Without proper registration and data collection mechanisms, a government has only limited ability to respond during emergencies or crises.

House puts discussion off agenda allegedly at the request of Prime Minster Oli, who is now ‘influenced by secretaries’.

Despite regulator’s green light and minister’s order, the utility chief Hitendra Dev Shakya has taken no action against industrialists who owe billions of rupees in power bills.

Maoist chair Dahal defends deal as senior vice-chair Shrestha, other leaders criticise it.

Back from her 10-day China visit, she visited Oli’s home district, apparently to feel the UML members’ pulse.

Expert says government should have upheld rules aimed at curbing black money and addressing FATF concerns.

On Sunday, agitating civil servants wore black armbands while working at their respective offices.

Amid falling turnout, pro-monarchy parties plan to decentralise protest.

But ride-hailing drivers cash in as commoners bear the brunt. Kathmandu urges suspension of disputed rules.

The parliamentary obstruction will continue until the home minister resigns on ethical grounds and an investigation commission is formed.

The country looks prosperous only for politicians and their aides, a workshop owner says. ‘For common people, life is tough.’

Opposition parties, however, say they may allow the government to present the annual budget tomorrow.

Prime Minister Oli has ordered UML cadres to take control of Kathmandu streets on May 29 to counter a royalist rally.

Congress factions at odds, UML stands by home minister, some opposition leaders seek resignation on moral grounds.

Party leader Yagya Mani Neupane argues that the leadership vacuum cannot be prolonged till the general convention.