Denying personal assistants to MPs is an attack on their jurisdictions, say federal and provincial parliament officials.

Karki assures them of interim government’s commitment to federalism and timely, free and fair elections.

Last year, the law ministry estimated that Nepal would require at least Rs40 billion to wrap up the peace process.

The number of recruits will be decided based on the number of polling stations the Election Commission will set up.

Gives Prime Minister Karki and President seven days to clarify their decisions in writing.

Election officials cite political conditions in host countries, time constraints as barriers to honouring franchise right.

Provincial ministers rue ‘unilateral’ budget freeze. Say lack of collaboration hinders preparations for March elections.

‘Rather than newness of some parties, what matters is their ability to honour spirit of change.’

But Congress leader says party still not convinced polls will be held in a free, fair manner and on time.

Petitioners want lower house reinstated. Experts say election is the only solution.

33,000 new voters, mostly young, had enrolled by Sunday.

The court has listed out five ways to recover the destroyed case files.

While election body invites parties for talks, the government appears indifferent to do so.

PM Office, parliament, health ministry, Kathmandu District Court get red stickers.

In addition, parties contesting the March 5 elections must enlist with the commission by Nov 26 this year.