Politics

Kathmandu- The percentage of inclusive groups under the proportional representation (PR) electoral system will now be determined according to the latest national census, following the promulgation of a new ordinance. President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday issued the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082, on the recommendation of…

Janakpurdham- Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav has secured a vote of confidence from the entire Provincial Assembly, with all lawmakers present in the House voting in his favour. In the confidence motion tabled at the Provincial Assembly meeting on Friday, 92 members representing all 10 political parties voted…

Kathmandu- Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that his fight for justice is far from over, asserting that accountability and justice still remain unresolved. Addressing supporters on Friday evening after being released on bail from the District Court, Rupandehi, Lamichhane said the struggle he faces is not…

Kathmandu- President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance 2082. According to the Office of the President, the ordinance was promulgated on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal. Spokesperson of the President’s…

Washington- The United States has suspended its Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) lottery program following a deadly shooting at Brown University, with authorities linking the suspect’s immigration status to the scheme. US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said late Thursday that President Donald Trump ordered an immediate pause of the DV1…

Kathmandu- Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, who was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack, is scheduled to be discharged today, according to Grande International Hospital. Ambassador Srivastava has been undergoing treatment at the hospital in Dhapasi for the past week. Hospital officials said he is being discharged after his…

Kathmandu- The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has formed a committee to investigate alleged irregularities in the initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Spinning Mills. A meeting of the SEBON board held on Friday decided to constitute the investigation committee under the coordination of board member Binod Kumar Bhattarai. The…

Kathmandu- The government has accelerated the classification of individuals injured during the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8 and 9, aiming to provide livelihood support and monthly financial assistance based on the severity of injuries. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the process is being carried out in line with…

Kathmandu- The government has decided to operate a vacant block of the Central Jail in Bidur, Nuwakot, as a juvenile correctional home. The decision was taken by a meeting of the Council of Ministers after approving a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens. According to…

Kathmandu- The government has decided to extend the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry by one month. A Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday approved the extension, citing the commission’s inability to complete its statement-taking process and final report within the previously allotted timeframe. According to the government, the additional month…