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 26 Mar, 2025
Ruling parties decide to promptly finalize bills pending in parliament The ruling parties have resolved to finalize the bills pending in Parliament at the earliest. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2025
Janamat Party and NUP agree to merger Dr CK Raut-led Janamat Party and Resham Chaudhary-led Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) have reached an agreement on the merger. Both parties have stated that they are in agreement on the name of the party, chairperson, election symbol, and other details. Nepal 24 Mar, 2025
Proposal for ex-VVIPS' lifetime benefits draw flak In light of the government's preparation of a law to provide lifetime benefits to former high-ranking state officials, the public and lawmakers have vehemently opposed the plan, calling it a waste of taxpayer money, especially given that remittances sent by migrant Nepali workers account for a large portion of the country's revenue. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
Raut registers non-governmental bill to criminalise discrimination Dr. CK Raut, a member of the House of Representatives and president of the Janamat Party, has introduced a non-governmental bill in the federal parliament outlining the crime and punishment of discrimination based on race, colour, region, dress, nationality, or origin. Nepal 04 Feb, 2025
Madhesh-centric parties form task force In light of series ordinances and ruling parties banding together to introduce new thresholds for becoming national parties through new legislation, Madhes-centric parties have escalated their efforts to form a new front. Nepal 31 Jan, 2025
Ruling alliance united on ordinances The meeting also decided to introduce additional legislation and provide sufficient business for Parliament. Kathmandu 27 Jan, 2025
'Madhesh-centric parties, indigenous and oppressed should come together' On the 24th anniversary of Gajendra Babu's death, the Gajendra Narayan Singh Study Centre has organised a discussion programme titled "Gajendra Babu's Notion and the Future Direction of Madhesh" in various Madhesh districts, including Kathmandu. Nepal 24 Jan, 2025
Six Madhes-centric parties to advance Madhes issues While talks about constitutional amendments are underway, Madhes-centric political parties have agreed to aggressively advance Madhesh issues. On Tuesday, leaders from six different parties met to prepare for this. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
Speaker Ghimire refuses Janamat Party's call to remove MP Goma Labh Sapkota Janamat Party legislator Goma Labh Sapkota has saved her parliamentary seat after Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday refused to remove Sapkota's lawmaker position, as requested by the party. Kathmandu 23 Nov, 2024
Ruling coalition plan to oust deputy speaker for the majority in Constitutional Council While Rastriya Swatantra Party has claimed that Deputy Speaker Indira Rana's letter requesting the interview did not go out of the office, the ruling coalition is planning to oust her for the majority in the Constitutional Council. Nepal 13 Sep, 2024
Oli breaks silence on 7-point power pact with Nepali Congress Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli broke his silence on the seven-point agreement reached with Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba in the House of Representatives on Sunday, spelling them out today after three weeks it was inked. Nepal 22 Jul, 2024
