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Meeting continues at Baluwatar as agreement on distribution of seats for upcoming elections eludes ruling coalition

Published On: September 27, 2022 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: A meeting of the leaders of the ruling coalition parties on the distribution of seats for the upcoming House of Representatives and provincial assembly elections is currently underway at Baluwatar, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs of USA to visit Nepal

Published On: September 27, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, the Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs of the US Department of State, is going to visit Nepal.

RPP and Rabindra Mishra Group to unite on Wednesday

Published On: September 27, 2022 11:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and a group led by Bibeksheel Sajha Party's former Chairman Rabindra Mishra are set to merge on Wednesday.

NC holding press conference today

Published On: September 27, 2022 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The ruling party Nepali Congress (NC) is going to hold a press conference today.

Electoral alliance a must to safeguard democratic values: Minister Shrestha

Published On: September 27, 2022 09:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Rajendra Prasad Shrestha, has said two forces- progressive and regressive- were facing fierce battle in the upcoming November 20 election.

Mishra resigns as general member of Bibeksheel Sajha Party, likely to join RPP as senior vice-chairman soon

Published On: September 26, 2022 10:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Bibeksheel Sajha Party leader Rabindra Mishra has resigned from even the general membership of the party. Mishra who had earlier resigned from the chairmanship of the party ‘following its defeat’ in the May 13 local elections submitted his resignation even as a general member of the party to Chairperson Samikshya Baskota on Monday.

NC rival faction announces protest programs against Deuba’s 'unilateral decision' on PR candidates

Published On: September 26, 2022 01:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The rival faction led by Dr Shekhar Koirala within the ruling Nepali Congress(NC) has announced protest programs against the unilateral decision of the party President Sher Bahadur Deuba on candidates to be elected under Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system.

EC secures commitments from govt, parties on election code of conduct

Published On: September 26, 2022 12:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The government and political parties have expressed their commitment that they would honestly abide by the election code of conduct.

SC issues show cause notice on the writ petition regarding the tenure of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Published On: September 26, 2022 09:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order on Sunday regarding the writ petition regarding the tenure of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. A single bench of Judge Hari Prasad Phuyal gave priority to the writ petition and asked for reasons within 15 days.

President Bhandari approves army deployment during elections

Published On: September 25, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has approved the deployment of the army for the elections to the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies slated for November 20.