Lawmakers voice concern about deferrals in hearing petition against 2020-21 appointments in constitutional bodies : National Human Rights Commission officials urge lawmakers to pressure the government into introducing the bill to amend NHRC Act in Parliament (kp 18/01/2025) [This was an important part of KP Oli's coup d'état at the time and should finally be judged as such! Oli is currently proving that he has not changed.]

Earthquake victims moves into a cracked house to escape cold, by Sher Bahadur Sarki (rn 18/01/2025)

Coalition is not in crisis, work with PM Oli, Deuba tells Congress ministers : Ministers from the largest party in government claim that the prime minister is intervening in their jobs (kp 17/01/2025)

Stumbling on ordinances : Why did PM Oli take the route instead of convening Parliament and getting the bills endorsed there? (kp 16/01/2025), PM Oli claims unanimous support for ordinances : Oli concluded the press conference without facing questions from the press, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 16/01/2025) [However, the unanimous support of the ordinances within the government does not make them lawful. There is an elected and immediately convenable parliament that is responsible for laws, not the executive!]

Government mandates public offices to buy local products (ae 16/01/2025)

Deuba unmoved despite growing pressure to ditch Oli : Many leaders in both the Congress and the UML believe the Oli-Deuba bond right now is too strong to break, by Anil Giri (kp 15/01/2025) [Deuba, Oli and Dahal should finally retire from active politics for the good of Nepal!], Trouble brews in coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 15/01/2025)

Govt fails to meet capital expenditure target, spending only 16.16% in first half of FY 2024/25 (rep 14/01/2025)

No silver lining : The first six months of the Oli government has been woeful any way you evaluate it (kp) [This was to be expected right from the start!] (kp 13/01/2025)

Govt indifferent to hardships of quake victims in western Nepal: Shakti Basnet (rep 13/01/2025)

Ordinance fails to reassure cooperatives victims : Those who lost savings question compensation plans, and possible use of their funds to finance regulatory body, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 13/01/2025)

NP Saud criticizes NC-UML coalition for neglecting development issues (kh 10/01/2025)

PM Oli briefs President on formation of constitution amendment task force (kh 10/01/2025) [Yesterday he expressed exactly the opposite!], Bumpy road ahead for constitutional amendment, by Narayan Upadhyay (rep 11/01/2025)

After party meet, Oli says there’s no rush to revise constitution : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli says it won’t happen before 2087 BS citing the lack of majority in the upper house, by Anil Giri (kp 08/01/2025), Congress voices reservations over Oli’s remarks against constitution revision plan : Leaders of the coalition partner say the prime minister cannot speak against the two-party agreement without consulting the largest party. Oli had said the plan to amend the constitution had been deferred until 2087 BS (2030-31) (kp 09/01/2025), Constitutional changes still a far-fetched wish, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 09/01/2025)

Oli’s political document and future of NC-UML coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 07/01/2025)

Take the lead, PM Oli : Rather than blame bureaucrats for government’s sub-par performance, he can show the way (kp 06/01/2025) [But this would require government competence, wouldn't it?]

Govt’s deficit budget continues to push citizens into debt trap : Nearly 30 percent of the budget—Rs 547.67 billion—remains unfunded (kh 04/01/2025)

Government needs to do more, Oli says : Maoist Centre says the UML-Congress government is headed in the wrong direction (kp 03/01/2025)

Trouble brewing in ruling coalition at provincial level, by Keshab Sawad (kh 02/01/2025) [This is a consequence of the completely misunderstood principle of federalism. Provinces must form their governments independently of the national level of their parties. The perverse power games at national level are destroying Nepal's democracy!]

Ba vs Balen: A pointless battle, by Atindra Dahal (ae 02/01/2025)

Local governments push PM to act on unfulfilled promises : Representatives seek swift action on grants, legislative coordination, and land management rights, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/12/2024)

Budget calendar in disarray due to delayed legal amendments (kh)

Foreign Minister dismisses rumors of govt collapse (kh 28/12/2024)

Speaker criticizes government for avoiding Parliament (kh 25/12/2024) [A government led by KP Oli does not necessarily need parliament! The latter was already a hindrance during his coup attempt in 2021!]

SC questions govt’s plans to refund cooperative fraud victims’ money (kh 25/12/2024)

Coalition’s constitution amendment agenda appears to be in limbo : Political analyst says Congress-UML combine used amendment agenda to gain power without commitment for reform, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 23/12/2024)

Oli assures coalition’s stability, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 18/12/2024) [Only a government that conscientiously fulfils its duties and produces positive results can call itself stable!]

Federal funding delay stalls construction of basic hospital in Baglung’s remote village : Residents of two wards in Nisikhola Rural Municipality have to travel up to 130 km for hospital services due to the lack of a healthcare facility nearby, by Prakash Baral (kp 17/12/2024) [Presumably there isn't enough money. After all, an incredible 11 per cent of the money planned in the budget has already been spent within five months!]

Will PM Oli visit India in mid-January?, by Tapendra Karki (rep 17/12/2024)

Government yet to ready 39 bills needed for constitution’s full implementation, according to upper house subpanel
Dozens of Acts from the Panchayat era are still in effect today, reflecting government indifference in aligning laws to present-day needs (kp 11/12/2024) [Further proof of the complete lack of interest in the constitution, democracy and the republic!]

