Nepal parties want deadline extended

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 17:17

Nepal`s major political parties on Monday asked the Election Commission to extend the deadline to submit the list of names of candidates under the proportional representation system.

Nepal`s CPN-Maoist party demands roundtable conference

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 11:56

The Communist Party of Nepal, Maoist (CPN-Maoist), which boycotted the Nov 19 national elections, has reiterated its demand for holding a roundtable conference to end the political deadlock in the country, the party said Monday.

Bodh Gaya bombing is a warning, says Buddhist leader

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:07

The foremost leader of a Buddhist sect says the Bodh Gaya bombing in India "is a kind of warning" and Buddhists around the world will have to be careful.

Armed group loot Rs 23 million from bank vehicle in Nepal

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:07

A gang of armed robbers today looted 23 million Nepali rupees in cash from a bank vehicle in western Nepal.

India gives Nepal Rs 374 million to control floods

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:31

India on Monday handed over Rs 374.68 million to Nepal to build embankments on three border rivers to control floods affecting both neighbours.

Nepal Army reject Maoists` poll-rigging blame

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:57

The Nepal Army Friday rubbished Maoists` allegation of poll-rigging and termed the charge as baseless.

Complaint of vote rigging filed against Maoist chief Prachanda

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 23:59

A complaint of vote rigging was on Tuesday filed against Prachanda by a CPN-UML candidate who lost narrowly to the Maoist supremo in the November 19 polls.

China to increase assistance to Nepal, Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:29

China has decided to substantially increase its assistance to developing countries in South Asian region, particularly to Nepal and Pakistan, a top Chinese official said here on Tuesday.

Will ensure a strong majority govt in Nepal: CPN-UML chief

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:26

The CPN-UML will work with the Nepali Congress to form a strong majority government in the country, party chief Jhala Nath Khanal said on Monday.

Seven killed in Nepal accident

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 18:32

At least seven persons were killed and 28 others injured when a passenger bus skidded off the road in northeast Nepal on Monday.

Nepali Congress asks Maoists, other parties to join coalition

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 19:58

The Nepali Congress, which emerged the largest party in the Constituent Assembly polls, on Saturday asked the Maoists and other political parties to join a coalition government to be formed under its leadership.

Nepali Congress rejects opposition demand for a new President

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 18:35

The Nepali Congress on Saturday rejected the opposition`s demand for fresh presidential elections in the wake of the mandate given by people in the just-concluded Constituent Assembly polls.