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

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), Government faces criticism over slow rescue as disasters claim lives, property : Floods and landslides after incessant rains have caused widespread destruction across the country, exposing the government’s ineptitude in the face of disasters (kp 29/09/2024) [A responsible PM would have cancelled his stay in the USA immediately in order to personally take care of the necessary measures. Oli merely called for caution!], Acting PM Singh focuses on ceremonial honors as citizens plead for rescue (kh 29/09/2024), RSP claims: Two days of rain exposed the incompetence of the two-thirds majority Government (kh 29/09/2024)

Acting PM Singh calls emergency Cabinet meeting amid nationwide crisis following continuous rain (rep 28/09/2024), Govt announces compensation for families affected by floods and landslides (kh 28/09/2024), Govt to immediately resume obstructed roads, provide free treatment to injured (kh 28/09/2024)

PM Oli: No amnesty for serious crimes during armed conflict (kh 28/09/2024) [The most recent change in the law, which you also celebrated in the highest terms, says something different!]

‘Some Nepalis’ misbehavior’ towards PM Oli in US criticized, by Tapendra Karki (rep 25/09/2024)

Oli, Rana pursue diplomacy in New York : Oli is set to meet American and foreign officials to discuss bilateral ties. Rana has urged for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and the release of hostages including Nepali national Bipin Joshi (kp 25/09/2024)

PM Oli in New York, to meet world leaders including Modi : South Asian leaders, USAID chief Power and MCC CEO Albright are among others interacting with the prime minister on the UN General Assembly sidelines, by Anil Giri (kp 22/09/2024), PM Oli's US visit: Key agendas and high-level meetings with global leaders (rep 22/09/2024)

Common minimum performance : Oblivious to rising public discontent, Nepal’s ruling coalition offers band aid response, by Shristi Karki (nt 20/09/2021)

Congress-UML coalition reaffirms pledge to review and amend statute : Ruling parties have pledged to set up a high-powered cooperative regulatory body as per the recommendation of the parliamentary inquiry committee (kp 19/09/2024) [A common minimum programme is normally agreed before a coalition government is formed. In Nepal, this happens a good two months after taking office.]

Home minister Ramesh Lekhak faces crucial test as parliament pushes for action on cooperative fraud report, by Tapendra Karki (rep 19/09/2024), Over to home minister : Lekhak has a chance to implement the probe committee report he so earnestly championed (kp 20/09/2024)

Police remove attendees wearing Balen Shah T-shirts at Indra Jatra (kh 17/09/2024) [Is Nepal on the way to becoming an authoritarian police state? Obviously, Oli is once again proving to be authoritarian and anti-democratic. He should finally stop claiming the opposite!]

Playing with fire : How can people take seriously a government that is seen to be protecting the corrupt? (kp 16/09/2024)

Oli opens fronts against Maoist Centre, new parties, royalists and Kathmandu mayor—all at once : Asks party members to counter the narrative being set against his party UML (kp 15/09/2024)[There is only one political future for Nepal in which Oli, Dahal, Deuba, the monarchists/Hindu State fanatics and corrupt elements are not involved and the future must be based on a reasonable social inclusion! Oli, Dahal and Deuba will never change!]

Govt’s annual target progress falls short of expectations (kh 12/09/2024)

Are NC and UML serious about amending the Constitution?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 11/09/2024)

Following backlash, government promises to pick envoys on the basis of inclusiveness : The parliamentary hearing special committee on Monday inquired Foreign Minister Arzu Rana why the government failed to make the appointments inclusive as per the spirit of the constitution (kp 10/09/2024)

SC issues a show cause order against government for delay in settlement of the COVID-19 insurance claims (rep 10/09/2024)

Ruling parties discuss constitutional amendment : The discussion also focused on improving delivery as government faces criticism (kp 10/09/2024), Managing differences in NC-UML coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 10/09/2024)

UML, Congress form team to draft minimum programme : The coalition was criticised from within the ruling parties for its failure to prepare its common minimum programme even months after government formation (kp 09/09/2024) [In a democracy, the common minimum programme lays the foundation on which a coalition government is built in the first place. This proves that Oli and Deuba were only interested in power, whatever the cost. They are obviously not interested in content.]

Government fails to pick ‘best employee’ in civil service for the eighth year in a row : The government did not announce this award again this year due to the absence of any employee meeting the set criteria, by Rishiram Poudyal (kp 08/09/2024)

Chief Secretary calls for review of SC ruling on river bank construction (kh 08/09/2024)

Police round up Ruby Khan-led protesters near Singha Durbar : Frustrated campaigners from Banke breached no-go line over unfulfilled agreements on disappearance investigation (kp 07/09/2024) [This is what the government calls the practice of human rights: people who demand justice are arrested, while people accused of a crime are appointed ministers!]

PM Oli loses 77,000 Facebook followers amid “unfollow” campaign; only 3,000 recovered (kh 06/09/2024)

PM Oli leaving for New York on Sept. 20 (kh 06/09/2024)

Experts doubt implementation of government’s populist decisions : The new government has pledged to end long waiting lists in hospitals, raising health insurance coverage to Rs500,000 and running outpatient care on public holidays. But they are not feasible with existing resources, experts say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/09/2024)

Prime Minister Oli’s remarks on LGBTQIA+ issue rattles members of the community : Confusing rhetoric about the community perpetuates ignorance and prejudice among the broader population, and trickles down to the daily lives of queer individuals, activists say, by Aarati Ray (kp 03/09/2024), Ignorance no excuse : The prime minister cannot be in the dark on a vital issue like queer rights (kp 06/09/2024)

House panel urges govt to adhere to proportional inclusive principle in ambassadorial appointments (rep 03/09/2024)

Former IGPs call for action against Communication Minister Gurung (kh 03/09/2024)

Kathmandu’s rapper mayor Balendra Shah battles PM Oli over inaction : Experts link Shah’s outsider status and unconventional approach to rising tensions with political elites, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 03/09/2024)

Ek Narayan Aryal appointed Chief Secretary (rep 29/08/2024) [Thank God, another male Bahun. This once again guarantees the continuation of social non-inclusion!], Two senior Secretaries resign over appointment of new Chief Secretary (kp 31/08/2024) [They may be personally affected, but from the outside it doesn't matter. They are all male Bahuns anyway! At less than 6 per cent, these only make up a very small minority of the population, but they are in almost all positions!]

Government under fire for ignoring inclusiveness in envoy picks : Lawmakers across the political spectrum allege exclusion and constitutional breaches, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/08/2024) [The government and the political parties are socially non-inclusive entities. They identify the state as an entity and property of male Khas Arya!]

Dahal challenges Prime Minister Oli over electricity tariff arrears : Maoist leader says his party will support Prime Minister Oli if the latter decides to collect electricity tariff arrears amounting to almost Rs22 billion through the Cabinet (kp 28/08/2024)

Youths shout slogans against PM Oli at Gaura festival (kh 26/08/2024), Rabi Lamichhane on Tundikhel Incident: People’s intervention has begun, political parties must reform (kh 27/08/2024) [Presumably top politicians like KP Oli will judge the civil protests as ‘lèse majesté’!], RSP condemns arrest of youths protesting against PM Oli and NC President Deuba at Tudikhel (kh 28/08/2024) [Typical authoritarian Oli, who is not interested in people's cries of despair!], Youths arrested for protesting against PM Oli and Deuba released on bail (kh 30/08/2024)

Govt forms taskforce to identify issues of land acquisition (kh 23/08/2024)

FM Deuba’s India Visit: A good start for the current government, by Randhir Chaudhary (rep 23/08/2024)

Government of two largest parties has no excuse to fail: PM Oli : Oli fielded questions from lawmakers on a variety of issues including constitutional amendment, power trade and SPP (kp 23/08/2024)

I took office to drive change and foster innovation: PM Oli (kh 21/08/2024) [Only you believe in this rubbish! Nobody drove you to become PM again! Why didn't you introduce the innovations in your earlier terms of office and instead instigated a coup d'état?]

Governance gaps in health and agriculture We must align budget allocations with policy priorities to ensure adequate funding for these areas, by Akalal Chalaune (kp 21/08/2024)

Foreign Secretary Lamsal recommended as Nepal’s Ambassador to Belgium (kh 16/08/2024)

Supreme Court dismisses writ petitions against PM Oli’s appointment (kh 14/08/2024)

New push for a law to raise vote threshold to secure PR seats : In amendments proposed in the bill to integrate election laws, the poll commission gives voters the NOTA option, by Binod Ghimire (kp 11/08/2024) [An extremely anti-democratic approach by two ostensibly large parties that were able to win just half of the votes in the last elections and at the same time suffered double-digit losses! The sole aim seems to be to eliminate smaller parties and increase the share of their own parties in parliament!], Congress-UML constitution revision proposal against election mandate : A polarisation between those who want to protect the statute and those who want to trample on it has become inevitable, interview with Giriraj Mani Pokharel, CPN-MC (kp 12/08/2024)

Dalit community protests against unequal ministerial and political appointments (with photos) ((kh 10/08/2024)

The stability chimera : The Congress-UML coalition runs the risk of causing bigger problems, by Mohan Guragain (kp 08/08/2024)

President reshuffles ministerial hierarchy (kh 08/08/2024)

Oli’s claim that he won’t indulge in corruption raises eyebrows : Opposition leader says Oli is not serious about corruption control and challenges him to do more than offer lip service (kp 07/08/2024)

Successive governments ignore directives on Dalit representation : Dalit lawmakers decry persistent discrimination despite political changes, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/08/2024) ["The Dalit shall have the right to participate in all bodies of the State on the basis of the principle of proportional inclusion." (Article 40 of the constitution). In view of the deliberate disregard for this article, all governments, including the current Oli government, are illegitimate. Their misbehaviour is not a trivial offence but a serious breach of the constitution! Male Bahunbad must be ended immediately. For example, in view of the inclusion provision of the Constitution, there should only be 1-2 male Bahuns in the Council of Ministers, but there are currently 10!]

Govt removes two NEA directors (rep 04/08/2024), Karki and Gurung appointed as new NEA directors (rep 04/08/2024) [No matter what positions and functions are at stake, the right party book is always decisive. As the government changes every few months, all posts are constantly being reshuffled. What madness!], Dismissed NEA directors Pun and Acharya to challenge dismissal in court (rep 05/08/2024), Supreme Court stays dismissal of Acharya and Pun from NEA directorsn : The top court orders authorities not to implement the ministerial-level decision until next order (kp 09/08/2024) [!!!!]

Five parties become part of federal government (rep 04/08/2024)

Four ministers opt not to move into ministerial quarters (rep 04/08/2024)

PM Oli directs concerned govt bodies to ensure effective operation of PRIA and GBIA (rep 03/08/2024) [Wow, from now on there will be a lot of international air traffic at both airports. All it takes is the instruction of a really competent PM.]

President Paudel appoints three new State Ministers (kh 02/08/2024) [At least two men from Janajati groups and a Dalit woman for this lower section of the cabinet. However, once again, one of the two men does not have a clean criminal record.]

Oli: New versus old : More disappointments are on the way. Or will there be a collective explosion of people’s anger?, by Naresh Koirala (kp 01/08/2024)

Ex-minister Sumana Shrestha bombards PM Oli with questions (rep 01/08/2024)

Oli may start his foreign visits with Thailand : With Nepal’s envoy to India recently reappointed and Modi busy with Independence Day preparations, Oli is unlikely to visit India soon, by Anil Giri (kp 01/08/2024)

Can Oli the autocrat become a democrat? It requires a willingness to embrace collaboration and a respect for democratic principles, by Sambridh Ghimire (kp 31/07/2024) [Be sure he cannot! In a truly democratic system, he would never have become PM again after everything he did in 2020/21!]

PM Oli issues 26-point directive to improve governance (ae 31/07/2024) [Such directives traditionally mean nothing in Nepal. They are merely intended to signalise: Look, I'm doing something. Just as traditionally, however, there is a lack of implementation. So let's wait and see.]

Oli vows to hand over power to Deuba a week before his two-year term ends : A day after a dramatic bureaucratic shakeup, PM instructs secretaries to focus on public needs (kp 31/07/2024) [In 2018, he had also explained this nonsense. In 2020, he wanted nothing more to do with it!]

21 Secretaries transferred en masse with government change (rep 30/07/2024) [The usual madness!]

Assessing early days of new govt, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 30/07/2024)

Govt recommends ambassadors for 18 countries; Shankar Sharma to continue as Ambassador to India (kh 29/07/2024), Cabinet names 19 envoys, replaces three province heads : Ashok Sigdel appointed acting chief of Nepal Army. He will be army chief on September 10. Several secretaries transferred, by Anil Giri (kp 30/07/2024) [An extremely serious violation of Article 282 of the Constitution: The ranks of ambassadors are no more socially inclusive than the Oli Cabinet is.]

Monsoon-displaced families yet to get promised money : At least 140 people have died since June 10. Local officials say they are helpless as relief funds are tied up in red tape, by Arjun Poudel (kp 29/07/2024) [The constant power struggles between politicians and parties at all levels of the political system are much more important than respecting the guiding principles for the governance that are mentioned in part 4 of the constitution. To be on the safe side, Article 55 also stipulates that these principles cannot be enforced, i.e. a carte blanche for hollow promises and failure to provide assistance by the state!]

Challenges Confronting the New Coalition, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 27/07/2024)

Democracy’s sidekicks : Nepal’s two biggest parties uniting gives both added reason to be accountable to voters, by Shristi Karki (nt 26/07/2024)

Prof Adhikari appointed NPC Vice-Chairperson, Gadtaula in Chief Secretary (rn 26/04/2024), Lila Devi Gadtaula becomes Nepal’s first woman chief secretary : Shiva Raj Adhikari named vice-chair of planning commission, by Anil Giri (kp 26/07/224)

How long will the NC-UML alliance last?, by Balkrishna Adhikari (rep 24/07/2024) [Not for long! The power struggles among the top politicians are all about personal power ambitions. They couldn't care less about the country and its people!]

A Cabinet sans Dalits : The previous coalition government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal had no Dalit minister either, by Mitra Pariyar (kp 23/07/2024) [Nepal's male Bahun are so competent that they could actually do without other social groups completely. According to the constitutional rules of social inclusion, the current 22 ministers would include three Dalits but only one male Bahun (see Article 40 of the constitution)!]

Two-thirds prime minister : Oli’s success depends on whether he entertains differing viewpoints in and outside the coalition (kp 23/07/2024) [This says nothing at all, as Dahal's numerous confidence questions and his ultimate failure prove. Nepal's politics will remain unpredictable as long as Oli, Dahal and Deuba continue to play their power games!], New Alliance Poised For Smooth Ride, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 23/07/2024), The coalition conundrum, by Anupam Bhattarai (ae 23/07/2024)

Oli wins trust vote, pledges stability, economic recovery : Secures 188 votes, exceeding two-thirds majority by four votes, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 22/07/2024) [This is an opportunistic assertion without any recognisable basis. The very agreement that the government should change again after about two years indicates continued political instability and highlights the ongoing power struggle between the so-called top politicians as their main concern! They never honour agreements anyway.], Prime Minister Oli outlines his domestic, foreign policies, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 22/07/2024)

Testing Times for PM Oli, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rep 19/07/2024), Oli’s path forward (ae) [He found himself in a similar situation in 2018 and did the worst thing he could have done to the young federal republic!  People should finally stop seeing a perspective in Oli.]

Government forms five committees in Council of Ministers (kh 19/07/2024)

PM Oli calls for flexible monetary policy to boost economy (kh 19/07/2024)

Prachanda Outsmarted, by Tilak Rawal (sp 19/07/2024), K.P. Sharma Oli's Resurgence, by Keshab Poudel (sp 19/07/2024)

Rimal appointed Chief Political Adviser, Khatiwada named Economic Adviser to PM Oli (kh 18/07/2024) [There cannot be enough male Bahuns in leading positions!]

PM Oli to seek vote of confidence on Sunday (kh 17/07/2024), PM Oli wooing fringe parties; aims for a two-thirds majority (kh 18/07/2024)

Mixed signals : Prime Minister Oli has given out both positive and negative vibes in his first few days in office (kp 17/07/2024) [What are the positive ones?], Perplexities of the permanent minority : Strengthening the Khas-Arya supremacy appears to be the main agenda of the Oli government, by CK Lal (kp 17/07/2024)

PM Oli cabinet overshadowed by two controversial ministers (kh 16/07/2024) [It must be remembered that Oli's 2021 image is also anything but worthy of government!], Sharat Singh Bhandari becomes minister for the 20th time!, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 16/07/2024)

New Alliance Takes The Mantle, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 16/07/2024)

These are the 21 new ministers of the Oli-led government : Singh and Paudel named Deputy Prime Ministers, Arzu Rana Minister for Foreign Affairs (kh 15/07/2024), Oli Cabinet sans Dalit representation, women get two seats (kh 15/07/2024) [Outstanding social non-inclusion in the tradition of Khas Arya patriarchy!], President swears in a 22-member Cabinet of Ministers : The new Cabinet has been criticised for lack of inclusion, with just two women, five Madhesis and no Muslim representation, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 16/07/2024), Oli’s cabinet (ae 16/07/2024)

Challenges of NC-UML coalition, by Kamal SDev Bhattarai (ae 15/07/2024)

Oli gets opportunity to fix his chequered history : Amid government failures, there is not much excitement in the public but Oli has no luxury to fail, analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 15/07/2024) [Oli will never change! He should never have become PM again simply because of his attempted coup in 2021!], Oli 4.0 : Has KP Oli really learned from his mistakes? The onus is on him to prove his critics wrong (kp 15/07/2024)

Writ petition filed against appointment of UML Chair Oli as Prime Minister (kh 15/07/2024)

Know CPN-UML ministers to be sworn in (kh 15/07/2024), Prime Minister Oli sworn in (kh 15/07/2024)

NC and UML finalize power-sharing deal in new cabinet, five ministries set aside for fringe parties (rep 14/07/2024)

Observers cast doubt over the longevity of Congress-UML coalition : The collaboration may not be smooth sailing as the two parties are the major competitors in national politics, they say, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 24/07/2024)

UML Chair Oli appointed Prime Minister, swearing-in on Monday (kh 14/07/2024), President appoints KP Sharma Oli as prime minister : This is Oli’s fourth stint as the country’s chief executive (kp 14/07/2024) [The coup-monger of 2021 is back in office This is what they call constitutional democracy in Nepal!]

NC-UML nears consensus on ministry allocation (kh 14/07/2024)

Prime Minister Dahal loses vote of confidence in House : Dahal lost his position as only 63 lawmakers gave him the vote of confidence, less than half the majority figure of 138 in the 275-member House, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/07/2024), Oli claims prime minister’s post with Congress backing : Dahal ousted after losing trust vote. President to appoint Oli PM by Sunday, by Anil Giri (kp 13/07/2024), The Challenges of NC-UML Coalition, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 13/07/2024), UML Chairman Oli to be appointed PM on Sunday morning, swearing-in ceremony in  afternoon (rep 13/07/2024)

CPN (Unified Socialist) declines participation in new government (kh 12/07/2024)

Almost certain to fail, Dahal goes for a floor test today : Backed by 268 lawmakers in his first floor test, Dahal is likely to see that count slashed by almost 200 this time, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 12/07/2024)

Govt decides to extend the terms of TJ bodies by one year (rep 11/07/2024) [Without the will for justice for the victims of the uprising, the creation of the necessary laws based on international standards and sufficient personnel and financial resources, this is a sham and a waste of time and money!]

Govt fails to spend 43 percent of development budget as FY 2023/24 nears end (rep 11/07/2024)

Ashok Rai-led JSP issues whip to oppose PM Dahal's confidence motion (rep 11/07/2024), Janamat Party to vote against PM Prachanda (kh 11/07/2024), Unified Socialist decides to support PM Dahal (kh 11/07/2024)

Education Minister Shrestha clarifies she has not acquired citizenship of Poland (rep 11/07/2024)

NUP withdraws support to Dahal govt (rep 11/07/2024)

If anything, Dahal should be thankful to Oli and Deuba: He managed to remain in power so long by playing off UML and NC against exh other, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 10/07/2024) [But the other two self-centred politicians, who have failed several times, will not make things any better. All three of them should finally say goodbye to politics for the good of Nepal!]

Govt continues spending excessively in the last month (rep 09/07/2024)

Missing state : Little has been done for those affected by floods and landslides over the years (kp 09/07/2024)

Dahal’s impending political downfall : Despite being part of Nepal’s transformative changes, he has remained an insecure politician, by Anurag Acharya (kp 09/07/2024)

RSP ministers vacate quarters despite continued support for government (rep 08/07/2024)

Dahal moves to break NC-UML alliance, by Tapendra Karki (rep 08/07/2024)

The last straw on PM Dahal’s back : PM Dahal’s fifth trust vote on July 12 highlights the intricate interplay of power dynamics, alliances and political strategies, by Vidhu Prakash Kayastha (ae 08/07/2024)

Taskforce for suggesting reforms in criminal justice submits report to PM Dahal (kh 07/07/2024)

Govt accounts to close for one week starting Monday (kh 07/07/2024)

What’s wrong with Prachanda?, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 06/07/2024)

PM Prachanda to seek vote of confidence on July 12 (kp 06/07/2024), Dahal seeks floor test on July 12 : The prime minister may have wanted to scuttle the possibility of Oli becoming the next PM, insiders suspect (rep 06/07/2024) Embattled PM Dahal holds discussions with coalition partners amid preparations to take vote of confidence in parliament (rn 05/07/2024)

Can the NC-UML alliance bring stability?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 04/07/2024) [Hard to imagine! The power carousel always revolves around Oli, Deuba and Dahal, who have proven many times that they are not suitable as PM and who never miss an opportunity to bring down whoever of them is in power as soon as possible. NC and UML may have a majority in parliament, but it is not enough to amend the constitution. Stability cannot be achieved with these politicians!]

Prime Minister assigned additional portfolios (kh 05/07/2024)

PM Dahal appears defiant despite finding himself in minority (kh 04/07/2024), All four ministers of RSP resigning today (kh 04/07/2024), After talks with PM Dahal, RSP rules out quitting government JSP led by Ashok Rai to support new alliance of NC and UMLCPN (Unified Socialist) to support PM Dahal in confidence voteNagarik Unmukti Party to join Nepali Congress and CPN-UML allianceAshok Rai also deserts PM Dahal, three ministers submit resignations (kh 05/07/2024)

Midnight matchmaking : The new Oli-Deuba deal is a sign of dishonesty at the heart of contemporary Nepali politics (kp 03/07/2024) [All the changes of government and many of the other policies are acts of dishonesty since Oli, Dahal and Deuba identified politics and democracy in Nepal with their rotten power games!], Story behind formation of new coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 03/07/2024) [Such honest ambitions do not suit KP Oli!], PM Dahal refuses to quit, plans to face Parliament : UML demands the prime minister resign by today, by Anil Giri (kp 03/07/2024), UML wants PM Dahal to step down by today evening (kh 03/07/2024) [Just like KP Oli resigned immediately in 2021 after parliament withdrew its confidence? In defiance of the constitution and the Supreme Court, he later even dissolved parliament again to stay in power and then tried to do so with brazen lies, each time actively supported by his president Bhandari. Why is such a person even allowed to become PM again? That was a clear coup attempt in 2021!], UML likely to withdraw support from government today (kh 03/07/2024), CPN-UML ministers resign, withdraw support to govt (kh 03/07/2024), Constitutional options for new government : Advocates say the President can cite Article 76 (2) to install another majority government (kp 03/07/2024)

NC-UML coalition govt expected today, leaders assert (kh 02/07/2024), What’s in the agreement reached between Deuba and Oli to form new government? (kh 02/07/2024), UML ministers resigning from posts (kh 02/07/2024), No immediate resignation expected from PM Dahal (kh 02/07/2024), RSP to remain in government unless PM Dahal resigns (kh 02/07/2024)

Deuba-Oli Balkot meet: New alliance in the works? UML leaders downplay speculations. Deuba aide: Leaders talked transitional justice and cooperation on key issues, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 01/07/2024) [Hopefully not! Nepal does not need the replacement of an incompetent coalition government by another incompetent one! Instead, there should be a complete renewal with a young, competent, charismatic and non-corrupt political leadership!], Ripples of Balkot talks, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 01/07/2024), I don’t think I’ll become Prime Minister this year: KP Oli (kh 01/07/2024) [How mendacious he is! Putschists should never become PM again!], PM briefs Ministers: This coalition will last, no changes ahead (kh 01/07/2024), News about power coalition change a mere rumor: Home Minister Lamichhane (kh 01/07/2024), Leaders claim NC-UML coalition govt will be formed by tomorrow (kh 01/07/2024)

Nagarik Unmukti removes Ranjita as PP leader (kh 01/07/2024)

Empowering citizens through participatory budgeting : It embodies fundamental principles of deliberative democracy, social equity and citizen empowerment, by Bimal Pratap Shah (kp 30/06/2024)

UML-Maoist Centre power struggle derails Sebon chief appointment : Applications for securities issuance worth billions pending as leadership position vacant for over three months (kp 29/06/2024) [Although all five nominees fulfil the most important requirement: They are all male highcaste individuals, as always, of course!]

