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Election Commission hands Vice President election report to President
Election Commission hands Vice President election report to President The President thanked the Commission for conducting the elections in a fair, impartial, and peaceful...
Deuba solicits UML vote for Paudel: Will, or should, Oli oblige?
Deuba solicits UML vote for Paudel: Will, or should, Oli oblige? A tip to Nembang: Fight not to lose
Seven CPN-UML ministers resign, withdraw support to the government
Seven CPN-UML ministers resign, withdraw support to the government Prime Minister likely to seek a parliamentary vote of confidence after March 9
Explainer: Odds on Paudel’s side as Nepal elects new President on March 9
Explainer: Odds on Paudel’s side as Nepal elects new President on March 9 Nepali politics changes course yet again
Rabi Lamichhane says he will speak out
Rabi Lamichhane says he will speak out He may seem down but the former TV show host-turned-politician indicates he is not out
PM Prachanda hold talks with Oli, Lingden at Baluwatar
PM Prachanda hold talks with Oli, Lingden at Baluwatar Their discussions centred on current political developments, primarily on Rastriya Swatantra Party
Rabi Lamichhane piles pressure on Prachanda, demanding Home Ministry
Rabi Lamichhane piles pressure on Prachanda, demanding Home Ministry The Prime Minister reassures Lamichhane that the matter would be resolved after political consultations
Why Rabi Lamichhane wants to return to Home Ministry
Why Rabi Lamichhane wants to return to Home Ministry Lamichhane and his party reiterate that RSP is the “rightful owner” of the powerful ministry
Rabi Lamichhane reclaims Nepali citizenship, RSP presidency
Rabi Lamichhane reclaims Nepali citizenship, RSP presidency In another day of rapid development, the former TV show host also surrenders his 2015...
After Supreme Court verdict, Rabi Lamichhane leaves Home Ministry
After Supreme Court verdict, Rabi Lamichhane leaves Home Ministry Lamichhane can immediately apply for Nepali citizenship and prepare for a by-election, which is expected ...
Supreme Court disqualifies Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s MP status
Supreme Court disqualifies Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s MP status The apex court notes that Lamichhane obtained Nepali passport even when he remained a US...
Bagmati Province govt gets full shape
Bagmati Province govt gets full shape Province CM administers oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed ministers
Congress, RSP candidates in race for Deputy Speaker
Congress, RSP candidates in race for Deputy Speaker The election for the post of Deputy Speaker takes place at 1pm on Saturday
Speaker Ghimire takes oath
Speaker Ghimire takes oath Before being sworn-in, Ghimire announces his dissociation from all responsibilities related to UML
Ghimire is new HoR Speaker
Ghimire is new HoR Speaker Of the total 268 votes cast, UML's Devraj Ghimire receives 167 against Nepali Congress leader...
UML’s Ghimire and Congress’ Neupane in race for Speaker 
UML’s Ghimire and Congress’ Neupane in race for Speaker  Ghimire appears a clear favourite with the support of 169 legislatures from the parties in...
Long line of DPMs – a new normal in Nepal
Long line of DPMs – a new normal in Nepal What difference will four DPMs make in the new Cabinet?
Parliament Secretariat puts out schedule for Speaker vote
Parliament Secretariat puts out schedule for Speaker vote Devraj Ghimire stands at the forefront with the blessings of UML Chair KP Sharman Oli
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