Government's decision to sack Ghising sparks discontent Following the rift between Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Deepak Khadka and Kulman Ghising, the decision of the government to oust Ghising, who had only four months left in his term, as executive director of the Nepal Electricity Authority and appoint Hitendra Dev Shakya has sparked a strong discontent. Nepal 2d ago
NC, CPN-MC leaders agree on robust commission to investigate assets Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairperson of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has agreed to establish a robust commission to investigate assets as proposed by Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa. Nepal 03 Jan, 2025
NC and UML discuss BRI The leaders of the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) met in Baluwatar for a discussion on Saturday. Nepal 01 Dec, 2024
Health Minister Paudel pledges drug prices will be adjusted within a month Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that the prices of all categories of medicines will be adjusted within a month. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
UML, NC form mechanism for effective operation of three-tier governments The ruling CPN (UML) and Nepali Congress have established a mechanism to enhance the systematic and effective operation of the three-tier government system. Kathmandu 06 Nov, 2024
I am ready to face all repercussions: Lamichhane In the aftermath of the cooperative funds misappropriation scandal, Rabi Lamichhane, the chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, the fourth largest party in parliament, took to Facebook Live this evening to say he is ready to implement the recommendations made by the parliamentary special investigation committee. Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2024
The 111th anniversary of B P Koirala: Democratic socialism in spotlight The 111th anniversary of Bisheswor Prasad Koirala (BP) is being celebrated with incredible fanfare all around the country. Opinion 12 Sep, 2024
Constitution amendment is not possible at behest of a single party: Gagan Thapa Nepali Congress general-secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the constitution could not be amended just because a political party wants it. Nepal 11 Jul, 2024
CPN-UML urges Dahal to abstain from decision with long-term impact While CPN-UML ministers resigned en masse yesterday, the party has urged the government not to make any decisions having long-term impact because Prime Minister Pusphpa Kamal Dahal has multiple portfolios. Nepal 05 Jul, 2024
Disintegration of JSP: An example of party's political downfall As predicted, the Janata Samajbady Party-Nepal (JSP-N) has withdrawn its support to the current coalition, primarily of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the Maoist Central (MC) and the Rastriya Swatantra Party. Opinion 16 May, 2024
PM accuses NC of creating unnecessary uproar Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has requested the Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, refrain from obstructing the Lower House meeting and urged it not to unnecessarily politicise DPM and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s issue. Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2024
NC Mahasamiti meeting concluding today The four-day meeting of the Nepali Congress Mahasamiti or national council is going to conclude today after presenting the suggestions received from the group-wise discussion held on various reports during the past three days. Kathmandu 22 Feb, 2024
