Politics

Seventeen student organizations, including those close to the ruling party, have stood against the government’s decision to ban social media. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, they said the shutdown curtails freedom of expression and has negatively impacted several businesses. “The closure of social media and communication platforms has obstructed smooth communication, shrinking freedom of expression and access to information, while also severely affecting students’ studies, research, and exploration,” the statement reads. “According to recent data, about 70 percent of small and medium-sized businesses in Nepal depend on social media for market expansion and customer engagement. This restriction poses…

A meeting of the National Assembly under the Federal Parliament is scheduled for today (Monday) at 1:15 PM. The main agenda of the meeting includes discussions on two bills. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel will present a proposal to send the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2081, received from the House of Representatives, to the Legislation Management Committee for clause-wise discussion. Similarly, Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation Balram Adhikari will present a proposal to send the Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Land, 2082, also received from the House of Representatives,…

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has expressed his support for the Gen Z movement from Nakkhu Prison. In a statement released through his private secretariat on Sunday, he described the youth-led protest, set to begin tomorrow, as a historic turning point. Lamichhane stated, “The rulers not only denied you the rule of law and justice, but also snatched away even the small corner of social media where you shared your joys and sorrows, successes and failures. Yet, with your conscience and passion, you hold the power to change the course of this nation’s history.” He characterized tomorrow as…

Kathmandu, September 8 —Gen Z youths are set to stage a peaceful protest in the capital today against rampant corruption, widespread irregularities, and the government’s recent move to ban unregistered social media platforms in Nepal. According to the organizers, the demonstration will begin at 11 AM at Maitighar Mandala and proceed towards Everest Hotel in New Baneshwor. The protest comes after the government deactivated unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, sparking outrage among young people. The movement, under the banner of “Nepalese Students for Justice,” is being led by those born between 1997 and 2012, with participants up to the…

The second statute convention of the CPN-UML continues today in Godavari, Lalitpur, at the Sunrise Conference Center. On the third day of the convention, closed sessions will present suggestions gathered during group discussions on reports tabled at the convention, according to UML publicity chief Rajendra Gautam. The closed session is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Group leaders from Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces will present their suggestions on the reports. In addition, representatives from the Valley Special Province, various people’s organizations, liaison coordination committees, diaspora and central bodies, as well as the central office and…

On the occasion of the 22nd Civil Service Day 2082, Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagwati Nypane, emphasized the need to make the civil service more technology-friendly, citizen-centered, and efficient. In her message, Minister Nypane highlighted that in today’s era of rapid transformation, the use of digital technology, artificial intelligence, big data, and innovative solutions is essential to deliver effective services. She underlined that no country’s governance system can be effective without a professional and neutral civil service. The civil service, she noted, not only supports the government in policymaking but also plays a vital role in policy…

The second statute convention of CPN-UML is concluding today at Sunrise Hall, Godavari, Lalitpur, after two days of discussions. According to the party, deliberations on the documents presented at the convention have been completed across 10 discussion groups, formed on the basis of provinces, the Valley, and central structures. Representatives from Koshi, Sudurpaschim, Madhes, Karnali, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces discussed separately and have now started preparing reports. On Sunday, group leaders will present their reports in the main convention hall. Suggestions and queries raised in the reports will be answered by Chairperson KP Sharma Oli, and if consensus cannot…

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stated that the Constitution does not prevent former President and Vice President from returning to active politics. Speaking to journalists at Biratnagar Airport on Saturday, Deuba noted that the political engagement of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari and former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun is not prohibited by the Constitution. He emphasized that since the Constitution does not restrict affiliation with political parties, their involvement in politics should not be considered unusual. While Bhandari, who has returned to active politics with the UML, will not have her party membership…

The Nepali Communist Party (UML) has begun discussions on reports at its second general convention, currently underway at Sunrise Hall in Godawari, Lalitpur. After the presentation of all seven reports at the convention, delegates were divided into 10 groups based on provinces, the valley, and central structures for discussions, according to Rajendra Gautam, Head of UML’s Publicity Department. Delegates from the seven provinces—Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim—were grouped separately. Additionally, special groups were formed for the valley, various mass organizations, liaison committees, the diaspora, central bodies, and central office and departmental structures, making a total of 10…

The Nepali Congress is set to hold a meeting of its Central Working Committee today. The meeting will take place at the residence of party President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha. According to Krishna Prasad Paudel, Chief Secretary of the Nepali Congress central office, the meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 9:00 AM. Party office-bearers and members of the Central Working Committee have been instructed to attend.