Politics
RSP reiterates deputy Speaker did not err by personally requesting US visas
By Post Report Party’s central committee concludes that the recommendation letter by Rana wasn’t registeredat the US embassy. There was no proof of financial transaction, acting spokesman Jha says.
Delay in filling party positions highlights decay in internal democracy
By Purushottam Poudel JSP-N and CPN (Unified Socialist) recently held their general conventions, but have delayed filling key positions, opting to handpick office bearers instead of holding elections.
In House, voices for and against Rana requesting visa dates
By Post Report While some link the deputy Speaker’s correspondence to human trafficking, members from the party that elected Rana rue her ‘media trial’.
Petition against Oli’s appointment forwarded to constitutional bench
By Post Report The single bench of Justice Bal Krishna Dhakal forwards the case, citing need for a ‘serious constitutional interpretation’.
RSP defends Deputy Speaker Rana, claims attempts made to tarnish party’s image
By Post Report Says the issue involving her is being unnecessarily publicised.
Parliamentary hearing committee still undecided on Pradhan’s hearing date
By Post Report No decision in the next 10 days will mean automatic endorsement of the nomination.
Congress general secretaries ask Oli to quell doubts over future power transfer
By Post Report As they demand Congress-UML deal be made public, a Congress leader says they were simply venting frustration at having been excluded from power-sharing negotiations.
Oli’s floor test today amid calls to make 2-party deal public
By Purushottam Poudel The prime minister is poised to win the support of over two thirds of House of Representatives members.
Shyam Kumar Ghimire nominated NC chief whip
By Post Report Congress President Deuba nominated Ghimire for the post as former chief whip Lekhak was appointed home minister.
Nepal can’t backtrack on BRI, says UML leader
By Post Report Nepali leaders are only talking about loans and haven’t explored funding alternatives, Rajan Bhattarai says.
Out of power, Maoist chief Dahal aims to activate the Socialist Front
By Purushottam Poudel Critics say Dahal’s attempt to revive the Front hints at his desperation after being ousted from power.
Bring visible changes within one month, Prime Minister Oli instructs ministers
By Post Report Promises Kirtipur cricket stadium upgrade within 300 days. Cabinet decision to be withheld for 24 hours.
Rana for evidence-based resolution of border issues
By Post Report New foreign minister Arzu Rana says she would use her ‘historic’ role in a positive way.
President swears in a 22-member Cabinet of Ministers
By Purushottam Poudel The new Cabinet has been criticised for lack of inclusion, with just two women, five Madhesis and no Muslim representation.
Oli gets opportunity to fix his chequered history
By Binod Ghimire Amid government failures, there is not much excitement in the public but Oli has no luxury to fail, analysts say.
Government formation as per Article 76(2) displeases Maoist Centre
By Post Report Party leaders say they will not challenge the presidential decision in court but lawyers close to the party could.
Observers cast doubt over the longevity of Congress-UML coalition
By Purushottam Poudel The collaboration may not be smooth sailing as the two parties are the major competitors in national politics, they say.
KP Sharma Oli to be appointed prime minister today
By Anil Giri Nepali Congress and CPN-UML working to prepare their lists of ministers for the swearing-in on Monday.
Prime Minister Dahal loses vote of confidence in House
By Binod Ghimire Dahal lost his position as only 63 lawmakers gave him the vote of confidence, less than half the majority figure of 138 in the 275-member House.
Almost certain to fail, Dahal goes for a floor test today
By Purushottam Poudel Backed by 268 lawmakers in his first floor test, Dahal is likely to see that count slashed by almost 200 this time.