Live and let die, Sarkaar!

April 15, 2024 08:35 am

Some time ago, in a dazzling display of our Prime Minister’s political finesse, he revealed yet another populist spectacle; his master plan to revive State-owned Enterprises from the realms of purgatory.

We, as concerned citizens and advocates of good governance, human rights, and the rule of law, write to express our profound concern regarding the recent appointment of Mr Rabi Lamichane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the Home Minister of Nepal. Your decision in this matter and the subsequent defense of it, rather than a gesture of regret, has raised significant concerns about the integrity of the government and its adherence to constitutional principles, the Good Governance Act, the Convention against Corruption, and the coalition's 8-point agreement.

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in the face of U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of his party deputies to 10 years in prison each, after finding them guilty of revealing official secrets. The verdict drew swift criticism from Khan’s followers.

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Rs 280 million has been collected in the Prime Minister's disaster relief fund dedicated to Jajarkot earthquake victims.

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Government ministers have submitted details of their work since August 11 to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. According to the Prime Minister's Office, a review of the submitted details is currently underway.

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that Tiktok had to be banned to save social harmony and family unity.

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Dr Rupak Sapkota, a foreign affairs expert, has been appointed as the foreign advisor to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. A cabinet meeting on Thursday appointed Sapkota to the post.

KATHMANDU, Sept 21: In a significant address during the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), held in conjunction with the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, emphasized the importance of a united global effort in overcoming the challenges posed by pandemics.

KATHMANDU, July 22: The 41st BP Memorial Day is being celebrated across the country today, commemorating the contribution of the first elected Prime Minister, BP Koirala.

KATHMANDU, June 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina held a meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, this morning.

KATHMANDU, May 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has summoned a meeting of the ruling coalition today.

KATHMANDU, April  7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that to achieve the goal of sustainable development, cooperation between federal, provincial and local governments as well as private, cooperative, non-governmental sector, civil society and development partners is necessary.

KATHMANDU, April 5: Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the cooperative movement should be prevented from becoming capitalist.

KATHMANDU, March 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured to deliver in a record-setting way in the history of Nepal once his government gets a full shape.

Time for entrepreneurship: PM Dahal

March 30, 2023 18:22 pm

KATHMANDU, March 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said it is time for entrepreneurship. PM Dahal said so while addressing the third convocation ceremony of the Agriculture and Forestry University here Thursday.

KATHMANDU, March 29: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that security challenges have increased due to the geopolitical location of the country and the increase in the strategic strength of powerful nations.

KATHMANDU,March 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the sense of responsibility and sentiment for national unity should be developed among the citizens for national security.

KATHMANDU, March 28: Three youths who were arrested and sent to jail for shouting slogans against the Prime Minister were released on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, March 23: A meeting of the ruling parties will be held again today (Thursday) to discuss the expansion of the cabinet.

KATHMANDU, March 23: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the people cannot be freed from fear as long as the prime minister is not afra

KATHMANDU, March 17: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has formally requested the Police Headquarters to investigate the hacking of the Prime Minister's official Twitter account.

KATHMANDU, March 16: The official twitter handle of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers @PM_nepal_ has been reset.

KATHMANDU, March 13: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that he was not worried when the Supreme Court ordered a case against him.

Only by moving away from the glorification of violence can Nepal build a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens. The prime minister's current actions suggest that his priorities are misplaced.

Serious Breach of National Security

February 15, 2023 08:10 am

The recent revelation by Republica that the daily reports sent by the National Investigation Department (NID) to the Prime Minister are being opened and read by unrelated persons exposes a serious breach of national security. The fact that highly confidential information meant only for the eyes of the Prime Minister is being leaked by the people in the prime minister's personal secretariat is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms.

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has garnered a total 268 votes in the vote of confidence held in parliament. All political parties exception People's Front Nepal and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party voted in support of Prime Minister Dahal.

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that parliament should be taken as an examination center by its members.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his concern over the ‘pathetic’ capital expenditure and the ailing status of the entire financial cycle of the country. The newly appointed head of the government expressed his worry at a time when the country’s capacity for capital expenses is depleting year after year.

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to move into his official residence in Baluwatar tomorrow.

Deuba calls and congratulates Dahal

December 26, 2022 12:25 pm

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Outgoing Prime Minister and President of Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba called and congratulated the newly-appointed Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Ruling coalition meeting to be held today

December 26, 2022 11:39 am

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: The meeting of the parties that supported Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), to become the Prime Minister is being held today.

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has submitted his claim to President Bidya Devi Bhandari to form a new government under his leadership.

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that prime minister and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba has to withdraw his candidacy for the leader of the parliamentary party (PP) and make a historic decision.

Who will be Nepal’s next PM?

December 15, 2022 08:30 am

But the crucial question is: Who will be the new Prime Minister?

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of 11 people in a jeep accident that occurred in Jajarkot district on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The political parties and candidates who participated in the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections held on November 20 have start submitting details of their election-related expenses.

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Dec 1: Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal wants to maintain the current alliance and become the first Prime Minister of the new government. He also revealed that he has claimed the leadership of the new government after meeting with the current Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.

BIRATNAGAR, Dec 1: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has said that a new government will be formed under the leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC).

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The top leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have intensified their efforts to form and lead the new government even before the final results of the general elections.

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh has said that the people want to see him as the Prime Minister after the upcoming elections.

PM Deuba arriving in Dailekh today

November 15, 2022 13:27 pm

KARNALI, Nov 15: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba is arriving in Dailekh today.

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Economist Dr Swarnim Wagle has claimed that Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa will become the Prime Minister after the upcoming House of Representatives and provincial assemblies elections.

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Prime Minister and President of Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed the relevant agencies to arrange immediate and proper treatment of injured in the earthquake-affected areas.

DADELDHURA, Nov 5: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is addressing two election assemblies in the district today.

PM extends Chhath greetings

October 30, 2022 10:59 am

KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended his best wishes to all Nepalis for happiness, peace and good health on the occasion of the Chhath Festival 2079, adding that this festival has helped promote the aspirations of cultural unity.

LONDON, Oct 25: Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister this year on Tuesday, tasked with taming an economic crisis that has left the country’s finances in a precarious state and millions struggling to pay their food and energy bills.

LONDON, Oct 25: Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak was set to become Britain’s next prime minister after the governing Conservative Party chose him as its leader on Monday in the hope that he will be a safe pair of hands to guide the country at a time of economic and political turbulence.

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh has said that he is qualified for the Prime Ministership in every way after the upcoming elections.

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will be present to pay homage to the body of culture expert and literary centenarian Satya Mohan Joshi.