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Lawmakers demand fair probe into death of Ganesh Nepali

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Soon after the commencement of the meeting of the House of Representatives today, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal allocated time to lawmaker Basana Thapa to put forth her views after lawmakers of the opposition parties protested by standing up from their respective seats. 
19 hours ago
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National Assembly member demands PM Shah's resignation over...

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National Assembly member Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma on Friday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Balen Shah, holding the government responsible for the death of Ganesh Nepali, who succumbed to injuries after attempting self-immolation.
22 hours ago
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Ganesh Nepali's death reflects state failure: NC Chief Whip...

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She criticized the authorities for allegedly failing to dispatch an ambulance after Nepali set himself ablaze outside the Department of Passports, claiming that police dragged him away "like a criminal" instead of rescuing him.
22 hours ago
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President endorses four bills

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These bills were forwarded to the Office of the President on Thursday itself after they were passed by the Federal Parliament meeting.
1 day ago
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NCP calls for national consensus on constitutional amendment

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Speaking at Thursday's meeting of the House of Representatives of Nepal, NCP MP Pramesh Kumar Hamal said any amendment should reinforce democracy, federalism, secularism, inclusiveness and fundamental rights.
1 day ago
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Parliamentary panel clears way for hearing of election commi...

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A meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on Thursday resolved to begin the hearing process for Man Bahadur Karki, who has been nominated as chief election commissioner, and Rajiv Subba and Guru Prasad Wagle, who have been nominated as election commissioners.
1 day ago
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Govt handling constitutional amendment in an immature manner...

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Speaking at a program at the Nepali Congress party office on Thursday, Thapa said the parliamentary majority formed to establish the government should not be treated as having the mandate of a Constituent Assembly.
1 day ago
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Speaker urges oppn to move House forward after prolonged pro...

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Speaker DP Aryal on Thursday urged opposition lawmakers to allow the House of Representatives to resume business after they again obstructed proceedings over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's controversial remarks on the Nepal-India border.  
1 day ago
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Upper House passes Finance Bill, 2083

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Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle had presented the Bill for the clause-wise discussion along with a message from HoR. His proposal for the deliberation was passed by majority votes.
1 day ago
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PM assures support to address contractors' concerns

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During a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday, Shah said the construction industry is a key driver of economic growth, employment generation and infrastructure development.
1 day ago