Pre-paid Excellencies : Nepal’s foreign service has been blighted with embarrassing ambassadors. Time to undo that (nt 28/06/2024)

Government dragging feet on torture perpetrators: NHRC. Torture by security forces continues in detention centres and prisons, say National Human Rights Commission and two other rights organisations, by Binod Ghimire (kp 27/06/2024)

PM faces tough questions on foreign policy, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 26/06/2024)

Coalition Government To Endure, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 25/06/2024) [??]

Benefits of democracy should be linked to the lives of all castes, communities: PM Prachanda (rn 23/06/2024) [And why, in truth, do you continue to practise the non-inclusive state in the hands of predominantly male Khas Arya, especially male Bahuns? Stop talking such nonsense!]

Liladevi Gadtaula to assume role of Acting Chief Secretary (kh 23/06/2024), Gadtaula appointed acting Chief Secretary (rn 25/06/2024)

Justice Malla questions legitimacy of parliamentary committee in DPM Lamichhane related case (kh 21/06/2024)

NHRC requests Home Ministry for details on Ruby Khan’s hunger strike and agreement (kh 21/06/2024)

Ruling alliance reaches agreement on ambassador appointments : UML gets nine posts, RSP two, and Maoist Center one (kh 21/06/2024) [Ambassadors should be qualified diplomats. Since teachers are not allowed to be members of political parties, why does this not also apply to the diplomatic service? They must serve the country and not the political parties!]

CPN (US) to continue supporting current government (kh 20/06/2024)

Government registers water resource bill with stringent action against polluters : The bill proposes those polluting water resources will face prosecution in the district courts (kp 20/06/2024)

NHRC urges government action on Disaster Risk Reduction (kh 19/06/2024) [Just one of the government's many neglected tasks! But the politicians are so busy with power struggles, pointless government reorganisations and unjustified interference in the affairs of the subordinate levels of the federal system!]

Has Schism Crept Into Coalition?, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 18/06/2024), Dahal swats away ‘overblown’ rumours of rifts in coalition : Says CPN-UML chief Oli’s criticism is not genuine, and tough talk is typical of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, by Anil Giri (kp 18/06/2024)

No rush to join government, decision after budget passes: CK Raut (kh 18/06/2024)

Supremacy of prime minister (executive) on constitutional council sparks debate, by Kiran Paudel (ae 17/06/2024)

Why are RSP leaders voicing doubt about their continuity in government? Home Minister Lamichhane on Friday and Sports Minister Shrestha on Saturday said their love for power wasn’t very deep, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 16/06/2024)

Ruling party chief, Oli again vents ire at budget : UML lawmakers say their chairman had communicated his dissatisfaction with the prime minister but issues remain (kp 16/06/2024)

Govt makes 44.68 percent of annual capital expenditure in 11 months of current FY (rep 15/06/2024) [The same procedure as every year!]

Is PM Dahal displeased with bureaucracy’s efficiency? (kh 14/06/2024)

Speaker directs govt to address issues raised in parliament (rep 14/06/2024)

Madhav Nepal unaware of Cabinet reshuffle, will consult PM Dahal (kh 13/06/2024)

Hasty envoy recalls may harm Nepal’s image, warn experts : Say Sharma’s untimely recall from India ahead of Prime Minister Dahal’s visit doesn’t send a positive message, by Anil Giri (kp 08/06/2024) [All state positions must primarily serve to secure the power of the so-called top politicians. These power-hungry politicians are not at all interested in the extremely negative external effects of the frequent changes of personnel, including in the area of development co-operation!]

Conduct free and fair probe (ae 07/06/2024)

Prime Minister Dahal greeted with black flags in Pokhara : Victims of cooperatives fraud were angry that the government did nothing to help them recover their savings, Depak Pariyar (kp 06/06/2024) [I guess that's what you call lèse majesté. Are long prison sentences appropriate for such a capital offence?]

Dahal prepares for Cabinet reshuffle : He will induct ministers from Janamat and Nagarik Unmukti, and try to placate Unified Socialist too, by Anil Giri (kp 05/06/2024)

Govt secures less than Rs 3 billion in foreign grants, far short of Rs 50 billion target, by Dilip Paudel (rep 05/06/2024)

The fragility of Dahal-led coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 04/06/2024)

Cabinet reshuffle likely: Ranjita Shrestha set to become Tourism Minister (kh 03/06/2024)

PM Dahal advocates for prior rights for Dalit community (kh 03/06/2024) [Dalits need comprehensive inclusion, involving appropriate political and administrative participation. There are more Dalits than Bahuns in Nepal. The latter dominate all areas of public life and politics. Dalits are virtually non-existent there. Even the prescribed participation of Dalit women at the local level is more pseudo, as recent reports have shown!]

Show cause order to home minister, attorney general : Clarification due in 15 days, must appear in court on June 10 with OAG’s letter and police complaint on co-op funds (kp 03/06/2024)

Governance by whim undermines rule of law (rep 02/06/2024), SC halts Home Minister Lamichhane’s volunteer traffic enforcement plan (kh 02/06/2024)

SC grants priority to Home Minister Lamichhane’s case, next hearing on June 10 (kh)

New budget amid economic challenges, by Hari Prasad Shrestha (rep 02/06/2024)

Unified Socialist On Horns Of Dilemma?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 02/06/2024)

UML Chair Oli expresses dissatisfaction over budget : "Introduced without consultation with CPN-UML" (kh 01/06/2024) [??], UML chief Oli criticises budget for not pursuing socialism : The head of the main ruling party charges Finance Minister Pun with supposedly ignoring a core tenet of constitution, by Purushottam Poudel (kp kp 02/06/20249)

KP Oli personally objects to Madhav Nepal attending opposition parties’ meeting : Unified Socialist’s support in Madhesh hinges on give-and-take, says party spox, amid coalition leaders’ doubts, by Anil Giri (kp 01/06/2024)

Imminent crisis averted, opposition’s game plan doomed: PM Dahal (kh 31/05/2024) [What are the differences between the opposition's game plans and those of the government? Can you even look in a mirror when you talk like that?]

‘Irrational’: Experts decry decision to deploy traffic rule violators as rule keepers : Over 1,300 rule violators are deployed for traffic management on Wednesday (kp 31/05/2024), Home Minister Lamichhane’s decision to punish offenders in traffic violation challenged in Supreme Court (kh 31/05/2024) [He's a great Deputy PM, isn't he? And he knows that Dahal will protect him as the RSP's 21 MPs are desperately needed for the survival of the government!]

Eerie silence : The cost of not speaking up against blatant attack on free speech could be too high for our democracy (kp 30/05/2024)

Save Chure campaigners express dismay at government indifference to their demands : It’s been six days since the campaigners arrived in Kathmandu after their arduous walking journey, but the government has made no efforts to initiate talks, by Manushree Mahat (kp 30/05/2024)

Opposition parties vow to save Madhesh Cabinet : Madhav Nepal’s Unified Socialist hints at joining the opposition to back the Saroj Yadav government (kp 30/05/2024), Leader Nepal getting closer to opposition (rep 30/05/2024), CPN (US) senior leader Khanal expresses firm support for present government (kh 30/05/2024), PM Dahal, Oli, and Nepal ‘assure’ stability in top leaders’ meeting in Baluwatar (kh 31/05/2024)

Perceived agriculture budget decrease due to lower fertilizer prices: FinMin Pun (rep 29/05/2024) [The agricultural budget does not do justice at all to the importance and urgent needs of agriculture. So let's continue to drive up food imports and send even more young people into labour migration!]

Deuba’s residence hosts opposition parties’ meeting: Madhav Nepal joins discussion (kh 29/05/2024) [!!??]

Hearing on writ against Home Minister Lamichhane postponed (kh 29/05/2024)

Govt committed to concluding remaining tasks of transitional justice: PM Dahal (kh 28/05/2024) [Quite an unrealistic statement!]

Writ petition filed in SC seeking removal of RSP chairman Lamichhane from his position as Home Minister (rep 27/05/2024)

Unified Socialist urges PM to end parliamentary obstructions (rep 26/05/2024)

Economic Survey: Govt projects economic growth of 3.9 percent (kh 26/05/2024), Finance Minister Pun presents Economic Survey of FY 2023/24 in Upper House (kh 26/05/2024), Government claims economic indicators improving amid political chaos : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal told Parliament he prefers not to resort to ordinances to present the new fiscal budget (kp 27/05/2024))

Govt arrears surge to over Rs 1.18 trillion: OAG Report (kh 26/05/2024)

Challenges of Nepali democracy : The actions of Prime Minister Dahal and his partners show that staying in power is their only goal, by Abhi Subedi (kp 26/05/2024)

21 editors of outlets across Asia call on PM Dahal to stop media intimidation : The umbrella body requested an immediate cessation of further police action and facilitation of a fair and appropriate legal process in the Sirohiya case (kp 26/05/2024)

Parliament endorses govt’s policies and programs amid obstruction by NC (rep 26/05/2024), Programmes and policies passed amid Congress’ clamour : With the main opposition firm on its demand for probing the home minister, scenario unclear for budget tomorrow, by Purusgottam Poudel (kp 27/05/2024)

Police intervene in demonstration by families and relatives of Nepalis in Russian Army (rep 24/05/2024) [This is what you would call great support from the government!]

The cry of Chure : The region’s degradation impacts the lives of all Nepalis, and the government must act fast to save it (kp 24/05/2024)

Govt likely to breach the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion set by NPC (rep 24/05/2024) [The budgeted funds will not be spent in this way anyway; it is the same every year!]

Parties divided over naming Lamichhane in probe panel ToR : Opposition insists on investigating the home minister. Coalition says targeting an individual sets bad precedent, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/05/2024) [It is not about any individual, but about the Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Of course he must be included in the investigation. But the government is obviously more concerned about maintaining its parliamentary majority!]

All four RSP ministers hold shares worth millions (kh 24/05/2024)

Push ahead with probe against home minister on dual passports and cooperatives fraud : A joint letter submitted by 31 editors to PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal on the arrest of KMG Chairman Kailash Sirohiya (kp 23/05/2024), Congress vows to toughen stance on home minister investigation : Many leaders now say Lamichhane must quit for abusing his office to settle a personal score, by Anil Giri (kp 23/05/2024) [Dahal will probably have to make a decision: Is the rule of law more important to him or saving his ruling majority by suppressing the investigation of the truth?]

Supreme Court allows writ petition against letter aiming to shield Lamichhane : Attorney General’s Office on May 7 issued him a letter saying there are no cases against him in cooperatives fraud (kp 23/05/2024)

Mismatch in PM Dahal’s assets raises eyebrows : It is clear that either he lied in 2016 or he is lying now, says Transparency International Nepal ex-chair Khem Raj Regmi, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/05/2024) [Mr Lamichhane would call this sufficient reasons for immediate arrest!]

DPM Raghubir Mahaseth richest among cabinet ministers, Narayankaji the poorest, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 22/05/2024)

Vendetta against media : Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has exposed his anti-democratic character with the arrest of Kantipur Media Group chairman (kp 22/05/2024)

Arrest of KMG Chairman Sirohiya not a press freedom violation: RSP. "Distinction must be made between a profit-driven private enterprise and diligent journalist" (kh 22/05/2024) [Okay, then Mr Lamichhane should be arrested immediately, because a distinction must be made between an upright politician who is interested in clarification and corrupt people who are interested in enrichment.], PM’s response: No personal grudge against Sirohiya, will be released easily through judicial process (kh 22/05/2024) [This arrest is serious and inexcusable. Besides, how can a politician announce in advance what a court will decide? This is an abolition of the separation of powers!], PM Dahal urges public not to ‘overreact’ on Sirohiya's arrest amid legal proceedings (rep 22/05/2024) [Clear protests against an attack on press freedom are not an overreaction! The government-owned newspaper Gorkhapatra only devoted a short note to the incident. Rising Nepal is completely silent on the matter. This strengthens the suspicion of manipulation from government circles!]

Property details of Education Minister Shrestha: Rs 80 million in bank savings (kh 21/05/2024)

Foreign Minister Shrestha reveals property details: No house in Kathmandu, uses vehicle provided by Prachanda (kh 21/05/2024)

Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane discloses property details : Owns 1 ropani 1 ana of land in Bhaktapur (kh 21/05/2024)

Recessionary fallout on banking : The economic revival looks challenging if the government fails to take bold countercyclical measures, by Achyut Wagle (kp 21/05/2024)

PM Dahal secures vote of confidence with 157 in favor (kh 20/05/2024), PM Dahal’s vote of confidence: Pressure amid political rifts (kh 20/05/2024), Fourth trust vote in 16 months for PM Dahal (ae 21/05/2024) [Stable and competent governments, like PM Dahal's, simply need a vote of confidence every few weeks!]

PM Dahal taking a vote of confidence for fourth time today (kh 20/05/2024), PM Dahal seeks vote of confidence amid NC obstruction (kh 20/05/2024). Janamat Party decides to give vote of confidence to PM Dahal (kh 20/05/2024), Questions surround Prime Minister Dahal’s fresh vote of confidence : Multiple readings of the legality of vote and the reasons the prime minister is opting for it, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 20805/2024

NVC conducts surprise check at four ministries, finds 16 truants, 78 latecomers (kh 19/05/2024)

Govt to ensure income tax waiver for 10 years with easy loan for startups (kh 19/05/2024)

Parliamentary probe committee focusing on individual not feasible: Ishwor Pokharel (kh 18/05/2024) [What a moronic statement! If a deputy PM is accused of corruption in this way, these accusations must be investigated individually without delay. This is the right of all citizens of the country! It must be ensured that the country is not ruled by corrupt elements. It should also be in Lamichhane's interest that this is clarified publicly!]

No caution even as toxic air takes heavy toll on public health : Pollution shaving 6.7 years off the lives of people residing in Siraha, and 6.2 years in Saptari and Rupandehi districts, by Arjun Poudel (kp 18/05/2024) [Inaction by a completely incompetent government that only cares about political power struggles!]

Quake-hit Jajarkot villages reel under water shortage after sources dry up : The magnitude 6.4 earthquake last November damaged 480 drinking water projects in Jajarkot, Salyan, and Rukum West districts, by Krishna Prasad Gautam and Harihar Singh Rathour (kp 18/05/2024) [Another case of denial of immediate assistance!]

Government set to relax party split rules : A faction with 40 percent support in either parliamentary party or central committee can launch a new party, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/05/2024)

Four SSPs of Nepal Police recommended for promotion to DIGs (kh 18/05/2024) [Thank God, all male Khas Arya, who do not even represent 15 per cent of the population! So this is the prescribed social inclusion as the Dahal government understands it!]

Political Will Key To Attaint Lofty Goals, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 18/05/2024)

Soon, monsoon : Still reeling from last year’s flood, Kagbeni braces for another rainy season, by Anita Bhetwal (nt 17/05/2024) [Another case of denial of immediate assistance!]

Govt withdraws bill to amend Political Parties Act (rep 17/05/2024)

PM Dahal seeking vote of confidence on May 20 (kh 17/05/2024), Why is PM Dahal seeking a vote of confidence on May 20? A move likely to counter Nepali Congress in the parliament (kh 17/05/2024), PM Dahal to seek vote of confidence for the fourth time on May 20 (rep 17/05/2024) [This is what Dahal calls political stability!]

Cabinet Meeting: Govt to accept €13 million from Finland, two joint secretaries promoted (kh 16/05/2024)

NC’s obstruction in Parliament aimed at splitting coalition: RSP, by Gyanu Ghimire (kh 15/05/2024) [And why does the government refuse to simply have the allegations investigated? The Nepalese public also has a right to know and the government has a duty to clarify this!]

16th Plan: Govt aims for 7.3% economic growth and $2,351 PCI (kh 15/05/2024) [And what is the reason for these utopian targets?]

Council of Ministers approves 16th Five Year Plan, aims to increase GDP to Rs 8.6 trillion after five years (rep 14/05/2024)

President Paudel unveiling govt’s policies and programs (kh 14/05/2024) [Partly utopian as always, partly violating fundamental human rights, such as the right of all citizens to political engagement!], Nepal aims for self-sufficiency in fruit, animal and fish production (kh 14/05/2024), Govt to form dedicated regulatory body for cooperatives’ supervision and regulation (kh 14/05/2024), Govt pledges to allocate land to 500,000 landless people (kh 14/05/2024), Government to implement ship registration provisions (kh 14/05/2024), Government commits to year-round Melamchi Drinking Water supply in Kathmandu (kh 14/05/2024), Government prohibits teachers from political party membership (kh 14/05/2024), Govt proposes to scrap or postpone ‘unnecessary’ infrastructure projects (rep 14/05/2024), Policies and programs: Climate change issues take center stage (kp 15/04/2024)

Case filed at SC against PMO alleging exclusion of Dalit representation in current govt (rep 14/05/2024)

Kagbeni residents fear monsoon havoc amid government inaction after last year’s flooding : Local units cannot prepare for disaster management as it requires huge funds and expertise, so provincial and central governments must take measures to reduce the risk, says expert, by Basant Pratap Singh (kp 14/05/2024) [But the politicians are so busy with constant power struggles and changes of government that they can't worry about such unimportant things!]

Cabinet approves government’s Policies and Programs : President Ram Chandra Paudel to present policies and programs in Parliament today (kh 14/05/2024)

PM Dahal, Oli, and Home Minister Lamichhane meet amid NC’s stand on demands (kh 13/05/2024)

JSP submits names of two ministers and one state minister to PM (kh 13/05/2024), Govt set to appoint Pradeep Yadav as Health Minister and Nawal Kishwor Sah as Forest Minister from JSP : State Minister role pending for Hasina or Ranju (kh 13/05/2024), Pradeep Yadav takes oath as Nepal’s Minister for Health and Population : Hasina Khatun appointed State Minister (kh 13/05/2024)

Deputy PM Upendra Yadav resigns (rep 13/05/2024), JSPN withdraws support to Dahal-led government (ae 13/05/2024)

Pokhara metropolis finds Lamichhane involved in cooperative fraud (nlt 11/05/2024)

Small projects will be handed to Province and Local levels: PM Prachanda (rn 10/05/2024) [You still have an extremely centralist mindset, Mr Dahal! In a federal state, provinces and local levels have the right and should also have the means to decide on and implement independent projects. They do not have to be decided and delegated by the national government. That is not federalism!]

Deputy PM Yadav: Party split won’t undermine government stability (kh 10/05/2024)

Government to unveil policies and programs on May 14 (kh 09/05/2024)

Finance Minister faces dilemma amid PM’s budget interference (kh 08/04/2024)

Shelter needed for Jajarkot quake survivors: Karnali CM Kande (kh 07/05/2024) [Denial of assistance despite great promisses!]

Newly-formed JSP faction to uphold support for Dahal-led govt (rep 07/05/2024), With the split of JSP-Nepal, ruling coalition narrowly saves the govt from collapse, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 07/05/2024), Prime Minister Dahal denies involvement in JSP split (kh 07/05/2024) [Of course, but who still believes in Dahal's words?], Coalition’s future uncertain after JSP split, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 07/05/2024)

11 ministers opt to keep their property details secret (kh 04/05/22024) [This is very revealing!], Four RSP ministers call for public disclosure of property details (kh 06/05/2024)

Cabinet transfers six secretaries (rep 03/05/2024)

Finance Minister asserts 4.5 percent economic growth potential (rn 01/05/2024) [This unrealistic assumption contradicts all national and international expert committees!]

Government recognises forest fires as disaster but neglects victims : Impoverished forest fire victims are struggling in hospitals unable to pay for medicines, by Arjun Poudel (kp 01/05/2024)

Unified Socialist is quietly weighing a new alliance : Leaders of the reluctant member of the ruling coalition say Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal can’t be trusted in the long run, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 01/05/2024) [Power monger KP Oli leaves no doubt that he would like to wish Madhav Kumar Nepal and his party to hell and PK Dahal always turns his colours to the wind anyway to keep his power!], PM Dahal is ready to do anything for power: Dr. Baburam Bhattarai (kh 01/05/2024)

Nepal govt bypasses parliament to allow commercial projects in protected areas, by Abhaya Raj Joshi (Mongabay 29/04/2024)

MoLESS launches ‘Shramadhan Call Center’ to promptly address labor and employment issues (rep 29/04/2024)

Home ministry introduces online pass system to enter Singha Durbar (rep 29/04/2024)

Investment Summit approaches, but key ordinance pending : Ordinance to amend laws to remove hurdles yet to reach President. Officials say Sheetal Niwas will get it today, by Binod Ghimire (kp 27/04/2024)) [An ordinance is only temporarily binding and requires confirmation by the parliament elected by the people at its next session (Article 114 of the Constitution). This is not a trustworthy investment guarantee! It is a serious omission on the part of the government not to have passed the necessary legislative amendments through parliament in good time!]

Govt yet to pay Rs 60 billion to contractors (rep 27/04/2024) [Government corruption?]

Victims of cooperative scams lament government apathy for arresting GB Rai : Demand Prime Minister Dahal’s intervention to resolve the problem, by Ramesh Kumar Paudel (kp 27/04/2024)

Government neglect leaves villages without piped water : Bad roads extend travel time between Ilam headquarters and Mangsebung Rural Municipality to over six hours although the distance is just 80 km, by Laxmi Gautam (kp 26/04/2024)

Ensure migrant workers’ voting rights: Lawmakers (ae 26/04/2024) [The right to vote is one of the fundamental rights of all Nepalese citizens. The SC instructed the government to guarantee this right a long time ago. But this right is still denied to 25 per cent of the citizens!]

Madhav Nepal warns fragility in ruling coalition as Oli and Prachanda take center stage (kh 26/04/2024), Oli’s arrogance will lead to his downfall: Madhav Nepal (kh 26/04/2024) [Then there will be a sigh of relief!]

Home Ministry orders recall of security personnel deployed for personal security (kh 26/04/2024)

Home Ministry transfers six SSPs when IGP Kunwar is abroad (kh 26/04/2024)

Nepal fails to make progress towards delivering truth, justice and reparations to victims of Maoist conflict: Amnesty (nlt 26/04/2024), Youth attempts suicide amid police torture over Facebook comments against home minister, by Tapendra Karki (rep 26/04/2024) [The Maoist-led government is even committing new human rights violations through the police, who are fond of torture!]

Tensions escalate as UML Chair Oli and Unified Socialist Chair Nepal engage in war of words (kh 24/04/2024),
Who will save the current coalition?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 24/04/2024)

A dozen laws to be amended through ordinances: PM Dahal (kh 21/04/2024) [That's really democratic. Parliament can be abolished permanently. With his 11 per cent voter support, Dahal will remain PM in the long term and his party cannot fall any further. Costly elections can be spared and the money invested in corruption instead. Only the constant coalition changes under PM Dahal will continue. After all, this is what Nepal's politicians understand by democracy. (Satirical, but not entirely out of touch with reality!)

Dahal and Oli meet amid speculations of Nepal aligning with Deuba (kh 18/04/2024) [You flawless Democrats, is it time for another change of government?]

MD role makes Lamichhane accountable for Gorkha Media wrongs: Law experts : Company Act and National Penal Code define managing director as a responsible position, by Puruhottam Poudel (kp 18/04/2024)

Political uncertainty clouds Nepal’s investment summit : Government plans to dangle 148 potential projects before investors at the third investment summit starting April 28, by Sangam Prasain (kp 18/04/2024)

Has UML had a change of heart about probing Lamichhane? Biggest party in the coalition had been staunch defender of the home minister implicated in cooperative fund misuse, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 17/04/2024) [The power ambitions and personal interests of top politicians outweigh the rule of law and good governance!]

