KATHMANDU, June 22:  The Supreme Court has paved the way for the implementation of the amended provisions made in the Citizenship Amendment Bill certified earlier by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

KATHMANDU, June 4: The next meeting of the National Assembly has been called for Monday afternoon.

President Ram Chandra Paudel's recent decision to certify the Citizenship Amendment Bill has raised serious concerns about the constitutional integrity of his actions. By endorsing the bill in this manner, President Paudel not only set a dangerous precedent but also challenged the very constitution he is entrusted to protect.

KATHMANDU, May 31: President Ram Chandra Paudel on Wednesday approved the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill. President Paudel certified the bill which was put on hold by the then President Bidya Devi Bhandari since last September even though the bill was passed by both the houses of parliament and sent to the president for authentication for the second time.

KATHMANDU, May 31: President Ram Chandra Paudel has certified the Citizenship Amendment Bill. President Paudel certified the bill on Wednesday, according to the Office of President.

BIRATNAGAR, August 26: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the Citizenship Amendment Bill passed by the parliament will be authenticated by  President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

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KATHMANDU, August 25: The controversy surrounding the Bill to Amend Citizenship Act, 2063 BS has caused ripples across national politics. The issue has created a serious tussle between the ruling coalition, parliament and the president that may potentially shake up the national politics itself.

CHITWAN, August 24: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that unnecessary controversies were raised over recently introduced Citizenship Amendment Bill.

KATHMANDU, August 18: The House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the Citizenship Amendment Bill sent back to parliament earlier by President Bidya Devi Bhandari along with her suggestions.

KATHMANDU, August 18: A proposal seeking an amendment to the Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Bill, 2079 BS was approved by the House of Representatives (HoR) today.

KATHMANDU, August 15: The Bill to Amend the Citizenship Act 2063 sent back by President Bidya Devi Bhandari reached the House of Representatives on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has sent the Citizenship Amendment Bill that was endorsed by both the houses of federal parliament back to parliament for reconsideration.

KATHMANDU, July 22: The meeting of House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday endorsed the Citizenship Act, 2007 (First Amendment) Bill, 2022 through majority votes.

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Amid concerns that hundreds of thousands of people, including those of Nepali origin, living in north-eastern India could be rendered stateless under India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Nepalis will continue to be able to easily acquire citizenship certificates in India on the basis of the 1950 Peace and Friendship Treaty reached between the two countries.