KATHMANDU, August 18: The main opposition CPN-UML has now officially split, with the Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of the party deciding to register a new political party.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Fourteen UML lawmakers including senior leader Madhan Kumar Nepal have filed an application at the Parliament Secretariat not to take action against them.

KATHMANDU, August 18: CPN (Maoist center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underscored the need for self-review and determination, citing the complaints that Maoists have forgotten their ‘revolutionary character and culture’ after the peace agreement was signed.

Prez Bhandari issues ‘party-split’ ordinance

Published On: August 18, 2021 02:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has issued an ordinance that allows the political party to split if they want to.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Sita Sada of Golbazaar Municipality-10 tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in April. Her family members were infected as well. They were forced to take loans for their treatment. So far, Sada and her family have not received any relief from the government.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Senior leader of CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal is preparing to register a new political party. The UML has fallen into crisis after party Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday recommended action against 14 lawmakers, including senior leader Nepal. Leader Nepal is preparing to register a new party in a day or two.

KATHMANDU, August 17: In its first official reaction to the latest development in Afghanistan, Nepal has urged all parties concerned to ensure safety, security and well-being of the people.

UML dismisses 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal

Published On: August 17, 2021 05:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: The main opposition CPN-UML has taken action against 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal.

Deuba-led govt, too, introduces ‘party-split’ ordinance

Published On: August 17, 2021 03:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: The government has introduced a new ordinance related to splits in political parties. A Cabinet meeting held at Baluwatar on Tuesday decided to introduce the ordinance and send it to the President’s Office for approval.

Hari Shankar Mishra appointed as Province 2 Chief

Published On: August 17, 2021 01:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Hari Shankar Mishra as the chief of Province 2 on the recommendation of the government after dismissing Rajesh Jha, who was appointed to the post by the erstwhile KP Oli government.