Education Minister, Chief Election Commissioner discuss action against party-affiliated teachers (kh 16/04/2024) [The chancellor of all universities must be the prime minister, but teachers are denied the fundamental right to be involved in a political party. This is extremely strange!], Government to crack down on teachers engaged in partisan politics : Ministry of Education asserts action aligns law, court orders, and international practice (kp 17/04/2024) [This is definitely not a practice in truly democratic states! All citizens have the fundamental right to be politically active. Let's take Germany as an example: teachers are active in political parties in large numbers and many of them hold public office, at best taking temporary leave of absence for practical reasons and then returning to their teaching jobs. Punishing teachers for their political engagement is a crime!], Teachers’ union challenges Education Minister Shrestha's policy on political affiliation (rep 19/04/2024) [This is correct and justified on the basis of international concepts of democracy and fundamental human rights!]

Addressing Complex Governance Challenges, by Kalyan Shrestha (kh 16/04/2024), Questioning PM Dahal: What is hindering good governance? Prime Minister Dahal says, “National consensus has eroded” (kh 17/04/2024)

Wasted winter : Worst fears about the winter session of the federal parliament have unfortunately come true (kp 15/04/2024) [Thanks to Nepal's irrational and state-destroying politicians!]

Finance Minister Pun leaves for America to attend World Bank and IMF meetings (kh 15/04/2024)

Govt spending increases under new FinMin (rep 14/04/2024) [Increased spending in the last months of a fiscal year is completely normal in Nepal!], Govt adopts policy to increase expenditure through budget transfers (kh14/04/2024) [The budget must be approved by Parliament. This also applies to any changes to it. The government must not simply do what it wants]

Victims decry TJ office bearers selection panel without amending law : Rights activists say government trod the wrong path by forming the committee before revising the transitional justice law, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/04/2024)

Government bet big on current House session. It turns out to be a dud : With closure of winter session of Parliament days away, several crucial bills will fail to become laws this time too, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/4/2024) [Politicians who confuse democracy and government responsibility with an endless struggle for power are to blame!], Govt recommends parliamentary session closure from April 14 (kh 12/04/2024), Cabinet asks President to prorogue House session : Recommends Anjan Shakya for National Assembly seat. Panel to nominate office bearers for transitional bodies (kp 13/04/2024)

Dahal under growing pressure to probe his home minister : As fringe ruling parties too want issue sorted, UML leader accuses opposition of trying to drive a wedge in coalition, by Anil Giri (kp 11/04/2024) [There simply must be nothing that could tarnish the power ambitions of the top politicians. It's probably time to put them all under the microscope.]

‘Invisible’ hand stopping civil aviation bills: Lawmaker. Private sector says government should immediately pass the bills that have been languishing for years; time to get rid of the dead horse—Nepal Airlines, by Sangam Prasain (kp 11/04/2024)

What were they thinking? The budget cut has had a devastating impact on Bir Hospital, much to the dismay of poor patients (kp 10/04/2024)

Govt fails to fulfill its commitment to pay dues to dairy farmers within agreed period (rep 08/04/2024)

Govt to withdraw bill amending Financial Procedure and Fiscal Accountability Act, 2076 (kh 08/04/2024)

Viability of the infrastructure bank : It prompts inquiry into why the government ostensibly chose to venture into the banking sector., by Lok Bhattarai (kp 07/04/2024)

PM Dahal plans to visit South Korea soon (kh 06/04/2024)

FinMin Pun asks govt agencies to increase spending capacity (rep 05/04/2024)

Govt likely to fail in achieving economic growth target of 6 percent in current fiscal year (rep 04/04/2024) (Not likely but definitely!)

Cannot accept BIMSTEC to replace SAARC, says Minister Shrestha : The House of Representatives approves the charter adopted in 2022 by the fifth Bimstec summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka (kp 03/04/2024) [But SAARC has only existed on paper for a long time now and, in view of the almost insoluble ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, hardly has any prospects! Nepal must look after its own interests and the government is responsible for this!]

Govt’s spending on debt servicing to increase by Rs 106 billion in the next FY: NPC (rep 03/04/2024)

Finance Ministry begins budget drafting; urges limited meeting attendance (kh 01/04/2024)

Foreign Minister Shrestha returning home today concluding 8-day visit to China (kh 01/04/2024) [A very extensive trip at state expense for a foreign minister!]

PM ‘ignored’ directive on civil aviation bills, parliamentary committee says : Passing the two long-pending bills requires splitting Nepal’s aviation body, a vital step to remove Nepal from EU air safety list, by Sangam Prasain (kp 30/03/2024)

Minister Bhandari assures to make arrangement to promote Nepali dress code twice a week in state institutions (kh 29/03/2024) [What does "Nepali attire" mean in a multiethnic, multicultural state? Hopefully, Khas Arya attire is not being defined as national attire here!]

Finance ministry's half-yearly review shows average results (rep 28/03/2024)

Government rejects rights commission’s secretary pick citing lack of transparency : Constitutional rights body asserts autonomy, claims that executive can’t demand confidential documents, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/03/2024)

Peace process to conclude based on national consensus: PM Dahal (kh 27/03/2024) [Does "national consensus" mean the exclusive participation of the minority of the socially non-inclusive male top politicians and their parties or the comprehensive inclusion of the victims and the social majority of the country?]

Ruling Alliance On Rocky Route, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 26/03/2024)

Challenges, opportunities ahead of sports minister, by Simone Galimb erti (ae 26/03/2024)

JSP lawmaker Deepak Karki appointed as state Minister of Health (kh 25/03/2024)

PM Dahal extends invitation to Nagarik Unmukti Party to join government (kh 23/03/2023)

Govt abolishes National Land Commission (rep 22/03/2024) [??]

Mr. Uthal-puthal in doldrums, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 20/03/2024)

Ruling five-party alliance unveils an ambitious ‘vision statement’ : If this coalition fails to deliver, the nation will slip into crisis, warns Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (kp 20/03/2024) [The country has already been in crisis for a long time!]

PM Dahal defends Home Minister Lamichhane amid fraud allegations : "Reports confirm innocence," says Dahal (kh 19/03/2024), NC urges formation of parliamentary committee to probe cooperative fraud allegations : Alleges evidence points to Home Minister Lamichhane's role in fraud case (kh 19/03/2024)

Prachanda likely to serve full term as PM: KP Oli (kh 19/03/2024) [This is another typical politician's lie. The truth is that he himself wants to become PM again as soon as possible. Yet he should no longer be entitled to such an office after his attempted coup in 2020/21!]

Post of Additional Secretary removed from PMO (rep 18/03/2024)

Court gives executive four months to set up juvenile courts : In their absence, rehabilitation of children is affected as regular courts often fail to properly handle the cases (kp 17/03/2024), Why a separate juvenile court hasn’t been constituted yet, asks SC, by Bhasa Sharma (rep 18/03/2024)

Bumpy Road Ahead For New Alliance, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 17/03/2024), Is New Coalition For Creative Changes?, by Parmeshwar Devkota (rn 17/03/2024)

PM Dahal foresees new power dynamics to expedite government operations (kh 17/03/2024) [Dahal fails to mention that without the electoral alliance with the NC, his party would have won far fewer seats in parliament. Moreover, it is not his job to turn Nepal into a communist state!]

Govt offices provide essential services on 18 types of public holidays, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 17/03/2024)

As political parties swap seats, they change their views of ‘tainted’ ministers, too : After Congress is pushed to opposition, it obstructs House asking prime minister to clarify on charges against home minister (kp 16/03/2024) [This is what Nepal's politicians mean by unbiased investigation and punishment!]

World Consumer Rights Day: Here’s why Nepali consumers are upset. Consumers are being cheated left and right, yet the government appears to be making minimal effort to address the issues, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/03/2024)

Diarrhoeal outbreak risk rises as mercury ticks up in quake-hit districts, by Arjun  Poudel (kp 16/03/2024) [Failure of the government to provide timely assistance!]

Gold Smuggling Case: Cabinet decides to take probe committee’s report for implementation. Political ties in gold smuggling test government’s integrity, say experts (kh 16/03/2024)

Poor cash-rich Nepal : The country’s coffers are full, but the economy is anemic because of poor investment climate, by Sonia Awale (nt 15/03/2024)

Draft of govt’s Common Minimum Programs ready, likely to be submitted to top leaders today (rep 15/03/2024) [In democratic states, coalition partners first agree on the content of a common government policy before entering into an alliance. In Nepal, the question of power takes centre stage first. Common issues are discussed later; after all, they are not that important!]

Govt likely to miss even the revised revenue target (ae 15/03/2024)

Court orders parties not to abuse proportional representation system : Constitutional Bench directs them to follow constitutional spirit of giving space to under-represented populations, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/03/2024) [The leading politicians do not abide by the constitution and subordinate laws or court orders, i.e. they will continue to pursue their non-inclusive nepotism system!], Elite capture : The usurpation of the PR system by imposters has sowed suspicion about the idea of representation (kp 15/03/2024)

NC protests over appointment of Rabi Lamichhane as Home Minister amid fraud investigation (kh 14/03/2024)

Court orders government to appoint leaderships at transitional justice bodies : The top court has given a month for the government to start the selection process (kp 13/03/2024)

Foreign policy priorities of new coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 13/03/2024)

FinMin Pun linked to a gold smuggling network!, by Tapendra Karki (rep 13/03/2024)

PM Dahal seeking vote of confidence today (kh 13/03/2024), House of Representative meeting commences, PM Dahal seeking vote of confidence (kh 13/03/2024), Prime Minister Dahal secures vote of confidence in parliament (kh 13/03/2024), Six lawmakers were absent when PM Dahal sought trust vote in House (rep 14/03/20)

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister (kh 13/03/2024)

PM Dahal has his hands full with a difficult coalition . Voices of unease among partners. UML’s Pradeep Gyawali accuses ‘some elements’ of attempting sabotage, by Anil Giri (kp 12/03/2024)

Politics of pardon : Arbitrary pardons and commutation of jail terms are part of a long trend of criminalisation of Nepali politics (kp 11/03/2024)

End of Prachanda : With the change in political alliance at the center, there will be an inevitable avalanche in provincial governments, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 11/03/2024)

Costly ministerial makeovers: Over Rs 600,000 spent on refurbishments with each ministerial change in Kathmandu (rep 11/03/2024) [!!!!]

Ek Narayan Aryal appointed as new secretary at MoHA (rep 11/03/2024) [Long live Bahunbad!]

Cabinet recommends President Poudel to dismiss governors of three provinces, appoint new ones (rep 11/03/2024)

‘Worry’ as Nepal’s forex reserves soar to record Rs1.84 trillion : Huge reserves mean lack of investment and may lead to further decline in economic growth, say experts, by Krishana Prasain (kp 11/03/2024)

PM Dahal and UML Chair Oli discuss political agendas (rep 11/03/2024) [It would probably be better to say: They Left, Right, Left Rightdiscussed their latest political manipulations!]

Left, Right, Left Right : Nepal has had three governments in just 16 months, by Keshab Poudel (sp 15/03/2024)

Minister Chaudhary cancels US visit, Secretary-led delegation departs (kh 10/03/2024) [Issues of PM power are much more important than women's issues!]

New coalition govt forms a 10-member task force to develop operational policies (kh 10/03/2024) [Predominantly male Bahuns representing not even six per cent of the population!]

The rule of the third : Dahal has done a lot of talking. It's time to justify his position through swift action, by Mohan Guragain (kp 10/03/2024)

JSP ministers set to take oath today (kh 10/03/2024), Upendra Yadav sworn in as Deputy PM and Health Minister : Sah assumes role as Minister for Forest and Environment (kh 10/03/2024), Dahal-led Cabinet now has 22 ministers (rep 10/03/2024)

Maoist Center issues whip to lawmakers as PM Dahal prepares for confidence vote by March 13 (kh 09/03/2024)

Top court cautions executive against arbitrary pardons: Recommends assessing convict’s jail time, remorse and health status for presidential pardon eligibility, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/03/2024)

Contradictory Conduct Infests Party Politics, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 09/03/2024)

Will education minister Shrestha give up the role of vice-chancellor to prioritize autonomy of universities?, by Ruby Rauniyar (rep 09/03/2024)

Catapulting to Singha Darbar : The more things change in Nepali politics, the more they remain the same (nt 08/03/2024), What difference does it make? Most Nepalis are convinced these main men of the new coalition will bring little positive change to their lives (nt 08/03/2024)

Govt recognizes 2,674 more martyrs  (kh 08/03/2024) [The government would do better to seek justice for the victims of the insurgency!]

PM Dahal stresses constitutional provisions for women’s rights on International Women’s Day (kh 08/03/2024) [And why don't you respect these constitutional provisions? Why, for example, are there only 4 women among the 22 cabinet members so far?]

Sparks fly after collapse of Maoist-NC ruling coalition (ae 08/03/2024) [What can you expect when a PM repeatedly breaks his promises and agreements just to maintain his power and blame his failures exclusively on others? The new government won't last long either, be sure, especially as Oli still thinks and acts the same way!]

Government short of Rs25 billion to pay pensions : Pension management office seeks more funds from finance ministry, by Prithvi  Man Shrestha (kp 07/03/2024)

157 MPs on the ruling bench in parliament! (rep 07/03/2024)

New finance minister faces an uphill task (ae 07/03/2024)

CK Raut accuses PM Dahal of yielding to foreign influence (kh 07/03/2024), Parties share their perspectives on the new ruling alliance in Parliament (kh 07/03/2024)

JSP unveils cabinet nominees: Upendra Yadav to lead party in cabinet with role of DPM and Health Minister (kh 07/03/2024) [The proportion of women in the cabinet is now only 18 per cent. Long live the patriarchy!The proportion of women in the cabinet is now only 18 per cent. Long live the patriarchy! Women are only nominated if a party has more than three ministerial posts! And the people are so happy to have four Deputy Prime Ministers now!]

Minister Sharma named govt spokesperson, Minister Chaudhary to visit USA (kh 07/03/2024)

NC parliamentary party meeting holds PM Dahal responsible for coalition breakup (kh 07/03/2024), PM Dahal addresses parliament, claims Cabinet reshuffle addresses opposition queries (kh 07/03/2024), PM Dahal: Balkumari incident addressed with change in govt (rep 07/03/2024) [???], PM’s accusations against ministers reveal inefficiency and lack of accountability: NC Chief Whip Lekhak (kh 07/03/2024)

PM Dahal-led cabinet: Get to know the ministers (kh 07/03/2024), 20-member Cabinet has a mix of old and new faces : The largest party, Nepali Congress, is already plotting to deprive the new Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led coalition of majority in the House of Representatives, by Anil Giri (kp 07/03/2024)

Janamorcha Party withdraws support from Dahal-led government (kh 07/03/2024)

The great ‘tamasha’ : The latest change of coalition is more indication of politics bereft of ethics. Most top leaders are culprits (kp 06/03/2024)

Prachanda’s politics is back!, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (rep 08/03/2024)

Dahal-led govt introduces three Deputy Prime Ministers (kh 06/03/2024) [There can never be enough Deputy Prime Ministers!]

PM Dahal remains busy in political meetings : Holds talks with Jhalanath Khanal, Rabi Lamichhane and KP Oli (kh 06/03/2024), Political buzz in Kathmandu as PM Dahal engages in meetings (kh 06/03/2024), New coalition government: RSP recommends four from party (rn 06/03/2024), Sharma to be reappointed as Communication Minister (rn 06/03/2024), Ministerial Roles: Pun to lead Finance, Lamichhane as Home Minister, Shrestha as Foreign Minister (kh 06/03/2024), RSP secures four ministries, including Home Affairs (kh 06/03/2024), UML’s Mahaseth tapped as Deputy PM and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport (kh 06/03/2024), CPN (US) presents five conditions for joining new government (kh 06/03/2024), Ruling coalition finalizes allocation of ministries (kh), New ministers to be sworn in today at 5 PM (kh 06/03/2024), New ministers oath ceremony delayed (kh 06/03/2024), Unified Socialist joins Dahal-led govt, picks Joshi and Buda as ministers (kh 06/03/2024) [So far, 20 cabinet members have been selected. Only four of them are women, i.e. 20 per cent, which is far below the already insufficient minimum percentage. There are no Dalits and the majority are Khas Arya. What is new about this?], Newly appointed ministers sworn in (kh 06/03/2024), New Finance Minister Pun and Foreign Minister Shrestha assume office (kh 06/03/2024), Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’ expands cabinet; inducts 16 new ministers
The prime minister appointed four ministers from his party, the CPN (Maoist Centre), seven from the CPN-UML, three from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and two from the CPN (Unified Socialist) (nlt 06/03/2024)

The Dahal Cabinet was reshuffled 13 times in 14 months! (rep 05/03/2024) [This is what Nepal's politicians mean by stability!]

Growing rift, Oli’s overtures ended Congress-Maoist coalition : Some in the Nepali Congress see external hand in the break-up, but leftist politicians attribute it to long-running differences between Dahal and Deuba, by Anil Giri (kp 05/03/2024), New coalition partners cement comradeship with 8-point deal : Maoist Centre to get upper house chair. PM’s post to be divided between Dahal and Oli, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/03/2024), Maoist-UML Alliance Takes Shape, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 05/03/2024), Factors that led Dahal to ditch alliance with NC, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 05/03/2024)

RSP vying for four ministries, including Home Ministry (kh 05/03/2024), Small parties demand CM positions for support in PM Dahal’s new government formation (kh 05/03/2024)) [Yes, Nepal is still a centralised state. Politics at provincial level are always closely linked to events at national level! This is not federalism!], Seat allocation in cabinet unlikely to conclude today (kh 05/03/2024), Unified Socialist Party open to joining govt, awaits formal proposal: Jhalanath Khanal (kh 05/03/2024)

Cultivated instability instead of positive renewal, by Karl-Heinz Krämer (Nepal Observer 04/03/2024)

Prachanda to lead govt for two years, followed by Oli (kh 04/03/2024) [Nepal is facing further dark times under the leadership of power-hungry but incompetent politicians who have still not been called to account for their past!]

Ruling coalition collapses, new cabinet formation underway (kh 04/03/2024), CPN-Maoist to form new coalition government with CPN-UML, RSP (nlt 04/03/2024), UML Chairman Oli at PM’s residence in Baluwatar (kh 04/03/2024), Meeting of new ruling alliance underway at Baluwatar (kh 04/03/2024), New alliance ‘course correction’ in Nepal’s politics: Maoist leader Poudel (kh 04/03/2024) [A real course correction can only take place without the involvement of the repeatedly failed politicians Dahal, Oli and Deuba!], NC shifts to opposition as Deuba accuses PM Dahal of betrayal (kh 04/03/2024), Hit Bahadur Tamang to become Minister from Maoist Center (kh 04/03/2024), Three ministers to take oath today (kh 04/03/2024), Four ministers from Maoist Center, UML, RSP, JSP to take oath today (kh 04/03/2024), Ruling coalition forms 4-member task force to allocate ministries : Oath of new ministers scheduled at 5 PM (kh 04/03/2024), Meeting of new coalition underway in Baluwatar (kh 04/03/2024), Three ministers from new coalition sworn in (kh 04/03/2024)

Is Ruling Alliance On The Skids?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 03/03/2024)

FM Saud cancels his Finland visit at the eleventh hour amid trouble in ruling coalition (rep 03/03/2024), Ministers meet NC President Deuba at his residence (kh 03/03/2024)

PM Dahal and RSP Chair Lamichhane discuss contemporary issues (kh 03/03/2024)

Prime Minister Dahal begins groundwork for Cabinet reshuffle : While an exact modality is to be worked out, most members of the Cabinet could be replaced, by Anil Giri (kp 03/03/2024), PM Dahal prepares for Cabinet reshuffle ahead of parliamentary address (kh 03/03/2024), PM Dahal holds separate talks with NC President Deuba and UML Chairman Oli (kh 03/03/2024), PM Dahal ready to offers NA Chair to UML in exchange for support on TRC bill (kh 03/03/2024)

PM Dahal advocates ‘paperless system’ for good governance (kh 03/03/2024)

Prime Minister Dahal finally agrees to answer the House on tainted ministers : He has asked two ministers to study the Balkumari incident probe report and present their suggestions (kp 02/03/2024)

Ruling alliance is here to stay, Nepali Congress leaders say : Congress leaders dismiss rumours that Maoists will betray the coalition by staking claim to Assembly chair at the UML’s instigation (kp 02/03/2024)

Coalition collision : The governing alliance is fraying as Nepal’s prime minister comes under pressure, by Shristi Karki (nt 01/03/2024)

Prime Minister Dahal admits government failed to deliver as per expectations : Dahal painted a bleak picture of revenue collection. By the end of January, only 74 percent of the revenue target was met (kp 01/03/2024), Fate of NC-Maoist coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 01/03/2024)

Speaker Ghimire directs govt to respond to opposition queries on March 4 (kh 01/03/2024)

NC and Maoist Center nearing accord for cabinet reshuffle (kh 01/03/2024), Ruling coalition remains stable: NC President Deuba (kh 01/03/2024)

Federalism implementation in priority, says Prime Minister Dahal (nlt 29/02/2024) [A basic prerequisite for this would be for politicians and parties at national level to finally abandon their centralised mindset. For example, they must stay out of provincial politics or if the national government changes, this must not have any influence on the provincial governments! Another task of federalism is the decentralisation of power and better inclusion of the regional population, something that the Hindu monarchy had failed to do for centuries!]

PM stresses establishing system making person causing loss to State pay for the same (rn 29/02/2024)

After revamping Japan labour deal, Nepal plans pacts with ten other nations : Developed economies are in a race for high-skilled workers, and are adjusting immigration policies to attract them (kp 28/02/2024) [Such pacts should only be a supplement. The government's real duty is to create jobs at home! Remittances only help the economy optically!]

Calls grow in Maoist Centre to toughen stance against Congress : Maoist leaders criticise Nepali Congress leaders’ Mahasamiti reports and a faction’s Hindu state demand, by Anil Giri (kp 28/02/2024), Maoists up the ante against Congress on Assembly chair : Prime minister’s party decides to field candidate for upper house leader and shun poll alliances, may seek UML’s help, by Anil Giri (kp 29/02/2024)

Ministerial decision inflicts hardship on government employees, by Laxman Sharma (kh 24/02/2024)

Police implement ban on pedestrian activity along footpaths around Singha Durbar (rep 27/02/2024) [????], ‘Lawmakers themselves escorted microfinance victims into parliament due to political maneuvering’, by Tapendra Karki (rep 27/02/2024)

With no post-quake assessment, Jajarkot victims risk neglect : Four months since the quake, damage assessment is yet to start. Government says priority now is temporary shelters, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 27/02/2024) [Hollow promises, followed by denial of assitance!]

Meet Poll Pledge, by Parmeshwar Devkota (rn 25/02/2024)

NC Mahasamiti meet : Sends Tremors Among Coalition Allies, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 25/02/2024)

UML outraged over PM Dahal’s absence in parliament, demands accountability : Speaker Ghimire directs government to address opposition queries (kh 25/02/2024)

Pork barrel fund idle as officials struggle to fund quake relief : Based on the number of registered beneficiaries, over Rs4 billion will be required to fund the temporary shelters, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 24/02/2024), As government holds off action against minister, Speaker issues third ruling : Prime minister had pledged action after receiving the Balkumari incident probe report (kp 24/02/2024)

Foreign Minister to offer five ornaments in Ram Mandir in Ayodhya (rep 24/02/2024) [Hopefully he is doing and financing this as a private citizen and not on behalf of a foreign minister of the secular state of Nepal!]

Contrary to government claim, Parliament turning ineffective even in new session : The winter session has barely two months to go. Various ministries are said to be working on 109 bills, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/02/2024)

Loan sharking victims demand DPM Shrestha’s resignation (kh 23/02/2024)

Coalition will continue, but Congress will contest next elections independently, says Gagan Thapa : Presenting their papers at Mahasamiti, General Secretary Sharma stresses the coalition has no alternative, while party veep calls for curbing corruption (kp 21/02/2024)

SC directs govt to curb road disruptions for VVIP traffic (kh 20/02/2024) [!!!]

Nepal an advocate for peace and equality: PM Prachanda (rn 20/02/2024) [At least in part, the PM must be talking about a different country. Nepal continues to be characterised by extreme social non-inclusion and the denial of the final peace process through justice for the victims of the insurgency!]

Defense Minister Khadka and Home Minister Shrestha engage in verbal duel in Cabinet meeting (rep 19/02/2024)

Federalism unleashes ernormous potential: PM Dahal (kh 19/02/2024) [Why do you and your autocratic colleagues like Oli and Deuba not implement and develop the federal system, but abuse it for your own power interests?]

