Quake-hit Nepal formally begins reconstruction KATHMANDU: Nepal on Saturday formally began the mega reconstruction campaign nearly nine months after the devastating earthquake on April 25 last year. At a special function organised at Rani Pokhari of Kathmandu, President Bidya Devi Bhandari... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2016
Reconstruction Consultation Committee holds maiden meeting KATHMANDU: The Reconstruction Consultation National Committee under the National Reconstruction Authority on Wednesday held its first meeting. According to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's press advisor, the meeting took place at the Prime Minister's... Horoscopes 13 Jan, 2016
Dahal hopeful of Madhesi parties' 'silent support' to Constitution amendment KATHMANDU: UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he was hopeful that the Madhes-centric parties would let the House endorse the Constitution Amendment Bill by silently protesting the procedures. He said it was possible that the parties... Horoscopes 24 Dec, 2015
Committed to maintain peace, says PM BIRATNAGAR: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government was alert to maintain peace and security as well as not to let the communal violence erupt in the country. Talking briefly to mediapersons at the Biratnagar Airport today, Prime... Travel 21 Dec, 2015
President Bhandari authenticates Reconstruction Authority Bill KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday authenticated the Bill on Reconstruction of Earthquake Affected Structures. The Parliament on Thursday had unanimously endorsed the Bill, which would enable the government to carry out... Horoscopes 20 Dec, 2015
INGOs welcome endorsement KATHMANDU: The international non-governmental organisation (INGO) community has expressed hope that with the endorsement of the Bill on Reconstruction of Earthquake Affected Structures, plans for recovery and reconstruction can now move ahead and... 18 Dec, 2015
Nepali Congress not to claim CEO of Reconstruction Authority KATHMANDU: The main opposition party Nepali Congress said would not claim the Chief Executive Officer position of the would-be-formed National Reconstruction Authority. Speaking at an interaction with journalists at the Reporters' Club today, NC... Horoscopes 17 Dec, 2015
House passes reconstruction authority bill Kathmandu, December 16 The Legislature-Parliament today unanimously passed the Bill on Reconstruction of Earthquake Affected Structures, clearing the way for setting up an authority to reconstruct the structures damaged by the temblor of April... Travel 17 Dec, 2015
Parliament endorses reconstruction bill with UDMF support KATHMANDU: The Parliament on Wednesday endorsed the Bill on Reconstruction of Earthquake Affected Structures unanimously. (Updated) Parliament likely to endorse reconstruction bill today with UDMF support KATHMANDU: The Parliament meeting... Horoscopes 16 Dec, 2015
Nepali Congress urges to solve unrest thru Constitution amendment KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has said that solution to the existing problems should be found out on the basis of the Constitution Amendment Bill tabled at the Parliament on Tuesday. The party's Central Working Committee meeting of the party... Horoscopes 16 Dec, 2015
Thakur, Mahato join border demonstration as govt tables bills without consent BIRGUNJ: Tarai Madhes Democratic Party Chairman Mahantha Thakur and Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato on Wednesday joined a sit-in at the Indo-Nepal border point near Birgunj of Parsa district. The United Democratic Madhesi Front has... Travel 16 Dec, 2015
Nepali Congress CWC discusses convention preparation, current issues KATHMANDU: The Central Working Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress has begun at the party headquarters, Sanepa. The meeting was called to hold discussions regarding preparations for the upcoming 13th national general convention of the... Horoscopes 16 Dec, 2015