Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC

At the press meet, EC spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Paudel said that 7 million 33 thousand ballot papers out of a total needed 19 million 400 thousand have been printed. The number of printed ballot papers suffices to the need for 39 districts.

Chair Prachanda highlights need of unity among Maoist, Communist forces

e) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has spoken of the need for unity among the Maoists and those Communist parties wanting change in the country.    

PM Deuba and Bilpov-led NCP leaders hold meeting

Madhusudan Bhattarai, press coordinator of the Home Minister, informed quoting the Home Minister as saying that the NCP leaders urged the government to release the NCP cadres from the prison and withdraw cases against NCP rank and file.

Number of countries having diplomatic relations with Nepal reaches 176

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations Amrit Bahadur Rai and the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations Carlos C Fuller signed a joint communiqué to this effect at a ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN this morning.

UML forges electoral alliance with RPP, Nepal

Chief of the UML's local development department, Devendra Dahal and chief of the RPP's local level mobilization department Sushil Kumar Shrestha signed a five-point agreement to this effect at the UML's headquarters on Wednesday.

Central mechanism to make final decision on seat sharing among ruling parties in local polls

The seat sharing among the ruling parties with regard to the mayor and deputy mayor of the metropolis and sub-metropolis will be decided by the political mechanism itself, according to the decision of the meeting of the mechanism held under chairmanship of Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba.

CPN (Maoist Center) to field at least a woman candidate as chief in a local level in all districts

The circular issued by the party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has made it mandatory for party committees to field a woman candidate for the post of mayor or chef in such local levels where the party is in a strong position to win the election.

Prez approves army mobilisation for local poll

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has approved mobilization of the army for the purpose of the local level election slated for May 13.

Follow election code of conduct: EC

"As all the political parties have expressed commitment to follow the election code of conduct 2078 has, EC is in the belief that the parties will abide by the rule about the size of the party's flag and the election symbol," EC stated in its statement today.

Electoral alliance as needed, based on party statute: Dr. Mahat

The main ruling Nepali Congress has concluded its 'Let's conduct home visits, Let's make NC victorious' campaign carried out in the context of the May 13 Local Level Election.

It's necessary to understand politics: Province Chief Gurung

Inaugurating the fourth national general convention of Tamu Hyula Chhonja Dhi Gurung Rastriya Parisad (National Council House of Tamu) today, he expressed the view that the community is lagging behind as it has an ethnic nature that does not seek to understand politics.

Ballot papers for 28 districts printed

Shaligram Sharma Paudel, spokesperson of the EC, said at a regular press meet on Monday that 4.5 million 22 thousand ballot papers were printed so far and that the number could cover the demand of 28 districts.

'Women, when in leadership, have done splendid job'

First lady Dr. Arzoo Rana Deuba said she wanted to see women's leadership in all sectors, including media, the Army, Police, and engineering, among others.

Ruling coalition parties issue joint appeal, vow to cooperate in elections  

The five-party ruling coalition has pledged to continue supporting each other in the upcoming local level election by removing mutual differences.     Issuing a joint appeal today, the top leaders of the ruling coalition urged all the leaders and cadres of the five parties to forge electoral alliance and move ahead with a spirit of mutual collaboration and cooperation.

Provincial, district committees of ruling parties likely to be asked to forge consensus on electoral coalition by April 13

According to Keshav Raj Joshi, secretary of the mechanism, the meeting also decided to suggest the top leaders to ensure that the election coalition is forged among the ruling parties and on the basis of mutual respect and cooperation.

UML Chairman Oli seeks impartial role of EC

He also urged all party leaders and cadres to strictly abide by the election code of conduct for the May 13 local elections. "Our party follows the rule of law. But it does not mean it keeps mum on whatever is done."

Speaker Sapkota, China's NPC Chair Li hold discussions

In the discussion held virtually, the heads of the lower houses of the two countries dwelt on parliament, friendly relations, development and other issues related to people's welfare of the two neighbouring countries.

President nominates Dahal as NA member

Dahal has been nominated as National Assembly (upper house) member at the recommendation of the Nepal government as per Article 86(2)(b) of Nepal Constitution, states a press release issued by Spokesperson of President's Office, Sagar Acharya

Code of conduct for local poll comes into effect

Until the May 13 local poll is over, news media and their employees including journalists should not take any donations, gifts, or financial assistance from the political parties, candidates, or their representatives, according to the code of conduct.

Chairman Nepal for electoral alliance at local level

Chairperson of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal confirmed that they would consider electoral alliance at the local level for the upcoming local level election. The local level election is slated for May 13 this year in a single phase.