Nepal’s Karki government finds itself mired in controversies
Ethical questions rise as the PM’s secretary appoints wife, Ghising linked to party, and Attorney General faces scrutiny.
Purushottam Poudel
Nepali government’s special operation to recover looted arms, nab prison escapees
Congress leader Thapa says both government and parties must work to create a conducive environment for the polls.
Amid controversy, Nepal PM Karki expands Cabinet for third time
Sudha Sharma and Bablu Gupta sworn in as health and sports ministers. Khagendra Sunar and Ganapati Lal Shrestha dropped at last moment.
In Nepal, Gen Z uprising, federalism fears drive Madhesh parties closer
Some Gen Z groups have raised the issue of amending the constitution. This has prompted concerns among Madhesh-based political parties and analysts, who fear that such demands…
Abuse of ‘Gen Z’ name raises concerns, with fraud and pressure tactics on rise in Nepal
Some groups are involved in fraudulent activities, using coercion to extort money.
Post-Gen Z uprising, finding residences for Nepal’s politicians, top officials is a challenge
Landlords have become increasingly reluctant to rent their buildings to political leaders and influential individuals.
How social media is becoming a double-edged sword for Nepal’s public safety
While social platforms has emerged as a vital tool for crime control for Nepal Police, it has also given rise to incidents of cybercrime.
Differences within ruling coalition stall Nepal’s Land Act amendment
Congress lawmakers and Land Management Minister Balaram Adhikari of the UML are at odds over the bill.
Probe finds widespread negligence in Nepal’s Civil Service Bill tampering
Report holds State Affairs Committee chair Ramhari Khatiwada and Secretary Suraj Kumar Dura morally responsible for the bill’s altered provision.
Calls get louder for a judicial probe into March 28 violence during royalist rally in Kathmandu
The government remains unwilling to form such a commission, insisting that the existing state mechanism is sufficient to investigate the incident.