Seven political parties continued their protest in Janakpurdham on Sunday against what they allege to be the unconstitutional formation of the Madhes Province government. The alliance has been staging a sit-in in front of the Madhes Building, demanding the dismissal of the Chief Minister and claiming that the provincial government was formed in violation of the constitution. Bharat Sah, a Province Assembly member from the Maoist Centre, stated that their protest is directed against the unconstitutional actions taken by the former Province Chief. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister would favor…
Two people were killed in a motorcycle accident at the Bungdalkhola bridge, located at the border of Makwanpurgarh Rural Municipality-5 and Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-1 in Makwanpur district. According to the Makwanpur District Police Office, a motorcycle (registration number Bagmati Province 03-005 Pa 7980) fell 50 feet down into Bungdalkhola early this morning. The accident claimed the lives of: 39-year-old Bir Bahadur Gurung, the rider, a resident of Chauki Tole, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-2 35-year-old Chandra Bahadur Gurung, the pillion passenger, originally from Kawasoti Municipality-13 in East Nawalparasi and currently living in Hetauda-2. Both were pronounced dead following the crash.
The NEPSE index increased by 4.44 points in the pre-open session on the first trading day of the week. Last Thursday, NEPSE had closed at 2,545.73 points after gaining 1.13 points. Today, during the pre-open session, the index rose to 2,550.17 points. By the time this news was prepared, a total of 12,756 units of shares worth Rs. 70,10,640 had been traded through 105 transactions involving 47 different stocks. Prices of 24 stocks increased, 15 stocks declined, and the remaining 8 stocks remained unchanged during the session.
The Nepali Congress is currently deeply divided over the issue of its upcoming General Convention. The establishment faction, led by Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba, insists that the 15th General Convention should be held only after the elections scheduled for Falgun 21, while the dissident faction is adamant that the process must begin within Mangsir. The dissident group has already submitted signatures of 54% of General Convention representatives in support of a Special General Convention. However, despite a month-long Central Committee meeting, the party has failed to reach any conclusion regarding the General Convention. Below are edited excerpts from a…
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called a meeting of the Central Security Committee. The meeting has been scheduled for 3 PM today at the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the minister’s secretariat, the session will focus on discussions related to the country’s peace and security situation. The meeting will be attended by the Home Secretary, a Lieutenant General from the Nepal Army, the Inspector Generals of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, the Chief of the National Investigation Department, and the head of the ministry’s Peace and Security Division, among other officials.
Two people riding on a motorcycle died after the vehicle lost control and crashed near the Bungdol Khola bridge area in Bhimphedi, Makwanpur. The motorcycle, bearing registration number Bagmati Province–03–005P 7980, met with the accident early this morning near the border of Makwanpurgadhi–5 and Bhimphedi–1. According to photos and details shared by locals, the motorcycle appears to have fallen from the bridge down into the stream below. The steep terrain made the area difficult to access, but locals climbed down into the ravine to assist with rescue efforts. Both riders were found dead at the scene. Deputy Superintendent of Police…
The deadline given by the Election Commission for registering new political parties ends today. For the purpose of the House of Representatives election announced by the interim government for Falgun 21, the Election Commission had set the deadline for new party registration until the end of Kartik. Parties already registered at the Commission must re-register for election purposes. The Commission has already called for party registration for the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 and the National Assembly election on Magh 11. The Commission has called for party registration until Mangsir 10 for the House of Representatives election and…
The seven-party alliance in Madhes Province boycotted an all-party meeting called by Province Chief Dr. Surendra Labh. The meeting, scheduled for today, became ineffective after leaders and members of the alliance did not attend. According to the coalition parties, they were compelled to boycott the meeting because current Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav—whom they claim was appointed unconstitutionally and sworn in at a hotel—was present in the meeting. Ram Ashish Yadav, Chief Whip of JSP Nepal, stated, “The seven-party alliance boycotted the meeting because an unconstitutionally appointed Chief Minister, who took his oath in a hotel, was participating.” Province Chief…
Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Nepal Chair Upendra Yadav has said that there is no alternative to holding elections in the country. He stressed that the government must create a conducive environment for the polls. Speaking at the first convention of the party’s Lumbini Province Committee in Bhairahawa, Yadav expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation, saying, “It is the government’s responsibility to conduct elections. When the police administration itself feels insecure, the government must act to ensure public safety and create an election-friendly environment.” The former Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that in a democracy, the people’s representatives must be in…
The CPN (UML) organized a mass assembly in Gulmi, where central leaders addressed a large gathering held in Tamghas. UML central leaders—including Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Central Secretary Gokarna Raj Bista, and senior women leader Ram Kumari Jhakri—delivered speeches during the event. Addressing the assembly, the leaders emphasized the need for national unity to safeguard nationalism. They stated that protecting the country’s nationalism, democracy, and constitution requires collective effort from all citizens. Following the Gen-Z movement, the leaders visited their home district, Gulmi, where they reiterated that only the people can protect national interests, democracy, and the constitution.…