Nepal’s health sector under the budget knife : Experts warn budget cuts could undo the progress the country has made in the health sector over the past several years, by Arjun Poudel (kp 19/02/2024)

Balkumari incident: PM Dahal assures action (kh 18/02/2024), Opposition parties press prime minister to sack Minister Jwala : Demand comes after probe says Jwala’s negligence was a contributing factor for the Dec 29 Balkumari deaths (kp 19/02/2024)

PM Dahal commits to separate provision for Tharu Community in civil service (kh 18/02/2024)

UML demands resignation of three federal ministers (kh 18/02/2024)

Concealing alliance issues could precipitate crisis: Bishwa Prakash (kh 16/02/2024), NC document against poll alliance (ae 16/02/2024)

Old story, new twist : The saga of Nepali youth dying in senseless foreign wars like the on, e in Ukraine should stop (kp 15/02/2024) [Denial of assistance!]

Civilian grievance against government has surged: Gagan Thapa (kh 14/02/2024)

High Court deems govt nomination of Health Council Members illegal (kh 14/02/2024)

“People’s War” achievements are nation’s common assets: PM Dahal (kh 13/02/2024) [What achievements? Social non-inclusion persists, as does patriarchy; women are at best second-class citizens, Dalits are discriminated against and are victimised. Justice for the victims of the insurgency is still denied. The poverty rate is high. The constitution was created by the traditional ruling male elite, not by the inclusively elected representatives of the people; promises made during the People's War are often not honoured. The electoral system is manipulated and abused. Civil liberties are often restricted. The federal state exists mainly on paper. Corruption is rampant and is covered up by the political elite. The most important achievement of the People's War remains the abolition of the monarchy and the Hindu state, but it is precisely this that is increasingly being called into question. Support for your party has fallen to a meagre 11 per cent. Voters are simply fed up with narcissistic politicians like Dahal, Oli and Deuba. How are you going to change that?]

Partnership with Congress not beneficial, says PM Dahal : Yet, he has no immediate plan for a new alliance, by Anil Giri (kp 13/02/2024)

Government lowers budget target for current fiscal year (kh 12/02/2024)

Ministry instructs agencies to prepare the health budget within previous ceiling : In the current fiscal year, 35 percent of national health budget was slashed. This hampered several healthcare programmes including maternal health, child health, family planning, and nutrition (kp 12/02/2024)

NC-Maoist Conflict: Oscillating between normalcy and intensity (kh 11/02/2024)

Uncomfortable Coalition : Despite thumping majority in the House of Representatives, the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda is unable to deliver (sp 09/02/2024)

Traditional budget system hindering country’s transformation: PM (kh 09/02/2024)

Economy returns to normal condition, Prime Minister Dahal claims (nlt 09/02/2024) [Politicians see things that mere mortals cannot recognise!]

Govt pledges to amend over a dozen laws before the Third Investment Summit 2024 (rep 09/02/2024)

Maoist Center’s bid for NA Chairman sparks outrage within NC (kh 07/02/2024), No dispute within ruling coalition on NA Chair: Agni Sapkota (kh 09/02/2024) [???], PM Dahal accuses Nepali Congress of betrayal : Says it is high time that his party reevaluated the coalition dynamics (kh 12/02/2024) [Agni Sapkota is absolutely right, there is no dispute between the government partners. This shows that politicians are already lying and taking the citizens for fools when they open their mouths!]

Govt failed to deliver anticipated results: Gagan Thapa (kh 06/02/2024)

Quake-displaced people battle inclement weather : Around 34,000 earthquake-displaced people are living under tents in Jajarkot and Rukum West, according to government data, by Mahersh KC (kp 04/02/2024) [Denial of assistance?]

Finance Minister Dr Mahat makes major bureaucratic reshuffle within the ministry (rep 04/02/2024)

PM Dahal should have consulted before commenting on Royal massacre: Madhav Nepal (kh 01/02/2024)

Govt initiates discussions on FY 2081/82 budget, emphasizing collaborative planning with ministries (kh 31/01/2024)

Fending for themselves : There can be no excuse for the poor handling of the post-disaster situation in Karnali’s quake-affected districts (kp 30/01/2024)

Government offices to operate till 5 pm from today (kh 30/01/2024)

Federal government not to implement projects worth less than 30 million budget (kh 29/01/2024)

Rifts in Congress, Maoists on reviewing ties after Koshi loss : Champa Karki of ruling coalition lost National Assembly vote on Thursday, sowing seed of mistrust in the alliance, by Anil Giri (kp 28/01/2024)

Government to consider automatic consent if subordinate bodies fail to respond within 15 days (rep 28/01/2024)

Prachanda Completes One Year , by Tilak Rawal (sp 26/01/2024)

Government working on 109 bills to give more business to Parliament : The Cabinet has recommended the President summon the winter session of Parliament on February 5, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/01/2024)

PM Dahal plans cabinet reshuffle; Deuba says ‘wait’ (kh 21/01/2024)

Remaining works of peace process to be completed on consensus: PM Prachanda (rn 21/01/2024) [Consensus with the victims and their families or consensus among top politicians, some of whom bear great responsibility for the crimes of the past?], Remaining works of peace process to be completed soon: PM Dahal (kh 21/01/2024)

TIA closed for PM Dahal's return home (rep 21/01/2024) [Just like in the days of the absolutist Shah monarchy: whenever His Majesty appears on the scene, the airport and roads must be closed to the common people. What arrogance!]

PM Dahal back in Nepal after attending NAM Summit in Uganda (kh 21/01/2024)

Ministry of Energy receives four dozen complaints daily : Minister Basnet directs to make the hotline service effective (rep 20/01/2024)

Cabinet approves policy for production and use of green hydrogen (rep 18/01/2024)

Cabinet reshuffle after NA election (kh 18/01/2024)

Signs of strain emerge within the ruling coalition (kh 17/01/2024) [After a year at the latest, this is absolutely normal in Nepalese politics, as the so-called top politicians are primarily concerned with power and privileges and see their obligation to pursue policies that are geared towards the welfare of the country and its citizens as a secondary task at best, which they are not up to anyway!]

PM instructs completion of police adjustment process in 15 days (kh 17/01/2024) [Being a PM or a minister is so easy! You order something and everything is implemented as it should be!], After months of pressure, Dahal orders police force adjustment across provinces : Prime minister gives Home Minister Shrestha and other senior officials 15 days for the task, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/01/2024)

Unified Socialist warns of exit from ruling coalition (kh 16/01/2024)

Nepal committed in not allowing anti-Chinese activities, Dahal says : Speaking at an inaugural ceremony of Chinese New Year celebrations, the prime minister says Nepal and China are reliable friends (kp 15/01/2024)

National Assembly elections: Ruling coalition appeals for support in favor of candidates fielded by coalition (kh 14/01/2024)

PM Prachanda leaving for Kampala, Uganda on January 18 to attend NAM Summit (rn 14/01/2024)

Govt prepares to declare 2,601 more martyrs through Nepal Gazette (rep 14/01/2024) [This does not mean justice for the victims]

Unity of the Ruling Alliance : Despite rebellion and resistance within the ruling alliance, the parties of the alliance shared the seat of the National Assembly (sp 12/01/2024)

All border issues besides Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Susta resolved: Foreign Minister Saud (kh 12/01/2024) [The border issues mentioned have not been clarified! Are there any others?]

PM Dahal implements sweeping staff reduction : Slashes 18 positions from Secretariat (kh 11/01/2022)

Dahal defends deals signed during Jaishankar’s visit : On increased grant from India for small projects, the prime minister says other countries too have been spending in Nepal similarly (kp 11/01/2024) [However, this does not release you from your obligation to provide citizens with detailed information!]

Health workers manning Covid desks on Nepal-India border unpaid for six months : Amidst the increased workload and health risk following a resurgence of coronavirus cases, the health workers feel cheated, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 11/01/2024)

PM Dahal to attend Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Uganda (kh 10/01/2024)

National Assembly candidacies fuel discontent in ruling coalition, Congress : Senior Congress leaders express dissent. Alliance partner Janamat Party revolts by fielding two candidates (kp 09/01/2024), Partnership Among Ruling Alliance, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 09/01/2024)

Need for awareness-raising initiative to counter human trafficking stressed (kh 09/01/2024)

Fringe ruling parties unhappy over Assembly seat-sharing : Janamat, Nagarik Unmukti and Loktantrik Samajbadi parties get no candidacies, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/01/2024)

Prime Minister’s office undergoes structural changes (kh 05/01/2024)

PM Dahal acquitted in long-pending defamation case (kh 05/01/2024)

NC close students demand PM Dahal’s resignation (kh 05/01/2024)

Former PM Khanal denounces Dahal-led government’s agreement with India as “anti-national” (kh 05/01/2024)

Will declaring an emergency help accelerate infrastructure projects? Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal floated the idea of declaring a state of emergency to speed up infrastructure development in his address to the nation last week, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 05/01/2024)

Dissatisfaction within ruling coalition, minor parties warn to quit government (kh 03/01/2024)

SC seeks government response for not formulating climate change laws (rep 03/01/2024)

Government’s Report Card, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 03/01/2024)

PM urges CPN (Unified Socialist) to recall Minister Jwala, by Tapendra Karki (rep 02/01/2024)

Ministers trade blame over Balkumari deaths : Parliamentary committee urges investigation into transport minister Prakash Jwala and Labour Ministry, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 02/01/2024), Families of Balkumari clash victims, government sign four-point agreement : With the deal, the families agree to receive the dead bodies and the government pledges ‘extra relief’ in addition to the Rs1 million announced on Saturday (kp 02/01/2024)

Dahal’s hubris, inflation and misgovernance : Nepal’s remittance quickly travels back overseas due to our failure to utilise it in the productive sector, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (kp 01/01/2024), ou can’t blame bureaucrats for your failure to lead the country : Besides undertaking regular development works, politics should also create hope in people. But frustration is palpable everywhere, interview with Umesh Mainali (kp 01/01/2024)

PM Dahal implements austerity measures, replaces expensive lunches with tea and biscuits in cabinet meetings (kh 01/01/2024), Expenses on snacks slashed at Cabinet meetings, saving Rs 6 million annually (rep 01/01/2024)

Perfect storm : Friday’s twin deaths should teach the state and its agencies to always err on the side of caution (kp 01/01/2024)

NC’s evaluation of government paints a picture of dissatisfaction (kh 31/12/2023), Congress student wing demands home minister’s resignation: A group of people holding a banner of Nepal Student Union and carrying placards protest in front of the ministers’ quarters Harihar Bhawan (kp 31/12/2023), Congress members express worry over mounting public frustration, poor governance : On the last day of the three-day central committee meeting, a member seeks home minister’s resignation over killings of two youths in Balkumari on Friday (kp 31/12/2023)

PM Prachanda : One year on (sp 29/12/2023)

SC halts govt decision to celebrate Phalgun 1 as People's War Day, grant public holiday (rep 29/12/2023) [Why should an event be celebrated that resulted in thousands of dead, injured, tortured and disappeared people? To this day, the former perpetrators and people responsible for politics refuse to do justice for the victims! And the outcome of the insurgency is extremely poor almost 18 years after it ended.], Supreme Court quashes ‘People’s War Day’ holiday : Verdict is a blow to Dahal government’s effort to glorify the day it launched the insurgency (kp 30/12/2023)

House committee directs prime minister to table civil aviation bills in Parliament at earliest : On August 2, 2021, the upper house unanimously passed two aviation bills, which had been languishing for a year and a half, by Sangam Prasain (kp 29/12/2023)

Media Must Be Highly Responsible, by Lok Deep Thapa (rn 29/12/2023) [?? The media must be critical. And Dahal's form of governance is not very encouraging!]

Govt announces reduction of 68 posts in Prime Minister’s Office (kh 28/12/2023)

NC to review performance of its ministers : All nine Congress ministers in Dahal Cabinet are told to come up with their report cards in the party’s central committee meeting, which starts today. The meeting will also discuss the possible agendas of the upcoming Mahasamiti meeting (kp 28/12/2023), Congress central members slam party’s ministers : Health Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet says his plan to hire 30,000 health staff has stalled (kp 29/12/2023)

PM Dahal instructs Ministry of Industry to prioritize youth-oriented start-up businesses (kh 28/12/2023)

PM Dahal emphasizes need for a performance-oriented approach (kh 28/12/2023)

Year of missed opportunities : Despite a promising start, PM Dahal has had a rather mediocre one year in office (kp 26/12/2023), One year of Dahal-led govt: MoCIT focused on law, policy making; concept paper on AI ongoing (rep 26/12/2023), Dahal’s one year of leadership: More misses than hits, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 26/12/2023), After a year in office, PM Dahal vows change in working style : Calls his critics pessimists. Claims the country is on the verge of a huge economic feat (kp 27/12/2023), Prime Minister Dahal presents rosy picture of economy while the economy struggles to overcome a number of challenges (rep 27/12/2023), Reviewing Dahal’s Annual Report Card, by Atindra Dahal (rep 27/12/2023)

PM Dahal consults top leaders of major parties on finalizing TJ (rep 24/12/2023)

Bill stalls as time runs out for transitional justice commissions : Terms of Truth and Reconciliation, and Enforced Disappeared Persons inquiry commissions end on Jan 14, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/12/2023) [The law will not be passed as long as people who were responsible for the crimes on the part of the insurgents or the state at the time have to decide on this!]

One year of government: Prime minister talks of Cabinet reshuffle : Replacing ministers won’t be easy with the Congress, a coalition partner, reluctant (kp 23/12/2023), A year of govt: Economy making positive headway, by Hemanta Joshi (rn 23/12/2023)

Government has not acted responsibly, interview with Upendra Yadav (kh 23/12/2023)

Contempt case registered in SC against government for its failure to enact climate change legislations (rep 22/12/2023)

Rs 50 million spent on PM Dahal's two-week tour to US and China; PM criticized for ‘unnecessary spending during economic crisis’ (rep 22/12/2023)

Finance Ministry allocates Rs 10 million for families of Nepali nationals killed in Israel-Hamas conflict (kh 22/12/2023)

CIAA calls out ‘corruption in guise of policy decision’ : The anti-graft body calls for ending influence of interest groups in lawmaking process. It said it has provided its suggestions to the government (kp 21/12/2023), Holier than thou : Top political leaders can’t deflect queries about their conduct with base emotional appeals (kp 21/12/2023)

Poor report card prompts Dahal to pledge urgent action : The Prime Minister’s Office reports lag in performance, with 21 ministries failing to achieve annual targets, by Anil Giri (kp 21/12/2023)

Improve Public Service Delivery, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 19/12/2023)

Govt restrictions leave women migrant workers in danger as they are forced to resort to illegal routes, by Aesha Bajracharya (rep 18/12/2023)

Urgently-needed consumer courts elude Nepal, two years since verdict : The Supreme Court ordered the government to set up consumer courts in all seven provinces in February last year. Officials claim they are starting the process afresh, by Krishana Prasain (kp 18/12/2023) [This joins the numerous cases of contempt of court on the part of various Nepalese governments! What duties does the government actually fulfil?]

Mayor Balen accuses federal govt of obstructing KMC’s development initiatives (kh 18/12/2023), Clash of Titans: Balen’s Discontent Fuels PM Dahal’s Outrage, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 19/12/2023)

Forgotten and Freezing: Earthquake survivors stranded in tarpaulin tents as local govts await financial aid (kh 16/12/2023) [It shows once again that politicians never fulfil their grandiose promises. Anyone who does not prioritise the welfare of citizens and the country, especially in emergencies, is not qualified for public office!]

Expenses exceed revenue targets in first five months of fiscal year, budget deficit 69 billion rupees (kh 17/12/2023)

PM Dahal emphasizes the role of multi-cultural democracy in strengthening national unity (kh 16/12/2023) [??]

Sewa Lamsal becomes Nepal’s first female foreign secretary : She is taking charge of the foreign ministry at a time when the country is grappling with complex geopolitics and diplomacy, by Anil Giri (kp 15/12/2023)

33.5 kg gold smuggling case report vanishes from Prime Minister's Office! (rep 15/12/2023)

PM Dahal to drop ‘underperforming’ ministers (kh 14/12/2023)

Jajarkot earthquake victims left in limbo, by Laxman Sharma (kh 14/12/2023), Ghuyalneta's quake survivors suffer from diarrhea (rep 14/12/2023) [Immediately after the quake, there was intensive politician tourism with grand promises. In the meantime, only silence and inactivity prevail!]

It’s Ganga Raj in Baluwatar! PM Dahal’s daughter defying dynamics at his Secretariat (rep 14/12/2023)

Finance ministry reshuffles responsibilities of 6 joint secretaries (rep 13/12/2023)

Coalition parties present 53 recommendations to govt (kh 13/12/2023)

NHRC urges Karnali govt to protect quake survivors from cold (rep 12/12/2023)

Frozen in limbo: Bureaucratic delays leave quake victims shelterless, by Rajendra Karki (ae 11/12/2023)

Conspiracies being hatched against govt: PM Dahal (rep 11/12/2023) [Good policies on the part of the government and the parties would silence all "conspiracies"! All politicians should be forbidden to use this word again!]

Prime minister buys time to address provinces’ concerns : Provincial governments press for speedy adjustment of the police force and passage of federal civil service law, by Binod Ghimire (kp 11/12/2023)

Govt cannot provide money to pay contractors through non-budgetary measures: MoF. Pay our Rs 40 billion dues or we will launch nationwide protests: Contractors (rep 10/12/2023)

Discontented political advisor to PM Dahal resigns from post (kh 10/12/2023)

Proposal to downsize staff at the Prime Minister's Office, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 10/12/2023)

DPM Shrestha discharged after recovery (rep 10/12/2023)

PM Dahal pledges to implement NHRC recommendations (rep 10/12/2023) (rep 10/12/2023) [And why haven't you and your predecessors done this so far? This is a clear case of not wanting to!]

Rights watchdog’s recommendations snubbed, persistently : Amid government inaction on the recommendations, individuals flagged for action promoted and rewarded, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/12/2023) [Oli, Deuba or Dahal, they are all the same when it comes to disregarding basic human rights!]

PM likely to reshuffle cabinet by January (rep 08/12/2023)

Over Rs 200 million contributed to PM’s Disaster Relief Fund so far (kh 07/12/2023) [This is nothing compared to what has been urgently needed for over a month. But the government has rejected international offers of aid. The politicians themselves are sitting in the warm and dry.]

House panel orders halt to Axiata’s Ncell sale process : Government told to conclude investigation within 30 days, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 07/12/2023)

Government struggles to meet revenue targets, by Mamata Thapa (ae 07/12/2023)

Jajarkot Needs You, Not Tinkune: A Plea Amidst Political Rallies : The focus must shift to preventing avoidable deaths, especially with the winter months looming, by Kiran Karkai (rep 06/12/2023)

No talk within alliance regarding government change: NC General-Secy Sharma (kh 05/12/2023)

Nepal remains committed to secularism: PM Dahal : Why don’t you (India) adopt Hindu nation? (kh 04/12/2023)

Defense Minister Khadka leaves for Ghana (kh 04/12/2023)

PM Dahal returns home after attending COP-28 (kh 03/12/2023)

Tiktok ban: What does it mean for the future of democracy in Nepal? Banning TikTok can be seen as another form of infringing on the right to freedom of speech, by Pragya Neupane (rep 03/12/2023)

Many quake-hit children yet to rejoin school : Out of 423 schools in Jajarkot, 289 have become uninhabitable or unsafe, by Tripti Shahi (kp 02/12/2023)

European Commission extends its decade-long ban on Nepali airlines : Experts say Prime Minister Dahal should be held responsible this time as he has prevented two crucial civil aviation bills from becoming law, by Sangam Prasain (kp 01/12/2023), Take concrete measures to remove Nepali airlines from EU's blacklist (rep 01/12/2023)

Grant delay leaves earthquake victims out in the cold : Distribution of housing grants remains stalled after data on losses submitted by local authorities in Jajarkot and West Rukum is found to be inaccurate, by Krishna Prasad Gautam (kp 30/11/2023), Political grandstanding takes center stage in quake-ravaged Jajarkot and Rukum West, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 30/11/2023)

PM Dahal’s Dubai visit sparks chaos: 31 passengers miss flight after abrupt time shift (rep 30/11/2023) [Royal behaviour on the part of elected representatives?]

PM Dahal leaving for UAE today to take part in COP 28 (rep 29/11/2023)

Government pays Rs 3 billion to contractors, by Bishnu Pandeya (rn 28/11/2023) [Why doesn't the government settle its dues promptly?]

Rendered homeless by Jajarkot earthquake, elderly people and children fall victim to extreme cold (rep 26/11/2023) [Is there any responsible government and administration in Nepal?]

Dedicated ministry needed to tackle climate change: Experts, by Shree Ram Subedi (rep 26/11/2023)

Health minister accuses Dr KC of being used by interest groups : He said he has tabled a proposal in the Cabinet to prepare a law to allow study of nursing and paramedical courses in all hospitals with 100 to 300 beds and start MBBS study in those with over 300 beds (kp 26/11/2023) [????], Dr KC demands immediate resignation of Health Minister Basnet (rep 26/11/2023)

Finance Minister pledges budget for women empowerment (rn 26/11/2023) [As a member of the ruling patriarchal elite, you obviously don't understand that this problem cannot be solved with money. Make women fully equal and on a par with men in the constitution and laws! Involve them appropriately at all levels of public life, in politics as well as in business, in the judiciary as well as in education, in the political parties as well as in administration, etc.!]

Energy ministry announces free electricity meters for Jajarkot quake victims (rep 24/11/2023) [And where should they use them? In their uninhabitable houses or in their tents?]

Prime Minister Dahal, Finance Minister Mahat ‘sitting on their hands’ as the economy falters : It was only on Tuesday the prime minister invited the private sector and experts to discuss the economy, by Sangam Prasain (kp 22/11/2023), Half-empty economic cup : If the prime minister wants to pep up the economy, he should start by correcting his own inconsistencies (kp 23/11/2023)

Out in the cold : Authorities must act fast to avoid more deaths and hardship in the quake-affected areas (kp 21/11/2023)

Ministry sees no legal difficulty in redirecting pork barrel fund for quake victims : In August, the Supreme Court had halted the implementation of the controversial programme (kp 21/11/2023) [Perhaps the government should enquire in Germany: There, a similar procedure has just been ruled undemocratic and unconstitutional by the supreme court.]

Govt gearing up to host int’l investment summit in April 2024 (kh 21/11/2023), Urgent measures considered as govt seeks solutions amid lingering economic crisis (kh 21/11/2023)

17 years after Comprehensive Peace Accord, conflict survivors still yearning for justice (rep 20/11/2023), 17 years after the CPA, justice eludes victims in Nepal (kh 21/11/2023), Peace deal into 17th year, yet no justice for victims : Thousands of victims of Nepal’s Maoist insurgency that ended in 2006 are still awaiting closure, by Binod Ghimire (kp 21/11/2023), 17 years—and counting : Beyond the paraphernalia of the peace lie deep wounds of the war that are yet to be healed (kp 22/11/2023)

PM calls meeting to find ways to improve Nepal’s economy (rep 20/11/2023)

Govt spent Rs 54.46 billion to settle public debt in the first four months of current FY : Capital expenditure improves to 9.93 percent in the review period (rep 19/11/2023)

Govt collects Rs 152.80 million to help Jajarkot earthquake victims while those sufferring struggle to get relief (rep 18/11/2023)

Three-point memo submitted to PM Prachanda (rn 18/11/2023)

Playing with fire : As local units are short of firefighting equipment, we are at a perennial risk of loss of life and property (kp 17/11/2023)

PM Dahal announces inclusion of Nepal Sambat in government documents (kh 11/11/2023)

PM vows to lead new movement for good governance, prosperity (kh 11/11/2023) [The beginning of such a movement should be the immediate withdrawal of Dahal, Oli, Deuba and similarly failed politicians from politics in order to give Nepal a chance for renewal!]

Survivors of last month’s Bajhang earthquake are still living in tents : Around 35 homes in Kuchgaun of Thalara in the district were destroyed in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on October 3. The displaced say the government has provided no help, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp10/11/2023) [Statements by politicians are smoke and mirrors! They never stick to what they say afterwards!]

