The independent candidate is going to pull off the local elections’ biggest upset.

CPN-UML’s Manju Devi Gurung retains deputy mayor post defeating Nepali Congress candidate Kopila Ranabhat.

As of Wednesday morning, the independent candidate has garnered 54,718 votes while his closest rival–Nepali Congress’ Srijana Singh–is trailing with 34,608 votes.

Policies and programmes document for new fiscal year says a special scheme will be launched to boost production of paddy, maize, potato, onion, apple and walnut.

Number of women representatives elected in deputy mayor and vice-chairperson positions has also decreased as compared to previous local elections.

Six female lawyers who registered the petition claim the time limit is in violation of constitution.

Visit to Washington has quite some context, which will help fortify ties, amid rapid geopolitical shifts, observers say.

The arrests follow demonstrations by students against the teachers, one of whom is college coordinator.

Maharjan defeats his closest rival Hari Krishna Byanjankar from the UML by a margin of 18,162 votes.

She defeated UML’s Bijay Subedi by more than 12,000 votes.

The girl, 16, was arrested by a squad of 20 army personnel from her house in Kavre on February 13, 2004.

Industry Minister says government plans to launch a 10-year scheme to boost domestic production.

As of Tuesday morning, the independent candidate has garnered 48,089 votes while his closest rival–Nepali Congress’ Srijana Singh–is trailing with 29,180 votes.

Several task forces have recommended ending the monopoly of Nepal Oil Corporation. Deregulation of fuel business becomes an agenda when losses are reported.

Police to investigate the charges by an aspiring model against Pandey under human trafficking law.

As of Monday morning, the independent candidate has garnered 43,162 votes while his closest rival–Nepali Congress’ Srijana Singh–is trailing with 25,599 votes.

Schools in Rolpa run agricultural courses that help students understand agricultural practices and gain technical know-how to generate better yield in fields.

Tharus who feel they were shortchanged by the state have spoken through the ballot, activists and analysts say.

With increased bargaining power, the Maoists may want to continue partnership, but CPN (Unified Socialist) and Janata Samajbadi Party look unhappy.

There should be social protection schemes, fair price shops and reduction of import duties to offset price rises, experts say.