Politics

Political tensions in the Madhes region have escalated after the decision to investigate the Gaur massacre of 7 Chaitra 2063 (March 21, 2007) in Rautahat. Over 130 people, including JSP leader Upendra Yadav, are now under investigation for their alleged involvement in the violent clash between two political parties that left 27 people dead. Police have begun searching for the accused. A criminal complaint was filed against 130 individuals, including Yadav. DIG Umaprasad Chaturvedi, chief of Madhes Province police, told AnnapurnaKarmi, “We have already started the investigation process. As part of this, we are collecting three-generation family details of the…

The National Assembly is meeting this afternoon at 1:15 PM at the Federal Parliament Building, New Baneshwar. On the agenda, Chairperson of the Legislative Management Committee, Tulsakumari Dahal, will present the committee’s report on the “Federal Civil Service Bill, 2080.” The report was scheduled for Monday but could not be tabled as discussions within the committee had not concluded. Similarly, Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Balram Adhikari, will table a proposal to consider the “Bill to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Related to Land, 2082,” received from the House of Representatives with a message. In addition, two parliamentary…

After attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to leave for Beijing on Tuesday. In the Chinese capital, he will meet Vice President Han Zheng and attend a dinner hosted in his honor. Earlier in Tianjin, PM Oli held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. As the final program of the visit, the Nepali delegation will join world leaders in Beijing on Bhadra 18 (September 3) to participate in the 80th anniversary celebration of the victory in the World War against Fascism and the Chinese People’s War of…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit held in Tianjin, China. In his address, he highlighted Nepal’s national interests, clarified the country’s position on bilateral relations, and outlined Nepal’s views on international issues. The summit, which began on Sunday at the Tianjin Meijian Convention Center, was attended by heads of state and government from participating countries, each delivering their remarks. Prime Minister Oli is currently in China on a five-day official visit starting August 30, at the friendly invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, PM Oli also held bilateral meetings…

CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali has indirectly criticized the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), saying that society cannot be transformed merely by relying on an individual’s charisma without ideology and organization. Taking a swipe at RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, Gyawali remarked, “Just because a hero stamps his feet, a party cannot be formed.” Speaking at the launch of UML leader Anand Pokhrel’s book “Foundations of Building a Communist Party” on Monday, Gyawali said that a global trend of undermining ideology and organization has also reached Nepal. “Today, the belief has spread that ideology, party, and organization are unnecessary—that doing some…

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has stated that Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipulekh are integral parts of Nepal, and neighboring friendly nations should not be offended by Nepal’s stance on the matter. Speaking at a press conference organized today in Parsa by the Nepal Press Union, Minister Lekhak said Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was right to object to the India-China agreement that designates Lipulekh as a bilateral trade route. “Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipulekh are Nepal’s land. Declaring our territory as our own should not harm relations with any country,” he said. “Our friendly neighbors India and China have no reason to…

The press conference called by Dr. Lekhjung Thapa, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate for the Rupandehi-3 by-election, has been postponed. The event was scheduled for 2 PM at the party’s central office in Banasthali. Party spokesperson Manish Jha informed that the press meet and interaction program was postponed due to special reasons. RSP had announced Thapa as its candidate yesterday, selecting him from among nine aspirants. However, reports suggest the press conference was called off after Thapa became entangled in a polygamy controversy.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Oli, who is in China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit, met the Lao President on Monday morning, according to his personal secretariat. The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions during the meeting. Earlier, Prime Minister Oli has also held meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other heads of state and government from various countries.

The Federal Democratic Front is set to organize its public awareness campaign in Biratnagar today. According to Purna Basnet, Head of the Publicity and Publication Department of the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal, the campaign is being held at the Atithi Sadan in Biratnagar. The program aims to shed light on the objectives, necessity, and relevance of forming the Front. The campaign is being coordinated by JSP Nepal, and senior leaders of the parties affiliated with the Front are scheduled to address the gathering. As part of its broader campaign plan, the Front has scheduled similar programs in Rajbiraj on…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to address the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit today. The summit is being held in Tianjin, China, at the Meijian venue, where heads of state and government from participating countries will deliver their remarks. Prime Minister Oli is in China on a five-day official visit that began on Bhadra 14 (August 30, 2025), at the friendly invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, he is taking part in the SCO Plus Summit alongside other world leaders. In addition to his summit address, Prime Minister Oli is continuing a series of…