Political delegation from Madhesh Province presents six-point memo to PM Dahal (rep 09/11/2023), All-party team from Madhesh memos prime minister on provincial powers : Leaders from other provinces throw their weight behind Madhes as it wrestles Singha Durbar for authority (kp 10/11/2023)

Committee formed for recommending TU Vice Chancellor (rep 10/11/2023) [The chancellor of a university must come from the circle of academics. Kings or prime ministers are completely unqualified for this!]

Govt to establish embassy in Portugal, Shanil Nepal recommended as ambassador (rep 19/11/2023) [Nepal's politicians remain true to their conviction that only male Khas Arya are really suitable as ambassadors. They call this "inclusion"!]

State of unpreparedness : The Jajarkot quake proved the rationale of federalism with generously devolved power to local governments, by Achyut Wagle (kp 07/11/2023)

State failing thousands of quake survivors (ae 07/11/2023)

PM Dahal calls all-party meeting (kh 07/11/2023)

Government mulls two approaches for quake reconstruction : The options include amending existing laws, policies related to reconstruction, or setting up a new body, by Anil Giri (kp 07/11/2023)

Experts blame government neglect for higher losses in ‘moderate’ Jajarkot earthquake : Had we worked towards improving the buildings by learning from past earthquakes, the extent of loss could have been reduced, says seismologist, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/11/2023)

Prisoner pardoned by President arrested for extortion : The accused, with a lengthy criminal history, had served four and a half years in prison before being pardoned by President Paudel on Republic Day, by Ramesh Kumar Paudel (kp 02/11/2023) [What is the background for pardoning convicted criminals? Always a political one?], Cabinet, President face setback as top court overturns disputed pardon : Supreme Court says decision to forgive murder convict Yograj Dhakal was constitutionally and legally flawed, by Anil Giri (kp 03/11/2023)

PM Dahal preparing for a roundtable discussion to seek ways to improve economy (rep 01/11/2023)

PM Dahal discusses Transitional Justice Bill with Deuba and Oli (kh 01/11/2023) [Without the participation of representatives of the victims, discussions of those responsible in the conflict at that time are completely pointless! Not only Dahal, but especially Deuba bear a great responsibility for the escalation of the conflict at that time!], Prime Minister Dahal says parties close to deal on transitional justice : ‘We are on the same page on the issue,’ says Oli, after meeting Dahal and Deuba (kp) [So, three failed politicians sit down together and believe that they can bring justice to the victims after such a long time, without involving the latter in the solution! And the three of them bear at least partly the responsibility for the crimes of that time! They will be endeavored with priority to come finely from the matter!]

Peace founded on inclusion, empowerment, and justice will last longer: PM Dahal (kh 31/10/2023) [What an unrealistic statement! The claim of social inclusion alone has no basis. Nepal remains a patriarchal Khas Arya state. Other social groups are almost not involved, Mr. Dahal! And this contradicts all your statements from the time of the insurgency, whose crimes remain unpunished even more than 17 years after its end!]

Govt grants fail to benefit targeted groups (rep 31/10/2023)

Accountable Governance For Shared Prosperity, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 28/10/2023)

Future of NHRC : It is useless to have a rights body when the govt does not implement its recommendations (ht 27/10/2023) [!!!!!]

DPM Shrestha discharged from hospital (rep 22/10/2023), DPM Shrestha returns home after recovery (rep 25/10/2023)

Kosi now, Kathmandu next? Will Pushpa Kamal Dahal keep his promise to hand over prime ministership to Sher Bahadur Deuba, or will he do an Oli? (nt 20/10/2023)

We demand answers, by Sanat Neupane (ae 20/10/2023)

Maintain food supply, prices in festive season: NCF (ht 20/10/2023)

Parliamentary committee neglects market monitoring (rep 20/10/2023)

Home Minister Shrestha suffers ‘mild heart attack’ in China (kh 19/10/2023), Deputy PM Shrestha undergoes emergency heart procedure in Beijing : He is currently recovering under intensive care with stable vital signs (kp 20/10/2023)

Saud’s US visit slated for next week : The foreign minister is scheduled to meet Antony Blinken and White House officials, by Anil Giri (kp 19/10/2023)

PM Dahal making an aerial inspection of Korala checkpoint, Kagbeni area (kh 18/10/2023), PM pledges to make Nepal-China trade point in Mustang operational : He also said that the Chinese side has agreed to assist Nepal in the construction of physical infrastructures along the Korala point (nlt 18/10/2023)

NC-UML govt. in Koshi : Challenge To Ruling Coalition, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 17/10/2023), NC’s Koirala ramps up pressure on Deuba-Dahal partnership, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 17/10/2023)

PM accuses UML of attempting to create rift in ruling coalition partners (ht 16/10/2023)

Congress quarrel in Koshi causes cracks in coalition : Maoist chief whip counters as Congress lawmaker in federal parliament demanded formation of a Congress-led government (kp 14/10/2023)

Dahal vows sweeping economic reforms : Experts blame low demand, falling public confidence and high interest rates for the slump, by Subin Adhikari (kp 13/10/2023)

No consensus on proposed revisions to transitional justice law : After five months of talks, parliamentary subcommittee tosses unresolved issues back to top leaders. The Supreme Court had ordered revision of the disputed law eight years ago, by Binod Ghimire (kp 11/10/2023) [Of all things, back to those incompetent politicians who have completely opposite interests, since they were in charge on both sides of the conflict at the time!]

Muddled message : Few of our state officials seem to have internalised the need for good crisis-time communication (kp 11/10/2023), UML Chair Oli dubs PM Dahal-led govt a complete failure (kh 11/10/2023) [Without any doubt, all post-2015 governments led by Oli, Deuba and Dahal were complete failures because these three politicians are not fit to lead Nepal in such difficult times!]

Govt crafting laws by bypassing parliament raises concern (rep 03/10/2023)

Two-way trade through Tatopani remains a mirage : Nepali traders say they are not allowed to sell their goods in Chinese cities even though the border has been reopened, by Anish Tiwari (kp 03/10/2023) [Dahal's one-week visit to China has really been very successful!]

PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 03/10/2023)

Back from Beijing, Dahal has nothing to show for Belt and Road plans : Prime minister says the map issue was raised in China but it does not figure in any official statement (kp 01/10/2023)

PM Dahal convenes seven-party meeting (kh 01/10/2023), RSP ‘boycotts’ PM Dahal’s all-party meeting over market price hike (kh 01/10/2023)

PM Dahal and UML Chairman Oli hold talks in Baluwatar (kh 01/010/2023)

PM Dahal's visit not fruitful, say experts, by Bal Krishna Sah (ht 01/10/2023)

PM Dahal tours on as Nepalis tackle crises : Ruling, opposition leaders consider prime minister’s long absence inappropriate, as country is under economic pressure, by Anil Giri (kp 30/09/2023)

Dahal’s attempt at keeping three major powers happy, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 29/09/2023)

MoHA becomes a barrier to the rescue of an injured elderly (rep 27/09/2023)

PM’s visit: No breakthrough, no notable gains, say observers : Nepal shifts from ‘one-China policy’ to ‘one-China principle’, by Anil Giri (kp 27/09/2023)

Assessing the outcomes of PM Dahal’s official visit to Beijing, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 26/09/2023)

Govt ‘serious’ about incidents related to communal and religious disturbances, says Home Minister (rep 24/09/2023)

PM Dahal to meet President Xi of China in Hangzhou today (kh 23/09/2023), Prime Minister Dahal China-bound seeking support for 30 projects : The prime minister left New York after addressing the UN General Assembly, by Anil Giri (kp 23/09/2023)

Court vs Government: Nepal-India border regulation, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 22/09/2023)

Govt comes up with 47-pt decisions to address issues of foreign labour migration (kh 21/09/2023)

PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 19/09/2023)

Govt reappoints Krishna Hari Pushkar as Finance Secretary (rep 18/09/2023)

PM Dahal assures Nepalis living abroad of voting rights (kh 17/09/2023)

Govt to raise Rs 9.4 billion in domestic debt through development bonds (rep 16/09/2023)

Poll body fears delay in new law's passage may block reform : The draft bill has been at the Home Ministry for more than two months which shows that it is reluctant to expedite discussions on the bill that takes years to get through both Houses of the Federal Parliament, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/09/2023) [Government and opposition parties obviously see their non-inclusive, unconstitutional and corrupt electoral practices in danger with electoral reform!]

Cabinet okays eight deals for Dahal's China visit : Pacts on agro-industrial parks, cultural cooperation, north-south corridors and transmission line on the cards, by Anil Giri (kp 16/09/2023)

Process to form high-level commission in recent 60 kg hold scam forwarded: PM Prachanda (rn 15/09/2023) [What is needed, Mr Dahal, is an independent judicial enquiry, not a high-level commission of the political parties that are obviously involved in the case!]

PM Dahal set to sign BRI Project raising debt concerns (kh 15/09/2023)

PM Dahal leaving for New York to address UNGA on Saturday (rep 14/09/2023), PM Dahal leaving for New York tomorrow : Scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 21 (kh 15/09/2023)

Fighting a straw man : Prime Minister Dahal, as always, is on the lookout for a non-existent class enemy (kp 14/09/2023)

Rethinking Tribute Beyond Public Holidays (rep 14/09/2023)

Landfill victims warn they will obstruct waste disposal again if their demands aren’t met : Over the past 18 years, authorities have reached 175 agreements with the locals but they have all been breached, by Anup Ojha (kp 13/09/2023)

Budget cut hampers treatment of moderately acute malnourished children : The cuts in the budget for healthcare programmes have put Nepal’s ambition to meet the SDGs on the line, by Arjun Poudel (kp 12/09/2023)

PM Dahal decides to cut the number of Nepali delegation to UNGA (rep 11/09/2023), PM to lead 10-member delegation to UN General Assembly (rep 12/09/2023)

PM Dahal holding meeting with ambassadors from Nepal’s labor destination countries (kh 11/09/2023)

PM Dahal urged to maintain balanced diplomatic relations with neighbors as he prepares for China visit (rep 10/09/2023), Party leaders stress balanced relations as PM set for China visit : Dahal will address the UNGA on Sept 21 and fly to China, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/09/2023)

Stranded in Kuwait for nearly a year, around 1,000 Nepali youths seek urgent repatriation (rep 08/09/2023) [Helping these Nepali citizens should be a priority task of the government!]

Govt to raise internal debt for a second time in Bhadra (rep 08/09/2023)

Prime minister wants transitional justice bill endorsed before his US visit : Sub-panel of Law and Human Rights Committee will start detailed discussions on the bill tomorrow. Leaders expect some consensus among major parties today, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/09/2023) [Why? In its planned form, the law still does not meet international legal standards!]

PM Dahal to lead 24-member delegation to UN General Assembly (kh 08/09/2023)

Unkept promises : Dahal’s event-hopping overshadows governance priorities, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 07/09/2023)

Govt inhumanity in Central Jail: Overcrowding and dilapidated buildings increase risks to inmates, by Govinda Luitel (rep 06/09/2023)

National Assembly instructs government to make crucial laws : Only 111 laws out of 151 needed to implement the federal constitution have been enacted so far, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/09/2023)

Dengue transmission continues unchecked in Dharan : Around 150 people were diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease on a daily basis until August third week, according to health officials , by Pradeep Menyangbo (kp 05/09/2023) [Neglect of duty by national and provincial governments?]

JSP leaders see Gaur probe talk as tactic to rein in party : If the government reopens Gaur files, ‘Dahal will be digging his own grave,’ warns a Janata Samajbadi Party leader, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/09/2023) [Innocent politicians don't have to worry at all! But this way they make themselves suspicious. Political threats to prevent the investigation of crimes do not fit at all into a constitutional state!]

Get your priorities right : Instead of listing his achievements, the prime minister should set his administration’s priorities right (kp 05/09/2023)

Preparations in final stage for Prime Minister Dahal’s China visit : The prime minister will leave for Hangzhou, China on September 23 from New York, where he will be attending the United Nations General Assembly (kp 05/09/2023)

Hello Sarkar : The most important thing is to make high-level bureaucrats accountable to the public (ht 05/09/2023)

Land equity for food security : Food insecurity will continue to rise if the government fails to protect agricultural land, by Jagat Deuja (kp 04/09/2023)

PM Dahal pledges to address concerns of conflict victims (kh 04/09/2023) [And why do you continue to refuse to align the TRC Act with standard international human rights statutes?], Questions related to transitional justice will be addressed by parliamentary committee: PM (rep 04/09/2023), Govt committed to bringing those responsible for grave human rights violations to justice: PM (rn 04/09/2023) [And what does "grave" mean in your definition" The laws must be clearly defined and the clarification must be done by the judiciary and not by parliamentary committees!]

Government urged to be sensitive towards economy : The private sector has suggested the government adopt appropriate policies to address the current economic crisis, by Subin Adhikari (kp 04/09/2023)

“Hello Sarkar” expands services to operate round-the-clock (kh 03/09/2023)

PMO directs study as govt's plan to abolish redundant offices faces hurdle (rep 03/09/2023)

Govt to observe Constitution Day for three days (kh 03/09/2023) [Why such an effort for a constitution that has not been properly implemented until today and has been repeatedly misused by the top politicians and parties to push their political interests? The social inclusion promised by all parties in 2006 is insufficiently anchored in the constitution and is completely disregarded by the parties!]

Why proposed revisions to Criminal Code have courted controversy : Critics say withdrawing cases from all tiers of court is an encroachment on the judiciary’s authority, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/09/2023)

Neighbours, world must respect Nepal map: Government : As the prime minister prepares to visit China, calls are growing louder in Kathmandu for asking Beijing why it didn’t respect Nepal’s boundaries in its new map (kp 02/09/2023)

PM painting rosy picture while public frustration grows : The government is trying to show a tough stance against corruption, but lawmakers question Dahal’s intent, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/09/2023)

Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report (ht 01/09/2023) [And Nepal's government, whoever runs it, shows total disinterest!]

NHRC urges govt to make public whereabouts of missing ones (kh 31/08/2023)

Government does not take break from good-governance campaign: DPM Shrestha (rn 31/08/2023) [If politicians keep repeating such statements, maybe at least they themselves will believe them at some point!]

10 questions to PM Dahal (ae 30/08/2023) [Wishy-washy......]

17 years since peace accord, enforced disappearance victims still await justice : No progress has been made to deliver justice even as the Maosts have led the government four times since the accord, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/08/2023) [The governing parties and also the most opposition parties are clearly against justice for the victims and their families of that time!], Justice, disappeared : Solving insurgency-era cases is not just a national urgency but also a global human rights responsibility (kp 30/08/2023), Conflict victims awaiting justice for decades, by Bal Krishna Sah (ht 30/08/2023)

NC Gen Secy Thapa lambasts government (ht 30/08/2023)

Coalition for corruption : Power equations may change, but the unfair practices of the political syndicates perhaps won't, by Mohan Guragain (kp 29/08/2023)

Government makes more promises to help start-ups : Nearly a dozen policies and programmes intended to support new firms are gathering dust, analysts say, by Subin Adhikari (kp 29/08/2023) [Empty ones?]

Lawmaker Dhakal urges PM Dahal to address Ganga Maya Adhikari’s demand (rep 29/08/2023)

Cabinet approves PM Dahal’s participation in UNGA (kh 23/08/2023)

Govt creating self-sufficient economy through power generation: PM Dahal (kh 22/08/2023) [For this, the country needs considerably more, Mr. Dahal, e.g. sufficient food production as well as industrial products. In particular, jobs must be created within the country and the country's youth must not be sent abroad to be exploited!]

Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 22/08/2023) [In reality, the constitution was drafted by the top politicians of the major parties, i.e. by those people who constantly disregard it to this day!]

Govt to form High-Level Committee to investigate gold smuggling (kh 22/08/2023), High-level committee framework for gold smuggling probe to be finalized today (kh 22/08/2023)

Strongest hint yet two ex-PMs will be spared in land scam : Instead of grilling as suspects, CIB recorded statements of Nepal and Bhattarai as government witnesses, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/08/2023)

Two north-south corridor roads may be on Dahal’s China agenda : Dahal is scheduled to visit China, flying straight from New York on September 22 after addressing the UN, by Anil Giri (kp 22/08/2023)

Transfer of top cops probing refugee scam rings alarm bells : Prime minister presented proposal and passed it despite DPM Shrestha’s objections, home ministry official says, by Anil Giri (kp 20/08/2023) [This is what the so-called top politicians mean by ruthlessly clearing up corruption!]

NC General Secretary Thapa objects to exclusion of statements in Lalita Niwas Case (kh 20/08/2023)

Government’s cybersecurity policy raises privacy and implementation concerns : National Cyber Security Policy has some features that will potentially harm internet ecosystem and digital rights, by Anup Ojha (kp 17/08/2023)

Curb inflation, uphold the Charter : The governments’ failure to guarantee fundamental rights by curbing inflation and by providing jobs can make way for anarchy, by Jivesh Jha (ae 16/08/2023)

PM Dahal to leave for United States on Sept 16 to attend UNGA (kh 16/08/2023), Prime Minister Dahal to leave for UN assembly on September 16 and China on September 22 : Energy ministry official said there has been no instruction from the prime minister on signing power trade agreement with China (kp 16/08/2023), Dahal to take cross-border power transmission proposal to China : Beijing’s cooperation will also be sought to supply electricity to remote Nepali villages from the Chinese grid, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 20/08/2023)

Coalition partners drop Gaur massacre probe plan to avoid antagonising Upendra Yadav : They refuse the main opposition’s demand to form a high-level probe panel to investigate the gold haul and decide to make the ongoing investigation of CIB more effective, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/08/2023) [Crimes that do not suit political interests are not investigated, no matter if the SC demands it and the PM has loudly proclaimed it. What does PK Dahal care about his yesterday's chatter?]

Probe the Maharas : If the government is to retain credibility, it must look into their role in the 9kg gold-smuggling case (kp 14/08/2023), PM Dahal affirms willingness to face arrest if implicated in corruption case (kh 14/08/2023) [Nepotism, covering up for criminal elements and preventing the investigation of crimes along with justice for the victims also come under the heading of corruption, Mr Dahal!], Golden defiance: Mahara stays unbowed amid alleged gold smuggling link, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 15/08/2023)

Janamat Party’s Anita Devi to be sworn in today (kh 14/08/2023), Janamat Party joins government, Anita Devi sworn in (kh 14/08/2023)

Govt forms task force to address demands of contractors, by Samiksha Shrestha (rep 14/08/2023)

Dahal preparing to recall a Maoist minister to bring Janamat Party back to the Cabinet : The prime minister is discussing with some of his party ministers to vacate a seat for Anita Devi Sah, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 13/08/2023), Maoist Center decides to recall Minister Modi to vacate seat for Janamat party (kh 13/08/2023), Maoist Centre recalls Minister Aman Lal Modi : Prime Minister Dahal’s party decided to remove the minister to create a ministerial position for Janamat Party, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 14/08/2023)

Prime minister to visit both UN and China next month: Dahal says Nepal will sign a power trade agreement with China during his visit timed with the Asian Games opening, by Anil Giri (kp 13/08/2023)

PM Dahal signs work performance agreement with 21 ministers (rep 10/08/2023)

Govt to provide Rs 1 million to families in case of death of Nepali migrant workers abroad (rep 10/08/2023) [This is a cosmetic aftercare of tragedies! When will the root of the problem finally be tackled by creating jobs at home? This should be a priority task of the government!], Nepal must take safe migration seriously : People migrate for so many reasons, such as a better quality of life, education, job opportunities and better salaries. Amongst the 2.2m Nepali people, who migrate abroad, 81.28 percent are male and 18.72 percent female, by Aleena T Sabu (ae 10/08/2023)

Ditch the Education Bill : The government has overstepped its rights by trying to revive the abolished District Education Offices, by Khim Lal Devkota (kp 09/08/2023)

Govt approves National Cyber Security Policy 2023 (rep 09/08/2023)

Government forms medical committee for VIP, VVIP care (kh 06/08/2023) [Why is this non-inclusive group of predominantly male Khas Arya given special treatment?], Stop Health Expense Payment For Politicians, by Shyam P Lohani (rn 06/08/2023)

“Hello Sarkar” should work as bridge between govt and public: PM (kh 05/08/2023)

PM Dahal initiates negotiations with Gaur Massacre Victims’ families (kh 05/08/2023) [They need justice and not the unjust pardon of convicted offenders for purely political reasons!], Dahal shows double standards in Gaur massacre probe : On March 21, 2007, as many as 27 Maoist party workers were brutally killed, with 115 more injured in the incident, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/08/2023)

PM may skip UN meet to visit China : Dahal’s General Assembly address date coincides with the opening of Asian Games, by Anil Giri (kp 04/08/2023), PM Prachanda visiting China in September 3rd week: Foreign Minister Saud (rn 06/08/2023)

Janamat Party to continue backing government (kh 04/08/2023)

Govt doles out Rs 25 million in ‘financial aid’ in a month, Rs 5.5 million spent on President’s treatment alone (rep 03/08/2023) [Corruption and nepotism all in one!]

Govt decides to accept US$1.5 million and 55,505 in grant from the Global Environment Facility (kh 03/08/2023) [Accepting grants is always particularly difficult for the government!]

Contractors hit streets seeking payments : Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal says government owes them Rs50 billion in dues from last fiscal year, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 02/08/2023)

Panel to question minister on lack of inclusiveness in envoy nominations : Parliamentary hearing committee is set to meet today, by Anil Giri (kp 02/08/2023), Inclusive approach embraced in all appointments, including ambassadorial posts: Foreign Minister (rep 02/08/2023) [Brazen lies against all facts! If the Minister's count is correct, 8 ambassadors alone are from among the Khas Arya he did not name. Now 6 more male Khas Arya are to be added. How stupid does this man think the people of Nepal are?]

Supreme Court issues short-term interim order not to levy VAT on air tickets : The apex court has summoned both parties for discussion and has also asked the government to furnish a written clarification (kp 31/07/2023)

Why are the property details of the prime minister and ministers kept secret? (rep 29/07/2023)

Give money for change : With poor policies in place, donors’ grants to support solar rooftops undermine the case for policy reform, by Bishal Thapa (kp 28/07/2023)

NC’s troubled CWC meet has a to-do list for government, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 28/07/2023)

Melamchi Flood Victims : Waiting For Help Even After 2 Years, by Indira Aryal (rn 28/07/2023) [During this period, Nepal experienced three prime ministers (Oli, Deuba, Dahal) and four governments!]

Minister Modi and Secretary Pushkar lock horns over red attendance slip and transfer dispute, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 24/07/2023)

Of garbage and gold: Government has hard time managing both, by Bal Krishna Sah (ht 24/07/2023)

A university professor was brutally attacked by student union members. Political parties made all-out efforts to deny him justice, by Abhyudaya Upreti (nlt 23/07/2023) [Nepal's politicians stand for the perpetuation of the unjust state!]

Speakers, deputy-speakers stand united against undue interference of the central government in parliamentary affairs (rep 23/07/2023)

PM Dahal leaving for Italy today to attend UNFSS+2 (kh 22/07/2023) [??], Prime minister leaves for Italy amid visits to south and from north : A Maoist delegation leaves for India today at the invitation of Bharatiya Janata Party. From China, a CPC team is arriving, by Anil Giri (kp 23/07/2023)

NHRC opposes govt bill offering amnesty to culprits of criminal offenses (kh 21/07/2023)

Impunity by law: Government bent on amending law to withdraw criminal cases against political parties and groups : This is not the first time the government has tried to ram a faulty legal provision to withdraw criminal cases against political parties, groups, leaders and cadres (nlt 17/07/2023)

Government brings controversial bill to withdraw cases sub judice in court : Experts say bill gives unrestrained discretionary power to the government to drop charges without court’s consent, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/07/2023) [Intending to prevent justice for victims as well as prosecuting politicians?]

abinet picks envoys for six missions (kp 16/07/2023) [Of course, six male Khas Arya, who else?]

Construction entrepreneurs demand resignation of Finance Minister Dr Mahat (rep 14/07/2023)

Creating Secure Future For Nepali Youths : Importantly, intolerance, hollow promises, the sale of dreams, double standards, nepotism, and favouritism have plagued Nepal's politics, by Narayan Prasad Ghimire (rn 14/07/2023)

UML volte-face on PM’s resignation sparks speculations : Trust deficit between parties, ongoing corruption probe and even foreign hand suspected as possible reason, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 14/07/2023)

The crisis that was coming : Lumpy skin was sure to be a transboundary epidemic, and yet all the government did was watch (kp 14/07/2023) [Citizens misunderstand the tasks of politicians. These are limited exclusively to power struggles, constant reshuffling of governments, stupid talk and, if possible, corruption!]

