When the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) came to the fore in Nepali politics, the amount of optimism it received from the people living in the hill region was rather generous. At its center was a figure who had accumulated sufficient social capital, covering sensational news stories, often making himself the protagonist who comes to the rescue of a struggling mass.

KATHMANDU, July 19: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Indira Rana, has acknowledged requesting the US Embassy for an earlier date for visa interview but dismissed allegations the she requested visas for anyone else. She clarified in a statement on Friday that she did not commit any immoral acts.

Kathmandu, Aug 30: A meeting between Speaker Devraj Ghimire and the newly-elected chairpersons of the 10 thematic committees under the House of Representatives was held today.