Nepal Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Nepal's deposed king signs hope of political change in upcoming year, issues video statement on New Year eve
Kathmandu, April 13: Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra Shah has released a video message expressing hope that the country will move toward a new system aligned with the people's will.
Nepali royalists invite govt to come to consensus for new system as it prepares capital-centric protest
Kathmandu, April 9: Nepal's royalist party, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has announced a proposal to develop a new political system as it prepares to launch a capital-centric protest from the third week of this month.
Kathmandu District administration denies permission to pro-monarchs for demonstration near administrative capital
Kathmandu, April 7: The District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu has denied permission to right-wing pro-monarchist- the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) to hold a show of power in Bhrikutimandap, near the administrative capital on April 8.
Nepal: Parties accuse former king of inciting violence, plotting against republic
Kathmandu, March 31: Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah has been described as the main orchestrator behind violent protests that engulfed the nation this week.
Nepal PM Oli challenges former King Gyanendra to contest election, alleges attempt to disrupt harmony
Dhangadhi, March 9: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has challenged former King Gyanendra Shah to enter mainstream politics, alleging him of making attempts to disrupt harmony.
Nepal govt to introduce five ordinances in Parliament on Wednesday
Kathmandu, Mar 4: The government of Nepal led by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli is set to introduce five ordinances at the House of Representatives, the lower house on Wednesday. The ruling coalition has issued directives to its Members of Parliament (MPs), asking them to attend the session and remain present until ordinances are voted on.
Land ordinance stuck as consensus eludes political parties in Nepal
Kathmandu, Feb 15: The political instability in Nepal has resurfaced with a controversial land ordinance bill getting stalled in the National Assembly.
Nepal Deputy PM, Pokhara Mayor sustain burn injuries in balloon explosion, admitted at hospital
Kathmandu, February 15: Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan Mayor Dhanraj Acharya sustained burn injuries due to balloon explosion at a public event on Saturday.