
July 07, 2020 01:28 IST
When the revolt against Oli gathered momentum in May, Chinese's ambassador Hou had held separate meetings with leaders of the ruling NCP to grant Oli breathing space.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
July 06, 2020 01:11 IST
General Purna Chandra Thapa called on the Prime Minister — this was their second meeting in two days — after informal talks between Oli and party rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' ended abruptly.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
July 05, 2020 00:38 IST
Shortly after he met President Bhandari, Oli convened a meeting of ministers, office bearers of the party and secretariat members, asking them to choose whether they are with him or those opposed to him.
Sun, Jul 05, 2020
July 03, 2020 04:41 IST
Nepal Communist Party spokesperson and former Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha acknowledged that the party was going through a deep crisis and efforts were on to keep the unity.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
July 02, 2020 19:55 IST
The move angered his Maoist partners led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ who met President Bidhya Devi Bhandari to protest Oli’s “unconstitutional” action and its instant endorsement by her.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
July 02, 2020 01:57 IST
Leelamani Pokhrel, a member of the Nepal Communist Party standing committee, echoed the other leaders, telling Oli: “Your allegation that India was plotting to topple you did not behove the stature of the position that you hold. You must furnish proof or quit.”
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
July 01, 2020 04:32 IST
Oli, who steered a recently passed Constitution Amendment Bill endorsing the country’s new map that includes territories with India, has been projecting Prachanda as conspiring to dislodge him.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
July 01, 2020 03:57 IST
Speaking at a closed-door standing committee meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalnath Khanal, as well as former deputy PM Bamdeb Gautam, demanded that Oli resign, having failed on every count.
Wed, Jul 01, 2020
June 29, 2020 04:47 IST
Nepal recently cleared a constitution amendment Bill, endorsing the country’s new map that includes territories with India, thus deepening the boundary row between the two countries.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
June 25, 2020 07:07 IST
The meeting of the powerful 45-member body that was cancelled twice in the past, finally took place Wednesday, after mounting pressure and accusations that Oli had hijacked the party and the government and was running it in an authoritarian way.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
June 22, 2020 04:30 IST
Nepal's Parliament has cleared a map that includes areas with India. What has happened to the relations built on historical ties? A look at the influence India once had in Nepal, and where it stands today
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
June 21, 2020 03:21 IST
In a message delivered in a video conference, jointly hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the schools division of the NCP on Friday, Prachanda said Nepal wants to resolve bilateral issues with any friendly country “based on sovereign equality, mutual respect and understandings”.
Sun, Jun 21, 2020
June 20, 2020 04:50 IST
While NCP co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and some 30 central leaders were told to be present at the party office in Kathmandu, 70 delegates from the provinces were seated at designated places in the Capital.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
June 18, 2020 13:24 IST
This will deepen the boundary row with India which has already rejected Nepal’s claim to the areas of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, saying it is “violative of our current understanding to hold talks on outstanding boundary issues”.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
June 18, 2020 00:31 IST
The Upper House will today vote on a constitution amendment Bill seeking approval for the country’s new map that includes territories with India
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
June 15, 2020 04:07 IST
Moving the Bill, Law Minister Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe said it is a "rare and historic moment" for Nepal since Parliament is “solidly” behind the government in its attempt to reclaim territory currently under Indian “possession”.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
June 14, 2020 04:35 IST
The Bill will now go to the Rastriya Sabha. No date has been announced yet for its tabling in the Upper House which is dominated by the ruling Nepal Communist Party.
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
June 13, 2020 04:15 IST
Local issue, say officers on either side; Nepal House votes on map Bill today.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
June 11, 2020 05:47 IST
Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said Nepal was determined to reclaim Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, territories it claims were encroached by India and now figure in its maps.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
June 10, 2020 06:24 IST
“We are one with the government as it involves the soil of my country, a part of the country that we treat like mother,” said Pradip Giri, senior leader from the main Opposition Nepali Congress.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
June 01, 2020 04:31 IST
The new map, published by the Oli government after India inaugurated a new road via Lipulekh on the Mansarovar Yatra trail, includes the strategic area of around 370 sq km at the trijunction of Nepal, India and China (Tibet).
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
May 31, 2020 12:23 IST
Law Minister Shivamaya Tumbahamphe tabled the amendment bill which will be approving the recent political map published by the Government incorporating an additional 370 sq km area in the tri-junction of Nepal, India, and China (Tibet).
Sun, May 31, 2020
May 31, 2020 00:21 IST
The Cabinet meeting also decided to deploy the army in case there is unrest following the endorsement of the Bill as well as the proposed resolution to have a $500 million contract signed with the US.
Sun, May 31, 2020
May 28, 2020 04:27 IST
In New Delhi, government sources said South Block is “carefully following” the developments in Nepal where a “larger debate” is underway.
Thu, May 28, 2020
May 26, 2020 09:00 IST
Last week, Oli had sparked controversy at home and in India for stating in parliament that the "Indian virus" was "more lethal" than the one from China and other countries affected by Covid-19.
Tue, May 26, 2020



