Central Bureau of Statistics, the agency conducting the national census, is not sure whether it could count households and number of people in the region physically.

Officials say 906 Nepali nationals have returned from Afghanistan as of Thursday.

Ruling alliance may steamroller the budget through lower house, but its passage from upper house looks difficult without a deal with main opposition.

Members of the regional bloc have been historically convening a meeting in New York at the foreign ministers’ level to discuss regional and global issues.

Four clear factions have emerged in the grand old party.

Millennium Challenge Corporation officials continue meetings as the fate of the US programme hangs in the balance, with the Maoist Centre not making a clear position.

MCC delegation is in Kathmandu for what appears to be one last push to get the American programme through Nepal Parliament, as the aid project hangs in the balance.

The response comes as House session starts in Kathmandu amid differences among ruling partners over the US programme’s parliamentary ratification.

Foreign Ministry has also drawn New Delhi’s attention to airspace violation by Indian non-military helicopter in Darchula.

The disappearance of a man in Mahakali river, in which Indian security personnel are said to be involved, has become a diplomatic headache for Prime Minister Deuba.

Amid growing leadership handover debate, Thapa is set to contest for party general secretary, five years after an unsuccessful attempt for the same post.

The prime minister appears to have fallen into a trap with coalition partners’ strong reservations about the American programme, as US officials are due to arrive this week.

When it comes to relations with neighbours, a studied approach that is above partisan interests is required, and both Oli and Deuba have bungled, analysts say.

Government has yet to make any position on Jaya Singh Dhami’s disappearance in Mahakali river, despite a probe committee submitting its report.

While Janata Samajbadi demands withdrawal of ordinance that eases party splits, CPN (Unified Socialiast) eyes plum ministries. Maoist Centre has its own demands.