Madhesi parties divided on participating in local polls
Madhesi parties in Nepal are divided over participating in the second phase of local body polls, with one faction insisting on taking part in the process to foil the reactionary forces' conspiracy against federalism while other announcing fresh protests to disrupt elections.
Jun 12, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Nepal pushes back polls a third time, risks monsoon clash
The elections -- the first at local level in 20 years and a key step in Nepal`s drawn-out peace process that ended a civil war in 2006 -- have been beset by delays.
May 31, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Constitution amendment in Nepal to address Madhesi issues
Offering a ray of hope towards ending the protracted Madhesi agitation against the year-old Nepali Constitution, the Madhesi Morcha on Wednesday consented to the tabling of a statute-amending proposal mooted by the ruling CPN (Maoist Centre) - Nepali Congress alliance.
Nov 23, 2016, 18:58 PM IST
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to split Province 5 to woo agitating Madhes parties
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal plans to split Province 5 of the country which currently has 13 districts to woo Madhes-based parties.
Nov 23, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Anti-constitution protesters picket key government complex in Nepal
The government deployed heavy security, including personnel in riot gear, to tackle the protests and announced restrictions on assemblies around Singha Durbar ahead of the demonstration.
May 15, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Madhesi leaders term Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's talk's as eyewash
Criticizing Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's for failing to understand the cause of Madhesi's agitation, leaders associated with the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) termed the former's offer of talks an eyewash.
Apr 14, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
Nepal PM Oli travels to India when ties at their worst: Daily
Prime Minister KP Oli will be visiting India during a period when relations between the two countries are at "their worst for a long time", said a Nepal daily.
Feb 18, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
Nepal's parliament approves first amendment to new constitution
Nepal's parliament has voted to amend the country's new constitution after its promulgation four months ago, on Saturday night.
Jan 24, 2016, 09:39 AM IST
Nepal passes long-delayed post-quake reconstruction bill
Kathmandu Amid protests by Indian-origin Madhesi lawmakers, Nepal's Parliament today passed a long- delayed bill to expedite post-quake rebuilding that was stuck despite pledges of over USD 4 billi
Dec 16, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
Nepal tables bills on quake reconstruction, Madhesi demands
The Nepal government on Tuesday tabled a bill in parliament to create a "Nepal Reconstruction Authority".
Dec 15, 2015, 23:35 PM IST
Nepal's Madhesi leaders meet Sushma Swaraj
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday met top leaders of Nepal's restive Madhesi community.
Dec 06, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
Nepal Parliament adjourned till Dec 6 after Madhesi parties obstruct proceedings
The Nepal Parliament were adjourned on Tuesday for five days after Madhesi lawmakers repeatedly obstructed proceedings over disagreement with the Revised Bill of the new Constitution.
Dec 01, 2015, 14:13 PM IST
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Nov 30, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Nepal Govt. divided over deployment of army in Terai
The Communist Government of Nepal is divided on the issue of deployment of army in the Terai region that is disturbed due to the ongoing Madhesi protests against the newly adopted Constitution.
Nov 27, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
Nepal Govt. to deploy more forces on highways in Terai region
The Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal has asked the forces to take all possible action against the Madhesi agitators.
Nov 27, 2015, 14:35 PM IST
Nepal asks India to probe shooting of four Nepalese by SSB
Nepal on Thursday demanded an early probe into the alleged shooting of four of its unarmed civilians by India's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel, seeking strong action against those involved in the incident and restrain from such actions in future.
Nov 26, 2015, 22:17 PM IST
Nepal’s economy sinking, supplies shouldn’t be linked to politics: Ambassador
Nepal's ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay has said his country's economy was sinking and there was need for immediate steps for restoring supplies from India, which have been disrupted due to agitation by Madhesi parties over the new constitution.
Nov 11, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
Clashes break out on India-Nepal border, 200 Indian trucks stranded
Some 200 trucks were stranded on the India-Nepal border after the Madhesi community of Nepal blocked the road to protest.
Nov 02, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
Nepal's Madhesi agitation turns violent again, several hurt
Several people were injured on Saturday when supporters of Madhesi parties turned violent and attacked buses and other vehicles being escorted by security forces in southern Nepal near the Indian border where they have been agitating for over a month against the new Constitution.
Oct 24, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
