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Gen Z probe commission records KP Oli’s written statement at his residence
Commission member Bigyan Raj Sharma told Republia that the commission recorded Oli’s written statement at his temporary residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur, and that the process took nearly two hours.
Jan 05, 2026
Durga Prasai claims Balen and Lamichhane groomed by for...
Durga Prasai claims Balen and Lamichhane groomed by for...
Jan 04, 2026
Former PM Oli testifies before NHRC on his role during ...
Former PM Oli testifies before NHRC on his role during ...
Jan 04, 2026
Gen Z Probe commission summons KP Oli
Gen Z Probe commission summons KP Oli
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NC calls office bearers’ meeting to resolve convention dispute
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General Convention timeline dispute deepens factional divide in NC
General Convention timeline dispute deepens factional divide...
The new proposal was tabled by invoking Article 43 of the party statute, formally pushing the convention date beyond the upcoming election. A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting, however, still needs to ratify the date.
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Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven politics’ in Nepal
Gokul Baskota cautions against rise of ‘revenge-driven polit...
In a social media post, Baskota said politics in the country has increasingly become centered on power, weakening its ideological base and giving rise to such tendencies. He warned that growing political hostility could exceed limits and potentially turn violent.
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62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to transport election materials
62 days to go for polls: EC seeks applications from firms to...
Helicopters, trucks, and containers will be used for transporting the election materials. The EC has invited firms and companies operating courier services to register for delivering election-related materials.
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NC proposes 15th general convention from May 11–14 after elections
NC proposes 15th general convention from May 11–14 after ele...
Nepali Congress has proposed holding its 15th General Convention from May 11 to 14, with the final decision to be endorsed by a forthcoming Central Working Committee meeting.
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Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix the PR fallout before polls?
Nepo babies, celebrities and controversy: Can parties fix th...
This situation has also raised a procedural question: can political parties amend their PR lists once submitted to the Election Commission?
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UML endorses Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, as HoR candidate from Gorkha-2
UML endorses Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, as HoR candidat...
CPN-UML has nominated Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, with a controversial past, as its candidate for Gorkha-2 in the upcoming House of Representatives election.
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Deuba, Thapa and Sharma assure 25 CWC members they won’t allow NC split
Deuba, Thapa and Sharma assure 25 CWC members they won’t all...
Concerns over a possible fracture arose as Thapa and Sharma pushed for a special convention, citing that a regular convention is not feasible. Following their guidance, the faction supporting special convention is preparing to hold the event on January 11–12, intensifying internal political de...
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Janamat releases PR list five days after submission
Janamat releases PR list five days after submission
For the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election on March 5, the party’s 110-member PR list includes 32 candidates from indigenous groups and 33 from the Khas Arya community, the party stated.
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NC General Secretaries demand party statute be respected with special convention
NC General Secretaries demand party statute be respected wit...
Nepali Congress leaders say a special general convention is now unavoidable, urging the party to follow its statute, preserve unity, and strengthen internal democracy rather than treating it as a contest of winners and losers.
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Karki-led probe panel questions Deuba and Dahal over Gen Z protest violence
Karki-led probe panel questions Deuba and Dahal over Gen Z p...
A high-level probe into the September 8–9 Gen Z protests has sought written explanations from former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, while preparations are underway to summon then prime minister KP Sharma Oli.
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