Sudurpashchim Bridges Sit Stranded Without Roads or Clearances
Motorable and suspension bridges across Bajura and Darchula sit stranded or stalled due to unbuilt approach roads, land compensation disputes, and hydropower reservoir planning.
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Bhandari Warns Against 'Controlled Democracy' at Congress Conclave
Addressing the Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu, JSP Nepal leader Sharat Singh Bhandari warned against 'controlled democracy' and urged constitutional amendments to bolster federalism.
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Veteran Leftist Leaders Ghanendra Basnet and Madhu Chhetri Pass Away
Former lawmaker Ghanendra Basnet and Rastriya Janamorcha treasurer Madhu Kumar Chhetri passed away on Wednesday following prolonged battles with cancer.
Government Drafts Rules to Check Social Media Misuse, Telecom Overhaul
Communications Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina outlined upcoming legislation to combat social media abuse and unveiled sweeping 4G and power backup upgrades for Nepal Telecom.
PM Balen Shah Solicits Technical Ideas from Engineer Lawmakers
Prime Minister Balendra Shah met with 17 engineer lawmakers at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, calling for technical input on industrial policy and lawmaking while his office rebutted claims of ranking MPs.
Opposition Lawmakers Confront Cabinet Over Inflation and Governance
Parliamentarians have launched sharp criticisms against the cabinet, citing soaring inflation, alleged collusion in executive appointments, and violent demonstrations targeting democratic institutions.
Prime Minister's Office Outlines Progress on Floods, Festivals, and Digital Reform
The Prime Minister's Office has released a comprehensive progress report covering festival market controls, flood relief expenditures, digital governance rules, and contractor blacklisting.
Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, Manoj Mani Acharya Announce NC Joint General Secretary Bids
Nepali Congress leaders Jeevan Bahadur Shahi and Manoj Mani Acharya have announced their bids for joint general secretary ahead of the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu.
House Panel Forms Subcommittee to Probe Election Police Uniform Deals
The House Public Accounts Committee has set up a nine-member subcommittee led by Manish Jha to examine allegations of financial irregularities in procuring uniforms for election police.
Upper House Committee Approves Domestic Airline Liability Bill With $100,000 Compensation Cap
A National Assembly committee has passed the Domestic Airline Liability Bill, setting air crash death compensation at $100,000 while introducing stricter rules for delays and baggage loss.
RSP, RPP, and AJP Step Up Internal Polls and Agitation Plans
Nepal's non-establishment parties are stepping up internal activities this weekend, with the RSP preparing election machinery, the AJP drafting protest plans, and the RPP completing conventions in 74 districts.
Government Pursues Sweeping Legal Reforms to Spur Infrastructure
Ministers announce plans for dedicated infrastructure courts and statutory overhauls to stabilize contracts, lower industrial costs, and fast-track development projects.
Dahal Warns of Charter Threats, Seeks Front Against Government
Nepali Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged left-wing parties to unite against the Balen Shah government, warning that constitutional rights and republican achievements are under imminent threat.
House Advances Bills as Lawmakers Challenge Government on Ordinances
The House of Representatives has advanced measures protecting healthcare personnel and social security beneficiaries while lawmakers voice concern over potential ordinances and missed floor speeches.
PM Balen Shah Unveils 25-Member Secretariat and Official Biography
Prime Minister Balendra Shah's office has released the full roster of his 25-member advisory and secretariat team, alongside an official profile detailing his career and policy priorities.
Balen Government Marks Six Months Amid Dissent and Scrutiny
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has released a six-month report card showcasing state restructuring, even as ruling-party lawmakers and economists criticize his administration's governance style and economic record.
Nepali Congress Fractures Deepen as Rival Factions Set Parallel Conventions
A deep factional split has pushed the Nepali Congress toward parallel general conventions, with rival groups led by Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba preparing separate assemblies.
Home Ministry Transfers 100 Staff, Reshuffles District Chiefs
Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred 100 assistant-level civil servants and reassigned eight senior officials, appointing new Chief District Officers in three districts.
Bidya Bhandari Urges Introspection as She Returns to UML Politics
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has made her first public appearance after taking a senior post in the CPN-UML, urging the party leadership to admit mistakes and conduct an honest self-appraisal.
CIAA Charges 10 Rainas Municipality Officials Over Job Fund Misuse
The CIAA has filed a corruption case against 10 former officials and ward representatives of Rainas Municipality in Lamjung over the embezzlement of Rs 1.67 million in Prime Minister Employment Programme funds.
Deepak Manange Joins Congress as Factional Rifts Surface in Kaski
Former Gandaki provincial minister Rajiv Gurung, known as Deepak Manange, has joined the Nepali Congress, while local units in Kaski witness sharp intra-party rivalries during regional convention voting.