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NC leader Dr Chandra Bhandari mocks party leadership’s luxury obsession
NC leader Dr. Chandra Bhandari criticized his party’s leadership for obsession with luxury, saying today’s democratic leaders need helicopters while even the former king relinquished power with ease.
Jan 11, 2026
Gagan Thapa says NC’s internal debate is ideological,...
Gagan Thapa says NC’s internal debate is ideological,...
Jan 11, 2026
NC former VP Shrestha urges leadership to honor Special...
NC former VP Shrestha urges leadership to honor Special...
Jan 11, 2026
NC Special General Convention: Over 49 percent delegate...
NC Special General Convention: Over 49 percent delegate...
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Indian Idol 3 winner Prashant Tamang dies of cardiac arrest
Democracy in Nepal is in crisis, says UML
3Balen Shah says bribe-takers and givers are ‘enemies of the nation’
4‘Calling SGC within three months of demand a legal obligation’
5President Paudel pays tributes to nation builder Prithvi Narayan Shah
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Gagan, Bishwo Prakash revived NC from coma: Chatur Bahadur Chand
Gagan, Bishwo Prakash revived NC from coma: Chatur Bahadur C...
Addressing the ongoing special general convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) in Kathmandu on Sunday, Chand praised General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma for playing a key role in reviving the party by providing it with “life support” (oxygen).
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RSP drops 17 Kulman loyalists from PR list, Rima Bishwakarma retained
RSP drops 17 Kulman loyalists from PR list, Rima Bishwakarma...
Rastriya Swatantra Party removes 17 Ujyalo Nepal-aligned candidates, keeping only Rima Bishwakarma at the top of the Dalit cluster after Kulman Ghising’s split.
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RSP Joint General Secretary Acharya withdraws name from PR list
RSP Joint General Secretary Acharya withdraws name from PR l...
Acharya formally pulled out from the PR list on Sunday. He had been ranked first under the Khas-Arya category in the proportional list submitted by the RSP to the Election Commission.
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General Secretary duo inaugurate NC Special General convention
General Secretary duo inaugurate NC Special General conventi...
General Secretary duo Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma inaugurated the event at Bhrikuti Mandap today, with senior leaders including former Vice-President Gopal Man Shrestha in attendance.
11 hours ago
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Democracy in Nepal is in crisis, says UML
Democracy in Nepal is in crisis, says UML
The Central Committee meeting began on Saturday as the government pushes to hold elections, coinciding with the Nepali Congress’s special general convention starting Sunday. During the meeting, UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli described democracy as being in crisis.
14 hours ago
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‘Calling SGC within three months of demand a legal obligation’
‘Calling SGC within three months of demand a legal obligatio...
In a joint statement, they said Clause 17(2) of the Nepali Congress statute makes it a legal obligation to convene a special convention within three months of a formal demand.
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Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establishment
Special general convention lacks rationale: NC establishment
Clarifying the matter, the party’s Central Working Committee said the new dates for the 15th general convention have been set for May 10 to 13, 2026. However, the decision had drawn dissent from five leaders, including general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
17 hours ago
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‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention’
‘3,600 delegates to take part in special convention’
Accommodation and Food Management Committee coordinator Ramesh Dhamala said lodging arrangements have been made for 3,600 delegates attending the special convention.
17 hours ago
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Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
Nepali Congress special general convention begins today
The two-day special GENERAL convention, scheduled for January 11-12, will be inaugurated at 1:00 pm on Sunday at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. For the opening session, a stage has been built at the open ground of Bhrikutimandap with seating for 50 guests.
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Unity with Ghising broke after demand for changing party name: RSP
Unity with Ghising broke after demand for changing party nam...
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.
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