CHITWAN, May 11: Three heavyweights of three big parties are all set to address different election gatherings to be organized by their respective parties in Chitwan today.

Parties commit to peaceful polls

Published On: May 11, 2017 08:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: A day after the brutal killing of a cadre of main opposition CPN-UML in Dolakha district, leaders of the major political parties have committed to carry the run-up to the local elections and Sunday’s voting in a peaceful manner.

Parties commit to hold elections in a peaceful manner

Published On: May 11, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: A day after the brutal killing of a cadre of main opposition CPN-UML in Dolakha district, leaders of the major political parties have committed to carry the run-up to the local elections and Sunday's voting in a peaceful manner.  Several cases of clashes and firing have been reported in Rukum, Gorkha and Dolakha among other districts with the elections just around the corner.

Kathmandu looks set for unpredictable race

Published On: May 11, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: 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.

Spending in poll campaign different this time

Published On: May 11, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, May 11: Candidates  in the three provinces going to local polls in the first phase  are using a different publicity modality than in past election campaigns. The use of pamphlets and brochures is sparse  this time  and the demand for paper for publicity purposes is very low, according to Nepal Printers Association.

Candidates spending millions for campaigns

Published On: May 11, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Hari Krishna Gautam

MYAGDI, May 11: Breaching the election code of conduct, candidates for the post of ward chief in Myagdi district are spending millions of rupees to attract voters during their promotional campaigns.

ITAHARI, May 11: A 106-year-old man of Morang district is keeping his fingers crossed with hopes of casting vote in the upcoming elections one last time before his ailing health fails him.

KATHMANDU, May 11: Health Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Gagan Thapa has said that the present ruling coalition between NC and CPN (Maoist Center) will not break up until January, 2018, the constitutional deadline for concluding the local, provincial and national elections.

Saddened by Jungu incident, PM vows for investigation

Published On: May 10, 2017 06:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal informed the Election Commission that the government would investigate Jungu incident that claimed life of a UML cadre.

Observers, third eye of EC: Secretary Mainali

Published On: May 10, 2017 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Election Commission (EC) has launched an election app with a view to circulating information received during the observation of the upcoming local-level election to a central level.