Key party in Nepal’s ruling alliance makes bid to form cabinet after months of waiting
It has been over two months since the government was formed and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is yet to constitute a cabinet.
Sep 28, 2021, 18:37 PM IST
Nepal Supreme Court reinstates House, orders appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba as Prime Minister
A five-member constitutional bench led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the ruling stating that President Bhandari's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives upon a recommendation of Oli was 'an unconstitutional act'.
Jul 12, 2021, 16:35 PM IST
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolves parliament, new election in November
The surprise announcement comes after a presidential statement said neither the caretaker PM KP Sharma Oli, nor opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government by the Friday deadline.
May 22, 2021, 07:26 AM IST
KP Oli reappointed as Nepal PM as Opposition fails to secure majority seats to form govt
The Office of President in a press statement on Thursday evening said that President Bhandari reappointed Oli as Prime Minister in his capacity as leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives as per Article 78(3) of the Constitution of Nepal. President Bhandari will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Oli at a ceremony at Shital Niwas on Friday.
May 13, 2021, 23:07 PM IST
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba expands cabinet, inducts 19 new ministers
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed ministers at Sheetal Niwas this afternoon.
Jul 26, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba takes office with great expectations
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has taken oath as the 40th Prime Minister of Nepal.President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly elected Prime Minister Deuba amid a function at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu, reports the Kathmandu Post.
Jun 08, 2017, 10:30 AM IST
Newly-elected Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath of office
Veteran Nepalese politician Sher Bahadur Deuba was on Wednesday sworn in as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
Jun 07, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes sole candidate for Nepal PM
Deuba, 70, served as the prime minister from 1995 to 1997, from 2001 to 2002, and from 2004 to 2005.
Nepal govt gets president's nod to deploy army for May polls
Nepal government on Friday got the approval from the president to deploy the army for the smooth conduct of local-level polls on May 14 amid a stiff resistance by the Madhes-centric parties.
Apr 28, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
India, Nepal to deepen cooperation in security, trade, energy
India and Nepal will further deepen cooperation in key areas like security, trade, investments and energy, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
Apr 20, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Nepal President's visit to India 'fruitful': Foreign Affairs Minister Prakash Sharan
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari's ongoing state visit to India has been "fruitful" in enhancing the bilateral relations and goodwill between the two neighbours, Foreign Affairs Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat said here today.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
Manjeev Singh Puri set to be India's envoy to Nepal
Manjeev Singh Puri, India's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, is set to be the country's envoy to Nepal.
Mar 02, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on state visit to Nepal
President Pranab Mukherjee today arrived here on a three-day state visit to Nepal, the first by an Indian Head of State in 18 years, to hold talks with the top leadership on ways to boost bilateral ties especially after the formation of a new government.
Nov 02, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Nepal PM Prachanda expands Cabinet, includes 13 ministers from NC
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda today inducted 13 new ministers from major coalition partner Nepali Congress into his Cabinet, including the important Minister of Foreign Affairs, taking its total strength to 31.
Aug 26, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
Nepal's special envoy calls on Modi
Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi, who is visiting India as a special envoy after a new government came into power in the Himalayan nation, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday.
Aug 20, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Nepali President paves way for electing new government
Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday removed constitutional impediment in the formation of a new government under the Transitional Provisions of the Constitution, and paved the way for a successor to assume office after the incumbent prime minister stepped down.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
Nepal recalls its Ambassador Deep Kumar Upadhyaya to India
The Nepalese diplomat has been also charged with involvement in toppling the Oli government.
May 06, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
