Politics

Six senior leaders of the Janamat Party, including Senior Vice-Chair Abdul Khan, have tendered a collective resignation, demanding a change in party leadership. Alongside Khan, Central Spokesperson Dr. Sharad Singh Yadav, Central Coordinator Kumar Yadav, leader S.K. Singh, Sudurpaschim Province In-Charge Rajaram Chaudhary, and Central Committee Member Bikrambahadur Bam have resigned from both their posts and party membership. Khan, a former Member of the dissolved House of Representatives, and the group had earlier issued a 24-hour ultimatum for party chair Dr. Chandra Kant Raut and Organizational Department head Dr. Jay Kant Raut to step down voluntarily. As their demand went…

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has announced that it will take action against individuals misusing the party’s name to engage in unruly activities during the recent Gen-Z movement. The statement comes after allegations surfaced that people affiliated with RSP were involved in vandalism at offices of other political parties as well as government property. RSP spokesperson Manish Jha issued a press release urging concerned authorities to investigate and take action against those involved in such activities. Incidents of vandalism and arson also targeted some media outlets, which had been publishing critical reports on RSP and its chairperson Rabi Lamichhane. Following…

The 28th memorial day of Ganeshman Singh, the supreme commander of the 1990 People’s Movement (B.S. 2046) that restored democracy in Nepal, is being commemorated today with various programs. Known as a symbol of sacrifice and courage in Nepali politics, Singh became a source of inspiration for all. After the success of the 1990 People’s Movement, even though King Birendra had offered him the post of Prime Minister, Singh set an extraordinary example of selflessness by recommending his fellow leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai instead. Born on 24 Kartik 1972 B.S. (November 9, 1915) at Chaksibari in Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Singh passed…

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has intensified the process of expanding her cabinet, aiming to form an 11-member Council of Ministers. She held a detailed discussion today at Baluwatar with her close ministers and the Chief Secretary. So far, PM Karki has been running the government with only three ministers — Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal, Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. According to sources at Baluwatar, today’s meeting was attended by these ministers along with the Chief Secretary. “The Prime Minister is in talks with her ministers,” the source said, adding, “Discussions are focused on the names…

Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that the Genji movement was a result of the arrogance and obstinacy of the then ruling leadership. In a statement issued Wednesday, he said that the failure to address the legitimate demands of the Genji youths in time forced dozens to sacrifice their lives and caused the nation to suffer heavy losses. According to Nepal, the movement emerged from frustration and anger as the post-republican governance failed to be transparent and accountable to the people’s aspirations. He further mentioned that corruption, misgovernance, unemployment, youth outmigration,…

Dr. Surya Prasad Dhungel, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation through the NHRC Chairperson, effective from September 14 (Bhadra 29). In his statement, Dhungel said he stepped down to contribute more effectively from outside the commission in supporting democracy, human rights, and peace restoration, welcoming the new path chosen by the nation to overcome the ongoing crisis. According to Presidential Office spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Koirala, his resignation has been accepted.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has announced the construction of a new and grand party headquarters building. Following the arson attack on the party’s central office at Paris Danda during the Jenji movement, Prachanda stated that the party will rebuild a modern and impressive office with the support of members and well-wishers both within the country and abroad. On Tuesday afternoon, while inspecting the damaged office at Paris Danda, Prachanda said, “A new party office building will be constructed with the contribution and support of the entire party.”

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has announced that each family of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement will receive NPR 100,000 for funeral expenses. After assuming office at Singha Durbar, Minister Aryal stated that the relief will cover those who died during the events of Bhadra 23 and 24. He also confirmed that the government will observe national mourning in their memory, with the national flag flown at half-mast, and will arrange for transporting the bodies to their respective homes. Aryal further announced the formation of an investigative committee to look into the incidents that occurred during…

Newly appointed Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising made his first decision today, ordering the recovery of outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk electricity lines. After assuming office at the ministry on Monday, Ghising prioritized collecting unpaid amounts owed to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). During his earlier tenure as Executive Director of NEA, Ghising had attempted to recover these dues but was removed by the KP Oli-led government following disputes with then-Energy Minister Deepak Khadka. According to NEA, around NPR 8 billion is owed for electricity supplied through dedicated and trunk lines during the load-shedding period to…

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called the first meeting of the Council of Ministers today, immediately after appointing three new ministers. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 PM at Singha Durbar. Ahead of the session, the ministers and their respective secretaries will conduct internal preparations on the agenda items. Earlier today, in a ceremony at Shital Niwas, President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ministers—Rameshwar Khanal, Om Prakash Aryal, and Kulman Ghising. Khanal has been given responsibility for Finance, Aryal for Home Affairs along with Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs,…