What Next For Nepal As Dahal Government Collapsed After Ministers' Mass Resignation?
Nepal government under Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" has collapsed as coalition ministers submitted their mass resignation and retracted their support.
Jul 04, 2024, 07:23 AM IST
Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa scales Mt Everest for 26th time, breaks his own world record
Besides Mt Everest, Rita has also scaled Mt Godwin-Austen (K2), Mt Lhotse, Mt Manaslu and Mt Cho Oyu.
May 08, 2022, 12:56 PM IST
Despite uncertainty Nepal's Election Commission announces schedule for mid-term polls
Prime Minister Oli is currently heading a minority government after losing a trust vote in the 275-member House.
Jul 05, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Over 8 injured in bomb blast at government office in Nepal’s Siraha district
At least eight persons were injured on Sunday (March 14) when a "pressure cooker bomb" exploded at a crowded government office in Siraha district's Lahan in south-eastern Nepal.
Mar 14, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Nepal to conduct first local polls in 20 years on Sunday
Altogether 4.9 million voters are eligible to cast their votes in the first phase of elections.
May 13, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
Nepal government in crisis as ruling partner quits
The Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government in Nepal on Monday received a major blow after one of the ruling coalition partners, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, decided to withdraw from the government over the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice.
May 01, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Nepal government tables constitution amendment bill
Law Minister Ajaya Shankar Nayak introduced the bill amidst vociferous protests from members of nine opposition parties.
Jan 08, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Protests in Nepal against constitution amendment proposal
The amendment proposal seeks split some of the districts of the present Province No 5 and to incorporate them in Province no 4 and 6. Against this proposed change and in favour of a unified Province 5, thousands of people across party lines have joined hands since Wednesday morning.
Embattled Nepali PM expected to face no-confidence motion
"Nepal`s prime minister is prepared to face a no-confidence motion in parliament after former Maoist rebels who had backed his coalition withdrew their support but he sees no need to step down", an aide said.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Anti-constitution protesters picket key government complex in Nepal
The government deployed heavy security, including personnel in riot gear, to tackle the protests and announced restrictions on assemblies around Singha Durbar ahead of the demonstration.
May 15, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Nepal govt levels 3 charges against its Ambassador to India
"Envoys should follow government's directives and maintain diplomatic decorum," Minister for Defence Bhim Rawal told reporters in Kathmandu.
May 07, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Nepal's Oli govt survives after Maoists take U-turn
Nepal's embattled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Thursday survived a threat to his government after a U-turn by Prachanda-led Maoists who decided not to withdraw support to him for now.
May 05, 2016, 20:24 PM IST
Nepal to probe death of Madhesi protesters in police firing
Over 50 people have died the last five months in the agitation by Madhesi people demanding more representation.
Jan 22, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Nepal govt cracking down against Madhesis?
The crackdown against Madhesis by the Nepal government will only push the movement towards further violence, an advocate said.
Jan 06, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Nepal president tells govt to address Madhesi issue seriously
Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav appealed to the new government to take the demands raised by the agitating Madhesi groups seriously.
Oct 22, 2015, 01:06 AM IST
Nepal forms panel to ease political standoff with India
The Nepal government on Friday formed a three-member panel to talk with India to end the current political and diplomatic standoff.
Oct 09, 2015, 16:16 PM IST
Nepal clears GMR's $1.5 billion Hydel project
The cost of the project is estimated to be around USD 1.5 billion.
Sep 22, 2014, 14:19 PM IST
