Social media friendly election campaign

Published On: May 8, 2017 05:56 PM NPT By: Smriti Dhungana

KATHMANDU, May 8: With the development in the social media, political parties have changed the way of their election campaigns. In earlier days, posters and wall paintings were used to do campaigning that used to ruin the beauty of villages and cities.

EC to monitor observers' activities as well

Published On: May 8, 2017 04:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 8: Election Commissioner Ila Sharma has called on one and all for support and cooperation to hold the upcoming local-level elections in a free, impartial, reliable and fearless atmosphere.

Saili Danuwar indifferent to election (with video)

Published On: May 8, 2017 01:44 PM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

KATHMANDU, May 8: With the local level polls just six days away, many people are busy talking about elections; they are busy predicting the outcome of the elections.

Jajarkot, May 8: To the chagrin of women activists advocating women empowerment, despite the legal provision allowing women to stand for the election freely, only one woman has filed her candidacy for the post of chief of the local body in Jajarkot.

CHITWAN, May 7: Authorities have pointed out the need of helicopters for quick, safe and secure delivery of ballot boxes to their destinations after voting in some rural areas of Chitwan district.

Nepal Democratic Forum unveils elections manifesto

Published On: May 8, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7: Nepal Democratic Forum on Sunday unveiled its elections manifesto promising to lead the country to the path of peace and prosperity by fulfilling the people’s aspirations for identity, dignity, justice, rights and development.

Kathmandu mayoral debate today

Published On: May 8, 2017 08:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7: The mayoral candidates of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) from different political parties will participate in a joint debate program hosted by a group of youths on Monday.

Schools to be closed for a week for polls from today

Published On: May 8, 2017 07:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 8:  Most of the schools in three provinces will remain closed from Monday till May 14 to facilitate the first phase of the local elections slated for May 14.

KATHMANDU, May 7: The first phase of the local elections is just a week away, but the political parties are at odds over two crucial issues—when to count the vote and whether to bring the budget in between the  two phases of polling.

CEC Yadav briefs PM about election preparations

Published On: May 7, 2017 07:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday to brief the latter about the preparations made for the upcoming May 14 local-level election.