Nepal

Prachanda urges Maoists to maintain peace ahead of polls

Kathmandu, Apr 9: Maoist Chairman Prachanda has condemned the killing of Maoist workers in Dang and urged party cadres to maintain restraint ahead of the Constituent Assembly elections.

International borders sealed as Nepalese prepare to go to the polls

NepalKathmandu - Nepalese security authorities Wednesday began sealing international border crossi

25 Nepali Congress activists injured in suspected Maoist attacks

25 Nepali Congress activists injured in suspected Maoist attacks

In Nepal, a polling booth for two voters!

Kathmandu, Apr 8: Nepal ElectionOnly two voters are expected to exercise their franchise at

Indo-Nepal border sealed to avoid discrepancies during CA polls

India Nepal BoarderKathmandu, Apr 8: Two days ahead of the crucial April 10 Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal, Indo-Nepal border was sealed on Tuesday, and would remained sealed for three days to avoid discrepancies during the polls.

The southern border from Mechi to Kanchanpur will have tight security rings closing all movements across the borders, nepalnews. com reported.

Armed Police Force personnel are keeping vigil along the border. India has also deployed Seema Surakshya Bal (SSB) personnel along the border.

Nepal's political leaders must ensure free, fair polls: Ban Ki-moon

Kathmandu, Apr 8:Ban Ki Moon United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged political leaders of Nepal to ensure that the April 10 Constituent Assembly elections are “free, fair and credible,” and asked them to set a “historic milestone” in the peace process.

In a video message, Ban Ki-moon said that it is his "fervent hope" that the polls in Nepal achieve success.

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