DPM accused of trying to benefit his lawmakers

Published On: July 8, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: Lawmakers elected under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category have accused Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Kamal Thapa of attempting to curtail their rights for fulfilling his partisan interest.

KATHMANDU, July 7: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Bhim Rawal has said that a Border Security Post of Armed Police Force (APF) will be established at Korala border entry point soon.

No change of government: PM Oli

Published On: July 7, 2016 03:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the incumbent government might be expanded in few days.

Shashanka taken off ventilator support

Published On: July 7, 2016 03:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Shashanka Koirala, who is receiving treatment at OM Hospital in the Capital City, has been taken off a ventilator support following a ‘significant’ improvement in his health.

PHSC starting hearing of proposed CEC tomorrow

Published On: July 7, 2016 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: The Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) is to conduct the parliamentary hearing of Ayodhi Prasad Yadav, who has been proposed for appointment to the Chief Election Commissioner.

When DPM Thapa bowed down before Ex-King Gyanendra

Published On: July 7, 2016 02:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kamal Thapa ,who took the oath of the republican constitution, expressed greetings to former King Gyanendra Shah on his birthday.

Japanese ambassador calls on NC leader Poudel

Published On: July 7, 2016 12:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Japanese ambassador to Nepal Masashi Ogawa has called on Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel at latter's residence at Bohoratar in the capital today.

KATHMANDU, July 7: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashanka Koirala, who is currently undergoing treatment at Om Hospital, has shown signs of improvement on Thursday.

Questions of competence raised against Acting CJ Karki

Published On: July 7, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Most of the complaints submitted at the Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) against Acting Chief Justice Sushila Karki have raised questions about her competence.

Tibetans held for celebrating Dalai Lama's b'day, released

Published On: July 6, 2016 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 6: A squad from Metropolitan Police Circle Office, Bauddha, on Wednesday morning arrested 30 Tibetans from Bauddhanatha area as they prepared to celebrate the 81st birthday of spiritual leader Dalai Lama. They were released in the afternoon.