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Fake rescue probe stalls as evidence remains elusive

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Nepal Police’s investigation into the alleged fake tourist rescue scam is facing growing scrutiny as it struggles to gather concrete evidence and has left out several companies previously implicated in the fraud. Officials say complaints filed via email have complicated the investigation, prom...
21 hours ago
POLITICS

RSP mulls picking ministers based on expertise

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Discussions are currently underway between RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Shah regarding the government formation process. 
1 day ago
POLITICS

RSP set to form powerful government

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With the completion of vote counting under both the FPTP and PR systems in the election held on March 5, the RSP has come close to securing a two-thirds majority in the 275-member House of Representatives (HoR).
3 days ago
POLITICS

First use of Article 76(1): RSP moves toward majority govern...

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Although the party has not yet made a formal decision, many expect senior RSP leader Balen Shah to become prime minister. The country will get a new prime minister only after the party holds an official meeting and elects its parliamentary leader. The process of forming a government will start once...
4 days ago
POLITICS

Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible...

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The report identifies former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as the principal figure responsible, while former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is also held accountable. It states that the shutdown of social media platforms angered young people and that the government failed to seek a political solution, ul...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS

Nepal’s election timeline: A democracy in evolution

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Nepal’s parliamentary election history reflects the country’s long and often turbulent journey toward democratic governance.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS

BBC’s ‘selective narrative’ on Nepal’s Gen Z movement stirs...

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The BBC documentary on Nepal’s Gen Z protests has ignited political controversy, with critics alleging selective storytelling aimed at influencing both the investigation process and the upcoming elections.
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS

Balen faces tough challenge in winning trust of voters in Ol...

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Jhapa-5 is shaping up to be more than just another electoral battlefield. It is a test of legacy versus change.
Feb 27, 2026
POLITICS

Postal Highway ignored amid candidates’ extreme indifference

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For a project long described as the backbone of prosperity for Madhesh Province, the silence is striking.
Feb 27, 2026
POLITICS

Jhapa-5: Squatter votes could tip the balance

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As in past elections, parties and candidates have zeroed in on squatter settlements, long regarded as a decisive electoral bloc.
Feb 26, 2026