Madhesis’ agitation unnecessary, govt open to talks: Nepal PM Oli
Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Thursday said Madhesis' agitation was unnecessary at a time when the country is recovering form last year's quake. The post Madhesis’ agitation unnecessary, govt...
View ArticleNepal PM KP Oli blames India for toppling his government
In a blunt statement, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli has blamed India for being behind the CPN (Maoist Centre) pulling out support to his government. The post Nepal PM KP Oli blames India for toppling...
View ArticleNepal PM K P Oli appears set to lose no-confidence vote as two allies desert
Two political parties left Nepal's ruling coalition on Sunday, deserting the fractious alliance ahead of a vote of no-confidence that Prime Minister K P Oli looks likely to lose. The post Nepal PM K P...
View ArticleNepal’s President asks all political parties to elect a new PM on majority basis
Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday gave a fresh call to all political parties to form a majority government after the deadline given to them for forging consensus expired without yielding...
View ArticleNepal’s CPN-MC chairman Prachanda files candidature for PM’s post
Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on Tuesday filed his candidature for the Prime Minister's post as the country is all set to vote for its new premier...
View ArticleNepal Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat to visit India on Sunday
This will also be the first foreign trip of Nepal's Foreign Minister Mahat after assuming office The post Nepal Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat to visit India on Sunday appeared first on Firstpost.
View ArticleNo link between India trip and Constitution amendment, says Nepal’s PM Prachanda
On the eve of his maiden visit to India, Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda on Wednesday expressed his government's commitment on amending the new Constitution to make it acceptable to all sides and...
View ArticleConstitution amendment to accomodate Madhesi demands top priority: Nepal PM...
Re-demarcation of the provincial boundary is the major demand put forth by the agitating Madhesi community, mostly of Indian-origin and other ethnic minority groups. The post Constitution amendment to...
View ArticleNepal proposes constitution amendment to meet ethnic demands
Nepal's government proposed amending its new constitution to carve out a new state to meet the demands of an ethnic group whose protests for bigger federal state last year left more than 50 people...
View ArticleNepal president Bidya Devi Bhandari calls for all-party meeting over...
Kathmandu: Concerned about the deadlock over amending Nepal's Constitution, President Bidya Devi Bhandari called for an all-party meeting to discuss the current political situation. The meeting with...
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