LAHAN, July 12: During a press conference organized at CPN (Maoist Center) Parliamentary Party Office, Singh Durbar, on Tuesday, CPN (Maoist Center) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara had said that the party has sealed an agreement with the Nepali Congress (NC) on formation of a new government.

No rationale of joining new govt: UDMF leaders

Published On: July 12, 2016 06:26 PM NPT By: Madan Thakur

RAUTAHAT, July 12: Leaders of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have said that there is no rationale for the UDMF to join the new government in the status quo.

KATHMANDU, July 12: Within a couple of hours of the CPN (Maoist Center) claiming that it has reached an agreement with the Nepali Congress (NC) to form the new government, NC leader Gopal Man Shrestha said that his party has not  reached any such agreement – neither written nor verbal – with the Maoists.

PM not to resign, to face no-confidence motion

Published On: July 12, 2016 03:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 12: Although the CPN (Maoist Center), a major ruling partner, has decided to withdraw its support to the KP Sharma Oli-led government, PM will not resign.

Step down now: CPN  (Maoist Center) tells PM Oli (video)

Published On: July 12, 2016 03:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 12: CPN (Maoist Center), which decided to withdraw its support to the current government earlier today, has asked Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to “step down and pave the way” for the formation of a new government.

CPN (Maoist Center) withdraws support to Oli govt

Published On: July 12, 2016 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 12: The CPN (Maoist Center) on Tuesday decided to withdraw its support to the KP Sharma Oli-led government.

India asks Nepal to pay Rs 1.27 billion for gifted chopper

Published On: July 12, 2016 11:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATH MANDU, July 12: Indian officials have been pressing Nepal to pay Rs 1.27 billion for an army helicopter which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gifted the Himalayan nation two years ago.

Maoist brass asks Dahal to hold decisive talks with PM

Published On: July 12, 2016 07:10 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, July 12: A meeting of senior leaders of major ruling party CPN (Maoist Center) has decided to hold decisive talks with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on whether or not the CPN-UML would support the Maoist Center in forming a new government under the leadership of its chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

SC isuues show cause against CIAA chief

Published On: July 12, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 12: The Supreme Court on Monday has asked Lokman Singh Karki, the chief of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), to answer why it should not take action against him for contempt of court.

CJ Karki, CEC Yadav assume their offices

Published On: July 12, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 12: Chief Justice Sushila Karki, soon after assuming the office on Monday, said that effective execution of the third strategic plan of the judiciary will be her top priority along with fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to judiciary for the implementation of the constitution.