Parties accuse Nepal’s ex-king of plotting against the republic
Maoist Centre calls for leaders defending the new constitution to correct past mistakes and unite.
Purushottam Poudel
Nepal’s political parties rush to react after pro-monarchy demonstration
Leaders rule out return of monarchy but stress the need for progressive forces to stay vigilant.
Teachers from across Nepal protest in Kathmandu seeking passage of education bill
The enactment of the School Education Act is crucial for implementing Nepal’s federal constitution, which aims to decentralise education. However, nearly a decade after the…
A new Nepal Police bill creates discontent in the force
The Ministry of Home Affairs registered a ‘Bill to amend and consolidate the laws related to the Nepal Police’ in Parliament on January 28. However, police officials are…
Kathmandu sees multiple murder cases in days
Police blame most of the crimes on personal grudges rather than criminal motives.
Kirtipur mayoral race set to be a test for traditional parties in Nepal
Major political parties including the Congress, the CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Centre) have fielded their candidates. But the Rastriya Swatantra Party, did not field anyone…
Maoist show of force in Kathmandu as government fumbles
Former Nepali PM Dahal says his party is focused on introspection, reviewing party’s activities and connecting with the people.
Out of power, Nepal’s Maoists seek to redefine agenda
The former revolutionary outfit lacks a clear political ideology compared to other parties, says Maoist leader.
Former Nepali Deputy PM Lamichhane guilty of cooperatives funds misuse, forgery: probe
Legal experts say that Mr Lamichhane could face prosecution under four different laws based on the findings of the parliamentary special inquiry committee’s report.
Nepali Prime Minister Oli secures vote of confidence
PM Oli secures 188 votes, exceeding two-thirds majority by four votes.