THT 10 YEARS AGO: Govt inks eight-point deal with Madhesi factions Kathmandu, February 28, 2008 The government and United Madhesi Democratic Front sealed an eight-point agreement today, going a step ahead of the third amendment in the interim constitution and outlining the structure of future Nepal: a federal... 01 Mar, 2018
THT 10 YERARS AGO: Another protester killed in police firing Nawalparasi, February 26, 2008 A protester was killed on the 14th day of bandh called by the the United Madhesi Democratic Front in a clash between police and protesters here today. Elsewhere, the protesters indulged in vandalism and arson in... 27 Feb, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: CA poll deferral demand wrecked talks: Sitaula Kathmandu, February 25, 2008 Government spokesperson and Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula said today that the government could not strike a deal with the United Madhesi Democratic Front as the latter, during talks held till wee hours of Monday,... 26 Feb, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: No headway in govt-UDF talks Kathmandu, February 22, 2008 The much-awaited formal talks between Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and leaders of the United Madhesi Democratic Front (UMDF) failed; the UMDF leaders stuck to their one Madhes, one pradhes demand. The Madhesi... 23 Feb, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: PM, Nepal, Prachanda discuss Madhes issues Kathmandu, February 21, 2008 Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala today held discussions with CPN-UML general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and Maoist chairman Prachanda at his official residence on addressing the issues raised by agitating Madhesi... 22 Feb, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: Process for CA election kicks off Kathmandu, February 20, 2008 The process for the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election began today with 38 of the 74 registered parties submitting their closed list of candidates for the proportional system of elections to the Election... 21 Feb, 2018
UDMF to observe Black Day on Constitution anniversary KATHMANDU: The United Democratic Madhesi Front on Sunday decided to observe a Black Day on September 19 this year, the first anniversary of Constitution promulgation as per the Nepali calendar. The bloc of some Madhes-centric parties, which had... Travel 04 Sep, 2016
Fuel distribution to be regular from today Kathmandu, February 11 Motorists and motorcyclists will get refilling facility on a regular basis from all the fuel stations in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday. However, Nepal Oil Corporation will continue with its fuel rationing system for... 12 Feb, 2016
137 fuel laden tankers, two gas bullets enter country via Birgunj Kathmandu, February 10 The number of tankers loaded with petroleum products entering via Raxaul-Birgunj has been increasing each day, as the Raxaul depot of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the supply of fuel to fuel-strapped Nepal along... 11 Feb, 2016
95 fuel tankers enter via Birgunj Kathmandu, February 9 Altogether 95 fuel tankers entered the country through Raxaul-Birgunj route today as the Raxaul Depot of Indian Oil Corporation started providing load to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC)'s tankers. Over 1.4 million litres of... 10 Feb, 2016
DPM Rawal accuses Front of not being serious Biratnagar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Bhim Rawal on Saturday insisted the country’s recently promulgated constitution was progressive and forward looking, and that it did not guarantee rights any less than the constitutions under... Travel 16 Jan, 2016
Agitating UDMF, govt close to deal, claims UCPN-M chairman Dahal Dang, January 9 Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal today said the government and major parties were close to sealing an agreement with the agitating United Madhesi Democratic Front within a few days. Talking to the representatives of... Travel 10 Jan, 2016