“Home Minister must be held accountable for police misconduct in Rabi Lamichhane case”, interview with Sushil Pyakurel (kh 11/12/2024)

Another pact on BRI, THMDCN also inked during Oli’s China trip : Details of the plan, which are still secret, echo BRI framework, by Anil Giri (kp 11/12/2024) [Oli has the duty to inform the Nepalis immediately and in detail, unlike the Chinese government!], UML, Congress remain split over BRI funding terms : But leaders insist it won’t strain their partnership in government as the deal was struck in presence of leaders from both the parties, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 11/12/2024)

PM Oli inaugurates building at his alma mater (rn 11/12/2024) [And what about the schools in the country that were destroyed by earthquakes? Populist appearances in one's own constituency are not the PM's job!]

PM Oli inaugurates Damak Business Complex (kh 08/12/2024), PM Oli terms Damak Business Complex as a model of modern development (kh 08/12/2024) [And how many companies have already expressed an interest?]

A year on, Karnali students still study in quake-damaged classrooms : Official says reconstruction has just started after provincial government approved reconstruction guidelines last month, by Tripti Shahi (kp) [Another case of denial of assistance by the government and administration!]

Economic management deficit : Overdependence on import-based revenue is antithetical to making the economy self-sustainable, by Achyut Wagle (kp 03/12/2024) [The constant change in government responsibility between three incompetent and power-hungry patriarchal high-caste politicians prevents political stability, which in turn is a basic prerequisite for successful economic management!]

Ride-hailing services stuck in legal limbo as government delays guidelines : Lack of regulations has left service seekers vulnerable to high fares and safety risks (kp) [One of the many urgently needed but completely neglected tasks of the government!]

Bonded by BRI : Nepali Congress and CPN-UML coming to a common platform on the initiative bodes well for the country (kp 02/12/2024)

Coalition finding common ground on BRI, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 27/11/2024)

Korala lesson : As Nepal seeks other countries’ support, it must be ready to shoulder its share of responsibility (kp 21/11/2024) [!!!]

PM Oli needs to take calculated risks, interview with Minister Badri Prasad Pandey (kh 20/11/2024)

NC-UML rift deepens over BRI ahead of Oli’s China visit : Nepali Congress opposes BRI loans as Oli pushes for implementation (nn 20/11/2024), Congress and UML scramble to resolve differences over BRI : Congress leaders seek to exclude strategic provisions from the plan to implement Beijing’s flagship initiative, by Anil Giri (kp 21/11/2024), A great wall divides NC and UML, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 21/11/2024)

Why go to China? There is no point in PM Oli jetting off to Beijing if he can’t take Nepali Congress into confidence (kp 18/11/2024)

Minister Yadav instructs to replace broken water pipes (kh 17/11/2024) [This should be a task for the administration that cannot be postponed and does not require any special "instruction" from the government!]

My visit to China won’t harm Nepal’s ties with India: Oli. Prime minister says he has never ruled out visiting the southern neighbour and will travel where it is convenient (kp 15/11/2024)

Govt takes major step toward overhauling cooperative sector with nationwide investigation and regulatory reforms (kh 13/11/2024)

NC-UML political mechanism contradicts Oli’s principles, by Keshab Sawad (kh 13/11/2024)

China’s BRI rattles Nepal’s ruling coalition : The China factor risks widening the rift between the Congress and the UML, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 13/11/2024)

Oli government may back US-proposed SPP, Dahal warns : Maoist leaders say they have no solid evidence to back their suspicion. Other experts see political motives, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 11/11/2024) [So far unproven statement!]

Prime Minister Oli feels unwell, all meetings cancelled for Tuesday : Oli has been experiencing a mild fever since Monday, the secretariat said (kp 06/11/2024)

More promises : The health minister should focus on ongoing programmes rather than on unrealistic new plans (kp 06/11/2024)

‘Assertive Oli’ on the back foot as some plans falter : Within months in Singha Durbar, the UML chair has been compelled to reassess and adjust his plans, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 05/11/2024)

In the wake of disaster, Prime Minister Oli shifts blame to predecessor’s budget (kh) [All the real "achievements" of Mr Oli, Nepal's real disaster!], बसी खानेहरूको गनगन [Murmurs of sedentary eaters], by CK Lal (ka 30/10/2024), 100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 31/10/2024)

NC stalls govt’s milk import plan amid domestic surplus concerns (rep 29/10/2024)

Oli, ministers yet to disclose their assets : Publishing property details promotes transparency: Experts (kp 25/10/2024)

Minister Chaudhary sparks controversy with National Secretary appointment, violating scout regulations (rep 25/10/2024)

Oli to rivals: Don’t dream of toppling this government : Opposition leaders meet President to caution him against coalition’s potential missteps such as party split ordinance (kp 24/10/2024) [The overthrow of governments, or respectively the fear of it, is the only thing on the minds of Nepal's so-called top politicians. They have no interest whatsoever in good governance and the representation of the interests of citizens/voters! Instead, they are constantly telling new fairy tales about their supposedly successful policies!], Oli’s autocratic bent : With the UML chair muzzling criticism in his party, it is hard to believe he is committed to democratic values (kp 24/10/2024)

Oli-led government’s bad honeymoon (rep 22/10/2024), PM Oli to announce govt’s 100-day achievements today (kh 23/10/2024) [Just under a minute should be enough for that!]

