EC panel probing deadly Dolakha clash

Published On: May 12, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 12: The Election Commission on Thursday formed a panel to investigate the deadly clash between supporters of the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) in Dolakha.

KATHMANDU, May 11: Nepal Press Council (NPC) has urged all the journalists to voice their opinion or comments in moderation when it comes to any political parties or candidates contesting in the upcoming local level election.

KATHMANDU, May 11: The 'silent period' that begins 48 hours before the polls open in an election is the time which the voters, candidates, monitors, media and the election officers to reflect on their preparations so as to make informed decisions, former election commissioners have stressed.

Kathmandu looks set for unpredictable race

Published On: May 11, 2017 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Kathmandu mayoral race, which otherwise would have been a close two-sided contest between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, is turning into an unpredictable battle with the ‘promising entry’ of new parties.

CHITWAN, May 11: Chairperson of CPN ( Maoist-Center) and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the upcoming local level election is a historic event for the country and the people. Speaking at the election campaigning program in Bharatpur on Thursday, PM Dahal said that the local level poll is not only important for one particular area; it is historic need of the country.

POKHARA, May 11: Two female volleyball players in Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolitan City have announced their support for Nepali Congress in the local level elections slated for May 14.

41 youths involved in anti election activities arrested

Published On: May 11, 2017 12:41 PM NPT By: Republica

CHARIKOT(DOLAKHA), May 11: Police here have arrested 41 youths involved in anti- election activities from different parts in the district.

BANEPA, May 11: Local level election in Ward-12 of Dhulikhel Municipality has been adjourned  following the death of one candidate from Rastriya Prajatanta Party who had fielded his candidacy for the post of Ward member.

Voting re-scheduled in Kalika municipality-11

Published On: May 11, 2017 10:14 AM NPT By: Republica

RATNANAGAR, May 11: Voting will take place in Kalika municipality-11 of Chitwan on May 16 (Tuesday) according to the new calendar here.

EC starts distributing voters' ID

Published On: May 11, 2017 09:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: The Election Commission started distributing voters' identity card from the polling booths on Thursday as the first phase of local level elections will take place on Sunday in Province 3, 4 and 6.