Transitional justice commissions remain ineffective for a year without office bearers : Although government bade farewell to office bearers, it hasn’t filled the posts following delay in revising the Act, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/07/2023) [Where there is no will, there is no way!]

Subsidised loan scheme for start-ups fails to kick off, again _ Disappointed start-ups say the government has been giving them false hopes every year, by Krishana Prasain (kp 13/07/2023)

Govt in discussions for implementing China's BRI plan (rep 13/07/2023)

Janamat Party to join PM Dahal-led government (kh 12/07/2023), Cabinet reshuffle on the cards to rope in Janmat Party (ht 12/07/2023)

Govt accounts frozen nationwide (rep 10/07/2023)

Govt made massive budget transfers in the last month of current FY, breaching basic norm of financial discipline (rep 08/07/2023)

PM Prachanda puts his foot in his mouth : His remark that ‘Pritam Singh lobbied with New Delhi to make me Prime Minister’ has drawn widespread condemnation in Kathmandu (nlt 05/07/2023), Think before you speak : The prime minister should apologise for undermining the sovereignty of Nepal’s democratic system (kp 07/07/2023), Ruling parties spring to PM's defence (ht 07/07/2023), Dahal's stupidity : Can we rest assured that our national interests will be safeguarded by leaders like Dahal? (ht 07/07/2023)

Lalita Niwas land grab scam: PMO facilitated issuance of stay order by SC, by Tapendra Karki (rep 04/07/2023) [!?!?]

Lawmakers urge minister to prioritize culture sector (rep 04/07/2023)

PM wants Janamat Party in Cabinet despite rival parties’ reservation : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is ready to allocate one ministry to the Janamat Party, said its general secretary Chandan Singh, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 04/07/2023)

Ruling coalition leaders to meet in Baluwatar to decide on Koshi govt (kh 03/07/2023) [What kind of understanding of federalism is that? Only the provincial politicians have to decide on the government of Koshi Province. Under no circumstances should this decision be taken by the politicians at the central level! What kind of presumption is that? If the provinces only serve to create more posts, you can forget the federal system!], Ruling coalition proposes NC leader Uddhav Thapa as Chief Minister of Koshi Province (kh 03/07/2023) [???]

PM Dahal to visit China in September: FM Saud (rep 03/07/2023)

PM urges Janamat Party to join government (kh 02/07/2023), Dahal tries to woo dissatisfied Janamat Party : Budget shows his support base is shrinking. PM risks having to go for floor test again if CK Raut’s party pulls the plug (kp 02/07/2023)

Government aims to promote domestic vegetables, fruits producers: Finance Minister (rn 02/07/2023)

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to visit Italy this month : Several other top officials are also scheduled to visit various countries (kp 01/07/2023)

12,000 migrant Nepali workers died abroad in a decade, by Sabita Khadka (rep 30/06/2023), Extreme heat puts migrant workers at risk of fatal diseases, report says : Nepalis are returning from Middle East with renal failure, cardiac issues and other ailments in alarming numbers, by Arjun Poudel (kp 01/07/2023) [This is where Nepal's governments have been failing for decades. It is their duty to strive for jobs in the country!]

Prachanda Is In Trouble : The efforts of reconciliation between Sher Bahadur Deuba and K.P. Sharma Oli, two former prime ministers, has rocked Prachanda's Government (sp 30/06/2023)

PM office issues self-congratulatory six-month progress report (ae 30/06/2023)

Observers, even opponents praise Dahal government's anti-corruption campaign : Probe into Bhutanese refugee scam and reopening of the Lalita Niwas land-grab case seen as bold steps of the government, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 30/06/2023)

PM Dahal proposes to formulate budget under directly elected lawmakers’ leadership (kh 28/06/2023) [What is this bullshit? Because then it is predominantly male Khas Arya who decide and the annoying socially inclusively nominated MPs are excluded?]

Stable instability : The Dahal government is far from ideal. But it is also hard to see how its replacement will be any better (kp 26/06/2023) [Without a complete replacement of the failed generation of politicians around Oli, Dahal and Deuba, and finally an appropriate inclusion of the people, nothing will ever change!], Troubles Brewing In Ruling Coalition?, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 27/06/2023)

All talk and no change : The budget speech is not a dictum carved in a stone; it must reflect deep engagements in a palimpsest (kp 27/06/2023)

Monsoon havoc : Rehabilitating displaced people should also be a government priority (ht 26/06/2023)

Govt entrusting same company to print passports for past 13 years, by Dilip Paudel (rep 25/06/2023)

Is Dahal’s coalition government under threat? UML and Congress in talks amid visible unease among ruling party over budget and launch of Socialist Front, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 24/06/2023), Ruling coalition might change provided govt does not perform well: Gagan Thapa (kh 24/06/2023)

Women raped during armed conflict ask: Where is the state?, by Guna Raj Luitel (rep 23/06/2023) [The interest of the state aims at reconciliation between perpetrators and victims, not at justice for the latter. This is especially true for the former Maoists.]

Turbulence in the ruling coalition : Formation of ‘Socialist Front’ has shaken the structural integrity of the NC-Maoist coalition, while the UML looks on, from the sidelines with bated breath, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 23/06/2023)

Budget cut set to hit crucial nutrition programmes : Nutritionists warn the country cannot achieve nutrition targets by cutting investments on Outpatient Therapeutic Care and nutrition rehab centres, by Arjun Poudel (kp 23/06/2023)

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal plans to visit China in September : Ministries working on the agenda. Foreign Minister Saud could go in July to lay the ground, by Anil Giri (kp 23/06/2023)

Site clearance work of Nijgadh Int’l Airport will be completed within next fiscal year: PM Dahal (rep 23/06/2023) [Another unused airport for the country?]

Most tunnel road projects get budget to satisfy politicians’ whims, officials say : Majority of about two dozen tunnels proposed around the country are on drawing board, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/06/2023)

How government backtracked on its plan to provide additional free electricity : Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Kul Man Ghising says the utility sought guaranteed compensation for the cost it would have to bear, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/06/2023)

'Prime Minister Dahal's India visit neglected protocol' (rep 21/06/2023)

PM Dahal 3.0: A change of heart during India visit?, by Birendra Prasad Mishra (ae 20/06/2023)

Cabinet under fire for dropping case against teacher’s attackers : Chalaune on hunger strike protesting decision to withdraw attempted murder case against pro-Congress students, by Anup Ojha (kp 20/06/2023) [Incessant corruption and covering up of crimes by the so-called top politicians and their non-inclusive political parties!], Rights activists, varsity professors demonstrate in support of assistant professor Chalaune : Chalaune is on a hunger strike against the government’s decision to withdraw case against his assaulters (kp 20/06/2023), Court stays Cabinet move to drop case against Chalaune’s assaulters : A single bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma ordered the defendants to clarify why the decision was taken (kp 23/06/2023)

Protecting vulnerable refugees : A failure to prosecute the culprits in the fake Bhutanese refugee case may tarnish Nepal’s image, by Neetu Pokharel and Som Niraula (kp 20/06/2023)

National Investigation Department announces vacancies for 71 positions (rep 17/06/2023) [Are the rules on social inclusion being applied or are these again predominantly jobs for male Khas Arya?]

Red tp Saffron : Even by the standards set by Nepal’s flip-flopping politicians, Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s sudden U-turn is remarkable, by Shristi Karki (nt 16/06/2023)

Stagnation amid uncertainty : The budget is expected to hinder business growth and contract demand, by Pradeep Yadav (kp 16/06/2023), Budget ‘mocks’ federalism, by Dilip Paudel (rep 16/06/2023), Budget allocated to Madhes is less than revenue from there: Dr. CK Raut (kh 16/06/2023)

Dhankuta community schools charge students despite free education : Schools say the budget allocated by the government is insufficient to pay teachers, by Ramesh Chandra Adhikari (kp 15/06/2023)

Baikuntha Aryal appointed Chief Secretary : Bairagi appointed National Security Council Advisor (kh 15/06/2023) [Thank God, another male Bahun, although according to the 2021 census they do not even make up 6 percent of the population. The audacity with which the autocratic male Khas Arya at the head of the state and parties disregard the constitutionally prescribed social inclusion cannot be surpassed! For example, the Council of Ministers alone should have at most 1-2 male Bahuns!]

Beyond the fake refugee scam: The rot ran deep in refugee camps even during the 90s : A Bhutanese refugee activist exposes how the government officials and police abused their authorities instead of addressing genuine concern of the Bhutanese refugees in the camps, by Ram Karki (nlt 14/06/2023), US-based Bhutanese Diaspora community writes a collective letter to Nepal’s Home Minister : The Bhutanese Diaspora community has appealed to the government, the court and people of Nepal for justice to Tek Nath Rizal (nlt 14/06/2023)

Clean the water : The state is responsible for ensuring its citizens’ fundamental right to safe drinking water (kp 14/06/2023)

Misplaced priorities : It took Dahal five months to give a full shape to his Cabinet. He is already thinking of tinkering with it (kp 13/06/2023)

Traders stop potato, onion imports after VAT decision : Consumer rights activists say revenue-hungry government is taxing everything, at the cost of inflation-hit Nepalis, by Krishana Prasain (kp 12/06/2023), VAT makes the poor food insecure, say experts : Nepal relies heavily on imported onions and is gradually becoming a net importer of potatoes, by Pawan Pandey (kp 13/06/2023)

Top leaders of ruling coalition in Baluwatar for discussion on Budget (kh 13/06/2023)

Court to hear petition against PM tomorrow : Opposition lawmakers have started seeking Dahal’s resignation on moral grounds, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/06/2023), SC admits writ of 9 former Maoist child soldiers (ht 12/06/2023)

Oli okayed Lower Arun for Indian firm, now blames Dahal : Initial deal to award the new project on Arun River to SJVN was signed in 2021 during Oli’s stint as prime minister, by Anil Giri (kp 12/06/2023) [Oli, Dahal and Deuba should immediately retire from politics. These endless mudslingings are an embarrassment to the country and its people!]

Govt. will take stern action against wrongdoings and corruption: PM (kh 10/06/2023) [Continued nepotism among the ruling male Khas Arya and strict denial of the promised social inclusion are a very special form of corruption. Will the government change this even today, Mr. Dahal? The people do not need foolish talk, but active action!]

PM Prachanda’s visit to India & Nepal’s economic necessity, by Saurav Raj Pant (kh 10/06/2023)

Leaders of ruling parties criticise new budget : They say that major budgetary allocations under physical infrastructure ministry to Gorkha, Dadeldhura and Nuwakot districts are unfair to other districts (kp 10/06/2023)

PM Dahal granted amnesty to Resham Chaudhary to cling to power: Shekhar Koirala (kh 10/06/2023) [Nepal's leading politicians believe they are always above the constitution and laws to secure their power, as did KP Oli in 2020/21 and SB Deuba in 2021.]

Top court to accept ex-child soldiers’ petition against PM : A single bench rules that the judiciary needs to resolve the petition filed by former child Maoist combatants, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/06/2023)

Presidential Pardons, explained : The controversial practice of Presidential Pardons in Nepal: Examining the constitutional provisions and political implications, by Anjila Shrestha (nlt 09/06/2023) [Nepal is not under the rule of law, but under the rule of so-called top politicians, all incompetent and repeatedly failed! And they seriously claim to always have the law on their side!]

Government ignoring Human Rights Commission’s recommendations to investigate the Gaur massacre : The victims from the incident have lodged a petition at the Supreme Court demanding its intervention in the investigation, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/06/2023) [The protection of top politicians from legal prosecution has absolute priority over rule of law!]

Govt will not tolerate anarchic activities in Koshi: Home Minister (kh 09/06/2023) [Physically attacking politicians is a form of anarchy, but when these politicians ignorantly violate the interests and identities of citizens, that is also anarchy! Politicians are not the rulers of the people, but the elected representatives who are supposed to represent the interests of the people!]

1 step forward, 2 steps back in Nepal : Flip-flopping tax rates on battery powered vehicles undermine Nepal’s climate targets and public health, by Sonia Awale (nt 09/06/2023)

Janamat Party likely to join government: Chairman CK Raut (kh 08/03/2023) [???]

Time to tap the youth power, by Babu Lama (ae 07/06/2023)

SC demands govt’s written response on the writ against Resham Chaudhary’s amnesty (kh 06/06/2023)

Oli lambasts Dahal for ‘underwhelming achievements’ during India visit : UML sought an answer from the prime minister as to who gave him the authority to discuss land-swapping with India to resolve the boundary dispute (kp 06/06/2023) [The question is justified, but rulers see themselves as the absolutist owners of the land and its people. May their name be Mahendra, Gyanendra, Oli, Deuba or Dahal!]

A budget amid economic slowdown : Achieving revenue target to meet expenditure needs will continue to be challenging, by Chandan Sapkota (kp 06/06/2023)

Experts decry new budget’s ‘wrong approach’ to tackling cyber crimes : It plans to scrap National Information Technology Centre, which keeps government data, by Anup Ojha (kp 05/06/2023)

Dahal’s India visit: A postscript : Mismatch of more reliance on India and people’s desire to break free of its embrace could turn ugly, by Biswas Baral (kp 05/06/2023)

Govt’s decision to increase direct taxes prompts fears of economic downturn amid recession, by Rajesh Khanal (rep 04/06/2023)

Dalit lives must matter, by Shristi Karki (nt 02/06/2023)

Comparing Maina Sunwar and Resham Chaudhary cases : Both are cases of criminal political violence, but the security forces are perpetrators in one and victims in the other, by Aastha Dahal (nt 02/06/2023) [Politically motivated murder must not be excused, whether it is committed by security forces or by revolutionaries, even if their cause is justified.]

Inhumane cost of labour : The violation of the free-visa, free-ticket policy for Nepali workers is one reason for their suffering (kp 02/06/2023)

Public school staffers warn of protest over ‘broken salary hike promise’ : Government on February 2 had signed an agreement with them to increase their pay (kp 02/06/2023)

Lofty dreams in hard times : The finance minister has promised so much without spelling out how he intends to keep those promises (kp 31/05/2023) [This is typical of this extremely competent generation of politicians!]

PM Dahal leaves for India on a four-day visit (kh 31/05/2023), Defense Minister Khadka picked as acting Prime Minister (kh 31/05/2023)

‘Nepal PM should raise Bhutanese refugee issue with Narendra Modi’ : On the eve of Prachanda’s official visit to India, Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan has asked him to take up refugee issue with his Indian counterpart (nlt 29/05/2023)

Ex-PMs suggest Dahal raise EPG, border issues with India : The prime minister also consulted former foreign ministers and ex-ambassadors, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 29/05/2023)

Ill intention evident right from task force formation on Bhutanese refugees, watchers say : Government authorities had gone ahead with their plan despite the UNHCR’s clarification that third-country resettlement of the refugees left behind would not happen, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 28/05/2023)

Govt recommends President Paudel to grant clemency to Tikapur massacre convict Resham Chaudhary (nlt 28/05/2023),
President Paudel grants amnesty to 482 prisoners, including Resham Chaudhary (kh 28/05/2023

Nepal to welcome Chinese delegates prior to PM Dahal’s India visit (kh 28/05/2023)

New Delhi and Kathmandu make it official: Nepal PM to visit India from May31-June2 (nlt 27/05/2023), PM’s India visit: Some agreements, soft-pedalling of contentious issues : Kathmandu and New Delhi officially announce the visit, which is Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s first official trip since assuming office in December last year, by Anil Giri (kp 28/05/2023)

Top leaders agree to remove controversial remarks on Jalahari from parliament record (kh 27/05/2023) [Statements made in parliament may be refuted or contradicted, and in the case of false statements the courts may also be involved, but statements that are disliked must not be deleted from the records by decision of the executive or the party leaders! This would be a manipulation of the statements of elected representatives and a subversion of the separation of powers!], Prime Minister to clarify Parliament about ‘jalahari’ (kh 27/05/2023), This is how millions worth embezzlement happened in Pashupati Jalhari, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 28/05/2023)

MoF In Need Of Burden Sharing, by Modnath Dhakal (rn 27/05/2023)

Will the unnecessary government offices be dissolved?, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 26/05/2023)

Govt starts preparations to grant clemency to Resham Chaudhary (kh 25/05/2023) [Article 276 of the Constitution opens the door to the arbitrariness of the political elite. Will we soon see something similar with regard to the accused in the current corruption scandal? Article 276 sets convicts free, but does not change their guilt. If Chaudhary is indeed innocent, this must be determined by a court. Then he would be entitled to adequate compensation for the injustice he has suffered! Now the procedure once again smacks of the manipulation of political power.], Government working on Republic Day pardon for Resham Chaudhary : Chaudhary has been serving life term after being convicted in the 2015 Tikapur massacre, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 26/05/2023), President’s Office sends back proposal to pardon Resham Chaudhary to Home Ministry (kh 26/05/2023), Government urges President to authenticate Citizenship Bill (kh 26/05/2023) [Why isn't a law passed that excludes politicians from any punishment for all time to come? Then the current corruption scandal would not have to be pursued any further as well. Politicians could go about their dirty business in complete openness and the cumbersome annulment of court rulings by the executive would be superfluous!], Wife of police officer killed in Tikapur incident files petition asking President not to grant amnesty to Resham Chaudhary (rep 26/05/2023)

3 years after Rukum West killings, kin still await justice : Dalit activists accuse major parties of weakening the case to protect the accused, who are non-Dalits, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 24/05/2023) [This reflects the failure of the Oli, Deuba, and Dahal-led governments in this regard! Or should we speak of a deliberate lack of interest?]

Provinces accuse Centre of ignoring their concerns : Inter-governmental mechanisms envisioned by law remain largely ineffective as authorities fail to bridge the gap, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/05/2023) [The disinterest in implementing the federal system started with KP Oli and continued unchanged by his successors.]

PM Dahal expands cabinet, inducts two ministers from JSP (kh 23/05/2023), Newly-appointed ministers sworn in (kh 24/05/2023) [Wow, PK Dahal took only five months to complete his "stable" non-inclusive government!]

A plethora of pipedreams : Some items in the latest programme have been reappearing unfailingly for the past 30 years, by Achyut Wagle (kp 23/05/2023) [This is due to the fact that the same old failed and totally incompetent politicians are clinging to power. They can't think of anything better, let alone solutions!], Annual Programmes Must Address People’s Needs, by Namrata Sharma (rn 24/05/2023)

Government’s policies and programmes disappoint the Dalit community : Prime Minister Dahal had made lofty promises but the document barely mentions Dalits, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 22/05/2023)

Govt unveils 188-point policies and programs for FY 2023/24, by Sajira Shrestha (rep 20/05/2023)

Policy paints rosy picture of economy amid fiscal trouble : Government claims of improvements in revenues, foreign aid and investment contradict official statistics, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 20/05/2023)

When will the government make Lal Commission report public? Experts say parties fear releasing the report could antagonise security officials, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 20/05/2023)

Govt. presenting policies and programs today (kh 19/05/2023)

PM Dahal to face lawmakers’ questions at HoR today (kh 18/05/2023)

Resham Chaudhary will be released: PM Dahal (kh 18/05/2023) [Sounds like the Panchayat times: all executive, legislative and judicial power is in the hands of the monarch!]

Nagarik Unmukti Party warns of quitting government (ae 17/05/2023)

SC issues short-term interim order not to implement the decision to give 2 lakhs rupees to Maoist ex-militants (kh 16/05/2023)

Women, children and senior citizen ministry lacks adequate budget: Minister Acharya (kh 16/05/2023)

Dismal Capital Expenditure: Govt yet to spend 60 percent of capital budget (ae 16/05/2023)

PM Dahal calls cabinet meeting at 4 pm (kh 16/05/2023)

PM Dahal calls meeting of ruling coalition (kh 16/05/2023)

Changing policy is hurting Nepal’s plan to switch to electric vehicles, experts say : The taxation policy, for example on EVs, has changed four times within two years, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/05/2023)

Why does government flip-flop on decisions? Mature decision-making involves processing and analysing information but the government is taking shortcuts, experts say, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 15/05/2023)

Government registers bill to ease path to amnesty in crimes : Human rights activists say withdrawing cases related to heinous crimes will promote impunity (kp 12/05/2023) [This is a consequence of the proximity of politics and crime in Nepal. Leading politicians often do not even consider it necessary to respect the constitution and laws or they manipulate them!]

Govt preparing to amend law to withdraw Resham Chaudhary’s case (kh 11/05/2023) [Desperate search for government partners? Nepal's so-called top politicians cannot make friends with legal processes!], Government registers bill in Parliament to free Resham Chaudhary (ae 11/05/2023)

Pound foolish : The government should cut its unnecessary costs while maintaining essential health services (kp 10/05/2023)

A Disappointing Picture of Capital Expenditure, by Suraj Ghimire (rep 10/05/2023)

Defense Minister Khadka refutes involvement in procurement of weapons from China (kh 08/05/2023) [This sounds strange!]

New Finance Minister Needs to Promote Budget Credibility, by Anirudra Neupane (rep 08/05/2023)

Government tightens foreign visit provisions for local level officials, employees (rep 08/05/2023)

Nepali cricket sees fast-paced success. Why can’t stadium-building catch up? Infrastructure development lags even as successive governments make big promises, by Prajwal Oli (kp 07/05/2023) [As in many sectors, all governments are similar: Big-mouthed promises that are not meant seriously and are not kept, especially not in a reasonably timely manner. Politicians of all parties think that their job is exclusively to fight for power. Poor Nepal! ]

PM Dahal appoints NC’s Surendra Acharya as Minister (kh 07/05/2023), Acharya sworn in as Minister (kh 07/05/2023)

Swatantra Party withdraws support to the government : Constitutional experts divided over whether PM Dahal needs to get a fresh vote of confidence in Parliament, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 06/05/2023)

Coalition partners meet to set budget priorities : Parties also discuss possible induction of Rastriya Swatantra Party to the Cabinet (kp 04/05/2023)

Govt implementing automated system for FDI approval, move aimed at facilitating foreign investors : Govt takes the move to facilitate foreign investors after FDI commitment drops to one-third in the current fiscal year (rep 04/05/2023)

President appoints three new ministers from NC (kh 03/05/2023), Three newly-appointed ministers take oath (rep 04/05/2023)

Dahal’s graft probe should begin with his own actions, say experts : Anti-graft commission formed through a political decision can only prepare reports, but not punish anyone, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 03/05/2023)

NC leader Koirala in S’pore amid intra-party conflict : PM Dahal's India visit uncertain as the process of procuring arms from China begins (kh 03/05/2023)

Dahal keen to rope in RSP as coalition partners dither : The prime minister is ready to re-allocate the three ministries the RSP led earlier, says spokesperson, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 02/05/2023) [Is the RSP willing to give up its independence for power and posts? Where is the difference?]

Govt to bring ordinance to address issues of loan sharking victims (kh 02/05/2023) [Why is this not regulated in a parliamentary democracy through the popularly elected HoR?]

