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One Year Ago, Nepal Turned to Sushila Karki After Gen Z Protests Changed the Country

One year ago, on September 12, 2025, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, taking charge of an interim government after the Gen Z movement, deadly unrest and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli pushed the country into an extraordinary political crisis. Karki, already known as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and for her strong anti-corruption image, was given the immediate responsibility of restoring stability and taking the country toward a new House of Representatives election within six months.

5 days ago

Amresh Kumar Singh Accuses Balen Shah Government of Undermining Constitution and Running ‘Authoritarian’ Rule

RSP lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh has criticised Prime Minister Balen Shah’s government, accusing it of undermining constitutional principles, interfering with state institutions and moving toward an “authoritarian” style of governance.

Sep 10

After the Rasuwa Disaster, Rabi Lamichhane Says Nepal Must Turn Its Pain Into a Global Fight for Climate Justice

RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane has urged Nepal to take the Rasuwa flood beyond rescue and reconstruction and turn the disaster into a stronger international campaign for climate justice, grant-based climate finance and protection of the Himalayas. Speaking in Parliament, he proposed coordinated government and parliamentary diplomacy, international recognition of Himalayan climate risks, stronger scientific monitoring and a formal effort to seek support from countries and global climate mechanisms.

Sep 9

“Where Is the State?” Rabi Lamichhane Says It Is Inside the Ruins, Searching for Lives and Rebuilding People’s Trust

RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane told Parliament that the strongest response to people asking “Where is the state?” is to visibly show the rescue, relief and recovery work being carried out after the devastating Bhotekoshi disaster. He said the state is searching for missing citizens in dangerous ruins and tunnels, supporting displaced families, restoring damaged infrastructure and must now rebuild public trust while preparing Nepal better for future disasters.

Sep 9

Seven Days After Rasuwa Flood: What Did the Government Actually Do?

Prime Minister Balen Shah has presented Parliament with a detailed account of the government’s response following the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood, including helicopter rescues, free treatment, relief funding, evacuation, road restoration and emergency coordination. The government also allocated additional disaster funds, declared affected local levels crisis zones for three months and continued coordinating with provincial, local and international partners as rescue and recovery operations continued.

Sep 2

Over NPR 7 Arba in Nepal’s Disaster Fund: Where Is the Money Going?

Prime Minister Balen Shah says more than NPR 7 Arba has been collected in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund as Nepal continues relief and recovery operations following the devastating floods. The government has already mobilized NPR 1 Arba for disaster response, while NPR 6.75 Crore has been released to 15 affected local governments to help speed up relief efforts on the ground.

Sep 2

PM Balen Shah Submits Medical Report to Explain Wearing Dark Glasses in Parliament

Prime Minister Balen Shah has submitted an eye examination report to the Federal Parliament Secretariat explaining his need to wear dark glasses during House meetings because of sensitivity to bright light and dry eyes.

Aug 25

Khushbu Oli Pushes Death Penalty Debate for Heinous Crimes: Can Nepal’s Law Actually Change?

RPP lawmaker Khushbu Oli has called for Nepal to debate whether the death penalty should be considered for heinous crimes such as rape and murder, arguing that discussion should go beyond simply increasing prison terms. She also urged a review of the statute of limitations in rape cases and questioned whether Nepal’s existing constitutional and international commitments should stand in the way of tougher punishment.

Aug 24

Harka Sampang Questions Purpose of PM Balen Shah’s Mustang Visit

Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang has questioned the purpose of Prime Minister Balen Shah’s private visit to Mustang, arguing that the prime minister’s position carries public responsibilities even during personal travel.

Aug 24

Government Plans Residential Schools For Children With Autism In All Seven Provinces

Government To Open One Residential School For Children With Autism In Each Of Nepal’s Seven Provinces, With Budget Already Allocated And Plans To Provide Education, Health Care, Therapy And Creative Activities

Aug 23

Lawmakers Question Alleged PMO Pressure on CIAA Over Seven Hour Passport Case Meeting

Lawmakers Warn Against Attempts To Turn CIAA Into Government Branch As They Raise Concerns Over Reports That CIAA Officials Were Kept At The Prime Minister’s Office For Seven Hours Over A Passport Procurement Case

Aug 21

PM Balendra Shah to Face Direct Questions from Lawmakers in Parliament on Bhadra 10

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s direct question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives has emerged as a key test of parliamentary accountability, with lawmakers seeking answers on matters of governance, public concern and government policy.

Aug 17

Speaker Directs PM Balen Shah to Answer MPs’ Questions in Parliament

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has directed Prime Minister Balen Shah to appear in Parliament and answer questions raised by lawmakers under the House rules.

Aug 17

Will Gen-Z Protesters Finally Walk Free? Government Starts Case Review

The government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.

Aug 14

Home Minister Sudan Warns MP Sunar: ‘We Cannot Act as Judges’

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has expressed dissatisfaction over MP Khagendra Sunar’s treatment of Nepal Police Chief Dan Bahadur Karki, warning that officials cannot act as judges based solely on allegations and complaints.

Aug 14

After Repeated Delays, Nepal’s 10th National Games Finally Get New December Dates

The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.

