September 22,2025 20:20:43 PM
The Nepal constitution provides for a maximum cabinet strength of 25. However, Karki recently suggested that her interim cabinet may have only 11 members.
Tue, Sep 23, 2025September 22,2025 02:00:49 AM
Karki and her aides went through hectic consultation after a couple of public figures including renowned ophthalmologist Sanduk Ruit turned down her offer. Sources said they have “more or less finalised their list,” adding that they will be sworn in tomorrow.
Mon, Sep 22, 2025September 18,2025 16:27:36 PM
One thing will determine the resolution to Nepal's impasse: Whether the Army will invite all political forces to a dialogue, address the politics of exclusion largely endorsed by major parties and external stakeholders in the peace process, or refuse to learn from history
Thu, Sep 18, 2025September 16,2025 20:10:18 PM
According to official sources, the new date was fixed after India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, paid a courtesy visit to Karki on Tuesday.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025September 14,2025 03:24:33 AM
Chief whips of eight political parties, including Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and Maoist Centre, on Saturday issued a joint statement opposing the dissolution of the House.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025September 12,2025 20:30:23 PM
Karki, 73, was being sworn in on Friday night itself, and her first task would be to restore order after violence on the streets led to attacks on political leaders and their homes and properties.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025September 11,2025 21:29:40 PM
President Ram Chandra Poudel insisted that any solution to the current stalemate must be found under the existing Constitution.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025September 11,2025 04:20:26 AM
After rounds of talks, Gen Sigdel drove to ex-CJ Karki’s house in dead of night.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025September 10,2025 20:46:53 PM
In her student years, Karki was associated with the Nepali Congress, then struggling for democracy in the kingdom.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 10,2025 07:00:46 AM
Nepal curfew news, Nepal Kathmandu Gen Z protest update: Who are the protesters on the streets of Kathmandu, who all have been attacked, and who is in charge in Nepal now? We answer the key questions surrounding the turmoil in Nepal.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025September 09,2025 22:03:04 PM
Who will succeed Oli as interim Prime Minister? That’s the tricky question given the anger on the streets and the targeting of leaders across party lines.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 09,2025 21:47:39 PM
Last week, the Oli Cabinet decided to ban 26 social media platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger where details of alleged political corruption were highlighted regularly.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 09,2025 21:34:24 PM
Army calls for calm, says committed to protecting people's interests, security; dissolution of Parliament is pre-condition for talks, says an outfit behind protests
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 08,2025 18:42:15 PM
Nepal Gen Z protests, Nepal social media ban: This was the first time the youth of Nepal, the 'GenZ', mobilised on the streets like this. While the social media ban is the immediate trigger, unrest has been simmering in Nepal for a while now. We explain the full picture
Sun, Sep 21, 2025September 08,2025 15:59:43 PM
The protesters, under the banner of “Gen Z”, also targeted the “rampant corruption” in the government and sought accountability.
Tue, Sep 09, 2025September 08,2025 01:53:01 AM
The movement comes five days after the K P Sharma Oli government ordered a shut down of 26 social media platforms including Instagram, Whatsapp, Signal and WeChat
Mon, Sep 08, 2025September 01,2025 05:02:42 AM
Oli will be visiting India at Modi’s invitation on September 16
Mon, Sep 01, 2025August 26,2025 19:30:08 PM
In fact, the temple authority even provides them sustenance allowance along with the travel expenses back home after the festival ends.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025August 22,2025 06:28:18 AM
The row follows an agreement between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to reopen three trading routes, including Lipulekh.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025July 17,2025 03:19:45 AM
She was appointed as an election commissioner in 2013 for a five-year term at the age of 46.
Thu, Jul 17, 2025July 01,2025 16:20:03 PM
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's return to politics could become a lightning rod of discontent against a high-handed PM
Tue, Jul 01, 2025June 25,2025 00:01:32 AM
CPN (Maoist Centre) chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda justified the party’s stand. “Truth in the visit visa scam should come out,” he said, adding that the other opposition parties would realise later that the stand taken by the patry was the most appropriate one.
Wed, Jun 25, 2025June 06,2025 19:08:49 PM
The charges could mean disorder during debates on budget. They signal that Nepal's descent into chaos and misgovernance continues
Fri, Jun 06, 2025June 05,2025 19:50:31 PM
Madhav Nepal, a sitting member of parliament, lost his parliamentary position automatically after the filing of the chargesheet.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025June 01,2025 22:43:26 PM
To reinstate monarchy and establish Nepal as a Hindu state, the pro-monarchy groups, including the RPP and RPP Nepal, protested at Narayan Chaur on the fourth day of the “indefinite” agitation.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025