Politics

A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sushila Karki is currently underway at Singha Durbar. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, PM Karki is scheduled to address the nation immediately after the meeting concludes. This will be Prime Minister Karki’s first national address since assuming leadership of the interim government formed in the aftermath of the “Genji” movement.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” Chair of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has proposed dissolving the party’s current Central Committee. During Thursday’s Central Committee meeting at the Nepal Academy in Kathmandu, Prachanda presented his political report, suggesting that the committee—along with all office bearers, including the chairperson—be dissolved to pave the way for a special general convention. If endorsed by the Central Committee, the proposal would dissolve all existing committees. Prachanda, facing growing pressure for leadership change following the Gen Z movement, had earlier floated this idea during a Standing Committee meeting.

The Central Security Committee is convening a meeting at Singha Durbar to discuss security challenges that emerged after the recent Gen Z movement. Chiefs of all three security agencies—the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police—will be present. This is the first meeting of the committee since the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 (Bhadra 23 and 24). The meeting will review the protests, assess the country’s current security situation, and outline future strategies. Following the security meeting, a Cabinet meeting will be held on Thursday afternoon. After the Cabinet session, Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled…

The government has called on everyone to participate in the national reconstruction campaign. In a statement released yesterday, the Ministry of Finance urged provincial and local governments, the private sector, domestic and international citizens, the non-resident Nepali community, friendly nations, development partners, and international organizations to make valuable contributions and join the campaign. The ministry stated that the government has established a Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund and requested contributions from all. Donations can be made to account number 1960100102070004 at the Rastriya Banijya Bank in Singha Durbar under the name “Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund.” The appeal follows the Cabinet decision…

The Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held today (Thursday). Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called the Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office at 4:00 PM. Following the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Karki will address the nation at 6:00 PM today.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to address the nation at 6:00 PM today. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, a cabinet meeting will be held at 4:00 PM, after which Prime Minister Karki will deliver her address. This will be the first address to the nation by former Chief Justice Karki, who assumed leadership of the interim government formed after the “Gen Z” movement. Appointed as Prime Minister on Bhadra 27, Karki took charge of the interim government in the wake of the movement that took place on Bhadra 23 and 24. The…

The Central Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre) is set to take place today (Thursday) at 11:00 AM at Pragya Bhawan. On Wednesday, the party’s Standing Committee met at the central office in Paris Danda to finalize the agenda for today’s session. Party Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will present the political report, which will be followed by extensive discussions on several key issues. The meeting is expected to deliberate on: Various proposals and policy discussions Preparations for the upcoming general elections on Falgun 21 (early March 2026) Party unification and political polarization Matters related to relief…

The CPN (Maoist Centre) has decided to dissolve its Central Committee and form a Special General Convention Organizing Committee under the leadership of party chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. According to party spokesperson Agni Prasad Sapkota, the decision was made during a Standing Committee meeting held at the party’s headquarters in Paris Danda on Wednesday.The proposal to dissolve the Central Committee and have Prachanda coordinate the new organizing committee will be presented to the Central Committee for approval. Sapkota said the move aims to maintain party unity and adapt to the current political context.The meeting also decided to propose a…

President Ram Chandra Paudel issued an ordinance on Wednesday to amend the Voter List Act, 2073 (2016). The ordinance was issued after his meeting with interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.According to the President’s Office, the discussions at Shital Niwas focused on the current political situation, preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 (Falgun 21), and security arrangements.