If not addressed well, at least three issues can easily upset the applecart, say party insiders.

Ishwar Pokhrel will lead the party’s School Department, one of the most contested departments.

Bamdev Gautam has increasingly been acting as an interlocutor between former UML leaders.

The party is yet to take a decision on forming interim structures in seven provinces and giving continuity to the present central working committee.

Since their merger with the UML, the former Maoists have all but abandoned their once vociferous vilification of India and the US.

At least six office-bearers of former transport committees have been under investigation since last year.

Lawmakers object to provisions that could give space for further politicisation of varsities.

At least three human rights activists received unsolicited calls from the police asking for their professional affiliation, without explanation.

The prime minister is currently in Singapore with a seven-member team. While the government says he is paying his own way, many are sceptical.

Special panel formed after a month-long deadlock will deal with contentious issues in Parliament.

Party will publish a timetable for the convention after the drafting panel submits a new directive on forming interim party structures, party Vice President Bimalendra Nidhi says.

Several officials at line ministries say ministers have no freedom in appointing people and the secretaries report directly to Oli, hindering efficiency and results.

Public post holders are increasing their pay and perks instead of spending more on public goods.

According to the national defence force, over 450 can face court martial.

The proposed bill gives sweeping authority to film censor board and adds unnecessary hassles, filmmakers say.

Criticism from both inside and outside the party, coupled with maneuverings by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, have led the prime minister to adopt consensus and compromise.

Deuba is seeking a term extension by one year. The Poudel faction opposes the plan.

Yogesh Bhattarai will need to retool civil aviation while also ensuring that Visit Nepal 2020 takes off without a hitch.

Even as the ruling and opposition parties demonstrate actions unbecoming of Parliament, Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been unable to act.

Bhattarai, elected from Taplejung, has been overseeing the party’s publicity department and has often been critical of the Oli administration.