An ordinance meant to speed up constitutional appointments has changed little
Despite relaxed quorum rules, the Constitutional Council has not moved to fill 19 vacant posts across key commissions.
Despite relaxed quorum rules, the Constitutional Council has not moved to fill 19 vacant posts across key commissions.
Amendments can now be passed on the basis of a combined two-thirds majority of both houses instead of separate two-thirds majority in each.
Prime Minister Shah’s border-related remarks and procedural disputes have repeatedly disrupted the budget session amid opposition protests and boycotts.
Lawmakers demand apology and probe after controversial claim; Upper House adjourned till Tuesday.
Party demands correction of prime minister’s statement and its removal from parliamentary records, saying Nepal has never occupied Indian territory.
Lamichhane’s visit scheduled for three days starting June 1 has been extended by two days until June 5.
The party has launched the verification drive ahead of its central general convention scheduled for September 25-30.
Around 2,500 delegates from 77 districts will gather in Chitwan from June 21-23.
The RSP chief may meet Indian PM Modi on June 2, sources say.
Panel formed to prepare a charter revision working paper has proposed sweeping changes to the governance system, electoral model, judiciary and federal structure.
Proposed rule permits combined two-thirds parliamentary vote for amendments instead of requiring two-thirds in each House separately.
Once vocal critics from the opposition benches, RSP lawmakers are now facing questions over their silence on national issues.
Despite protests and sloganeering demanding Prime Minister Balendra Shah answer lawmakers under Rule 56, Speaker DP Aryal proceeds with House business and endorses a bill.
The Deuba-Khadka camp is weighing a new party as tensions with Gagan Thapa intensify over leadership, convention and Congress’s election debacle.
As parties demanded the Prime Minister Shah’s presence, Speaker cited a rule that allows him to delegate another minister.
By filing rejection notices in the Upper House, where the ruling party has no representation, opposition parties have set up a key vote that could reverse recent legal changes.
Shah, who walked out mid-speech during President’s policy presentation Monday, stayed away from House debate Wednesday. Experts warn of risks to parliamentary traditions.
Opposition parties are united against at least two ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and dismissal of public officials.
The decision, directed by CK Raut, effectively splits the party into two factions.
Government had resent Constitutional Council ordinance; allowing decisions by three members raises questions.