Kathmandu

IN BRIEF

IN BRIEF

By Rishi Singh

MJF decision flayed

Kathmandu: Nepal Madhesi Students Front (NMSF) on Thursday accused Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF) of being power-hungry by registering itself as a party at the Election Commission. “MJF has disappointed the people of Madhes by showing its lust for power by registering at the Election Commission,” stated a release issued by NMSF president Keshav Jha adding that the Forum has devalued the contribution of the martyrs of the Madhesi movement and surrendered to the government. Jha further said that the students wanted to establish republic through constituent assembly. — HNS

DoTM report

Kathmandu: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has urged the government to reform transport offices. Khagendra Mani Pokhrel, DoTM director-general, made this request in a report presented to the National Planning Commission two weeks ago, sources said. — HNS