EC finalises polling stations across nation Kathmandu, April 14 The Election commission today said that it had finalised about 21,000 polling stations throughout the country for the local level elections slated for May 14. The EC said district election comittees throughout the country... Horoscopes 15 Apr, 2017
PM consults Election Commission on poll date prior to Cabinet KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held final consultations with the office-bearers of Election Commission of Nepal on the elections in local bodies prior to the Cabinet meeting on Monday evening. The Cabinet is expected to announce... Travel 20 Feb, 2017
EC needs Rs 10.3 billion for civic elections Kathmandu, February 19 The Election Commission has estimated that a budget of Rs 10.3 billion will be required to hold civic polls. The commission, which has started preparing for the polls, said the amount would be needed for logistics,... Travel 20 Feb, 2017
UML sceptical of govt commitment to civic elections Kathmandu, February 16 The CPN-UML today said that it was sceptical regarding the government’s intentions as they alleged that the government was showing indifference to the need to prepare for polls. This was stated in the 12-point resolution... Travel 17 Feb, 2017
EC starts preparing for civic elections Kathmandu, February 13 The Election Commission has started necessary preparations for local elections after the government sent a formal letter informing it of the tentative dates for the polls. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held two... Travel 14 Feb, 2017
MJF-D threatens to boycott civic elections Rajbiraj, February 3 Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic Chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar today said his party would not participate in civic polls without passage of a revised the Constitution amendment bill from the Parliament. Addressing... Travel 04 Feb, 2017
Polls likely before May 24 Kathmandu, February 2 The government has decided to officially communicate to the Election Commission to make necessary preparations for conducting local bodies’ elections in the third or fourth week of May. A Cabinet meeting held this evening... Travel 03 Feb, 2017
Parliament passes bill on civic elections Kathmandu, February 2 The Parliament passed a bill relating to civic polls today. The House has already passed other election related bills crucial for holding civic polls, including bills relating to the powers, functions and duties of the... Travel 03 Feb, 2017
District judge to be poll commissioner Provisions on vote threshold and election symbols in the bill on political parties are contentious. The major parties want a threshold of votes to ensure a seat for a party in the Parliament but fringe parties have been opposing the... Travel 01 Feb, 2017
Govt decides to dwell on LBRC report Kathmandu, January 27 Although the Parliament is close to passing the three remaining election related bills, the government’s decision to own up the Local Bodies Restructuring Committee's report only after consulting political parties may... Horoscopes 28 Jan, 2017
NC pressuring PM to declare civic elections Kathmandu, January 26 Nepali Congress leaders have mounted pressure on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to announce local polls so that it will have a chance to lead the government after the local polls as per the gentlemen’s... Travel 27 Jan, 2017
Amend statute before declaring poll: FSF-N Khotang, January 26 Senior leader of Federal Socialist Forum Nepal Ashok Rai today argued that the date for election should be announced only after the constitution was amended. Speaking at a press meet organised by Federal Socialist Forum in... Travel 27 Jan, 2017
