Politics

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Named In Statement Over Controversial Passport Tender Split

A statement given to Nepal's anti-corruption agency has linked former Prime Minister and UML chairman KP Sharma Oli to the controversial passport procurement process, with a Foreign Ministry official claiming he instructed authorities to split the tender into two packages. The allegation has surfaced as the CIAA pursues a corruption case over the passport contract, arguing that dividing the tender may have facilitated irregularities and caused financial losses to the state.

5 days ago4 MIN READ

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.

6 days ago15 MIN READ

Government Takes Over National ID System

Government Chooses In-House Control For National Identity Card Programme

The Nepal government has cancelled an international tender for technical support of the National Identity Card Management Information System (NIDMIS) and plans to operate the system internally. The decision comes despite printer failures, server disruptions, reduced card production, and a backlog affecting millions of applicants waiting for their national identity cards.

6 days ago3 MIN READ

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UML Vice President Bishnu Poudel Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

CPN-UML Vice President Bishnu Prasad Poudel has been arrested in Surkhet in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged suspicious assets and share transactions.

Jun 22

RSP Postpones Closed Session Of First National Convention

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has postponed the closed session of its First National Convention in Bharatpur to Asar 9 after delegate verification and card printing took longer than expected.

Jun 21

Prime Minister Balendra Shah And RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane Inaugurate Party’s First General Convention In Chitwan

The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has started its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Prime Minister Balendra Shah and party chairman Rabi Lamichhane jointly opened the event by ringing the party’s election symbol, the bell.

Jun 21

Yatri Motorcycles — The electric bike built in Kathmandu

RSP Begins First General Convention In Bharatpur With High-Tech Setup And Electronic Voting

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with thousands of delegates attending from Nepal and abroad. The convention will discuss party restructuring, policy direction, statute changes, and will use electronic voting to elect the chairman and central committee members.

Jun 21

Home Minister Says Investigation Found No Evidence Of Torture In Sindhuli Custody Death Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung informed the National Assembly that investigations and the postmortem report regarding the death of Shreekrishna Bik in Sindhuli police custody found no evidence of physical or mental torture by police. The minister also announced that Nepal Police has introduced a Dalit Cell to improve the handling of cases involving caste discrimination and other sensitive social issues.

Jun 19

Custody Death Report Presented Parliament

Germany Commits 37.6 Million Euros For Nepal's Development Priorities

Germany has committed 37.6 million euros in development assistance to Nepal for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on key sectors including energy, health, and sustainable economic growth. The commitment was made during bilateral development cooperation talks held in Kathmandu, where both countries agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership.

Jun 18

Germany Pledges Development Support Fund

CIAA Expands E-Passport Investigation As Former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba Is Asked To Appear

The CIAA has brought former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba into its investigation into the e-passport procurement case and has issued a notice asking her to appear for questioning. The inquiry, which already involves several detained officials, is examining allegations of irregularities in the passport tender process that may have caused significant financial losses to the state.

Jun 17

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

The Maoists’ Use Of Child Soldiers In Nepal

Kathmandu Administration Orders Employee Trade Unions to Vacate Government Buildings Within Seven Days

Kathmandu District Administration has ordered employee trade unions and professional associations operating from government buildings to vacate their offices, remove signboards, and clear occupied spaces within seven days.

Jun 16

Government Introduces New Conduct Rules For Local Government Officials

The government has introduced a new code of conduct for chief administrative officers in local governments, restricting the use of social media for personal purposes during office hours. The guidelines also impose stricter rules on gifts, hospitality, official resources, foreign travel, and professional conduct both inside and outside the workplace.

Jun 16

Officials Face Social Media Restrictions

China Commits To Accelerating Nepal Projects During High-Level Talks In Beijing

China has assured Nepal that it will speed up the implementation of ongoing bilateral projects and previously agreed development initiatives. The commitment was made during talks between the foreign ministers of the two countries, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

Jun 16

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

Harka Sampang Proposes NPR 1 Kharab Budget for Nepal Border Fencing, Calls Border Security a National Priority

Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has proposed NPR 1 kharab for Nepal border fencing, saying border security should be a national priority.

Jun 11

Harka Sampang Proposes NPR 1 Kharab for Nepal Border Fencing

Constitution Amendment Task Force Holds Talks With Prachanda, Madhav Nepal And Jhalanath Khanal

Asim Shah-led constitution amendment task force met former PMs Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal in Lalitpur to collect suggestions for a discussion paper.

Jun 11

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

Nepal’s Asset Investigation Commission Faces Questions After Current PM And Ministers Reportedly Left Out

Nepal’s asset investigation commission is facing public questions after reports claimed that the current Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers, judges, army officials and constitutional office holders are outside the probe’s mandate.

Jun 4

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