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‘Calling SGC within three months of demand a legal obligation’
In a joint statement, they said Clause 17(2) of the Nepali Congress statute makes it a legal obligation to convene a special convention within three months of a formal demand.
Jan 11, 2026
Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establis...
Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establis...
Jan 11, 2026
‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention�...
‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention�...
Jan 11, 2026
Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
3Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lead Ujyalo Nepal Party
4The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis: US Ambassador Thompson
5Dahal announces to contest from Rukum East
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MCC does not have military component, says FM Gyawali
MCC does not have military component, says FM Gyawali
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Parliamentarians of the ruling Nepal Communist Party in the National Assembly held a meeting with Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali to enquire about the much-talked-about US-proposed Millennium Challenge Corporation 500 million grant.
Jan 20, 2020
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Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe resigns
Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe resigns
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe stepped down from her post on Monday afternoon.
Jan 20, 2020
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LIVE: National Assembly Meeting underway
LIVE: National Assembly Meeting underway
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: National Assembly Meeting is currently underway in the capital.
Jan 20, 2020
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72nd Indian Army Day marked in Kathmandu
72nd Indian Army Day marked in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a program to mark the 72nd Indian Army Day on Sunday.
Jan 20, 2020
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CM Rai expands his cabinet by inducting four new state ministers
CM Rai expands his cabinet by inducting four new state minis...
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 20: Chief Minister of Province 1 Sher Dhan Rai on Sunday expanded his cabinet by inducting four new state ministers.
Jan 20, 2020
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House set to initiate speaker, dy speaker election process today
House set to initiate speaker, dy speaker election process t...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The election process for the new speaker and deputy speaker of the lower house is starting from Monday. After the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) finalized its candidate for the post of speaker, the Parliament Secretariat is planning to initiate the election process for parliam...
Jan 20, 2020
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An insult of conflict victims: Rights activists, lawyers
An insult of conflict victims: Rights activists, lawyers
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Human rights activists and lawyers have expressed serious objection to the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s decision to field former Maoist leader Agni Sapkota as a candidate for speaker.
Jan 20, 2020
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NCP picks Agni Sapkota for speaker
NCP picks Agni Sapkota for speaker
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to field Agni Prasad Sapkota for speaker of the House of Representatives. The party’s secretariat meeting on Sunday evening made the decision ending nearly four months long dispute between the party’s former UML and former Maoist...
Jan 20, 2020
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NA members debate on MCC, other issues of public concern (with video)
NA members debate on MCC, other issues of public concern (wi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Members of National Assembly (NA) on Sunday were involved in a heated debate on Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and other issues of public concern.
Jan 19, 2020
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NCP names Agni Sapkota as its candidate for new speaker
NCP names Agni Sapkota as its candidate for new speaker
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Agni Prasad Sapkota, a leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, has been proposed as the candidate for the new speaker of the House of Representatives.
Jan 19, 2020