Politics

The government has decided to classify those injured during the Gen-Z movement and provide appropriate relief accordingly. The Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Sunday decided to form a technical committee to immediately begin the classification process. After classification, injured individuals will receive relief based on the categories, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communication Jagdish Kharel. The meeting also decided that the Ministry of Home Affairs will arrange identity cards for the injured to ensure proper identification and facilitate effective treatment. Selected hospitals will be designated for further treatment, where Gen-Z clinics will be operated, Kharel added.

The Ministry of Finance has stated that an investigation is underway regarding the money reportedly found in the residences of leaders during the Gen-Z movement. According to a notice published on September 28 (12 Ashoj), the ministry said that cash with unidentified sources, whether kept at residences or hidden elsewhere, is being investigated under the Asset (Money Laundering) Prevention Act, 2007 (2064 BS). “The ministry’s serious attention has been drawn to reports in the media and social networks that, during the unusual circumstances created by the Gen-Z movement and subsequent arson, cash was either burned or found in a burned…

The GENJI Dialogue Committee, formed to hold discussions with the President, has demanded the creation of an interim constitution and the election of an executive head of the government. In a press conference held on Sunday, members of the committee presented this proposal. Committee member Pravesh Dahal explained that the committee aimed to resolve the ongoing movement peacefully through discussions with the President. Dahal made it clear that they do not accept the current constitution. He stated, "This constitution can be abolished by the government. The government has the right to create an interim constitution. The movement has already removed…

The Cabinet has approved Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising’s official visit to India. As per the decision made in the Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Minister Ghising will represent Nepal at the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), scheduled to be held in New Delhi from Kartik 10 to 13 (October 27–30, 2025). Minister for Communication, Information, and Technology Jagadish Kharel informed that the Cabinet has granted approval for Minister Ghising to attend the high-level solar energy summit. This visit will mark Minister Ghising’s first official foreign trip since the formation of the new government, and…

Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Harka Sampang has submitted an application to register a new political party named Shram Sanskriti Party (Labor Culture Party) with the Election Commission. According to the Commission, Sampang filed the application on Ashoj 7 (September 23), proposing himself as the party’s chairman. Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Election Commission, stated that Sampang submitted the request with the proposed election symbol of a clump of soil (माटोको ढिस्को). However, he has been asked to provide additional documents required for the registration process. Harka Sampang gained national attention after winning the mayoral post of Dharan as an…

The Cabinet meeting has decided to revoke the passports of former Prime Minister and UML President KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Secretary Gokarn Mani Duwadi, former Director General of the National Investigation Department Hutaraj Thapa, and the then Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chhabi Raj Rizal. This decision was made during the Cabinet meeting held on 12th Ashoj at Singhadurbar. The meeting also imposed a ban on these individuals from leaving the Kathmandu Valley. This decision follows recommendations from the investigation commission concerning the events of 23rd and 24th September. The commission advised the government…

Former King Gyanendra Shah has announced that he will not be giving Tika to the general public this Dashain. In a message of goodwill, he stated that due to the nation going through a period of mourning and destruction, the festival will be celebrated only within family and cultural boundaries. He said, “We would like to inform our well-wishing citizens that, unlike in previous years, we will not be offering Tika and Jamara on a large scale.” The former king emphasized the need to adopt modern technology, scientific expertise, and the changing global order for the nation’s progress and development.…

The Nepali Congress has announced that it will not hold its traditional tea reception and greetings exchange on Kojagrat Purnima this year.Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel issued a statement informing about the cancellation. Since 1976 (BS 2033), following the return of leader BP Koirala from exile with the policy of national unity and reconciliation, the party has organized a tea reception on Kojagrat Purnima every year to exchange festive greetings. The statement said, “At a time when citizens across the country are grieving and our party’s central office itself has been set on fire and destroyed, there is a greater…

The Nepali Congress has scheduled its Central Working Committee meeting for October 12 (Ashoj 26).According to Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel, the meeting will be held at 1 PM at the party’s central office, BP Smriti Bhawan, BP Nagar, Lalitpur. Office bearers, central committee members, and invited members are expected to attend the meeting.

After Chief Minister Satish Singh’s government was reduced to a minority with the withdrawal of support from two ruling parties, four parties in Madhesh Province have reached an agreement to form a new government. According to reports, the Nepali Congress will lead the new government under the leadership of provincial parliamentary party leader Krishna Yadav. Following several rounds of discussions, the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, Janamat Party, and Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) have agreed to form the new coalition. The parties plan to submit a letter to the provincial head with the signatures of a majority of provincial assembly members once…