EDITORIAL: Towards stability Prolonged political transition that began with the signing of the CPA in 2006 now is over with the successful conclusion of three tiers of elections The National Assembly (NA) election was held on Wednesday, two months after the last phase of the... 08 Feb, 2018
50pc work on construction of NA hall completed Kathmandu, January 2 As the government is preparing to hold National Assembly election on February 8, the parliament secretariat has completed 50 per cent work on construction of the NA meeting hall. According to Joint Secretary Suraj Kumar... Horoscopes 03 Jan, 2018
EDITORIAL: Act soon The beauty of democracy is swift and peaceful transfer of power to the party winning the people’s mandate It has been almost a month since the second phase of parliamentary and provincial elections were held on December 7. The Election Commission... 03 Jan, 2018
FSF-Nepal leaders urge president to endorse ordinance Kathmandu, December 24 Chair of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal Upendra Yadav and Co-chair of the party Rajendra Shrestha today met President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and urged her to endorse the National Assembly Election Ordinance. Prime Minister... Travel 25 Dec, 2017
Suu Kyi loyalist and friend elected Myanmar's president NAYPYITAW: Myanmar's parliament elected Htin Kyaw as the country's new president Tuesday in a watershed moment that ushers the longtime opposition party of Aung San Suu Kyi into government after 54 years of direct or indirect military rule. The... Women 15 Mar, 2016
Htin Kyaw wins historic president vote in Myanmar parliament NAYPYITAW: Myanmar's parliament elected Htin Kyaw as Myanmar's new president Tuesday, a watershed moment that ushers the longtime opposition party of Aung San Suu Kyi into government. The 70-year-old Htin Kyaw, a longtime confidant of Suu Kyi,... Women 15 Mar, 2016
Myanmar's powerful army picks lawmakers as transition moves forward YANGON: Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated military officers, who hold a quarter of seats in parliament, to their posts, state media said on Tuesday, another step by the army in what has so far surprised many as a remarkably peaceful... Women 19 Jan, 2016
With excitement and hope, millions vote in Myanmar polls YANGON: With tremendous excitement and hope, millions of citizens voted Sunday in Myanmar's historic general election that will test whether the military's long-standing grip on power can be loosened, with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party... Women 08 Nov, 2015
Myanmar's Suu Kyi faces president's allies in campaign showdown YANGON: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will take her campaign straight to the camp of a close presidential ally on Thursday as she tours the country ahead of Myanmar's first general election since the end of military rule. Suu Kyi... Women 10 Sep, 2015
Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for free and fair elections as campaigning starts YANGON: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi kicked off campaigning for the first free general election since the end of military rule saying it would be a crucial turning point and called on the global community to monitor the outcome. In... Women 08 Sep, 2015
Lawyers seek greater role for veep KATHMANDU, August 9 Lawyers have highlighted the need for amendment to the draft constitution to give some constitutional roles to the vice-president. Article 71 (2) of the draft constitution states that vice-president shall perform the duties... Horoscopes 10 Aug, 2015
Myanmar sets date for election that may define scope of reform YANGON: Myanmar will hold a general election on Nov. 8, its election commission said on Wednesday, its first nationwide ballot since the end of direct military rule and a vote that could decide the scope of the country's reforms. The election... Women 09 Jul, 2015
