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Balen–Rabi talks teams engage in internal consultations
Talks teams of RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah have begun internal consultations ahead of the March 5 election, with a direct meeting between two leaders unlikely for now as both sides work on a consensus framework.
Dec 26, 2025
PM Karki to hold discussions with Oli, Deuba, Dahal
PM Karki to hold discussions with Oli, Deuba, Dahal
Dec 26, 2025
HoR election is NC’ top priority, Deuba assures Minis...
HoR election is NC’ top priority, Deuba assures Minis...
Dec 26, 2025
A motionless NC in the general convention marathon
A motionless NC in the general convention marathon
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Mayor Balen changes his political mood, plans to launch party and contest election from Jhapa
Oli takes swipe at Balen Shah over alleged substance abuse
3Balen and Rabi conclude their second one-on-one meeting in Lalitpur
4India emerges as space hub as world’s heaviest LEO satellite rides ISRO rocket
5Oli says UML ready for polls, expresses confidence of majority win
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Minister Kharel meets Deuba; What did they discuss?
Minister Kharel meets Deuba; What did they discuss?
During the meeting, Minister Kharel requested Deuba to help create a conducive environment for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, Kharel’s secretariat informed Republica Daily.
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NC leaders focus on Parliamentary Committee formation as General Convention clock ticks
NC leaders focus on Parliamentary Committee formation as Gen...
Party leaders raised the issue during a working committee meeting that began Wednesday, alongside deliberations on preparing the proportional representation list for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
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NC leader Paudel announces candidacy for General Secretary
NC leader Paudel announces candidacy for General Secretary
He said that although he had competed for the General Secretary position in the party's 14th General Convention, he was not successful and formally announced that he will compete for the General Secretary position in the 15th General Convention.
5 hours ago
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Govt working hard to conduct March 5 election successfully: PM Karki
Govt working hard to conduct March 5 election successfully:...
She stressed that the government has been working round the clock to maintain good governance.
6 hours ago
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Balen intensifies political engagement, hints at new moves ahead of HoR poll
Balen intensifies political engagement, hints at new moves a...
According to multiple sources, the talks have focused on whether Balen should form his own political party or align with the RSP. People close to both leaders earlier told Republica that discussions included the possibility of projecting Balen as a prime ministerial candidate.
7 hours ago
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Oli takes swipe at Balen Shah over alleged substance abuse
Oli takes swipe at Balen Shah over alleged substance abuse
KP Sharma Oli took a swipe at prominent figures over substance abuse, while praising UML volunteers for their discipline.
20 hours ago
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Ex-Home Minister Lekhak to record statement at Karki commission on Dec 29
Ex-Home Minister Lekhak to record statement at Karki commiss...
Speaking briefly to journalists on Thursday, Lekhak said the Gauri Bahadur Karki-led commission had summoned him for questioning and that he had agreed to appear. “The commission has called me to seek information regarding the incident, and I have decided to go,” he said.
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Renu Dahal moves toward parliamentary race after mayoral role
Renu Dahal moves toward parliamentary race after mayoral rol...
A meeting of the party’s constituency committee on Thursday decided to field Dahal, who is also the daughter of Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, as the First Past the Post (FPTP) candidate, targeting the HoR election scheduled for March 5.
21 hours ago
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Balen and Rabi conclude their second one-on-one meeting in Lalitpur
Balen and Rabi conclude their second one-on-one meeting in L...
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane hold their second one-on-one private meeting in Lalitpur. Visibily elated Rabi, however denied to make much comments leaving leaving reporters with no clear answers on future political plans.
21 hours ago
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Oli says UML ready for polls, expresses confidence of majority win
Oli says UML ready for polls, expresses confidence of majori...
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli says his party is ready for elections and confident of winning a majority, but calls on the government to create a free and fair environment before polls.
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