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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.

“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.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung: “No One Will Dare Fire Another Bullet in Nepal”

He Came to See Nepal. Then Millions Saw Nepal Through Him, How Harry Jackson Became an Unexpected Voice Carrying Nepal’s Story to the World

British travel creator Harry Jackson came to Nepal while riding a small motorcycle from Thailand toward the United Kingdom, but his unexpected arrival during the 2025 Gen Z uprising turned his travel camera into one of the international windows on a defining moment in Nepal’s recent history. A year later, as Nepal struggles with the devastation of the Rasuwa flood, Jackson has again used his international platform to acknowledge the disaster and help keep global attention on a country he once planned to simply pass through.

Gen Z Martyrs Remembered as Statue Foundation Laid at Singha Durbar in Their Memory

A foundation stone has been laid at the Parliament premises in Singha Durbar in memory of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement, with the government pledging to work toward fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the movement.

UN Backs New World Map To Show Africa’s True Size More Accurately

UN General Assembly Votes To Support A New World Map That Shows Africa’s True Size More Accurately, With 164 Countries Backing The Change, The US Voting Against And Six Nations Abstaining

Bruges Council Member Pragya Timilsina Secures €20,000 Emergency Support For Nepal Disaster Victims

Pragya Timilsina, a young Nepali-origin municipal council member in Bruges, Belgium, raised the need for emergency support for people affected by the recent disaster near the Nepal-Tibet border. Her request received broad council support, with €20,000 in emergency assistance committed, and the required formal application has already been submitted.

UML To Provide At Least Rs 1.2 Crore In Relief To Flood Victims, Says KP Sharma Oli

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli says the party will provide at least Rs 1.2 crore in relief to people affected by the floods, with the party deciding whether to deliver the support directly or through the government relief fund.

Gen Z Victim Families And Seriously Injured Get 100% Vehicle Tax Exemption For Self Employment

The Nepal government has announced a 100% exemption from import taxes and duties on qualifying vehicles for officially recognized families of Gen Z movement martyrs and people classified as seriously or very seriously injured, if the vehicle is purchased for self-employment. The exemption applies to petrol or diesel vehicles with a transaction value of up to Rs 15 lakh and electric vehicles worth up to Rs 20 lakh, and is available only during FY 2083/84, or 2026/27.

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.

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.

Dor Bahadur Bista: The Anthropologist Who Challenged Nepal’s Social Order — Then Disappeared

Dor Bahadur Bista, a pioneer of Nepali anthropology and outspoken critic of caste hierarchy, helped reshape the study of Nepal’s diverse society. His mysterious disappearance in January 1995 remains unresolved, leaving behind an influential intellectual legacy and unanswered questions about his fate.

Nepal Moves to Secure EV Data Locally as Foreign Servers Raise National Security Concerns

Nepal is exploring ways to store data generated by electric vehicles within the country, as officials and cybersecurity experts warn that foreign-hosted vehicle data could create privacy and national security risks.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s Mustang Visit Declared Private

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has confirmed that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit to Mustang is a private trip.

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

Khadgendra Sunar Alleges Irregularities in Nepal Police Uniform Procurement

Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Khadgendra Sunar has alleged irregularities in Nepal Police uniform procurement, claiming requested documents have not been provided even as new tenders worth millions of rupees were issued.

Trump Labels Strait of Hormuz as ‘New U.S. Territory,’ Iran Rejects Claim

Donald Trump shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “New U.S. Territory,” prompting strong rejection from Iran amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.

PM Balen Shah Puts Ministers On Performance Agreements: Will Written Targets Bring Clearer Accountability And Results?

Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.

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.

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.

Nepal Moves to Revive Udayapur Cement and Gorkharkali Rubber Industries

Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Set To Visit Nepal On First Foreign Trip, Expected To Meet Top Leadership

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Kathmandu today at 4 pm for his first foreign visit since taking charge. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-India defence cooperation and long-standing military ties.

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.

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.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Says Nepal Must Build With Its Own Income and Reduce Loan Dependence

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says Nepal must increase domestic revenue, expand the tax base and reduce dependence on loans under the Rs 2.124 trillion budget.

Nepali Congress Leadership Rift Deepens as Deuba Returns to Chundevi While Gagan Leads Central Committee Meeting in Sanepa

Nepali Congress faces a fresh leadership crisis as Gagan Thapa leads the Central Committee in Sanepa while Sher Bahadur Deuba returns to Nepal and is welcomed as president in Chundevi.

