
February 14, 2022 08:36 IST
Nepal’s judiciary, which has largely been under the control or influence of political parties, especially in the past 15 years, has been a victim of political onslaught and extreme action by parliament at times.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
February 10, 2022 06:27 IST
Deuba, who had made a commitment in writing to the MCC board that he would have the deal passed, has been given deadline of February 28 by the donor board stating that the failure to do so could lead to termination of the grant.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
February 02, 2022 22:39 IST
The $500 million grant that Nepal and US signed in late 2017 has been in a limbo as the Parliament has failed to endorse it as recommended by the Ministry of law.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
January 17, 2022 03:40 IST
Addressing an election rally organised by the BJP at Haldwani in Uttarakhand on December 30, Modi had announced that his government is further widening the road built in Lipulekh in Uttarakhand.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022
December 17, 2021 00:03 IST
Rijal had unsuccessfully contested for the post of general secretary from the panel opposed to Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahdur Deuba.
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
October 27, 2021 04:10 IST
Judges are calling for the resignation of Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana, accusing him of making deals with political parties, especially with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, and even securing a ministerial berth for one of his relatives.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
October 27, 2021 00:02 IST
Denying allegations that he pushed for his relative to be inducted into the recently formed Cabinet, Rana asked fellow judges if they had any other reason for demanding his resignation.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
October 25, 2021 04:20 IST
Cholendra Shumsher Rana is likely to face an impeachment motion in parliament amid controversy regarding his interactions with politicians and allegations that he pushed for a family member to be on Nepal’s council of ministers.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
August 26, 2021 05:59 IST
The move comes days after President Bidya Devi Bhandari issued an ordinance to amend the Political Parties Act, aimed at easing the procedure for political parties to split.
Thu, Aug 26, 2021
August 17, 2021 08:58 IST
Out of the past 30 days, the House met just for nine days with only ten hours witnessing smooth business.
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
July 18, 2021 22:33 IST
A total of 165 members voted in support of Deuba, with just 83, mostly loyalists of CPN-UML chairman and outgoing prime minister K P Sharma Oli, casting their votes against.
Mon, Jul 19, 2021
July 14, 2021 03:55 IST
The last three years have been dramatic for Oli, from his rise to power with a historic mandate to the Nepal Supreme Court order that has ended his stint as Prime Minister. A look at the events that led to his undoing.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
July 13, 2021 14:54 IST
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office to Deuba at a ceremony held at her office on Tuesday evening. Deuba, 75, president of the Nepali Congress, was sworn in as Prime Minister for the fifth time.
Wed, Jul 14, 2021
July 13, 2021 01:00 IST
The apex court also reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives for a second time in five months.
Tue, Jul 13, 2021
July 01, 2021 03:00 IST
A five-judge constitutional bench of the court hearing the petition that seeks revival of Parliament dissolved by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Oli's recommendation is likely to close the hearing this week, and deliver the verdict next week.
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
June 23, 2021 01:09 IST
Earlier, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari had endorsed the recommendation of the Oli Cabinet to dissolve Parliament on May 22 midnight and simultaneously asked him to continue in the post till elections scheduled in November.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
June 18, 2021 02:42 IST
Oli said Article 76 of the Constitution entrusts the full and sole responsibility of appointing a PM to the President.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
June 10, 2021 00:01 IST
As many as 30 cases were filed in the Supreme Court against the President’s refusal to entertain Opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba’s claim to form the government, and the reappointment of Oli as PM after endorsing his decision to dismiss the House last month.
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
June 05, 2021 09:09 IST
Oli will now have three Deputy PMs — Bishnu Poudel and Raghubir Mahaseth from the Oli-led Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), and Rajendra Mahato from the JSP.
Sat, Jun 05, 2021
May 25, 2021 03:24 IST
Defending Bidya Devi Bhandari, Oli said: “Those who are opposing the President are opposing Republic.” He has also said that the President’s “discretion can not be challenged”.
Tue, May 25, 2021
May 22, 2021 06:56 IST
The decision was made on the recommendation of the Cabinet headed by caretaker PM KP Oli.
Sat, May 22, 2021
May 21, 2021 01:09 IST
The order comes on a day that saw Oli facing multiple setbacks — both legal and political. He subsequently decided he did not want to seek a vote of confidence in parliament, which he is required to do within 30 days after he was appointed PM again last week.
Fri, May 21, 2021
May 13, 2021 20:48 IST
Oli, who had lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, will take the oath of office on Friday. He must prove that he has majority support in the House within 30 days.
Thu, May 13, 2021
May 12, 2021 03:37 IST
Prime Minister Oli has lost a vote of confidence in Nepal’s Parliament. A look at what Nepal’s Constitution prescribes in such a situation, who all are for and against Oli, and how the situation may unfold from here.
Tue, May 18, 2021
May 10, 2021 17:45 IST
Sources said the President's move to prorogue the House gives K P Oli an opening to remain in control while bypassing the House.
Mon, May 10, 2021



