Nepal’s trade deficit with Egypt is increasing with every passing year.

Karna Singh enters semifinal

Published On: January 5, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

PANCHTHAR, Jan 5: Defending champion Karna Singh Sonam Memorial Club of Taplejung registered a thumping 6-1 win over Church Boys Club on Kathmandu on Wednesday to book semifinal spot in the Eighth Falgunanda Gold Cup Football Tournament being held in Panchthar, Phidim.

Kumari Bank to distribute 21 percent bonus shares

Published On: January 4, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The board of directors of Kumari Bank Ltd (KBL) has proposed to distribute 21 percent bonus shares and 1.1 percent cash dividend (for tax purpose) to the bank's shareholders from the profit earned in Fiscal Year 2015/2016.

App behind mystery surrounding red call terror; 2 held

Published On: January 4, 2017 08:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Wednesday arrested two people on the charge of spreading terror saying that if the telephone call with red numbers on display were received, something bad would happen to the receiver.

Statute amendment bill cannot be accepted in status quo: FA

Published On: January 4, 2017 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Federal Alliance has vehemently stated that the constitution amendment proposal registered in the Legislature-Parliament could not be accepted in status quo.

Supreme Court's verdict saves country from division: Nepal

Published On: January 4, 2017 05:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal today said the verdict of the Supreme Court regarding the constitution amendment proposal has saved the country from division.

Bhattarai accuses parties of fighting for power

Published On: January 4, 2017 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Jan 4: Naya Shakti Party Nepal coordinator Baburam Bhattarai has accused political parties of wrangling for getting to power.

FA demands with govt to take amendment bill forward

Published On: January 4, 2017 04:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Federal Alliance (FA) has concluded that the confusion over the constitution amendment has been cleared following the ruling by the Supreme Court (SC).

12 banda enforcers arrested

Published On: January 4, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Police arrested 12 banda enforcers from Kalimati area today for their attempt to force the market to shut.

50,000 street lamps to be replaced by solar lights in current fiscal year

Published On: January 4, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has allocated budget to various municipalities across the country to install the solar street lights in the respective locality in the current fiscal year. The installation will take place on the people's participation approach model.

NRA CEO Gyewali submits his clarification to govt

Published On: January 4, 2017 04:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Sushil Gyewali on Wednesday submitted his clarification to the government over the charges of non-cooperation.

Madhes problems unresolved since 10 years, says Mahato

Published On: January 4, 2017 02:58 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Jan 4: Chairman of the Sadbhavana Party Rajendra Mahato has said that the country cannot move ahead unless the political problems are solved.

Pokhara to be declared load-shedding free

Published On: January 4, 2017 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Buoyed by success in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is implementing a plan to end load-shedding in Pokhara.

Exhibition on Nepal's birds underway at Nepal Art Council (with photo feature)

Published On: January 4, 2017 01:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The 'Birds of Nepal: The Art of Hira Lal Dangol and His Family Legacy', a ten-day exhibition on the species of birds found in Nepal is underway at the Nepal Art Council.

Repair of bridge along East-West Highway starts

Published On: January 4, 2017 01:06 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Jan 4: Repair of a concrete bridge in Butwal along the East-West Highway has started.