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UML set to finalize HoR candidates Saturday
The Secretariat meeting had earlier been mandated by the Central Committee meeting to settle the names ahead of the election.
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...
Jan 16, 2026
Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Daha...
Elections will proceed as planned: NCP Coordinator Daha...
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Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Algorithmic Disruption
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4NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–old guard leadership battle
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Karnali Development Council meeting on Jan 24
Karnali Development Council meeting on Jan 24
SURKHET, Jan 16: The Karnali State Development Council is holding its maiden meeting this January 24 to solicit suggestions for the State's development and prosperity. Chief Minister of the Karnali State government Mahendra Bahadur Shahi will chair the meeting.
Jan 16, 2020
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Safe infrastructure for happiness and prosperity: Minister Thapa
Safe infrastructure for happiness and prosperity: Minister T...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa said that the goal of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' can only be achieved through the appropriate management of disasters.
Jan 16, 2020
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Bhaktapur District Court allows police to arrest medical college owner Durga Prasai over d...
Bhaktapur District Court allows police to arrest medical col...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Bhaktapur District Court on Thursday allowed the police to arrest Jhapa-based B&C Medical College owner Durga Prasai.
Jan 16, 2020
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Dahal says he’s responsible for killing 5,000, not 17,000
Dahal says he’s responsible for killing 5,000, not 17,000
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Chairman of ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who led the decade-long Maoist armed insurgency, said on Wednesday that as the leader of the rebel group he would take responsibility for the killings of 5,000 people during that conflict, but not 17,000.
Jan 16, 2020
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Nepal should accept MCC: NC President Deuba
Nepal should accept MCC: NC President Deuba
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 15: President of the main opposition Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Speaker of the House of Representatives should be elected at the earliest.
Jan 15, 2020
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NC leader Poudel meets Indian Defense Minister Singh
NC leader Poudel meets Indian Defense Minister Singh
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel and Minister for Defense of India, and former Chairperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh, discussed in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2020
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Prez, PM send congratulatory messages to Sultan of Oman
Prez, PM send congratulatory messages to Sultan of Oman
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli sent separate congratulatory messages to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said today on the assumption of office as Sultan of Oman.
Jan 15, 2020
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Princess Astrid of Belgium visiting Nepal next week
Princess Astrid of Belgium visiting Nepal next week
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Princess Astrid of Belgium will be arriving in Kathmandu on a week-long visit on January 19, officials said on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2020
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Battle for House Speaker ignites serious disputes in ruling NCP
Battle for House Speaker ignites serious disputes in ruling...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: The ongoing row over the post of House Speaker has ignited a serious dispute within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), with the leaders belonging to former CPN (Maoist Center) alleging that NCP leaders close to Prime Minister KP Oli were making an “unethical bargain”.
Jan 15, 2020
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I won't resign unless NCP fields its candidate: Deputy Speaker Tumbahangphe (with video)
I won't resign unless NCP fields its candidate: Deputy Speak...
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Although the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) sought the resignation of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, the latter on Tuesday reiterated that she is not going to step down from her post.
Jan 14, 2020