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EC settles NC legitimacy issue, recognizes Gagan Thapa as party president
The EC formally recognized Gagan Thapa as NC president, ending weeks of internal turmoil and handing the Thapa-led faction control of the party’s symbol, office and leadership amid protests and rival claims.
Jan 17, 2026
UML set to finalize HoR candidates Saturday
UML set to finalize HoR candidates Saturday
Jan 16, 2026
EC decision invalid, will fight politically and legally...
EC decision invalid, will fight politically and legally...
Jan 16, 2026
NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against R...
NBA objects to govt decision to withdraw case against R...
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Video Story: Khatiwada resigned. Who will be the next finance minister now?
Video Story: Khatiwada resigned. Who will be the next financ...
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Who will be the new finance minister is a question everyone has started asking after Yubaraj Khatiwada stepped down on Friday.
Sep 06, 2020
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Gautam’s long journey to parliament after his defeat in 2017 poll (with video)
Gautam’s long journey to parliament after his defeat in 2017...
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The government on September 4 decided to recommend the name of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Vice-chairman Bam Dev Gautam to President Bidya Devi Bhandari for his appointment as a member of the National Assembly.
Sep 05, 2020
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SC directs govt to enact comprehensive pandemic act
SC directs govt to enact comprehensive pandemic act
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the government to evaluate prevailing legislations relating to epidemic disease and enact a new Pandemic Act.
Sep 04, 2020
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Finance Minister Khatiwada resigns
Finance Minister Khatiwada resigns
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has tendered resignation from his ministerial position.
Sep 04, 2020
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Constitutional experts at odds over prospect of Shrestha and Gautam becoming ministers
Constitutional experts at odds over prospect of Shrestha and...
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who lost to the then Naya Shakti Party candidate Dr Baburam Bhattarai in the parliamentary election for the House of Representatives (HoR) in 2017 from Gorkha Constituency 2, was later elected as a National...
Sep 04, 2020
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Cabinet meeting underway to recommend Gautam as member of National Assembly
Cabinet meeting underway to recommend Gautam as member of Na...
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: A cabinet meeting is currently underway at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, according to Prime Minister KP Oli’s Press Adviser Surya Thapa.
Sep 04, 2020
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NCP decides to nominate Gautam as a member of National Assembly
NCP decides to nominate Gautam as a member of National Assem...
KATHMANDU, Sept 3: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to nominate the party's Vice Chairman Bam Dev Gautam as a member of the National Assembly.
Sep 03, 2020
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PM Oli requests Bangladeshi counterpart Hasina to provide 50,000 tons of urea fertilizer
PM Oli requests Bangladeshi counterpart Hasina to provide 50...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday requested his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to provide 50,000 tons of urea fertilizer on a refundable basis to prevent its shortage in Nepal.
Sep 02, 2020
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Prince of Bahrain, 17 others arriving in Nepal for mountaineering
Prince of Bahrain, 17 others arriving in Nepal for mountaine...
KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The government has decided to allow 18 climbers including the prince of Bahrain to enter Nepal for mountaineering purposes.
Aug 31, 2020
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Govt decides to reopen issuing labor permits to Nepali going abroad for employment
Govt decides to reopen issuing labor permits to Nepali going...
KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The government has decided to resume issuing labor permits for Nepali workers going abroad for employment.
Aug 31, 2020