Politics

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is returning home on Friday after participating in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat. He has just departed for Dubai from Turkmenbashi International Airport. At the airport, Prime Minister Oli was seen off by Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Rashit Meredov at 8:30 AM local time. According to the schedule, Prime Minister Oli will arrive in Nepal tonight at 11:05 PM via Dubai.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its Central Committee meeting today at 1 PM at the party's central office in Chabahil, Kathmandu. According to party spokesperson Manish Jha, the meeting will focus on several pressing matters, including recent political developments, the report submitted by the Cooling-off Period Investigation Committee, and the controversy surrounding the misuse of visit visas. The performance of the party’s Members of Parliament in the federal parliament will also be reviewed. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to preparations for the upcoming by-election in Rupandehi-3, scheduled for Kartik 17 (early November). The party…

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its Central Committee meeting today at 1 PM at the party's central office in Chabahil, Kathmandu. According to party spokesperson Manish Jha, the meeting will focus on several pressing matters, including recent political developments, the report submitted by the Cooling-off Period Investigation Committee, and the controversy surrounding the misuse of visit visas. The performance of the party’s Members of Parliament in the federal parliament will also be reviewed. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to preparations for the upcoming by-election in Rupandehi-3, scheduled for Kartik 17 (early November). The party…

Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has called on the government to expedite the passage of the School Education Bill. Speaking at an educational dialogue program organized by the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union (Revolutionary) in Kathmandu on Thursday, Prachanda claimed that the bill has been stalled in the parliamentary committee due to the Nepali Congress and UML. He urged the government to move it forward without delay. Prachanda stated that 90 percent of problems in the education sector could be resolved if the School Education Bill is passed and the report of the Higher…

Naya Shakti Party Nepal Chairperson Dr. Baburam Bhattarai met with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane at Bhairahawa Prison on Thursday. Dr. Bhattarai stated that the meeting focused on issues of alternative political force, good governance, and prosperity. He added that he visited Lamichhane out of goodwill and solidarity.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has filed a petition at the Rupandehi District Court, requesting his release on a bank guarantee equivalent to the compensation amount he is liable to pay. Lamichhane submitted the application on Saun 19 (August 3), asking to be freed under the provision of posting a bank guarantee. Lamichhane is currently in judicial custody at Bhairahawa Prison under the order of the High Court. Previously, the Rupandehi District Court had granted him release on bail of Rs 10 million, but the High Court overturned that decision, ordering him to be held in custody for…

Three parliamentary committees under the Federal Parliament are scheduled to meet today. The Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee; the Women and Social Affairs Committee; and the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee are all set to hold meetings. The meeting of the Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee, scheduled for 11 a.m., will hold a clause-wise discussion on the "Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Land, 2082." The Women and Social Affairs Committee will also meet at 11 a.m. to discuss the implementation status of the directives previously issued by the committee. Meanwhile, the Education, Health and…

President Ramchandra Paudel has honored Ravindra Dhant, who recently won the Matrix Fight Night (MFN) title held in Noida, India. During a felicitation program organized at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas, on Wednesday, President Paudel congratulated Dhant on his achievement. He stated that Dhant’s victory has brought pride to the entire nation and called on the government to ensure a secure future for athletes within the sports sector. President Paudel remarked, “Only by providing opportunities for training and international competition along with necessary facilities and recognition, can our athletes break records and achieve success.” Nepali MMA fighter Ravindra Dhant returned…

Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwo Prakash Sharma has emphasized the need to make parliamentary proceedings more effective in order to restore and strengthen public trust in the parliament. Speaking during the special session of today’s House of Representatives meeting, Sharma stressed the need to critically evaluate the current functioning of the parliament. He noted that parliament is not only a platform for forming governments, drafting laws, and approving budgets, but also a space that must instill confidence in the public through its conduct and operations—a responsibility shared by both the ruling and opposition parties. Sharma remarked, “How successful is the…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has invited Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to visit Nepal. The invitation was extended during a bilateral meeting held today on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). Speaking briefly to the media from both countries after the meeting, PM Oli said that discussions were held on strengthening bilateral relations, mutual interests, cooperation, and partnership to make the relationship more productive and beneficial. On the occasion, he praised Turkmenistan's rapid development in a short period and informed that Nepal is set to graduate to a developing country by 2026.