East Timor votes for president in test for young nation DILI: East Timor voted for a new president Monday in an election that will test Asia's newest and poorest nation. Francisco "Lu Olo" Guteres, a former guerrilla leader from the leftist Fretilin party, was up against seven other candidates. He... Women 20 Mar, 2017
Immature act Every political party in the country has the democratic and constitutional right to go to the people seeking their support for its ideology and programme The Election Commission’s act on Friday of deleting the terms “Hindu State and Monarchy”... 20 Mar, 2017
The political impasse: A middle path The political parties, ruling alliance, the Madhesi Morcha and the opposition should realise that strengthening democracy, institutionalizing federal set-up and safeguarding achievements are possible only if periodic elections take place on... 20 Mar, 2017
Ball in Nepali Congress's court for alliance or unification: Gachhadar BIRATNAGAR: Madhesi Janadhikari Forum-Democratic's Chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar has insisted on the creation of an atmosphere conducive to all political parties to take part in the local level elections. Talking to media persons at Biratnagar... Travel 19 Mar, 2017
RPP registers amendment proposal demanding Hindu state KATHMANDU: The ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on Sunday registered a Constitution amendment bill at the Parliament demanding that the provision on secularism be removed and the Hindu state be established. Six RPP lawmakers--Kunti Kumari... Horoscopes 19 Mar, 2017
Hardline priest's elevation a sign Modi is moving toward Hindu India Yogi Adityanath becomes chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Hardline priest has history of agitation against Muslims BJP fields no Muslim candidates; faces charge of majoritarianism PM Modi promises "New India" as he targets re-election in... Women 19 Mar, 2017
UDMF lawmakers boycott Parliament meeting KATHMANDU: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) boycotted the Legislature-Parliament meeting on Sunday. The lawmakers of Madhes-based parties affiliated to the UDMF boycotted the House citing that their demand of Constitution amendment was not... Travel 19 Mar, 2017
Bills on facilities to ex-officials, judges' perks sent to panels KATHMANDU: The Parliament meeting on Sunday sent three bills for clause-wise discussions at the concerned committees. Endorsing separate proposals tabled by Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajaya Shankar Nayak, the House... Travel 19 Mar, 2017
House condoles former lawmaker Ram Hari Dhungel's death KATHMANDU: The Parliament meeting on Sunday condoled the death of former lawmaker of Nepali Congress, Ram Hari Dhungel. The condolence motion presented by Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar was passed unanimously. Dhungel, a member of the 1999 House of... Horoscopes 19 Mar, 2017
German cybersecurity watchdog raises attack alert level FRANKFURT: Germany has raised its alert level against against cyber attacks to "heightened readiness" ahead of parliamentary elections, saying government websites are already subjected to daily assault, newspaper Welt am Sonntag said. "We are... Mobile & Apps 19 Mar, 2017
House session to end in a week Kathmandu, March 18 The government is preparing to end the current session of the House within a week. This means the constitution amendment bill will not be put to vote in this session. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal had recently told the... Travel 19 Mar, 2017
Modi picks hardliner Yogi Adityanath to lead Uttar Pradesh NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked Hindu hardliner Yogi Adityanath, who has been accused of inciting violence against India's Muslim minority, to lead its most populous state after his party won a landslide victory last... Women 18 Mar, 2017
