ELECTION
Ilam candidates promise infrastructure development
Ilam candidates promise infrastructure development
As the election date draws closer, candidates of the provincial and parliamentary election are seen more vocal and clearer about their agendas. Those in the contest have been trying to woo voters with all their might. In this context, Republica talked to the candidates from Ilam. Excerpts:
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Defeating fear inflames violence: Ramesh Kumar Mahat
Defeating fear inflames violence: Ramesh Kumar Mahat
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: The leader of Nepali Congress Ramesh Kumar Mahat has accused that the opposition party for inciting violence due to fears of defeat in upcoming House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections. He stated that continuing attacks targeting election candidates was against c...
Nov 18, 2017
SPORTS
Sharp lifts Sheffield United top of Championship
Sharp lifts Sheffield United top of Championship
LONDON, Nov 18: Captain Billy Sharp scored twice to send Sheffield United to the top of the Championship with a 3-1 win at Burton Albion on Friday.
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Govt yet to identify anti-poll forces
Govt yet to identify anti-poll forces
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Even after repeated incidents of violent attacks on the election campaigns of senior political leaders including government ministers, the government is yet to identify those involved in the attacks.
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Eight candidates are private school owners
Eight candidates are private school owners
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Eight individuals who are owners of private schools are contesting the upcoming elections scheduled for November 26 and December 7. These private school operators are now busy in electioneering activities and have handed over the management of their schools to others. Among...
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Oli lambasts Dr KC, Kamal Thapa
Oli lambasts Dr KC, Kamal Thapa
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Friday leveled fierce criticism at Dr Govinda KC, who has been crusading for reforms in medical education and the health sector, and at Kamal Thapa, chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party .
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS
Chinese envoy calls for policy stability to bring more investment in Nepal
Chinese envoy calls for policy stability to bring more inves...
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Yu Hong has called for policy stability in Nepal to further promote trade and investment between the two countries.
Nov 18, 2017
SPORTS
There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona
There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona
BARCELONA, Nov 18: Barcelona on Saturday travels to the Estadio Butarque Stadium to take on Leganes in the 12th round of match in La Liga. Having won 10 matches and drawn one, Barcelona would want to win this match and put extra pressure on its arch-rivals Real Madrid, who will play against Atletico...
Nov 18, 2017
SOCIETY
EC urges govt to ensure foolproof security for polls
EC urges govt to ensure foolproof security for polls
KATMANDU, Nov 17: Worried by the series of attacks on election candidates, the Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to ensure foolproof security for parties, candidates, campaigners and voters by adopting all possible measures for making the upcoming elections a success.
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Vehicle in Mahat's poll campaign ambushed, five injured
Vehicle in Mahat's poll campaign ambushed, five injured
NUWAKOT, Nov 17: Amid continuing attacks on election candidates in districts, one of the vehicles used by the election campaign of senior Nepali Congress leader and former finance minister Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat was ambushed in Nuwakot district on Friday. While Mahat escaped unhurt,...
Nov 18, 2017