Politics

The government has decided to provide grants for the construction of temporary housing to families who lost their homes in the recent floods and landslides. The decision was made during a meeting of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management held on Tuesday. Chaired by Prime Minister and Council Chairperson Sushila Karki, the meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar and approved seven key decisions, including immediate relief measures for the displaced. Decision No. 7 states: “Decision No. 7: Direct the concerned authorities to promptly identify beneficiaries, in coordination with local levels, for families…

Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma has called on party representatives to sign a petition demanding a special general convention by October 10 (Ashoj 24). In a video message released on Tuesday (Ashoj 21), Sharma said that he has been asking convention representatives from different districts whether they will sign the petition or not. “I have not personally called anyone asking them to sign. But if you have inquired about it, then please go ahead and sign,” he said. Addressing questions about whether calling a special convention is against the party statute, Sharma clarified that following the statute does not…

Former Member of Parliament Suhang Nembang has called on the government to declare Ilam district a crisis-hit area and to resume regular flights at Phalgunanda Sukilumba Airport. Highlighting the severe human and material losses caused by continuous rainfall, Nembang stated that landslides, road blockages, and power outages have completely disrupted daily life in Ilam. He said that rescue and relief operations have faced serious challenges due to road destruction and loss of communication links. Citing the current situation and the recommendation of the District Disaster Management Committee, Nembang urged the government to immediately declare Ilam as a crisis-affected area. He…

The GenZ Movement Alliance has demanded the voluntary resignation of the Chief Commissioner and all Commissioners of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA). Members of the alliance formally submitted a written request to the government and the CIAA urging this step. The letter, signed by GenZ leaders including Samana Lawati, Rizan Ranamagar, Anusha Khanal, Aakriti Ghimire, Ojaswi Bhattarai, Bishesh Shah, Hem Chaudhary, Amit Khanal, and Abhas Sapkota, states that the demand was made to end corruption and impunity in the country. The alliance emphasized the need for impartial, independent, and capable leadership within the CIAA, stating…

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has convened a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 AM. According to Dinesh Prasad Bhatt, Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the meeting was called by the Prime Minister to address urgent disaster-related concerns. He informed that the council meeting will make important decisions regarding effective relief distribution, reconstruction of infrastructures damaged by floods and landslides, and the arrangement of both temporary and permanent housing for victims. Bhatt further stated that due to the continuous rainfall, floods and…

The CPN Maoist Centre will hold its secretariat meeting today. The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 1:00 PM at the party’s central office in Paris Danda. According to the party spokesperson Agni Sapkota, the meeting will discuss topics including the determination of the date for the central convention and the selection of representatives.

Two ministers of the current government are preparing to visit Ilam today to observe the landslide-affected areas. If weather conditions permit, Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kulman Ghising and Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Om Prakash Aryal will depart for Ilam. The ministers are scheduled to fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Jhapa, via a regular flight and then take a helicopter to reach Ilam. The devastating rainfall of October 4 (Ashoj 18) has so far claimed 37 lives in Ilam. Dozens remain injured and missing. Roads, bridges, hydropower projects, and other physical infrastructure have also been…

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by heavy rainfall in Ilam and other affected areas. On Sunday evening, through social media, she conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished eternal peace for the departed souls. She also expressed high appreciation for all those tirelessly engaged in rescue and relief operations. “The patience and solidarity shown by the Nepali people in facing this disaster is commendable, for which I extend my sincere gratitude. Relief distribution in the affected areas is ongoing,” Prime Minister Karki wrote on social media.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed districts not affected by disasters and not engaged in rescue operations to resume public services. Issuing a circular to all District Administration Offices, the ministry directed that regular public services should continue in such areas. Earlier, the government had declared two days of public holiday due to the potential risk of disasters. However, with major highways blocked by floods and landslides, many people who had traveled to their hometowns for Dashain celebrations are still unable to return to their workplaces on time.

Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has begun preparations to hold the party’s General Convention by Mangsir. After resigning from the premiership under pressure from the Gen Z Movement, Oli convened a meeting of the party’s Secretariat. The meeting decided to call a Central Committee meeting from Asoj 27–29, where the date for the General Convention is expected to be finalized, according to a senior UML source. Earlier, UML had held its Statute Convention in Godawari (Bhadra 20–22), amending the party statute to reappoint Oli as chairman. However, the subsequent Gen Z Movement forced him to flee…