After Rabi Lamichhane’s arrest, calls grow for probing ruling party leaders in cooperatives scam : Congress leader Dhanraj Gurung and his ex-wife, as well as UML leader Rishikesh Pokharel, are also accused of misusing cooperative funds, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 21/10/2024), Equal before law : Now that Lamichhane is under arrest, the accused Congress and UML leaders must also be probed (kp 21/10/2024) [Leading politicians who have covered up the misdemeanours of their party comrades and thwarted prosecution should also be held accountable!]

PM Oli sounds alarm: Govt stability under threat (kh 21/10/2024) [Oli should look into a mirror. Then he would see the main reason for his government's failed honeymoon period!], NC President Deuba halts ordinance to avoid provoking opposition (kh 21/10/2024), PM Oli’s Cabinet meeting postponed (kh 21/10/2024)

Oli govt under fire: 8 scandals marking honeymoon period, by Keshab Sawad (kh 20/10/2024)

Controversy erupts as PM Oli accepts land donation from businessman linked to scandal, by Gyanu Ghimire (kh 17/10/2024) [In a democracy, politicians would immediately resign from all offices for a much smaller reason!], Shameless : The occupant of the highest executive office in the land has no sense of accountability to the people (kp), Oli’s Harvard and Columbia show : Visibly humbled and honoured to speak at foreign universities, Oli leaves Nepal’s education in the shadows, by Deepak Thapa (kp 17/10/2024)

Agriculture main component of economy: PM Oli (rn 16/10/2024) [So why is it so poorly reflected in the budget?], When will farmers get government subsidies? (ae 22/10/2024)

PM assures support for disaster relief, reconstruction efforts: Extends best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion of Dashain (kh 12/10/2024) [No hurry, no hurry! It's only been two weeks since the natural disaster, the announcement of which was completely ignored by your government! But thanks for telling people to be careful back then. That was helpful. Now they can really celebrate Dasain.  Help can come later, maybe, eventually....], Flood victims left desperate: Dashain celebrations overshadowed by lack of relief (kh 12/10/2024) [!!!!]

Culture of Schadenfreude, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 10/10/2024)

Govt forms High-Level Economic Sector Reform Recommendation Commission (kh 08/10/2024)

Three including rights activist Ruby Khan detained (rep 04/10/2024) [?????]

PM's US Visit Puts Nepal In Spotlight, by Narad Bharadwaj ( rn 04/10/2024) [But the failed handling of the natural disaster and the government's mistakes in the run-up to it put Nepal in a negative spotlight!]

Foreign ministry assures safety of Nepalis in Lebanon, issues notice to remain cautious (rep 02/10/2024) [On what basis? No one in Lebanon is safe from Israeli attacks at the moment!]

We were not prepared for a catastrophe of such magnitude: Prime Minister Oli : The prime minister admits delays and lapses in the search and rescue of disaster-hit people (kp 02/10/2024) [Nepal'sgovernment  and administration are never prepared for natural disasters, be it earthquakes or monsoon floods. Not even clear warnings are taken seriously!], Unplanned Development Takes Its Toll, by Umesh Puri (rn 02/10/2024) [Here you will find some answers that substantiate your incompetence, Mr Oli!]

Accurate Forecasts, No Timely Response, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 01/10/2024) [This is the truth and not what PM Oli claims!]

Officials on foreign junkets, missing in action as Nepal suffers in crisis (rep 01/10/2024)

Flights suspended for 30 minutes as PM Oli lands in Kathmandu (rep 30/09/2024) [The arrival of His Majesty seems like another natural disaster. Nepal's politicians must urgently get off their high horse! What arrogance!]

Murphy’s law : The botched handling of Saturday’s disaster badly exposes our uncaring top government officials (kp 30/09/2024), Monsoon patterns have shifted. Authorities’ mindset has not : Had Met office’s warnings been heeded, more lives could have been saved, say experts, by Arjun Poudel (kp 30/09/2024) [Is this the kind of responsibility that KP Oli meant when he had to take over the government and wanted to make everything better?], Floods, landslides once again expose Nepal’s poor disaster response mechanism : Security personnel still use primitive equipment like rubber boats, ropes, tubes, and shovels for rescue operations instead of modern scientific technology, experts say (kp 30/09/2024), PM Oli returns after UN General Assembly amid criticism for delayed response to floods and landslides (kh 30/09/2024), PM Oli defends govt’s response to floods and landslides, vows faster relief efforts (kh 30/09/2024) [????]

Nepal’s perspective: From transitional justice to climate justice, remarks by the Prime Minister Oli in John F Kennedy Jr Forum at Harvard University (ae 30/09/2024)

Acting PM Singh calls all-party meeting (kh 29/09/2024),