Politics

A delegation led by Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of China’s International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on the long-standing and friendly relations between Nepal and China, the implementation of past agreements made during high-level visits, and four bilateral agreements signed on Monday at the Ministry of Finance. Prime Minister Oli reiterated Nepal’s firm commitment to the One-China policy and appreciated China’s continued support. Prime Minister Oli expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for giving priority to…

Three key committees under the Federal Parliament of Nepal are scheduled to hold meetings today to discuss various national issues. The Women and Social Affairs Committee will meet at 11:30 AM. The agenda includes a discussion on the current status of Nepali women workers in foreign employment. At 1:00 PM, the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee will convene. The committee will engage in a discussion with the National Human Rights Commission regarding the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. Similarly, the Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee is set to meet at 3:00 PM. The agenda focuses on holding a…

A meeting of the National Assembly of the Federal Parliament is scheduled for 1:15 PM today at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor. According to the scheduled agenda, Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, will present a proposal to send the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2080—received from the House of Representatives with a message—for clause-wise discussion to the Legislative Management Committee. Similarly, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is set to propose that the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2081, also received from the House of Representatives, be forwarded to the Legislative Management Committee for detailed discussion. Additionally,…

The 43rd Memorial Day of Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, Nepal’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, is being observed across the country today with various commemorative programs. Koirala, who played a pivotal role in establishing democracy in Nepal, passed away on 6th Shrawan 2039 B.S. (July 22, 1982). He was also a prominent figure in Nepali literature and made significant contributions in the field. Born on Bhadra 24, 1971 B.S. (September 8, 1914), Koirala became Nepal’s first elected Prime Minister in Jestha 2016 B.S. (May 1959) following the country's first parliamentary elections in 2015 B.S. Koirala was a pioneer of psychological realism…

The Election Commission has approved the schedule for the by-election in Rupandehi Constituency No. 3, set to take place on Kartik 17, 2082 (November 3, 2025). According to EC spokesperson and joint secretary Neeta Pokharel Aryal, the nomination of candidates will take place on Ashoj 21 (October 7) from 10 AM to 5 PM at the office of the election officer. The initial list of candidates will be published the same evening between 5 PM and 7 PM. Objections against candidates can be filed on Ashoj 22 (October 8) between 10 AM and 3 PM. The verification and decision process…

Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli and former President Bidya Devi Bhandari held a meeting on Sunday at the party’s central office in Chyasal, Lalitpur. Former President Bhandari visited the UML central office in the afternoon to meet Prime Minister Oli. The meeting is said to have focused on internal party matters and Bhandari’s potential future political role. After completing her tenure as President, Bhandari relinquished all state facilities except for security. She now appears interested in returning to active politics within the UML. Although she has reportedly sought to renew her party membership, the UML has kept…

The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have decided to withdraw from the Madhesh Province government. The move comes amid dissatisfaction over Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh of the Janamat Party refusing to relinquish power, despite completing a year in office. Janamat Party, currently the fourth-largest party in the 107-member Provincial Assembly, continues to lead the government. Meanwhile, the CPN-UML is the largest party in the province with 25 seats, followed by the Nepali Congress with 22 seats. The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal holds 19 seats, and the Janamat Party has 13. Additionally, the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party…

Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to meet with former President Bidya Devi Bhandari today at 3 PM to discuss contemporary political issues. According to UML Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam, the meeting will take place this afternoon in Chyasal. The discussion is drawing attention as it follows recent developments within the party. On Saturday, the UML Politburo meeting approved the party’s revised draft statute. Prior to that, the Secretariat meeting had deliberated on the same document. The draft, presented by party Vice Chairperson Bishnu Prasad Paudel, includes notable changes such as the removal of the…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to embark on an official visit to India on September 16. According to sources, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a formal invitation to PM Oli for a two-day visit. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.

With heavy rainfall predicted across various parts of the country, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and remain in safe locations. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a high likelihood of heavy rain in different regions starting from this afternoon. Based on this alert, Prime Minister Oli issued a message through social media, calling on citizens to stay safe and follow official instructions. "The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of the country today. Let's follow the advisories issued by the security agencies…