Parliament session deferred over grant distribution row

Published On: June 25, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, June 25: The major opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) obstructed the parliament meeting on Friday again demanding that the government distribute the grant amount of Rs 200,000 to earthquake victims at one go rather than in installments.

Local bodies' shape to come in three months: Home Minister

Published On: June 24, 2016 07:17 PM NPT By: Republica

RAMPUR , June 24: Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet has urged the parties showing discontent on some provisions of the constitution to join negotiations and talks with the government to seek a way out.

Thapa calls on parties to quit 'dirty politics'

Published On: June 24, 2016 06:39 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, June 24: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Federal Affairs and Local Development, Kamal Thapa has called on the political parties not to indulge in 'dirty politics' that would bring political instability to the country.

KATHMANDU, June 24: Former Finance Minister Madhukar SJB Rana has said that the separation of Britain from the European Union (EU) will not have any economic and financial impact on Nepal.

PM Oli stresses on national development

Published On: June 24, 2016 04:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has pointed out the need of skilled manpower that could adopt the national policy as per the need of the nation for the national development.

KATHMANDU, June 24: Experts have said that the government was making preparations for the local body elections without adequate homework and consultations.

KATHMANDU, June 24: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba today accused the government of trying to impose totalitarianism under the guise of republic and democracy.

Kathmandu, June 24: The main opposition party – Nepali Congress – today presented a 22-point dissent letter citing political intervention and snail-pace activity in reconstruction with the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).

PSHC to begin hearing process soon

Published On: June 24, 2016 03:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24: The today's meeting of the parliamentary special hearing committee (PSHC) has decided to forward the hearing process for the recommended judges and ambassadors.

LONDON, June 24: It's often said that David Cameron is a lucky politician who has seemed to coast through politics on instinct and charm during a career that has culminated in six years as British prime minister