Politics

The House of Representatives meeting has commenced at the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor. The agenda for today's session includes the presentation of two bills. Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nawalkishor Sah Sudi, is scheduled to present the proposal to consider the ‘Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) (First Amendment) Bill, 2081.’ Similarly, Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Raghuji Pant, will present a proposal to consider the ‘Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology Bill, 2081,’ which originated in the National Assembly. Additionally, three parliamentary committee meetings are scheduled for today. The International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House…

The House of Representatives will convene on Thursday afternoon at 1 PM in the Federal Parliament Building, New Baneshwor. The agenda includes the presentation and discussion of two bills. Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, will present a proposal to consider the “Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) (First Amendment) Bill, 2081.” Similarly, Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Raghuji Pant, is scheduled to propose consideration of the “Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology Bill, 2081,” which originated in the National Assembly. On the same day, three parliamentary committee meetings will also take place. These include the International…

The Biratnagar High Court has issued an interim order to halt the municipal convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which was scheduled to be held on Shrawan 10 (July 25), in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City. The single bench of Justice Sreedhara Kumari Pudasaini issued the interim order in response to a writ petition filed by the party’s suspended municipal chairperson Bishnu Bahadur Basnet, stating that the convention should “not be held or allowed to be held.” RSP's Central Disciplinary Committee had suspended Basnet from his position on Ashar 8 (June 21). In response, Basnet filed a writ petition at the…

Addressing a program held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Upendra Yadav stated that the communist movement in Nepal is moving toward its conclusion. He mentioned that the movement is veering away from its original path towards a liberal democratic movement. Yadav emphasized that Pushpalal should be remembered as a personality who stood for the republic throughout his life and opposed monarchy without any compromise anywhere or at any time. He recalled that the founding General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party was removed through a conspiracy within two years of its formation, highlighting that conspiracy has been present since the birth…

Jaleshwar — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has warned that the risk of losing hard-earned achievements is increasing due to internal conflicts. Addressing the inauguration program of the newly constructed "Jaleshwar Multipurpose Building" in Jaleshwar Municipality-1, Mahottari today, Minister Singh highlighted the important role played by the Nepali Congress in establishing the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. However, he expressed concern that ongoing conflicts within the party are threatening these achievements. He pointed out that mutual accusations and mudslinging within the party are weakening the organization, which directly impacts the federal democratic system. In…

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister, has stated that those who weaken the communist movement by following brokers and middlemen are not true communists. This response came a day after the party’s Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma accused the Maoist faction of lacking ‘people’s democracy’. Addressing a seminar held on the 47th memorial day of the party’s founding General Secretary Comrade Puspalal as the chief guest, Dahal said, “My weakness is not suppressing dissenting voices. I am tolerant. That is why I get more criticism. I have not taken disciplinary action against…

General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, Netra Bikram Chand, has remarked that the republic has been overrun by weeds. Speaking at a program held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, he stated that although a republic has been established in the country, it is now overgrown with weeds, making it difficult to find the true "flowers" of republicanism. He criticized the current political environment for promoting unity in words but remaining conflicted internally. Chand emphasized the need for a unified communist movement but insisted that it must be guided by a clear ideological standpoint. He argued that after the arrival of…

The government has made public ten decisions from the Cabinet meeting held on Shrawan 4. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, announced the decisions during a regular press briefing on Wednesday. Minister Gurung informed that the Cabinet approved the voluntary retirement request of Deputy Attorney General Dr. Tek Bahadur Ghimire, effective from 2082/4/2 (Nepali calendar). Similarly, the Cabinet decided to form a negotiation team under the leadership of a Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Finance to hold talks with the World Bank regarding the acceptance of a proposed $10 million grant assistance for…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reiterated that he is committed to the national resolution of "not engaging in corruption and not allowing others to do so" and assured that the government remains firm and dedicated to this cause. Speaking during a question-and-answer session at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the Prime Minister stated that no officials at any level of government are above the law. He emphasized that if financial irregularities are found, legal action will be taken accordingly. He also criticized the trend of some individuals constantly attempting to defame the Prime Minister without basis. “There seems…

he House of Representatives has unanimously approved the proposal to consider the "Ship Operation and Management Bill, 2081" that originated in the National Assembly. According to Rule 112 of Rule 79 of the House of Representatives Regulations, members who wish to propose amendments to the bill may submit them at the House of Representatives, Federal Parliament Secretariat, Singha Durbar. (RSS)