Politics

Doctors have advised President Ramchandra Paudel to take complete rest for a few days. Although he was discharged on Sunday from the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center in Maharajgunj after receiving treatment for health complications, he will not be attending any public programs for the time being, as per medical advice. According to the Office of the President, the scheduled meeting with representatives of the ‘Gen-Z’ movement has been postponed following the doctors’ recommendation. The meeting was planned to discuss issues related to the expansion of the interim government’s cabinet and the unfulfilled demands of the Gen-Z group. The…

Representatives of the ‘Gen-Z’ movement are scheduled to meet President Ramchandra Paudel today (Monday). The meeting will focus on discussions regarding the expansion of the interim government’s cabinet and the unfulfilled demands raised by the Gen-Z group. Earlier, the meeting was scheduled for Saturday, but it was postponed as President Paudel fell ill. The rescheduled discussion will now take place today at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas.

CPN-UML’s Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali has announced that the party’s 11th General Convention will be held in the last week of Mangsir. According to Gyawali, Sunday’s Secretariat meeting decided to hold the convention during that period, while the exact date and venue will be finalized by the party’s Central Committee meeting. He stated, “The Secretariat meeting of CPN-UML made four important decisions. The party’s 11th General Convention will take place in the last week of Mangsir. The exact date and location will be decided by the Central Committee.” Gyawali further informed that the meeting deemed the dissolution of the…

The CPN-UML has concluded that the dissolution of the House of Representatives is unconstitutional and has decided to move the court demanding its reinstatement. According to the decision made at the Central Secretariat meeting held on Sunday evening, the party will approach the court, asserting that the dissolution goes against the constitution and that the dissolved House should be restored. A senior party official stated that the dissolution of the House was unconstitutional and that the party would go to court to correct the move and revive the democratically elected institution. Additionally, UML has also decided to launch a street…

Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has urged the nation to bid farewell to the country’s three senior political leaders in order to restore a healthy environment for political dialogue within the party and across the country. In a video message released today, Thapa criticized the “musical chair” politics played over the past decade by Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, stressing the need to create a new atmosphere for national dialogue and cooperation. Thapa noted that “Nepal after Bhadra 25, 2082 (September 10, 2025) is not the same as before Bhadra 22,” implying a…

The CPN (UML) Dang chapter organized a demonstration in Ghorahi with a message of peace and stability restoration following the recent Gen Z movement. The rally, held under the slogan “Peace Reconstruction and National Unity Awakening,” saw participation from 23 affiliated organizations of the UML. The demonstration began at Traffic Chowk, circled around Ghorahi Bazaar, and concluded with a corner assembly at Tulsipur Chowk. Speaking at the assembly, Manohar Budhathoki, in-charge of the party’s People’s Organization Coordination Mechanism, claimed that the party’s organizational strength has become even stronger. He urged everyone not to underestimate UML and called on the government…

Senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Jhalanath Khanal, has stated that it is not the right time to pursue party unification with the CPN (Maoist Centre). His remarks come amid ongoing discussions among the Maoist Centre, Unified Socialist, and Mahindra Yadav faction regarding a possible party merger. Currently in Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, for the treatment of his wife Rabilaxmi Chitrakar, who was injured during the Gen Z protest, Khanal made it clear that the unification process should not proceed now. “This is not the time to merge with any party. We should not move toward a path that…

Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Vice-Chair of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has been arrested. Police confirmed that Mahara was taken into custody from Kathmandu. A few days ago, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) had interrogated him in connection with the case involving the smuggling of 9 kilograms of gold hidden inside vape cases. He has been arrested for further investigation into the gold smuggling case.

Education, Science, and Technology Minister Mahavir Pun has appealed to the Gen-Z generation to avoid factionalism and internal conflicts, warning that such behaviors can harm the country. Through a message on social media, he urged young people to learn from history and understand the consequences of divisive politics. Analyzing Nepal’s political history and its challenges, Minister Pun highlighted the importance of unity for the new generation. He stated: “Gen-Z, you are a group of young people of a certain age. You do not belong to any political organization. You dream of establishing good governance, eliminating corruption, and making Nepal prosperous.…

Following the Janaji (Youth) movement, CPN (UML) Dang is set to organize its first awareness rally in Ghorahi on Sunday. The District Administration Office, Dang, has granted permission for the event. The party stated that the rally aims to raise public awareness against criminal activities such as arson, vandalism, and looting targeting public property, offices, private residences, and businesses. Manohar Budhathoki, coordinator of the CPN (UML) Dang mass organizations coordination committee, said the rally is intended to alert citizens against the rising risk of anarchy and political instability in the country. “We are organizing this awareness rally as part of…