Politics

A Cabinet meeting is currently underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, according to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. The meeting began a short while ago. Prior to the meeting, Home Minister Omprakash Aryal held discussions with the chiefs of various security agencies regarding the nation’s current security situation. As of now, no official information has been released about the agenda of the ongoing Cabinet meeting.

Home Minister Omprakash Aryal held a discussion with the heads of all three security agencies on the latest political developments and disaster management issues. The meeting was attended by Nepal Police Inspector General Chandrakuber Khapung, Armed Police Force Chief Raju Aryal, and representatives from the Nepal Army, according to sources. During the discussion, participants exchanged information regarding the current political situation and coordination among the security bodies in disaster response. Earlier, tensions had reportedly arisen between the security agencies and the government after Minister Aryal had sent a letter to the police headquarters instructing the arrest of former Prime Minister…

CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the dissolution of the House of Representatives was unconstitutional and announced that his party will move forward with a demand for its reinstatement. Speaking at a UML program in Gundu, Bhaktapur, Oli said that restoring the parliament is necessary to revive democracy in the country. “If we fail to act in time, we will later regret it,” Oli said. “Some people say we should wait until the election on Falgun 21, and if it doesn’t happen, then we’ll demand reinstatement. But the dissolution is unconstitutional, illegal, and undemocratic…

CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has complained about his passport being blocked and restrictions on leaving the Kathmandu Valley, saying he is not afraid of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Speaking at an event in Bhaktapur, Oli warned Home Minister Omprakash Aryal not to make threats about arresting him or to provoke him. He said running the country is not a joking matter and urged caution. Oli criticized those making a spectacle in the streets instead of addressing the issues, saying, “They say my passport is blocked. I’m not allowed to go to the hills. Does Sushila Karki think KP Oli…

CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has said that the term “Gen Z” does not represent the identity of Nepali society but is rather a label imposed by the West. Speaking at a UML event held in Bhaktapur on Thursday, Pokharel remarked, “Gen Z is not our identity; it is something imposed upon us by others. We must understand that our traditions, culture, and society are being deliberately disturbed through Western strategies that divide generations.” He further emphasized that the functioning of society requires the cooperation of all generations, aligning with Eastern philosophy. “Running a society is not about the dominance…

Police have arrested two individuals, including Dr. Nicholas Bhusal, for attempting to hold a protest at Maitighar. According to Kathmandu District Police, the detainees are currently being held at the District Police Office, Kathmandu. The arrests took place after the individuals reached Maitighar to protest despite the Kathmandu District Administration Office not granting permission for any demonstrations. Following plans by various Gen-Z groups to stage a protest, police tightened security in the Maitighar and New Baneshwor areas, deploying a large number of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel.

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba will not be attending the party’s upcoming executive committee meeting. In his absence, Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka will preside over the meeting, which has been scheduled for Thursday at 1 PM. This was expected to be President Deuba’s first party meeting since the Gen Z revolt on Bhadra 23-24, but his personal secretariat has confirmed that he will not participate.

CPN-UML Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to deliver a special address in Bhaktapur today. Oli will speak at a program titled “Special Interaction on Contemporary Political Issues,” organized by the CPN-UML Bhaktapur District Committee at Gundu, Suryabinayak Municipality–7. The program, scheduled for 2 PM, will feature Oli’s detailed remarks on the country’s current political situation, the role of CPN-UML, and the responsibilities of party leaders and cadres. Given the unusual political circumstances in the nation, Oli’s address is being viewed with significant public and political interest. According to Bhaktapur District Committee Chair Bachan Deuja, the…

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a meeting of the party’s office bearers today. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 1 PM at a hotel in Lalitpur. However, the agenda of the meeting has not been made public. According to party leaders, the meeting will mainly discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Committee meeting scheduled for Ashoj 26 (October 12, 2025). This is the first formal meeting of the office bearers called by Deuba since the Gen Z youth movement held on Bhadra 23 and 24. During the second day of the two-day Gen Z…

The CPN (Maoist Centre) has issued a special directive to all levels of its party organization to actively coordinate with election offices and participate in the ongoing voter list update process in preparation for the upcoming elections. In a circular issued by Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the Coordinator of the Party’s General Convention Organizing Committee, party members have been instructed to ensure that: Citizens who have reached 16 years of age are included in the voter list by Kartik 30. Individuals needing to change their voting center due to marriage or relocation complete the required procedures. Any errors in names,…