ELECTION
Most of the top leaders face low-profile rivals in upcoming polls
Most of the top leaders face low-profile rivals in upcoming...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Although the political parties have been struggling to finalize the list of candidates for the second phase of parliamentary and provincial polls on December 7, major political parties have almost finalized the constituencies of their top leadership a day before the date of nominat...
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
CIAA begins probe into NOC land deal
CIAA begins probe into NOC land deal
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has started field study regarding the issue of irregularities in buying land plots for setting up fuel storage facilities by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) in four districts.
Nov 02, 2017
ECONOMY
11th hour SC order means loss of millions, voter education hampered
11th hour SC order means loss of millions, voter education h...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The eleventh-hour order issued by the Supreme Court to arrange two separate ballot papers has caused a loss of millions to state coffers, jeopardized the nationwide voter education program and complicated other poll preparations.
Nov 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Three die in Tanahun motorcycle accident
Three die in Tanahun motorcycle accident
Tanahun, Nov 2: Three persons have been killed when a motorcycle hit pedestrian on Prithivi highway at Abukhaireni-2 Tanahun.
A motorcycle numbered Ba 83-Pa-5975, which is going to Pokhara from Kathmandu, has been accidental on Wednesday night .
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
Nominations for second phase poll under FPTP today
Nominations for second phase poll under FPTP today
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The electoral process of the second phase polls for federal parliament and provincial assembly is beginning on Thursday, with the Election Commission (EC) calling for nomination of candidates under the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system.
Nov 02, 2017
ELECTION
Left alliance making efforts to resolve issues among its cadres
Left alliance making efforts to resolve issues among its cad...
KHOTANG, Nov 2: The recently forged electoral alliance between CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) has elated a lot of leaders in Khotang but some cadres in both sides are still holding grudges. Some of those unimpressed by the decision say that it is really hard for them to cast votes for the party whi...
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
Writ petition filed at SC against Education Act
Writ petition filed at SC against Education Act
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: A case was filed at the Supreme Court on Wednesday demanding that the ninth amendment to the Education Act be scrapped.
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
Court seeks parliamentary probe report in Nagarik defamation case
Court seeks parliamentary probe report in Nagarik defamation...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Kathmandu District Court (KDC) has sought the parliamentary probe committee report in relation to hearings in the defamation case filed by ousted Nepal Oil Corporation chief Gopal Khadka against Nagarik daily.
Nov 02, 2017
ECONOMY
Women home-based workers seek govt help to market their products
Women home-based workers seek govt help to market their prod...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Five different groups of women home-based workers in the Kathmandu Valley have sought the government's help to market their products.
Nov 02, 2017
POLITICS
SC clears way for holding elections
SC clears way for holding elections
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for holding the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections scheduled for November 26 and December 7.
Nov 02, 2017