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.

The Head of State authenticates the resubmitted ordinance, despite earlier concerns.

The President earlier insisted on a four-member majority in Constitutional Council, but government refused to revise the ordinance and sent it back unchanged.

Cabinet decides to forward ordinance again after President Ramchandra Paudel returned it for reconsideration.

He will also skip the party's upcoming general convention, says RSP general secretary.

A commission will investigate assets of prime ministers, politicians, civil servants and security officials accumulated since 2006.

Opposition leader’s appointment clears path for key recommendations, but legal uncertainty over decision-making persists.

Congress, UML and other forces scramble to rebuild organisations, review leadership and prepare for local and provincial polls as new political order takes shape.

For six decades, Sher Bahadur Deuba outlasted rivals, outwitted kings, and came back from every political near-death. His final undoing was of his own making.

Provincial leaders cite gaps in laws, fiscal transfers and policing authority, as prime minister pledges to strengthen federalism.

The RSP-led federal government’s reform drive puts pressure on traditional parties to trim provincial cabinets.

Last year, Bhandari could not muster enough strength to beat Oli, who was sitting prime minister. Oli’s wings have been clipped now.

Constitutional provisions mandate polls to fill provincial and local vacancies, but no consultations have begun as the Election Commission awaits government initiative.

India will send a panel led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri after Nepal clarifies its priorities.

Labour and industry portfolios filled after vacancy and reshuffle.

Panel begins work on amendment discussion paper; Congress and other parties yet to name members.

But analysts say capable reform-minded leaders can still rise if they adapt.

First non-communist Speaker in 18 years takes office as parties turn to deputy Speaker race.

Aryal was uncontested for Speaker but there are several opposition parties staking their claim to the crucial House role.