One Form For Every Government Office? Nepal Moves Toward Paperless Public Services

Nepal’s government has approved new guidelines requiring government offices and public bodies to standardize application formats, replacing the confusing system where citizens often need different styles of applications for different offices. The guidelines also require forms to be designed for digital use, including websites, QR codes, electronic forms and downloadable PDFs, while offices must provide free help to service seekers.

Ncell Share Deal Under Scrutiny: Why The Government Raised Questions Over The Transaction

The government has made public an investigation report on Ncell Axiata’s share transactions, highlighting concerns over offshore deals, transparency, tax obligations, and the valuation of the company’s ownership transfers. The report, prepared by a committee led by former Auditor General Tankamani Sharma, has recommended stronger regulatory checks and further review of Ncell’s past and recent share transactions.

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.

Government’s 5 Key Decisions: EV Ambulances Tax-Free, Sunsari-Siraha Victims Declared Martyrs & Ncell Investigation Report To Be Made Public

The government has announced five key cabinet decisions, including tax exemptions for electric ambulances, martyr status for four protest victims, Ncell report publication and new appointments.

Bank Accounts, Land and Shares: CIAA Probes Assets of Former PM Aides

Nepal’s anti-graft body has begun detailed asset investigations into Bhanu Deuba, former personal secretary to Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Ganga Dahal, former personal secretary to Pushpa Kamal Dahal, along with her husband Jeevan Acharya. Investigators are reportedly examining bank accounts, land, shares, family assets and the legal sources of wealth, while stressing that an investigation does not itself establish wrongdoing.

From Bullets to Drones: Nepal Plans a New Way to Control Crowds

Nepal is preparing to purchase drone-supported and other non-lethal crowd-control equipment after four people were killed by police gunfire during recent tensions involving communities in Koshi and Madhesh provinces. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung says the planned system could use drones for tear-gas deployment, surveillance and public announcements, while command centres monitor developing situations and authorities strengthen barricades to reduce risks to people and critical infrastructure.

Traffic Police Ordered to Stop Cash Deals and Improve Public Conduct

Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashish Gajurel has instructed traffic police to improve the way they speak to and treat citizens while maintaining strict financial discipline, following complaints that some officers allegedly take money from traffic violators instead of issuing official tickets. He also stressed better technology, nationwide traffic awareness and stronger enforcement, while clarifying that proposed fines of Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 are only under discussion and have not been implemented.

Three-Day Search Ends in Tragedy: Former Kapilvastu Mayor Kiran Singh Found Dead

Former Kapilvastu Municipality mayor and Nepali Congress leader Kiran Singh, 65, was found dead in the Gorusinge forest area on Sunday after being out of contact since Friday. His motorcycle had earlier been discovered about eight kilometres inside the forest from the East-West Highway, prompting an extensive search involving police, local residents and a trained search dog.

Supreme Court Reopens Congress Power Fight: Is a Party Split Now Less Likely?

The Supreme Court has reopened the Nepali Congress leadership dispute by allowing Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka to seek a review of the April 17 ruling that upheld Gagan Thapa’s leadership. Thapa remains the legally recognised party president for now, but the fresh court process has disrupted convention planning and appears to have reduced the immediate possibility of the Deuba camp breaking away to form another party.

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.

Nepal Foreign Ministry Launches Monthly MoFA Knowledge Forum to Strengthen Research-Based Foreign Policy

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the MoFA Knowledge Forum, a monthly platform connecting researchers, academics, think tanks and experts with senior officials to support evidence-based discussions and help shape Nepal’s foreign policy direction for the next five to ten years.

PM Secretariat Warns RSP Lawmaker Raju Pandey Over Dispute With Army Captain

RSP lawmaker Raju Pandey was called to the Prime Minister’s Office and cautioned after his dispute with a Nepal Army captain during a Gokarna Forest wall demolition incident.

India-China Resume Border Trade Through Lipulekh Despite Nepal’s Objection

India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.

Nepal Has 300+ School Curriculums, But How Many Actually Reach Classrooms?

Nepal is preparing eight new curriculum packages for Classes 6–12, covering mother languages, Population Studies, Tantra Shastra and law-related education, with the proposals awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Education and Sports. The expansion pushes the number of school-level curriculums developed beyond 300, but shortages of students and qualified teachers mean some government-developed curriculums still never make it into actual classrooms.