POLITICS
UML unveils list of mayoral candidates
UML unveils list of mayoral candidates
KATHMANDU, May 2: The CPN-UML has made public ‘the first list’ of its mayoral candidates for the first phase of local elections on Monday, on the eve of filing candidacies with the Election Commission.
May 02, 2017
SOCIETY
NC Rasuwa office vandalized
NC Rasuwa office vandalized
RASUWA, May 2: The district party office of the ruling Nepali Congress has been vandalized by some disgruntled party cadres relating to nomination of the candidacy in upcoming local poll.
May 02, 2017
POLITICS
India provides vehicles for local polls
India provides vehicles for local polls
KATHMANDU, May 2: The Indian government on Monday provided logistical support to the Election Commission (EC) for the upcoming local level elections.
May 02, 2017
POLITICS
Civil society, small parties protest impeachment motion
Civil society, small parties protest impeachment motion
KATHMANDU, May 2: Various groups and political parties on Monday organized demonstrations in the capital protesting against the impeachment motion registered against Chief Justice Sushila Karki.
May 02, 2017
POLITICS
UML manifesto vows robust economic growth, development
UML manifesto vows robust economic growth, development
KATHMANDU, May 1:Just 13 days ahead of the local polls slated for May 14, the main opposition CPN-UML unveiled its election manifesto on Monday, promising robust economic growth and infrastructural development in the next five years.
May 02, 2017
POLITICS
4 ex-CJs protest impeachment motion
4 ex-CJs protest impeachment motion
KATHMANDU, May 1: Four former chief justices of the Supreme Court have urged the government to withdraw without further delay the impeachment motion filed at the parliament secretariat against Chief Justice Sushila Karki, arguing that the motion was tabled without sufficient evidence.
May 02, 2017
POLITICS
With RPP pulling out, govt totters on the brink
With RPP pulling out, govt totters on the brink
KATHMANDU, May 2: With one of the major ruling coalition partners, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), withdrawing support from the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government, the government is tottering on the brink just ahead of the local elections.
May 02, 2017
ELECTION
Against odds, EC sets stage for May 14 polls
Against odds, EC sets stage for May 14 polls
KATHMANDU, May 2: Despite confusion over the polls taking place, the Election Commission (EC) has set the stage for the first phase of local elections scheduled for May 14 as announced by the government.
May 02, 2017
Editorial
PM’s burdens
PM’s burdens
Never mind its pro-poll pronouncements, there is now a big reason to doubt the commitment of the ruling Nepali Congress-CPN (Maoist Center) coalition government to timely local election.
May 02, 2017
SOCIETY
As election uncertainties grow, Rukum locals head to pick yarsa
As election uncertainties grow, Rukum locals head to pick ya...
RUKUM, May 2: With the recent political developments casting doubt over holding the local polls, the election fever has fizzled out in Rukum district and the people have decided to move on with their normal activities for making their living.
May 02, 2017