Lawmaker’s verbal clash with police chief raises questions over parliamentary conduct
By Jaya Singh Mahara Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal and RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane have sought details of the tense exchange between ruling RSP lawmaker Khagendra Sunar and IGP Dan Bahadur Karki at the Public Accounts Committee.
Lawmakers absent as Parliament’s work loses momentum
By Jaya Singh Mahara Tuesday’s failed vote exposes a wider attendance problem, with senior leaders and ministers frequently missing sittings and raising questions over parliamentary accountability.
RSP chief Lamichhane’s lead helped government douse eastern Tarai flames without further losses
By Jaya Singh Mahara RSP chair begins consultations with political and community leaders before prime minister launches similar efforts after Sunsari violence spreads across Madhesh.
Delayed response, absent leadership: How Sunsari’s violence spread unchecked
By Durga Dulal & Jaya Singh Mahara The violence, which began after a dispute between two groups in Dewanganj Rural Municipality of Sunsari, has spread to parts of Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha and Parsa, prompting curfews, fresh protests and heightened security deployment.
Parliament will be back with little on its plate
By Jaya Singh Mahara The opposition accuses the government of failing to introduce enough bills on time.
RSP to appoint leadership in phases after Shah camp misses deadline
By Jaya Singh Mahara Lamichhane will nominate only some leaders with the rest deferred pending wider consultations.
Nepal returns to French firm to procure automated biometric system licences
By Anil Giri & Jaya Singh Mahara The Cabinet allows procurement of the ABIS system without a competitive bidding process.
Stakeholders welcome PM’s outreach, but experts question absence of line ministers
By Jaya Singh Mahara & Durga Dulal Business leaders say the meetings have renewed confidence, but observers argue implementation ultimately depends on ministries that were largely missing from discussions.
Task force submits sweeping amendment proposals, but consensus elusive
By Durga Dulal & Jaya Singh Mahara Government panel submits 500-page paper on governance, elections, judiciary and federalism, but major parties question its legitimacy.
Under the guise of oversight, lawmakers face backlash over high-handed conduct
By Jaya Singh Mahara Chasing social media attention, lawmakers are crossing jurisdictional lines by confronting officials, seeking confidential files and issuing arbitrary ultimatums.
MPs to get personal secretaries back
By Jaya Singh Mahara Decision revives concerns over nepotism, political patronage and misuse of public funds.
RSP lawmakers turn critical after Balendra Shah government completes 100 days
By Jaya Singh Mahara Ruling party MPs raise concerns over ministers’ conduct and question whether the government is living up to its promise of good governance.
PM looks to private sector to lift economy
By Yagya Banjade & Jaya Singh Mahara Business leaders seek legal safeguards for entrepreneurs and policy reforms to revive investment. PM says honest businessmen have nothing to fear.
RSP statute gives chair power to remove parliamentary party leader
By Jaya Singh Mahara Party’s newly approved statute says parliamentary party leader’s position will automatically become vacant for failing to follow policy directives issued by the chair.
RSP leadership appointments delayed as Lamichhane and Shah divide positions
By Jaya Singh Mahara Negotiations over factional quotas, gender representation and key executive positions have delayed the appointment of remaining central committee members and 12 office bearers.