Message from RSP's thumping victory for big 3 Rastriya Swatantra Party which had won 20 out of 275 House of Representatives seats in the last parliamentary elections continued to make political inroads in the country with victory in Chitwan-2 and Tanahun-1 constituencies in the by-elections. Nepal 26 Apr, 2023
FNCCI against keeping private sector under CIAA Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured office bearers of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries that he does not favour making laws to control or adversely impact the private sector. Nepal 22 Apr, 2023
CC meeting fails to nominate CJ A meeting of the Constitutional Council held today to nominate the new chief justice failed to do so due to divergence of views between the government and leader of Opposition KP Sharma Oli. Nepal 20 Apr, 2023
Big 3 parties agree to expedite CJ appointment The three major parties have agreed to call the Constitutional Council meeting soon and nominate the chief justice. Nepal 18 Apr, 2023
PM Dahal urged to appoint CJ The Nepal Bar Association submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal urging him to take the initiative to appoint the chief justice and other judges in other courts where the posts are lying vacant, as soon as possible. Nepal 14 Apr, 2023
Should CIAA jurisdiction include private sector? The National Assembly passed two bill proposing to bring private institutions, particularly banks and banking institutions under the scope of the anti-corruption body which were hitherto not under its ambit. Nepal 12 Apr, 2023
SC issues show cause on Lamichhane's passport case The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to defendants in the case filed by Yubaraj Paudel ‘Safal’ challenging the decision of the attorney general not to file case against Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane under the Passport Act. Nepal 08 Apr, 2023
SC issues show cause on Lamichhane's passport case The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to defendants in the case filed by Yubaraj Paudel ‘Safal’ challenging the decision of the attorney general not to file case against Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane under the Passport Act. Nepal 06 Apr, 2023
Writ seeks AG decision reversal Yubaraj Paudel ‘Safal’ filed a new writ petition at the Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Attorney General’s decision not to file case against Lamichhane under the Passport Act. Nepal 03 Apr, 2023
Lawmaker Shahi picks holes in TRC bill Minister of Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma told the House of Representatives that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Bill had proposed to punish perpetrators in serious human rights violation cases and there would be no amnesty or reconciliation in those cases. Nepal 20 Mar, 2023
Raut refuses to withdraw Janamat veep candidate The 10-party ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting today to forge consensus on the candidate for vice-president, but failed to reach conclusion. Nepal 16 Mar, 2023
MoLESS proposes amendment to work permit procedures The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal who also holds the Labour, Employment and Social Security portfolio for amending the ministry’s procedure to grant labour permits to Nepali migrant workers from destination countries. PM Dahal is expected to okay the procedure soon. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023