May 12, 2021 1:56 pm
The decision to form a new government was taken after the office bearers of the Nepali Congress (NC) met on Tuesday. The party, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, has the backing of the Nepal Communist Party Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) and hopes to get the support of Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal's (JSPN) lawmakers.
March 08, 2021 8:19 am
The long awaited verdict came on Sunday, just hours before the first session of the House of Representatives after the Supreme Court annulled its dismissal by Prime Minister Oli on December 20 and ordered its reinstatement.
March 07, 2021 8:31 pm
President Bidya Devi Bhandari last week summoned the session of the House of Representatives in accordance with the Supreme Court's February 24 ruling which annulled embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's "unconstitutional" decision to dissolve it.
February 04, 2021 5:01 pm
Major markets, educational institutions, offices and factories were shut down while transport services were disrupted during the strike.
January 24, 2021 10:27 pm
Oli had been accused of violating party statute by the splinter group.
December 28, 2020 7:55 pm
Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Prime Minister Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House.
December 28, 2020 12:33 am
Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Prime Minister Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House, amidst a tussle for power with Prachanda.
July 08, 2020 1:22 pm
The meeting of the NCP's 45-member Standing Committee, which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, was postponed until Friday. The reason for the deferment for a fourth time was not revealed.
July 07, 2020 7:52 pm
During the 45-minute meeting with Khanal on Tuesday, Hou expressed concern over disputes that has surfaced within the ruling party and suggested to work toward resolving the differences.