Aug 14

69 MPs Needed, Only 61 Show Up: House Meeting Postponed After Lawmakers Fail To Attend

A meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives was postponed after the required number of lawmakers failed to attend. The absence of ruling party MPs prevented the Mining and Mineral Bill 2083 from moving forward, prompting lawmakers to publicly apologise and question their own responsibility.

Aug 12

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

Aug 11

No Dark Glasses, No Casual Dress? Nepal Parliament Moves Toward Stricter Rules

House of Representatives Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal is moving to tighten parliamentary discipline, with lawmakers expected to follow formal or culturally appropriate dress standards, display the official parliamentary emblem and avoid unnecessarily leaving the chamber while meetings are underway. A further reported proposal would restrict dark sunglasses inside the chamber without a medical justification, as Parliament seeks to make proceedings more disciplined and professional.

Aug 6

MECEE BL Uncertainty Grows As 60,000 Students Wait For Entrance Application Notice

Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.

Aug 6

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Sees Need To Amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act To Make Central Bank More Proactive, Accountable And Effective

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.

Aug 5

Nepal Proposes Allowing 13-Year-Old Children To Do Limited Light Work Under New Labour Bill

Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.

Aug 4

Government And Hindu Religious Front Reach Agreement In Janakpur, 12 Demands To Get Immediate Attention

The government and the Hindu religious front have reached an agreement in Janakpur after talks led by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The government will begin work on 12 of the group’s 13 demands, while seeking three months to address the demand to declare Nepal a Hindu nation.

Aug 2

UML Questions PM’s Accountability Over Sunsari Shooting, Asks If Resignation Standard Applies Equally

UML lawmaker Padma Aryal has questioned the government’s accountability over the fatal shooting in Sunsari, asking whether the resignation standards previously demanded from former leaders should now apply to Prime Minister Balen Shah and Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.

Jul 30

Parliament Building Misses Sixth Completion Deadline as Government Plans Seventh Extension

Nepal's new Parliament Building at Singha Durbar has missed its sixth construction deadline after reaching 96 percent completion yet. The government is now preparing a seventh deadline extension to finish the remaining work, nearly four years after the project was originally scheduled for completion.

Jul 29

Oli Says Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Was More Frightening Than the Maoist Conflict—Why His Comparison Is Dividing Opinion

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.

Jul 23

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Jul 22

Why Did Balen And Rabi Leave Parliament After Just 20 Minutes?

Prime Minister Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane attended the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday but left after remaining inside for around 20 minutes. Before entering the chamber, the Prime Minister also held a brief discussion with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, although the reason for their early departure was not immediately disclosed.

Jul 14

Government Proposes Mandatory GPS Devices For Passenger And Goods Vehicles

Nepal has proposed GPS tracking for passenger and goods transport vehicles to improve monitoring, tax compliance, and the movement of commercial goods

Jul 9

Constitution Amendment Task Force Faces Credibility Test After Four Opposition Parties Walk Out

Government Constitution Amendment Task Force Reaches Final Report Stage But Four Opposition Parties Leave Over Questions On Its Legitimacy, Mandate And Protection Of Basic Constitutional Values

Jul 9

Main Chamber Of New Parliament Building Completed As Leaders Inspect Progress

Nepal's new federal parliament building has completed its main House of Representatives chamber, with parliamentary leaders inspecting the facility on Sunday. The modern complex includes a 700-seat assembly hall, offices for political parties, parliamentary support facilities, and infrastructure designed to support future legislative operations.

Jun 15

Finance Minister Wagle Says He Will Quit Public Life If EV Tax Misuse Is Proven

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has denied allegations of EV tax information leakage, saying he will quit public life if any misuse is proven as authorities investigate BYD vehicle imports and customs clearance.

Jun 11

HoR Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Speaker DP Aryal Says Opposition Failed to Support Dialogue Efforts as House Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Jun 1

India Hands Over 10 Prisoner Transport Trucks To Nepal To Support Security And Law Enforcement Agencies

India has handed over 10 prisoner transport trucks to Nepal in Birgunj, saying the vehicles will help strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s security and law enforcement agencies.

May 26

Speaker DP Aryal Says Dialogue Ongoing With Prime Minister Balen Shah Over His Attendance In HoR

Parliament Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal Says Dialogue Ongoing With Prime Minister Balen Shah Over His Attendance In House Of Representatives And Date Will Be Finalized Soon As Opposition Continues To Demand Immediate Presence In Session And Disrupt Proceedings

May 26

MP Anushka Shrestha Calls for Mandatory “Made in Nepal” Product Sales at Tribhuvan International Airport Shops

MP Anushka Shrestha Urges Government To Make Sale Of Nepali Products Mandatory At Tribhuvan International Airport To Promote Local Goods And Boost Small Entrepreneurs Through Airport Shops And International Passenger Exposure

May 26

Shram Sanskriti Party Continues Protest For Third Straight Day, Speaker DP Aryal Issues Strict Warning Over Parliamentary Discipline

Shram Sanskriti Party Continues Protest For Third Straight Day Inside House Of Representatives As Speaker DP Aryal Issues Strict Warning Over Parliamentary Discipline And Possible Action Against Lawmakers, Including Harka Raj Rai Sampang, In Kathmandu Session

May 20

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah, As Harka Sampang Led Members Demand Answers On Questions, While Speaker Issues Warning In Kathmandu Parliament Session

May 18