CA member Siddhiqi dies of COVID-19

KATHMANDU, April 25: Constituent Assembly (CA) Member Mohammad Siddiqi died of COVID-19 on Saturday, Medical Superintendent of Bheri Hospital Dr Prakash Thapa confirmed.  She was 62.    Siddiiqi was admitted to the hospital's isolation ward some two weeks ago after she tested positive for coronavirus.  Elected from Nepali Congress in the CA, Siddiqi was active in democratic movement, social services and human rights for a long time.   She was also the founder chairperson of Fatima Foundation Nepal established in Nepalgunj.

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HoR passes condolence motion on Nembang's demise

The House of Representatives (HoR) has passed a condolence motion on the demise of Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson,

HoR passes condolence motion on Nembang's demise

The House of Representatives (HoR) has passed a condolence motion on the demise of Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson,

HoR passes condolence motion on Nembang's demise

The House of Representatives (HoR) has passed a condolence motion on the demise of Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson,

Nembang's funeral procession begins

The funeral procession for Constituent Assembly (CA) Chair and CPN UML leader, Subash Chandra Nembang,

President Paudel expresses grief over Nembang's demise

President Ramchandra Paudel expressed grief over the untimely demise of Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson Subas Nembang.

President Paudel expresses grief over Nembang's demise

President Ramchandra Paudel expressed grief over the untimely demise of Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson Subas Nembang.

CA Member Basnet no more

KATHMANDU, May 12: Constituent Assembly (CA) Member and Nepali Congress leader Purushottam Basnet passed away at his residence in Siphal in the Capital City this morning. He was 78.  Born at Likhupike Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, Basnet was jailed for nine yea

Constitution promulgated through CA due to Prachanda’s efforts: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the new constitution had been promulgated through the Constituent Assembly (CA) due to the CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s efforts.  Addressing the inaugural session of the Eighth General Convention of the ruling Maoist Center in the capital on Sunday, Deuba, who is also president of Nepali Congress (NC), lauded Prachanda’s political contribution, saying that the election of CA was held due to the firm stance of the latter.  On the occasion, Deuba also said that the five-party alliance is not against any political force. He reiterated that the alliance was formed in order to ensure that the lower House remains intact throughout the full tenure.