Silence period of NA election to begin from today midnight

During the silence period, publicity of election and soliciting voters are banned and that all publicity materials including election symbols placed within 300 meters of polling stations should be removed, according to the Election Commission, Nepal.

Leaders of five party ruling coalition consult with law experts

"The leaders of the five parties held a joint discussion with the law experts. There is constitutional provision that the Act relating to Local Level Election becomes invalid wherever it contravenes with the Constitution. This has called for the need to amend the Act," informed Dev Prasad Gurung, a leader of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center), who participated in the meeting.  

Russia toughens its posture amid Ukraine tensions

Amid fears of an imminent attack on Ukraine, Russia has further upped the ante by announcing more military drills in the region. It also has refused to rule out the possibility of military deployments to the Caribbean, and President Vladimir Putin has reached out to leaders opposed to the West.

Discussion on holding three-tier elections simultaneously

A meeting of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Centre) has been held on Saturday morning. A meeting of the chairpersons the former Standing Committees and commissions chaired by CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' discussed the upcoming local level elections.

Govt activities earn public trust: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that the activities the government carried out earned public trust in short time. He viewed robust foundation was created for the political stability, development and good governance.

NC convention in 16 districts put off

The NC's Central Election Committee stated through a press release today that the district convention of Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Makawanpur, Sindhupalchok, Chitwan, Nawalpur, Banke, Kailali, and Achham districts has been put off for now after a surge in the COVID-19 cases.

NA poll: UML, LSP to make alliance in Madhes Province

As agreed, Usman Ansari of UML under the ‘Other’ category would be supported by LSP and Rupa Kumar Yadav of LSP under the ‘Women’ category would be backed by the UML.

PM Deuba, CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Prachanda and CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair Nepal hold meeting

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal held a joint meeting today at Baluwatar, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Five-party coordination committee meeting postponed

The meeting of the five-party alliance coordination committee has been postponed. A meeting of the committee scheduled to be held at the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar at 4 pm on Thursday has been postponed, said Ramesh Malla, chief personal secretary to CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Five-party coordination committee meeting today, Focus on local level elections

The meeting of the five-party alliance coordination committee is being held on Thursday afternoon. According to Ram Chandra Padel, coordinator of the coordination committee, further discussions will be held today on the issues raised earlier in the meeting at the PM's residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday.

Arrangement made for infected voters to vote in NA election

Arrangement for those voters infected with the novel coronavirus has been made for the National Assembly election which is scheduled for January 26.

Minister Jhakri releases Ministry’s progress in last 100 days

Releasing the ministry’s achievements on Monday on her 100 days as the Urban Development Minister, Jhakri said amendment to the urban policy was in the final phase and it would be registered in the ongoing winter session of the Federal Parliament by incorporating the issue of utility corridor.

Province 2 named Madhesh Province

A two-thirds majority of the provincial assembly members voted for the name in the voting held at the provincial assembly meeting today.

Janakpurdham named provincial capital of Province 2

Of the 99 provincial assembly members present today in the meeting, 78 voted for Janakpurdham in the proposal that Janakpurdham be fixed as the provincial capital of Province 2.

Agreed to convene meeting of five-party alliance coordination committee

A meeting has been held between the Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Chairman Prachanda gets over novel coronavirus infection

Chair Prachanda, also the former Prime Minister, had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on January 7 and since then he had been staying in the home isolation at his residence following all the health protocols.

Limpiyadhura, Lipu Lek, Kalapani area is Nepal's integral part: Govt. spokesperson Karki

"The government of Nepal has been urging the government of India to stop unilateral construction and expansion of the road through the Nepali territory."

Chair Nepal extends best wishes on Maghi

Chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has expressed good wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and progress to all Nepalis on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, celebrated by the Tharu community, Magar as well as other communities.    

EC wants announcement of local election before Jan 21

If the date of the local level election is not fixed within the third week of January, it would be technically, managerially and practically difficult to hold the local election, the EC reiterated.

NC objects to road construction in Lipu Lek, asks India to stop it

In the 'Views of the Nepali Congress in Lipu Lek incident' issued by them, the general secretary duo asked India to immediately stop the road construction in the Nepali territory as Lipu Lek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani area is Nepal's territory.