Politics

The government has decided to bear the living expenses of families of those who died during the Gen Z protests while they are staying in Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sushila Karki, speaking after assuming office on Sunday, said the government will also arrange transportation for those who wish to take the bodies of their loved ones back to their local areas. “Right now, the families of the deceased are in the Kathmandu Valley. The government will cover their lodging, food, and related expenses,” said Prime Minister Karki. “If anyone wants to take the body back to their local area, transportation will…

Gen Z movement leader Sudhan Gurung faced an attempted assault during a press conference held at the Reporters Club in Bhrikutimandap. The incident occurred while Gurung was delivering his remarks. Journalists repeatedly urged him to take questions, but as he continued speaking without pause, some journalists began shouting in protest. Amid the commotion, a few individuals approached Gurung and tried to physically confront him. Due to the disruption, Gurung was unable to complete his statement. Journalist Rishi Dhamala then announced the conclusion of the program. Even afterward, Gurung was surrounded and pressured to respond to questions.

The government has announced that those who died during the Janji protests on September 23 and 24 will be declared martyrs. Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who assumed office on Sunday, signed the decision. Each martyr’s family will receive NPR 1 million in relief. According to Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal, a total of 72 people lost their lives in the protests, including 59 demonstrators, 10 prisoners, and 3 security personnel. Additionally, 134 demonstrators and 57 police officers were injured. Chief Secretary Aryal stated that injured individuals will receive free medical treatment, and the families of the deceased will be provided NPR…

Sumana Shrestha, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSWP), has announced her departure from the party. The party secretariat shared the news via social media, noting that Shrestha had long been dissatisfied within the party. She cited three main reasons for leaving: being subjected to media trials, the party ignoring her concerns, and the lack of a conducive working environment within the party. Shrestha stated, “Never admitting mistakes, repeatedly making mistakes and expecting everyone to bear the burden, and conducting media trials against those who criticize—these practices have made me speak out since the party started prioritizing itself over the…

Resham Chaudhary, founder of the Garik Unmukti Party (NUPA), has announced that he is no longer associated with the party. He made the declaration through a live video message on Facebook. Chaudhary established the Nagarik Unmukti Party in Poush 2078 BS, a political formation that emerged following the Tikapur incident. He had formed the party while serving a jail sentence for his conviction in the Tikapur killings, appointing his wife, Ranjita Shrestha, as party president while he assumed the role of patron. In his message, Chaudhary stated, “From today, I announce my separation from NUPA. I will no longer be…

Newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki assumed office on Sunday during a ceremony held at Singha Durbar. The oath-taking was arranged in the new building of the Ministry of Home Affairs, as the Prime Minister’s Office building had been damaged by fire during the Janji movement, leading to the temporary establishment of the Prime Minister’s office in the new ministry building. Before taking office, Prime Minister Karki visited the Martyrs’ Memorial in Lainchour and offered a wreath at the memorial. Acting on the recommendation of Janji representatives, President Ramchandra Paudel appointed former Chief Justice Karki as Prime Minister under Article…

The newly appointed Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her cabinet today (Sunday). Having taken oath on Friday, Prime Minister Karki is preparing for a small-scale cabinet expansion after necessary consultations. Karki was chosen as Prime Minister through voting by the Gen-Z group. Similarly, the selection of ministers is also planned to be based on voting by the Gen-Z members. They are preparing to select ministers from outside political parties rather than from within them.

Newly appointed Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to assume office today. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, she will formally take charge at 11 AM at Singha Durbar. Preparations have been made to operate the Prime Minister’s Office from the new building of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Since the official residence at Baluwatar was damaged during the recent protests, Prime Minister Karki has been staying at her private residence.

The CPN (Maoist Centre) has released details of damages to the private properties of its leaders during the recent Gen-Z protests, reporting widespread vandalism, looting, and arson. According to the party, the following leaders’ homes were targeted: Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ – Residences in Khumaltar and Chitwan looted, vandalized, set on fire, and completely destroyed. Senior Vice Chair Narayan Kaji Shrestha – Residence in Hattiban looted and destroyed. Vice Chair Agni Prasad Sapkota – House looted and destroyed. Vice Chair Barsha Man Pun – Residence vandalized, looted, and damaged by fire. Vice Chair Krishna Bahadur Mahara – House in…

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has announced that he is returning to prison, expressing hope that he will no longer face injustice. In a video message released on Saturday, his birthday, Lamichhane voiced trust in the newly appointed prime minister and said he was ready to face judicial proceedings regarding the cases filed against him. He also presented a five-point demand to the interim government, urging it to address the country’s grave political situation. Recalling his 30 years of public life, Lamichhane accused the previous government of subjecting him to extreme political retaliation. “Today, the symbol of justice…