Prime Minister Employment Program will be amended: PM Dahal (rep 02/05/2023)

Agreement reached between govt. and Chair Pun (kh 01/05/2023), Government, Mahabir Pun sign seven-point agreement : Pun had started an agitation on Friday demanding the government prioritise innovation and research in the country (kp 02/05/2023)

PM Dahal asks RSP to join govt : Expresses willingness to investigate corruption cases (kh 01/05/2023), Division in ruling coalition over possible Cabinet entry of Swatantra Party : While the prime minister wants to accommodate the party, RSP leaders say they are yet to seriously discuss matter, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 01/05/2023), Will Dahal have to go for floor test a third time if any party pulls support? Opinion is divided. Some argue floor tests are not needed until the government falls into minority, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/05/2023), RSP to take decision on joining government only on Friday (ae 01/05/2023)

Congress and UML protest as government prepares to pay disqualified ex-Maoists : Earlier budgets also mentioned the plan. Prime Minister Dahal made the decision in March (kp 29/04/2023)

Swatantra Party carefully calculating government support : Prime Minister Dahal is trying to woo Rabi Lamichhane as Maoist Centre leaders apparently fear a Congress betrayal, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 29/04/2023), PM Dahal and RSP Chairman Lamichhane hold meeting (kh 30/04/2023)

Absence of law is denying conflict victims of sexual violence access to justice: Report. While no official figures are available, there are an estimated 1,500 victims of sexual violence from the insurgency era (kp 29/04/2023)

PM Prachanda directs to address demands put forth by farmer Ghimire (rn 29/04/2023)

The Reign God : The Maoists may have thought they were kingmakers, but now it is the RSP that has the role, by Santa Gaha Magar (nt 28/04/2023)

Dahal’s arbitrary rule and docile Congress (ae 28/04/2023)

Commission formed to address issues of usury victims seeks victims’ application (kh 28/04/2023)

RSP may withdraw its support to govt: Rabi Lamichhane (rep 28/04/2023)

Govt made massive budget transfers last month to finance public debt (rep 28/04/2023)

Nepal to continue issuing no objection certificates for non-university courses : Government reverses its earlier decision amid pressure from stakeholders (kp 28/04/2023)

Decision to distribute funds to unqualified fighters is wrong: Madhav Nepal (kh 28/04/2023) [!!!], Govt decision to provide Rs 200,000 to disqualified former Maoist combatants slammed (rep 28/04/2023)

SC issues mandamus order asking govt not to hike taxes on EVs for the next FY (rep 27/04/2023)

Revolutionary decision needed to resolve country's problems: PM Dahal (rep 27/04/2023)

RSP Chair Lamichhane hints at withdrawing support to government (kh 25/04/2023)

Why has Nepal failed to establish consumer courts as mandated by law? As buyers don’t want to get into complex court cases, unscrupulous traders are emboldened, observers say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 23/04/2023)

Teachers miss out on Chaitra pension as pay for ex-combatants gets priority : Around 18,000 retired teachers failed to receive monthly pay owing to budget shortfall, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/04/2023)

Govt committed to ensure social justice, good governance: PM (kh 22/04/2023) [And why does the entire policy of the country act in the opposite way? Empty words, as always!], Clash in Biratnagar, police fire tear gas (kp 22/04/2023) [Anti-inclusive policies in practice!]

Govt appoints three more members of National Planning Commission (rep 22/04/2023) [Once again, high-caste males!]

Govt forms study committee after Rs 700 billion investment made in public enterprises failed to yield any returns (rep 22/04/2023)

Nepal’s tea industry going through tough times : Many small tea growers have switched to other crops due to the state’s unfriendly tea policy, insiders say, by Arjun Rajbansi (kp 21/04/2023)

(Un)Fair Treatment (rep 20/04/2023) [Don't worry, in future, without exception, all Nepalis will be brought for medical treatment by charter flights at state expense.]

Does government even listen to the Parliament?, by Sabitri Dhakal (ae 20/04/2023)

Govt doesn't register Nepal-made vehicles, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 20/04/2023) [???]

Government reopens land plotting after 10 months (ae 20/04/2023)

'No eligible Nepali will be without citizenship' : DPM Shrestha also assured the problems of usury victims would be addressed (ht 19/04/2023) [The question is, who is considered eligible? So far, children are only considered eligible if the father has Nepali nationality. Only when women are seen as fully equal citizens can the problem with citizenship be solved!]

Govt scraps then Home Minister Lamichhane’s decision on NIC contract (kh 18/04/2023), Rabi Lamichhane’s awarding of ID deal under dual probe : The then home minister had pressed ahead with the process despite officials expressing serious doubts, by Anil Giri (kp 20/04/2023), Timely breakup : There was the risk of our personal data circulating across the globe, ready to be snapped up by the highest bidders (kp 20/04/2023)

Police use batons and water cannons on loan sharking victims (rep 17/04/2023), Clash between police and loan shark victims turns violent : Eight police personnel and nine protesters had sustained injuries, by Prakash Chandra Timilsena (kp 18/04/2023), NHRC concerned over use of force against victims of shylocking (kh 18/04/2023)

Minister Shrestha orders to look into malpractice involving land revenue office staff  (kh 17/04/2023)

Patan High Court issues Show Cause order against govt (kh 17/04/2023)

PM Dahal set to expand cabinet for eighth time today : Nepali Congress leader NP Saud to become Foreign Minister (kh 16/04/2023) [Nepal's politicians call this political stability!], NC CWC member NP Saud to become new Foreign Minister (rep 16/04/2023), Foreign Minister Saud assumes office (kh 16/04/2023)

Prime minister renews voting pledge to Nepali citizens residing abroad : Experts say enabling Nepali citizens working or studying abroad to exercise their franchise is easier said than done, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/04/2023) [So far, these have only been hollow promises by politicians, although the Supreme Court has long obliged the government to apply this right of Nepali citizens!]

Prime Minister Dahal’s India visit deferred until May : Railway, two-way trade, hydropower and Indian investment in Nepal are on the agenda of bilateral discussions, by Anil Giri (kp 16/04/2023), PM Dahal to visit India after Kathmandu-Raxaul Railway DPR is prepared (kh 16/04/2023)

Dahal backtracks on responsibility for 5,000 conflict deaths : In a statement to court, the prime minister says his remark was political, and cannot be an issue of judicial concern, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/04/2023) [Deciding this is the exclusive task of a court of law and not that of a possibly responsible perpetrator!]

PM Dahal urged to appoint CJ, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 14/04/2023)

Cabinet approves trade deficit reduction action plan after two years (rep 14/04/2023)

Ministry of Finance has highest share of unsettled accounts: Auditor general : According to the 60th annual report released on Thursday, the ministry’s unsettled funds stood at 57.66 percent (kp 14/04/2023)

Matter of Shame (rep 13/04/2023)

NC almost finalizes names of ministers : Cabinet expansion in a day or two (kh 13/04/2023) [Please take your time, there are still four and a half years until the next elections! How are you going to get through this time without infighting? There is nothing else to do.], Cabinet expansion unlikely before bypolls : Congress factions reach power-sharing deal, but Dahal is waiting for Bara by-election results (kp 14/04/2023)

Cash-strapped government renews push to dole out money to disqualified fighters : Ministry goes ahead with plan to pay Rs200,000 to each of the over 4,000 unverified conflict-era Maoist recruits, by Anil Giri (kp 13/04/2023) [??? Many of them were minors, a serious war crime by Dahal and his Maoists!]

Govt and Farm Workers Struggle Committee halt negotiation against loan sharks and fraud (rep 13/04/2023)

Foreign ministry vacant amid great geopolitical churn : Coalition partner Congress considering NP Saud for the foreign minister job, but there’s no official decision yet, by Anil Giri (kp 12/04/2023)

Experts paint gloomy picture of economy as FNCCI readies for election : The private sector apex body said that political instability had put the country's economy in total disarray and eroded market confidence (kp 12/04/2023)

On autopilot : A sense of drift characterises the current coalition government. The country cannot afford it (kp 10/04/2023)

Speaker’s ruling to government to respond to questions raised in parliament (kh 10/04/2023)

Garbage piled up in Singha Durbar reflects govt’s indifferent attitude: KMC Mayor Balen (kh 10/04/2023), Prime Minister should communicate with Mayor of Kathmandu immediately: Gagan Thapa (kh)

Govt team holding talks with loan shark victims even today (kh 10/04/2023)

Can CMP Invigorate Economy?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 09/04/2023)

The epidemic of misgovernance : At the core of our national suffering is political mismanagement, by Mohan Guragain (kp 09/04/2023)

Oli objects to PM on fast-track passage of transitional justice bill : Ruling allies Dahal and Deuba meet opposition leader at Speaker’s initiative, first time since the change in alliance, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 09/04/2023)

Ruling partners drifting apart on multiple issues : Some allies have refused to take ownership of the common programme and fielded their own candidates in bypolls, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 08/04/2023) [At the top of all these parties is a collection of exclusively power-hungry male Khas Arya who don't give a shit about the country and its people! Sorry for the way I put it!]

Govt has to take a loan to pay salary to employees: DPM Khadka (kh 08/04/2023) [No, Nepal does not have any financial problems, other politicians claim!]

Honeymoon Day : The whole government of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has not yet been established despite the country turning one hundred (sp 07/04/2023)

Break the fall : The continued slowdown of the economy hints at much tougher fiscal days ahead (kp 07/04/2023)

Ruling coalition unveils government’s Common Minimum Program (kh 06/04/2023), Common programme repeats government’s past promises : 13-page paper contains populist pledges and a plan to conclude peace process in 2 years, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 07/04/2023), CMP is dull and prosaic: NC General Secretary Thapa (kh 07/04/2023)

Congress factional dispute delays Cabinet expansion : Party’s rival faction led by Shekhar Koirala unwilling to settle for anything less than three ministries for its members (kp 07/04/2023)

ntains populist pledges and a plan to conclude peace process in 2 years, by Tika R Pradhan (kps 07/04/2023)

Differences stall House committees’ formation : A reason for delay is the intent of some to pass transitional justice law amendments without adequate discussion, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/04/2023)

Women and indigenous rights activists call for focus on gender justice (rep 06/04/2023)

PM Dahal urged to own movement for ethnic identity (kh 06/04/2023)

Meeting of ruling coalition underway at Baluwatar : To finalize government's Common Minimum Program (kh 06/04/2023) [What kind of approach is this? The agreement on a CMP must be reached before the formation of a coalition government. Only after that can one talk about subordinate matters. The allocation of ministerial posts should only take place at the very end! This shows that the politicians are only concerned about posts and less about content!]

Govt scraps expenditure in the name of peace-related activities (kh 05/04/2023)

After Deuba, Dahal hesitates to publicise his property details : Though public unveiling of property details is a voluntary act, it is an established practice in mature democracies, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/04/2023)

100 days scorecard of Prime Minister Dahal, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 04/04/2023)

New finance minister fails to cheer investors (ae 04/04/2023)

A mountain of questions : After a switch to federalism, the people had hoped to find the government at their doorsteps. Their hopes have not materialized thus far, by Gopikrishna Dhungana (ae 04/04/2023)

Two successive Nepali prime ministers addressed the Summit for Democracy and lied to the world : Deuba and Prachanda claimed they were working to resolve transitional justice issues by taking into account the concerns of the victims. The truth is they are trying to ram down a law that is feared to benefit the war-time perpetrators instead of the victims, by Mahabir Paudyal (nlt 04/04/2023)

Navigating choppy waters of diplomacy, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 03/04/2023)

Concerns over implementation of agreement between the government and loan shark victims : Another group of people who are victims of unscrupulous lending announce a separate protest programme, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 03/04/2023)

Conflict victims’ families meet PM Dahal, demand equitable compensation (kh 02/04/2023)

Congress factions clash, delaying the pick of more ministers from party : Confusion in Koirala camp with General Secretary Thapa joining Sharma in suggesting Pradip Poudel’s name, by Anil Giri (kp 02/04/2023)

Usury victims reach Baluwatar to meet PM Dahal (kh 01/04/2023), Government, loan-sharking victims reach five-point agreement : Officials agree to form a high-powered commission to look into the matter (kp 02/04/2023)

Dahal appoints eleven ministers amid disputes, Cabinet yet to get full shape : As 4 Congress ministers take oath, rival faction stays out of process. Janamat Party minister quits over portfolio, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/04/2023) [This coalition government remains a guarantee for political instability because all the so-called top politicians have only their claims to power and personal benefits in mind! Why should they behave any differently from the PM?]

Newly-appointed ministers take oath of office and secrecy (rep 31/03/2023), PM Dahal expands cabinet, inducts one deputy prime minister, 11 ministers : This is the seventh time the Prime Minister has expanded the Council of Ministers after his appointment (nlt 31/03/2023), Prime Minister Dahal expands cabinet (kh 31/03/2023), Newly-appointed ministers sworn in (kh 31/03/2023), Prime Minister Dahal expands Cabinet : Koirala-Thapa faction of Congress remains unhappy and Janamat Party quits the government expressing dissatisfaction over ministerial allocation (kp 31/03/2023), Here are the portfolios of newly-appointed ministers (rep 31/03/2023)

Prime Minister Dahal expanding his cabinet today : “The newly-appointed ministers would take the oath of office and secrecy by 3 PM today.” (nlt 31/03/2023)

There have been many deliveries in three months: PM Dahal (rep 31/03/2023)

Nagarik Unmukti throws spanner in PM’s Cabinet plan : Regional party lays claim to urban development ministry, which prime minister had allotted to Nepali Congress, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 31/03/2023), JSP Federal Council Chair Rai to take responsibilities of two ministries (rep 31/03/2023), Ministerial portfolios finalized for CPN (Unified Socialist), JSP and LSP (rep 31/03/2023), Janamat Party Minister Khan submits resignation to PM Dahal (rep 31/03/2023), Janmat Party quits government : Minister Khan submits resignation (kh 31/03/2023)

NC’s Shekhar faction reiterates demand of ‘dignified’ representation in govt (kh 31/03/2023), NC’s rival faction decides not to join cabinet if denied dignified participation (31/03/2023)

Deal close, coalition partners gear up for Cabinet expansion : Prime minister entrusted to work out portfolio-sharing ahead of possible ministerial appointments today, by Anil Giri (kp 30/03/2023)

Dahal’s dismal performance, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 30/03/2023)

Budget formulation without a finance minister (ae 30/03/2023)

Current govt will last for five years (rn 29/03/2023) [This is complete nonsense again! The last elections were four months ago and the government is still not in place. The next elections should take place in about four and a half years. During this period, as has been said repeatedly, the government will change twice, including a complete reshuffle of ministries. So please make a clear statement: political stability is not the goal!]

Deal on power-sharing eludes ruling parties : Prime minister presented the Common Minimum Programme at Tuesday’s meeting, to be endorsed with necessary changes (kp 29/03/2023), Meeting of 10-party ruling coalition underway at Baluwatar (kh 29/03/2023), 10-party meeting inconclusive today as well : To meet again at 3pm today (kh 29/03/2023), Unified Socialist calls emergency meeting to pick minister (kh 29/03/2023), PM Dahal ‘in a mood’ to appoint Narayankaji as Home Minister (kh 29/03/2023), Unified Socialist picks Bhusal and Jwala as ministers (kh 29/03/2023), Ruling coalition decides to expand cabinet by Thursday evening (kh 29/03/2023), LSP’s Sarat Singh Bhandari to become minister (kh 30/03/2023)

Ruling coalition seeks to keep the Speaker on a tight leash : They want him to follow Business Advisory Committee’s lead. Experts say that’s unfair, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/03/2023)

As PM Prachanda is participating in Democracy Summit, responsive governance is what he needs to care about : The upcoming participation of Prime Minister Prachanda at the second Democracy Summit could offer an opportunity to rethink how good governance is indispensable to a thriving democracy but how the latter can reciprocally strengthen the former, by Simone Galimberti (kh 28/03/2023)

Efforts on to criminalise loan sharking : Six months after the government’s last commitment, a fresh promise is made to take action against loan sharks and ease the woes of their victims, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 28/03/2023), Loan shark victims’ demands cannot be addressed immediately: Home Ministry (kh 28/03/2023), Govt to send draft of bill against usury to parliament (kh 28/03/2023), Govt decides to criminalize loan sharking practice : A meeting of the Council of Ministers decided to amend the criminal code to criminalize the loan sharking practice, according to a minister who attended the meeting (nlt 28/03/2023), Cabinet moves to proceed with criminalising predatory lending : Decides to amend the criminal code. Although the existing civil code allows victims to file a case against unscrupulous lending, the law does not specifically mention such lending (kp 29/0382023)

Ruling coalition homes in on a power-sharing deal : Prime Minister Dahal will expand his Cabinet by Wednesday, if not Tuesday, say his close aides, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 28/03/2023), Meeting of ruling coalition inconclusive : PM Dahal presents Common Minimum Program (kh 28/03/2023)

Dahal struggles to divvy up ministries amid competing demands by parties : Insiders say each party in the coalition wants more and plum portfolios, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 27/03/2023)

Nepali Congress to stake claim to 8 ministries (kh 26/03/2023), Cabinet expansion likely by Monday (kh 26/03/2023), NC to join Dahal-led government under the leadership of VP Khadka (rep 26/03/2023), NC “finalizes” names of five ministers: Source (kh 27/03/2023)

Dahal in a fix amid competing demands by coalition members (kp 25/03/2023)

Prachanda On Trial : Despite securing the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's insecurity still hangs in his mind (sp 24/03/2023)

Quid pro quo quagmire, by Santa Gaha Magar (nt 24/03/2023)

Parties yet to seal a deal on Cabinet expansion : Prime Minister Dahal claims no decision has been made to distribute money to disqualified Maoist combatants, by Anil Giri (kp 23/03/2023) [All these politicians care about are endless fights for power and posts! A strange understanding of democratic politics!], Nepal’s Maoist-led government all set to distribute millions to its cadres as Nepali Congress watches in silence : Maoist have a history of misusing public money. The Maoist-led government, yet again, is set to distribute a huge sum of money to its cadres amid the economic doldrums, by Durga Lal (nlt 23/03/2023)

Nepal’s Quest for a Dynamic Foreign Minister : Why It Matters Now More Than Ever, by Adhiraj Regmi (kh 23/03/2023)

PM Dahal to dole out Rs 9 billion to party cadres (rep 22/03/2023), Can’t buy justice : Dahal is trying to whitewash a grave rights violation: Employing child soldiers in insurgency (kp 23/03/2023)

‘Can the police shut the mouths of citizens?’ (rep 22/03/2023)., Indecent behavior case filed against three youths who chanted slogans against PM (rep 22/03/2023)

Govt urged to recruit employees on the basis of ethnicity to implement proportional inclusion (rep 22/03/2023)

Dahal accused of trying to appease conflict victims : The government recently announced a new cohort of martyrs and cash relief for former child combatants, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/03/2023)

Governance hit as parties busy themselves with power-sharing : Ten-party coalition mulls leading both federal and provincial governments by turns, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 22/03/2023)

Flour industry seeks increase in Indian wheat export quota : Nepali flour producers have been urging the government to request India to provide 200,000 tonnes of wheat, by Krishana Prasain and Mohan Budhaair (kp 22/03/2023)

Hotel industry goes from boom to bust as tourism fluctuates : Frequent plane crashes, misguided policies and political instability cast a pall over the sector that is still struggling to recover from the Covid pandemic, by Sangam Prasain (kp 21/03/2023) [When coalition partners agree to change the government three times within four and a half years, it shows that they are neither interested in political stability nor in reviving the economy!]

Book on political representation of Dalit unveiled in Kathmandu (kh 21/03/2023)

After the vote : There are no signs that Prime Minister Dahal wants to change his errant ways (kp 21/03/2023)

Coalition split on revising common programme : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secures a vote of confidence for the second time in 70 days, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/03/2023)

Discord among Madhesh parties could complicate power-sharing negotiations : Madhesh-based parties all set to join government. They are also preparing for by-poll for a vacant Bara-2 seat, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 21/03/2023)

PM Dahal gets vote of confidence : Gets support of 172 Members of Parliament (kh 20/03/2023), Janamat Party continues its support to PM Dahal (kh 20/03/2023), Chitra Bahadur KC says democracy in peril because PM takes trust vote every two months (rep 20/03/2023), Cabinet Reshuffle : Prioritise Good Governance, Service Delivery, by Ballav Dahal (rn 20/03/2023), Many ministerial aspirants inside Congress, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 20/03/2023)

Govt calls for suggestions and feedback on revenue policy (kh 20/03/2023)

Dahal assured comfortable majority in his second vote of confidence : Leaders are trying to convince minister aspirants their time will come in other PM terms, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 20/03/2023)

NC to give of vote of confidence to PM Dahal and join govt (kh 19/03/2023), Prime Minister Dahal steps up effort to win confidence vote and for expanding cabinet : Coalition partners start lobbying for attractive ministerial berths with the prime minister starting negotiations for power sharing, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 19/03/2023), RSP to give vote of confidence to PM Dahal : Prime Minister Dahal seeking a vote of confidence Monday (kh 19/03/2023)), Unified Socialist to give vote of confidence to PM Dahal (kh 19/03/2023), LSP decides to give vote of confidence to PM Dahal (kh 19/03/2023)

10-party alliance meeting to discuss PM Dahal’s vote of confidence (kh 18/03/2023)

SP, Janamat and LSP preparing to form alliance (kp 18/03/2023)

Divide to rule : The ‘bhagbanda’ politics is undemocratic to the core and an impediment to the country’s growth (kp 16/03/2023)

PMO’s Twitter account hacked (kh 16/03/2023)

Prime minister likely to visit India around mid-April : China has invited Dahal to the Boao Forum in March-end. He could choose not to go to China before India though, by Anil Giri (kp 16/03/2023)

Madhav Nepal will become PM after Prachanda: Bimalendra Nidhi (kh 16/03/2023) [Constantly changing governments deliberately prevent political stability!]

Budget deficit crosses over Rs 156 billion in eight months : The government has only achieved 42.7 percent of its annual revenue collection target, and only 43.44 percent of its budget expenditure target has been met so far (nlt 15/03/2023)

Dahal will have a tough time expanding his Cabinet : The prime minister will seek a confidence vote before appointing new ministers, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/03/2023)

Govt decides to limit foreign visits of ministers, high officials (rn 15/03/2023)

Hello, next finance minister! : The prime minister should pick a capable and honest person for this important role, by Achyut Wagle (kp 14/03/2023)

PM Dahal to virtually take part in Summit for Democracy on March 30 : The upcoming summit, which will be the second edition, will be hosted by US President Joe Biden on March 29-30, by Anil Giri (kp 14/03/2023)

Janamorcha to conduct nationwide campaign against federalism (kh 14/03/2023)

PM Dahal to take vote of confidence on March 22 (rep 13/03/2023), Prime Minister Dahal to take vote of confidence on April 19 : As per the constitutional provision, the Prime Minister has to retake the floor test if any party that previously supported the government withdraws its backing (nlt 15/03/2023), PM Dahal planning to seek vote of confidence on March 20 (kh 15/03/2023) [On which date now?]

Rising debt liability adds to the government’s difficulties (ae 13/03/2023)

PM must act fast to salvage economy, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 09/03/2023)

Two, five, seven and now an eight-party coalition: Minimal winning or oversized?, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 07/03/2023) [Nepali politics is solely aimed at keeping old and long failed male Khas Arya politicians in power!]

Political instability, funds crunch cripple capital spending : Prime Minister Dahal is now heading 16 ministries after alliance partners UML, RSP and RPP quit the government, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 07/03/2023)

Eight Maoist factions warn of countering activities against CPA and political change (kh 07/03/2023) [In other words: 17 years after the end of the Maoist insurgency, the Maoist top politicians still do not want a legal reappraisal of the crimes of that time!], Writ filed against Prachanda at Supreme Court (kh 07/03/2023), SC to proceed writ filed against PM Dahal from Wednesday (kh 07/03/2023), Will Nepali Congress band together with Maoist forces in transitional justice issues? Following the Supreme Court order to register a case against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, war-era Maoist leaders have come together against the decision. Nepali Congress has also indicated to stand in favor of Maoist forces (nlt 07/03/2023) [In the time of the insurgency, the NC was repeatedly in charge of the government before King Gyanendra seized power and appointed confidants from the RPP. All of them, including Gyanendra, bear responsibility for the crimes committed by the security forces at that time and must be held accountable just like the Maoist leaders!], ‘Can someone responsible for 5,000 deaths become the Prime Minister of the country?’ (rep 07/03/2023), Loose lips sink ships, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 08/03/2023)

Alliance Steers Nation In Right Course, by Ballav Dahal (rn 06/03/2023) [Just like immediately after the elections? The statements of the top politicians are based exclusively on their personal power interests and may be changed again at any time!]

Government directives : Mere publicity stunts, by Mahendra P Joshi (ht 06/03/2023) [Government directives do not mean any activity on the part of the ministers, but merely a delegation of their full-time duties. For the ministers, this usually settles the issue and they can pat themselves on the shoulder!]

