Politics
How pressure from the prime minister’s office is accelerating the passport investigation
By Matrika Dahal & Anil Giri Officials describe a Monday at Singha Durbar that left a constitutional body cornered, a foreign ambassador fuming, and a long-stalled investigation suddenly moving fast.
Ruling RSP’s first national convention set to kick off on Sunday
By Jaya Singh Mahara & Ramesh Kumar Paudel Discussions on revising the party statute dominate secretariat meeting as leaders seek to institutionalise recent mergers and political alignment.
RSP to expand central committee, introduce senior leader post in statute
By Jaya Singh Mahara The party also decides to increase office-bearer numbers and widen nominated membership to accommodate new entrants and internal adjustments.
Rastriya Swatantra Party backs democratic republic in statute amendment
By Jaya Singh Mahara The party’s first general convention is set to endorse ‘constitutional socialism’, ban nepotism and expand the central committee to 136 members.
Deubas seek safe passage home amid money laundering probe
By Sudeep Kaini In letters from Hong Kong, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu say they are undergoing medical treatment and will cooperate with investigators.
Foreign Minister Khanal meets senior CPC leader Wang in Beijing
By Anil Giri Wang calls Nepal important in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, Khanal seeks deeper economic engagement.
How KP Sharma Oli rose, ruled and fell
By Ganga BC From prison to four terms of prime minister, Oli’s career traced Nepal’s democratic contradictions — and, in the end, its limits.
India’s Jaishankar is deep in Nepali leadership’s psyche
By Anil Giri Recent diplomatic outreach has prompted a reassessment in Kathmandu of Delhi’s role nearly 11 years ago and how those perceptions have evolved since.
Questions unanswered as Sudan Gurung returns to home ministry
By Gaurav Pokharel & Sajana Baral Human rights officials expect no impartial investigation into their recommendations when the individual under scrutiny helms the ministry responsible for carrying it out.
After India outreach, RSP chief moves to defuse House deadlock
By Jaya Singh Mahara Rabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.
Is Prime Minister Balendra Shah using social media to evade accountability?
By Daya Dudraj At a time when the government is courting one controversy after another, the prime minister’s digital footprint has channelled public energy into superficial online disputes, observers say.
No third-party role sought in border dispute with India, FM Khanal clarifies
By Anil Giri Says Nepal is only seeking British archival documents for historical reference, not mediation.
Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Delhi as Lamichhane concludes visit
By Anil Giri The Minister says all aspects of bilateral relations would be on the table.
Hundreds of thousands of Congress cadres not bothered to renew membership
By Kulchandra Neupane During the 14th General Convention, the Congress had around 850,000 active members. Now that number has dropped drastically.
Rabi Lamichhane’s reception in New Delhi amazes watchers
By Anil Giri Nepal watchers in New Delhi believe India wanted to send a message to Nepali prime minister, even as it seeks to work closely with the new government in Kathmandu.
Nepal’s royalist party splits. Monarchy’s place in politics at heart of dispute
By Ganga BC General Secretary Rana among others announce they have parted ways, but Lingden refuses to call it a split.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Upendra Yadav in JSP-N split case
By Durga Dulal Verdict declares Election Commission’s registration of Ashok Rai-led party unlawful; full text yet to be released.
RPP formally splits as Dhawal Shamsher Rana leads breakaway faction
By Post Report General secretary Rana and 182 other leaders quit the royalist party after a prolonged leadership dispute, with the breakaway group set to launch a new political party.
An ordinance meant to speed up constitutional appointments has changed little
By Kul Chandra Neupane Despite relaxed quorum rules, the Constitutional Council has not moved to fill 19 vacant posts across key commissions.
New rules tilt balance towards lower house in constitutional amendments
By Jaya Singh Mahara 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.