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Unity with Ghising broke after demand for changing party name: RSP
After the split, an RSP secretariat meeting held on Friday concluded that the unity could not reach completion because Kulman Ghising kept bringing one proposal after another, party leader Shishir Khanal said.
Jan 11, 2026
NC rival faction set to inaugurate Special General Conv...
NC rival faction set to inaugurate Special General Conv...
Jan 11, 2026
The world would be better if more people acted like Nep...
The world would be better if more people acted like Nep...
Jan 10, 2026
Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lea...
Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lea...
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
Veteran journalist, former Minister Homnath Dahal passes away at 84
3I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
4Westerly system grips country, fog likely in provinces
5NAIMA, Thapathali Campus host 9th mobility dialogue on CKD Vehicle Assembly
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NC power struggle peaks as factions clash over Special General Convention
NC power struggle peaks as factions clash over Special Gener...
Tensions escalated on Wednesday after the Central Work Performance Committee, dominated by the party’s establishment faction, formally urged members who had demanded the convention to withdraw their signatures.
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Agreement with Kulman to be formalised through party process: RSP Chair Rabi
Agreement with Kulman to be formalised through party process...
Speaking briefly to journalists on Thursday while returning from the Chitwan District Court, Lamichhane said the understanding was reached while Ghising was still in the government.
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UML steps up election preparations, plans nationwide campaign
UML steps up election preparations, plans nationwide campaig...
The CPN-UML has kicked into full election mode for March 5, forming committees, recommending candidates, and planning a nationwide campaign despite pending legal challenges.
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Independent leaders ask Balen to return lauro election symbol
Independent leaders ask Balen to return lauro election symbo...
Independent activists have warned Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah to return the ‘Lauro’ election symbol within a week, accusing him of handing it to the RSP and turning it into a political bargaining tool.
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NC calls emergency CWEC meeting after Deuba-Koirala meeting
NC calls emergency CWEC meeting after Deuba-Koirala meeting
On Wednesday, the proponents of the special convention held a press conference announcing the gathering. That evening, the two general secretaries issued a joint statement publicly urging party members to participate in the convention.
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US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
US envoy pays farewell call to President Paudel
During the meeting held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, the two discussed matters relating to the Nepal-US ties, mutual interests and concerns, according to the Office of the President.
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NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter special convention
NC establishment to call separate youth gathering counter sp...
The Deuba-led establishment of Nepali Congress plans separate youth and district chief meetings to counter a special general convention called by Thapa and Sharma, highlighting rising internal party tensions.
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Lamichhane–Lingden discuss ensuring fair elections
Lamichhane–Lingden discuss ensuring fair elections
Lingden visited Lamichhane’s residence in Hattigauda to invite him to a tea reception being organized by the RPP on January 11 on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti. RPP Spokesperson Mohan Shrestha said that Chair Lamichhane expressed his commitment to attend the event.
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PR ballots printing begins
PR ballots printing begins
This marks the first phase of the nationwide ballot printing process.
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New regulation incorporated into election code of conduct
New regulation incorporated into election code of conduct
The EC on Wednesday declared during an event here that throughout the election campaign prohibition period, no form of discussion, interaction, assembly, convention, workshop, or seminar is permitted. It is forbidden to solicit votes or campaign through any method, process, or medium, the EC informe...
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