Tapendra Karki

A recent commission report on the Gen-Z protests cleared senior Nepali Army officers while holding Nepal Police and the APF responsible for violence and destruction. 

As it prepares to take the reins of power, the RSP has organized training and orientation programs for its lawmakers on parliamentary roles and procedures.

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including Nepal. However, the government has stopped short of labeling Iranian nationals as a security threat.

Former Revenue Department Director General Jhalakram Adhikari, previously implicated in a 60-kg gold smuggling scandal, now faces a CIAA corruption case for allegedly taking a Rs 7 million bribe and laundering the money through multiple bank accounts and land purchases.

Critics argue that although everyone must abide by the law and security agencies exercise authority while enforcing it, the report instead recommends action against those responsible for maintaining order.

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...

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

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).

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...

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...