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Kulman Ghising declares: My journey will now be political
Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation on Wednesday after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Ghising said his next chapter would be political.
Jan 08, 2026
Kulman Ghising resigns as minister, announces full-time...
Kulman Ghising resigns as minister, announces full-time...
Jan 07, 2026
NC General Secretaries Gagan and Bishwa Prakash call fo...
NC General Secretaries Gagan and Bishwa Prakash call fo...
Jan 07, 2026
LSP Chair Thakur registers nomination for National Asse...
LSP Chair Thakur registers nomination for National Asse...
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Nepali citizens may need up to $15,000 bond for US tourist visa
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country
3Kulman Ghising considering resignation under pressure from all sides, close aides urge caution
4Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion
5RSP PR list controversy: Srijana Sizzu withdraws her name
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PM Oli urges govt officials to utilize their rights to execute their duties responsibly
PM Oli urges govt officials to utilize their rights to execu...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has cautioned the government to stand vigil against those who tend to oppose development and are promoting corruption. Oli expressed concerns on how certain forces were confusing the general public by proposing options to change governments and systems...
Feb 11, 2019
POLITICS
No need to rake up the Venezuela row: Nepal
No need to rake up the Venezuela row: Nepal
MAKAWANPUR, Feb 11: Nepal Communist Party senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal on Sunday urged the party leaders not to rake up the Venezuela row anymore.
Feb 11, 2019
POLITICS
Amid diplomatic tension, US Ambassador meets NCP Chairman Dahal over Venezuela statement
Amid diplomatic tension, US Ambassador meets NCP Chairman Da...
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Nearly two weeks after co-chairman of ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, issued a strong-worded statement against the United States stance on the ongoing Venezuelan political crisis, US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry held a meeting with Dahal recently.
Feb 10, 2019
POLITICS
Disgruntled SP Narendra Upreti resigns
Disgruntled SP Narendra Upreti resigns
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Taking strong exception to the recent recommendation of the Nepal Police Headquarters to promote the senior police officers, Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Upreti on Sunday resigned from the post.
Feb 10, 2019
POLITICS
Oli, Dahal hold a number of meetings to build mutual trust
Oli, Dahal hold a number of meetings to build mutual trust
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: Following the souring of relations over the ruling party's position on the Venezuelan crisis, chairmen of Nepal Communist Party — KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal — have been holding a series of meetings to resolve their differences.
Feb 10, 2019
POLITICS
Ruling partner FSFN accuses PM of interference
Ruling partner FSFN accuses PM of interference
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) are becoming increasingly concerned regarding the relentless attacks at the central government by Province 2 Chief Minister Lalbabu Raut, an influential leader of the ruling party's coalition partner Federal Socialist Forum Nepal which has be...
Feb 10, 2019
POLITICS
CDOs still powerful under federal setup
CDOs still powerful under federal setup
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Even after the advent of the new constitution in 2015 and elections at local, provincial and federal levels in 2017 to institutionalize federalism in the country, the representatives of the federal government at the districts in the form of Chief District Officers (CDOs) still enj...
Feb 10, 2019
POLITICS
Amid growing tensions, Dahal meets Prime Minister
Amid growing tensions, Dahal meets Prime Minister
KATHMANDU, Feb 9 : Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, held a meeting with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Social, economic criteria for government job quotas
Social, economic criteria for government job quotas
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: Revising its ‘blanket’ reservations policy, the government has come up with new provisions granting reservation privileges on the basis of economic and social status to candidates belonging to various marginalized communities.
Feb 09, 2019
POLITICS
Dahal warns of fresh conflict as his relation sours with PM Oli
Dahal warns of fresh conflict as his relation sours with PM...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has cautioned that the government's failure to fully implement the constitution and the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) could invite fresh round conflict, much graver than the 10-year insurgency.
Feb 09, 2019