Petitions holding PM Dahal accountable for Maoist War deaths and destruction: What next?, by Akhilesh Tripathi (rep 05/03/2023), PM Prachanda goes berserk: Threatens to bring thousands of Maoist cadres to the streets : PM Prachanda and his war-era Maoist colleagues are making one after another aggressive statements following the Supreme Court's order to take writ petition against him for deaths during Maoist insurgency (nlt 06/03/2023), TRC should deal with “People’s War” cases, not court: Dr. Bhattarai (kh 06/03/2023) [The civil war ended 17 years ago, but nothing happens, Mr Bhattarai! All the leading politicians lack any will to do so!], Nine parties speak up as court opens way for Dahal’s criminal trial : A bill to amend transitional justice law, in line with court orders, will be tabled in current House session, they say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/03/2023)

PM Dahal postpones cabinet expansion and the vote of confidence until the presidential election (rep 05/03/2023)

DPM Shrestha leaving for Doha today to attend LDCs Conference (kh 03/03/2023)

Lies going global : Govinda Bandi’s representation at the Human Rights Council signals Nepal’s failure on transitional justice (kp 02/03/2023) [This reflects the real aspiration of PM Dahal!], SC orders to register writ against PM Dahal (kh 03/03/2023)

Prachanda cites Oli’s remarks on parliament dissolution as reason for switching allegiance to Nepali Congress
On January 10, while addressing the parliament, Oli had tried to justify his move of parliament dissolution. But Maoist leaders had spoken no words against him back then (nlt 02/03/2023)

PM Dahal to take vote of confidence after Presidential election (kh 01/03/2023)

Janamat Party to retain support to incumbent govt: CK Raut (kh 01/03/2023)

Displaced families of October floods and landslides in Mugu languish in flimsy tents : Resettlement is not in sight while survivors face a shortage of food at their makeshift homes, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 01/03/2023) [Nepal's politicians have no time to worry about such unimportant things!]

In Geneva, Nepal pledges justice for the atrocities committed during conflict : Fed up with repeated promises, insurgency victims say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/03/2023) [Nothing but hollow promises! The former perpetrators sit partly in highest state offices and have no interest in justice for the victims!]

PM Dahal holding eight more ministries (rep 01/03/2023), Prime minister takes responsibility of eight more ministries (ht 01/03/2023)

Of betrayals and retributions : Economy, employment, and public service delivery remain under the shadow of the farce that is Nepali politics, by Achyut Wagle (kp 28/02/2023)

New coalition government will be formed both at federal and province level: Gagan Thapa (kh 28/02/2023) [Since Nepal is a federal state, the national government should not decide the coalitions in the provinces!]

Dahal moulding a small Cabinet after UML pullout : Prime minister thinks inducting new ministers could help keep the new coalition together until presidential polls, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 28/02/2023)

Dahal loses key ally: Time for another floor test, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 28/02/2023)

Talks with UML underway to forge national consensus: PM Dahal (kh 27/02/2023) [???], CPN-UML decides to quit government (kh 27/02/2023), UML pulls out of government : The decision by the party comes in the wake of a changed political equation (kp 27/02/2023), PM’s warning to sack UML ministers forced us to quit the govt: Vice Chairman Paudel (rep 27/02/2023), Eight ministers from UML resign en masse (rn 27/02/2023), How are Dahal, Deuba and Nepal sharing PM’s seat between them? Some leaders with inside knowledge say the prime ministerial tenures have been fixed. Others differ. A Unified Socialist leader claims there is even a written agreement, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 27/02/2023), RSP decides to continue support to incumbent govt (kh 27/02/2023)

Good governance and development govt’s top priorities: PM Dahal (kh 27/02/2023) [What a mendacious palaver!]

All govt websites to be in uniform layout design and standard (kh 27/02/2023)

PM Dahal promises to recognize people’s war victims as martyrs (kh 26/02/2023) [Being a martyr does not mean justice for these victims, while the perpetrators bask in wealth and position!]

Prime Minister Dahal cancels Foreign Minister Paudyal’s trip to Geneva (nlt 26/02/2023), PM Dahal plays the spoilsport, asks FM Paudyal not to attend UNHRC meeting in Geneva (rep 27/02/2023), Prime minister stops foreign minister from flying to Geneva : The development comes as a new ruling coalition minus the CPN-UML is in the making in Kathmandu just ahead of the presidential election (kp 27/02/2023), Gobinda Bandi, who drafted controversial TJ bills, leading Nepali delegation at the UNHRC as PM’s advisor (rep) [Once again the disinterest of Nepali politics in justice for the victims of the insurgency becomes clear!!!!]

PM Dahal starts foreign visit from Qatar, leaving for Doha on March 3 (kh 26/02/2023), Prime Minister Dahal’s Doha visit canceled (kh 26/02/2023)

RPP decides to quit Prachanda-led government (kh 25/02/2023), RPP ministers tender resignation to Prime Minister Dahal (kh 25/02/2023), UML to decide on government support after March 9, to ‘wait and see’ till presidential election (kh 25/02/2023),
Ruling coalition cracks as Congress locks up presidency : Ram Chandra Paudel is likely to become the third President of republican Nepal. CPN-UML could officially pull out of the coalition today, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 25/02/2023)

Insurgency-era victims of sexual crimes still unheard : Most victims are from marginalised communities and lack of faith in the system deters them from coming forward, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/02/2023), Parents wait for missing son, two decades since his disappearance : In November 2000, Maoist rebels took a grade five student and several other young boys from their school. That was the last the parents saw their 13-year-old son, by Prakash Baral (kp 25/02/2023)

Cabinet decision to waive fines of local poll candidates draws flak : Government had decided to exempt fines imposed by poll commission on candidates who failed to furnish campaign spending details on time. The decision has been challenged in court, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 23/02/2023) [Laws are there to be broken for the cultivation of corruption by government, parties and politicians!]

Sher Bahadur Deuba pushes to revive electoral alliance ahead of presidential election : Deuba has reached Baluwatar with Purna Bahadur Khadka and Gagan Thapa to propose to Prime Minister Dahal to form new coalition (nlt 22/02/2023), Will the NC-Maoist Center alliance revive? Most likely! (kh 23/02/2023), Congress-Maoist alliance back in focus : Maoist Centre chair Dahal ‘positive’ about electing President from Nepali Congress, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 23/02/2023)

Taplejung district prison houses six times prisoners against capacity (kh 22/02/2023) [This is a serious violation of basic human rights!]

Bajhang flood victims struggling for justice for over two decades : Around 165 families were relocated to Kailali but 20 years later, they are still landless, by DR Pant (kp 22/02/2023) [One of many cases of denial of assistance by government and administration!]

Ex-speaker Agni Sapkota's son appointed as foreign affairs advisor to PM Dahal (rep 21/02/2023) [He seems qualified, but you can't quite shake a feeling of nepotism. A woman from the Dalit community would never stand a chance if she were equally qualified!]

Services at passport department are still in shambles : People visiting the department say delays and ‘middlemen culture’ are still rife despite Prime Minister Dahal’s instruction to deliver swift, hassle-free services, by Rajkaran Mahato (ae 21/02/2023)

PM Dahal ‘pledges support’ for NC candidate in presidential election (rep 20/02/2023)

Govt has not prioritized completion of peace process related tasks: Speaker Ghimire (kh 19/02/2023)

Building foundation for socialism-oriented state is today’s national agenda: PM (kh 19/02/2023)

Mistrust grows between Maoist Center and UML as date of presidential election nears (rep 19/02/2023)

Nepali Congress ups the ante to secure presidency for the party : Party spokesperson says Congress is ready to ensure full-five year term to Pushpa Kamal Dahal if the Maoist Center supports Congress in the presidential election (nlt 18/02/2023)

On presidency, Maoist Centre chair Dahal has feet in two boats : Some Maoist leaders say they have no option but to deny UML the presidency given Oli’s ‘regressive’ past, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/02/2023)

Gain Legitimacy Through Performance, by Mukti Rijal (rn 16/02/2023)

As presidential vote nears, clouds gather over Maoist-UML alliance : Congress expects UML to ditch the Maoists. But PM Dahal reckons Oli has no option but to stay, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/02/2023)

Daily highly confidential reports sent by National Investigation Department to PM reaching wrong hands, by Tapendra Karki (rep 15/02/2023)

RSP rules out possibility of joining govt ‘anytime soon’ (rep 14/02/2023)

What good is it? The High Level Political Mechanism has not been able to solve any pressing problem (kp 13/02/2023)

CIAA calls for an end to corruption under the guise of Cabinet’s policy decisions : Prime Minister Dahal promises to make efforts to amend existing anti-corruption laws in line with UN Convention, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 12/02/2023)

Government trims budget size by 14 percent : Announcing a mid-term review of the annual budget, Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel said the budget has been cut down to Rs 1549 billion (nlt 12/02/2023)

Ruling coalition decides to bring RSP on board the government (kh 12/02/0223)

Why is the government in a deep fiscal hole? The government has a target of collecting Rs1,403 billion in revenue in the current fiscal year, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 12/01/2023)

Maoist Center succeeded grabbing power foiling conspiracies of regressive forces: PM Dahal (kh 09/02/2023) [How often do you have to tell yourself such nonsense before you believe it? The RPP's Hindu activists and monarchists are obviously not regressive forces then!]

Prolonged dry spell leads to acute water scarcity : As climate change threatens livelihoods, experts ask Nepali authorities to adopt adaptation measure, by Arjun Poudel  (kp 08/02/2023)

Supreme Court directs to add quota for Tharus in govt jobs, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 08/02/2023)

Government preparing to push long-awaited citizenship bill : Prime Minister Dahal plans to pass around 20 bills over the next one-and-a-half months, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 08/02/2023)

Unified Socialist Secretary Jhakri warns RPP not to speak against constitution (rep 08/02/2023) [Such a warning should also come from the PM!]

PM Dahal and UML Chairman Oli meet amid growing mistrust : To hold meeting of the High Level Mechanism on Thursday (kh 08/02/2023) [Is the executive in the hands of PM Dahal or under the direction of the High Level Political Mechanism headed by KP Oli, which is not covered by the Constitution, whatever that is supposed to be anyway?]

PM Dahal endeavoring to bring JSP and Unified Samajbadi on board (kh 07/02/2023) [What do I care about the nation? More important is the continuation of my power!], PM Dahal wooing Unified Socialist and JSP to join govt (kh 08/02/2023)

Ministerial responsibility versus party ideology: Need to maintain decorum, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 07/02/2023)

PM assigned to look after additional portfolios (rn 06/02/2023)

RSP to withdraw from, but continue to support Govt (rn 05/02/2023) [Parties that started out as an alternative should not support a government of the old failed politicians, let alone become member of such a government!], RSP Chairman Lamichhane vents anger at media; says he became a victim of media attacks (kh 05/02/2023) [??], RSP ministers tender resignation (kh), Urmila Aryal files candidacy for NA vice chair (rn 05/02/2023), Lamichhane throws a tantrum on losing stable Home : Rastriya Swatantra Party chief lashes out at the media and threatens to encircle their offices for supposedly blocking his way back to the government. Blames everyone but himself for his loss of deputy prime minister and home minister position, by Tika R Pradhan and Purushottam Poudel (kp 06/02/2023) [Why do young political forces always quickly destroy the hopes placed in them for a renewal of Nepali politics?], RSP denied home ministry, quits govt : All three ministers of the Lamichhane-led party submit resignation to Prime Minister Dahal, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 06/02/2023)

Dahal’s instability: His trait or nature of coalition politics? Maoist party’s growing challenges and Dahal’s need to constantly manoeuvre to stay relevant run parallel, by Anil Giri (kp 05/02/2023), What about political stability in Nepal? Lack of rule of law, unconstitutionality and infighting among top politicians, by Karl-Heinz Krämer (kh 05/02/2023)

Will Maoist Centre ditch the UML for Congress? Matrika Yadav, deputy general secretary of Maoist Centre, says this coalition would last only until the presidential election, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/02/2023)

Ruling Allies Facing Trust Deficit?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 05/02/2023)

Four days since bird flu detection, authorities yet to jump into action : Experts say complacency in handling highly contagious viruses could spell disaster in the country, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/02/2023)

PM Dahal tells Rabi Lamichhane - “I can't give you any ministry now!” (rep 05/02/2023)

UML, Maoist Centre on key posts: Each expects the other to blink first : Some Maoist leaders say the UML is rigid at the start and comes to a compromise only at the last moment, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 04/02/2023)

Rabi Lamichhane's appointment as minister unconstitutional for at least three months : Article 291 of the Constitution of Nepal does not allow appointment to any state positions for three months, by Tapendra Karki (rep 04/02/2023) [!!]

Come clean, Mr Prime Minister (ae 03/02/2023)

Guerrilla-turned-Member of Parliament : Urmila Majhi wants her former commander, now prime minister, to work for the people for a change, by Anita Bhetwal (nt 03/02/2023)

Rabi Lamichhane is Home-less : Prime Minister Dahal’s refusal to hand back the Home Ministry to the RSP may be the tipping point for his fragile coalition, by Shristi Karki (nt 03/02/2023)

Domestic debt: Govt seeks extra budget to repay internal debts (ae 03/02/2023)

Lamichhane yet to vacate ministerial residence, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 02/02/2023), SC Ruling And Lamichhane's Ministerial Claims, by Tirtha Bhattarai (rn 02/02/2023), RSP’s demand of Home Ministry putting me in a quagmire: PM Dahal (kh 02/02/2023), RSP not to quit government immediately : To wait for two days as per Prime Minister Dahal, and UML Chair Oli's suggestion (kh 02/02/2023)

Government transfers 26 Joint Secretaries (kh 02/02/2023)

Not for your eyes : The government tried to curtail the people’s right to know by stamping certain information as confidential (kp 01/02/2023)

We advocate for Hindu nation and monarchy, we should not be belittled: Dhawal Shumsher Rana (kh 01/02/2023) [Anti-constitutional demands and statements that hurt the feelings and concerns of large parts of the population of the multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural state must not be tolerated! The social discriminations and lack of inclusion are a direct result of Hindu state and monarchy!]

Presidential race gets sticky : Prime Minister Dahal is not willing to back UML candidate and with NC also in the race, there is a risk of current coalition collapsing, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 01/02/2023)

Dahal in no mood to give Home to RSP : Rabi Lamichhane yet to clear his name, say top Maoist Centre leaders, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 01/02/2023) [Dahal's intensions may be different, but Lamichhane has lost his MP mandate and must become an MP again within six months if he is reappointed as Home Affairs Minister. Moreover, he is guilty of breaking the law by not having citizenship when he ran for office!], PM to keep home portfolio : New home minister unlikely till the Supreme Court releases full text of verdict in Lamichhane citizenship case, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 01/02/2023), 'Lamichhane cannot get ministry back' (ht 01/02/2023)

MoF to slash recurrent expenses; around Rs 25 billion to be saved (kh 01/02/2023)

Dispute over giving home ministry to Swatantra Party : CPN-UML and Rastriya Prajatantra Party are for allowing Rabi Lamichhane’s party to head the ministry while leaders of prime minister’s party seem strongly against it, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 30/01/2023), UML Chairman exerts pressure on PM Dahal to reinstate Lamichhane as home minister (kh 30/01/2023) [Lamichhane may have regained Nepali citizenship in a sudden night and day action, but not parliamentary membership! But KP Oli has never been much for legitimate procedures and will not understand this!]

Fresh bid to withhold information draws flak : Calls grow for revoking decision of chief secretary-led panel that could curtail people’s right to information, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 30/01/2023)

Do we need High Level Political Mechanism at all? Political parties often form political mechanisms though such mechanisms are not recognized by law and its relevance and effectiveness are always questioned, by Kishor Dahal (nlt 29/01/2023)

RSP to retain its claim on Home Ministry (kh 29/01/2023), RSP chairman Lamichhane meets Prachanda to mount pressure for Home Ministry claim (kh 29/01/2023)

Behind PM Dahal's consensus mantra (ht 29/01/2023)

Hackers obstruct govt sites for four hours (ht 29/01/2023)

Home Ministry denies Rabi Lamichhane ‘former minister’ status (kh 28/01/2023)

Dahal’s challenge of curbing fringe parties in coalition : Two ministers in his Cabinet have already made remarks against federalism and secularism. But prime minister is in no position to reprimand them, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 27/01/2023) [Such demands from a small, completely insignificant party are unconstitutional and should have legal consequences.]

PM Dahal takes charge of Home Ministry (kh 27/01/2023)

Rabi Lamichhane found guilty in citizenship case : Loses posts of DPM, Home Minister and parliamentarian (kh 27/01/2023), Rabi Lamichhane not eligible to remain lawmaker (nlt 27/01/2023), Supreme Court annuls Rabi Lamichhane’s status as lawmaker : The Constitutional Bench concluded that the citizenship presented by Lamichhane to contest the election was invalid (kp 27/01/2023), Home Minister Lamichhane submits resignation to PM Dahal (kh 27/01/2023), As a non-citizen, I have nothing left to say: Rabi Lamichhane : I accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Lamichhane (kh 27/01/2023) [This distinguishes him significantly from KP Oli, who to this day does not accept the SC decisions of 2021!], The rise and fall of Rabi Lamichhane : Nepal’s Home Minister resigns after the Supreme Court rules he is not a Nepali citizen (nt 27/01/2023), SC invalidates Lamichhane's election to HoR, by Ram Kumar Kamat (HoR 28/01/2023)

Discontent brewing in ruling coalition : Parties accuse Oli and Dahal of taking decisions unilaterally. Nagarik Unmukti Party fields its own candidate for an upper house seat, going against the alliance, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 27/01/2023) [With the putschist of 2020/21 as the true ruler and string-puller in the background, democratic structures and procedures are once again degenerating!]

PM says won't brook criticism of federalism, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 25/01/2023)

FinMin asks ministries to maintain fiscal discipline (ae 25/01/2023)

Agenda of Hindu nation will be strengthened: DPM Lingden (kh 24/01/2023) [A clearly unconstitutional request! The disadvantages of the Hindu state, practised for centuries, have just been erased from the Constitution, but still not overcome. The RPP should also remember that it was elected by just 5.5 per cent of the population! Nepal's multi-ethnic and multi-religious society can only exist in a secular state!], No ministers can speak against federalism: PM Dahal : Will seek clarification from those speaking against the spirit of Constitution (kh 24/01/2023) [And why are you collaborating with anti-federalists and anti-secularists like the RPP?]

Many see new ministers’ public instructions to bureaucrats on service delivery as publicity stunt : Ministers should instead get to the root of the problems in the bureaucracy and resolve them, say former bureaucrats, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 24/01/2023) [Traditionally, Nepal's politicians in positions of responsibility believe that it is enough to delegate the search for problem solutions!]

PM Dahal vows to reduce number of ministries in provinces (kh 23/01/2023) [This is urgently needed, but once again a centrally controlled measure in a supposedly federal state!]

State minister for health and population Dr Toshima Karki promises big reforms. Here are her limitations. : A new face in Nepali politics, Dr Toshima Karki, it appears, does not have enough information regarding duties and functions of minister of state (nlt 23/01/2023)

Ruling coalition fails to ensure inclusiveness in Cabinet : Political parties won’t ensure inclusion, unless it’s made mandatory by amending the constitution, says expert, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/01/2023) [This reflects the basic non-inclusiveness of all political parties! Nepal is still not a democracy, but an oligarchy dominated and controlled by male Khas Arya.]

The Message from New Zealand (rep) [!!!!! The first problem might already be that these incompetent, power-hungry politicians cannot even read. Maybe someone can read this meaningful editorial to them! It explains how responsible politicians like Jacinda Ardern behave.]

Government hikes salaries of judges and others left out in previous announcement : The pay increase comes six months after salaries of government employees were raised, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 21/01/2023)

Janamat party will decide on ruling coalition support by Sunday: Minister Khan (kh 21/01/2023)

Government transfers 42 CDOs (kh 21/01/2023)

Conflicting interests : Nepal’s new Council of Ministers includes 16 new faces, some with conflicts of interest, by Shristi Karki (nt 20/01/2023)

Step at a time : Politicians and ministers should take practical steps to wean the state off remittance (kp 20/01/2023)

Avoid conflict of interest : It remains to be seen whether this zeal shown by the government will bring about positive changes (ae 20/01/2023)

Economic recovery : The govt must bring policy-level changes to attract investments in the agriculture sector (ht 20/01/2023)

What does Dahal want?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 19/01/2023)

Right jobs, wrong people : Examples abound of individuals with conflicts of interest taking up ministerial positions (kp 19/01/2023), Home Minister vows of action against Labor Minister provided he gets evidence of his involvement in manpower company (kh 19/01/2023) [??]

Rastriya Swatantra Party goes against its own policy as it picks plum Cabinet posts : In its bargain for positions, the new party led by Rabi Lamichhane seems to have forgotten its own commitment to cutting costs of legislature and administration. Experts see the party no different in its quest for power, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 19/01/2023)

Embrace Coalition Culture For Stability, by Shyam Prasad Mainali (rn 19/01/2023)

Order to close crushers affects development works : The home ministry, through a circular earlier this month, ordered district administrations to shut down all illegal crusher plants, by Pawan Pandey (kp 19/01/2023)

Government announces sugarcane minimum support price : The government has fixed the support price of sugarcane at Rs610 per quintal for this year’s harvest season (kp 19/01/2023)

Litmus Test For PM Prachanda, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 18/01/2023)

Know your ministers (With bio) (ae 18/01/2023)

Having multiple deputy prime ministers adds to the state’s liability : The trend of appointing many deputy prime ministers indicates Nepali politics’ degeneration into just a ‘number’s game’, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/01/2023), Deluge of deputies : Top leaders continue to prefer the symbolism of attractive posts to the substance of delivery (kp 18/01/2023)

26pc women in new Cabinet, by Bal Krishna Sah (ht 18/01/2023) [All of them are Khas Arya. Only four of them are full-fledged ministers, i.e. 20 per cent. This is again a clear violation of the inclusion provision of the Constitution in several respects. Moreover, most of the male ministers are also Khas Arya!]

MoFA reps a must during meetings of sitting ministers with the foreign representatives (rep 18/01/2023), Government reintroduces diplomatic code of conduct : Successive administrations have failed to enforce the code first introduced in 2011 (kp 19/01/2023)

Communications Minister Rekha Sharma appointed government Spokesperson (kh 18/01/2023)

New foreign minister stresses non-alignment : Experts say Bimala Rai Paudyal has challenges both on domestic and foreign fronts (kp 18/01/2023)

New Minister of State for Tourism Sirpali takes oath (kh 18/01/2023)

Trouble surfaces in ruling alliance as PM Dahal expands cabinet : PM inducts 12 ministers and three state ministers, allocates ministerial portfolios to those appointed earlier, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 18/01/2023)

(Un)Common Minimum Program : Anyone taking a deeper dive into the new coalition government’s common minimum program will immediately find it to be hurriedly drawn, highly ambitious, populist and distributive in character, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 17/01/2023)

No government in waiting : The idea of Dahal and Oli as rotating prime ministers could still face constitutional hurdles, by Achyut Wagle (kp 17/01/2023)

Major coalition partners reach agreement on ministerial allocation : Unhappy with its share, Janata Samajbadi Party says it will not join the government immediately, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/01/2023), PM Dahal expands cabinet; new ministers sworn in (kh 17/01/2023), Team Prachanda: Know your ministers in the 23-member cabinet : According to the constitution, the members of the council of ministers cannot exceed 25. As such, the ruling coalition can appoint only two more members in the cabinet (nlt 17/01/2023), RSP minister criticized for conflict of interest : Newly emerged political force Rastriya Swatrantra Party is heavily criticized on social media for sending a remittance company CEO to handle the Ministry for labor, employment and social security (nlt 17/01/2023), Bimala Rai Paudyal: Third female foreign minister of Nepal : The newly appointed foreign minister has assured that Nepal will stick to the policy of non-alignment in its foreign policy conduct with neighbors and friendly countries (nlt 17/01/2023)

Ruling alliance finalizes power-sharing deal, dispute remains over post of President (rep 17/01/2023)

PM to expand cabinet on Tuesday (kh 16/01/2023), RPP and RSP to get three ministries each along with DPM : UML gets 8 ministries, Maoist Center 4 and Janamat Party 1 ministry (kh 16/01/2023)

Will the cabinet get full shape today as claimed by PM Dahal? (kh 15/01/2023)

New PM's Overwhelming Mandate, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 15/01/2023)

Coalition struggles to expand Cabinet with too many contenders : Mutual suspicions between Dahal and Oli may also have tied the hands of the PM who is juggling seven forces, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 14/01/2023)

Now the economy, stupid : Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel must undo the mistakes of his predecessor, but his own past record is not stellar (nt 13/01/2023)

Dahal government faces global pressure to right war-era wrongs, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 13/01/2023), Dahal’s immediate external challenges, by Kamal dev Bhattarai (ae 13/01/2023), PM Dahal faces foreign policy challenges of Himalayan scale, by Gopal Khanal (ae 13/01/2023)

PM Dahal got 268 out of 270 votes in a confidence motion. What does this mean for him, for other parties? With all the parties drawing to him like moths to flame, PM Dahal has gained politically and personally but at the cost of many other things that actually matter (nlt 13/01/2023), Nepal’s opposition-less Parliament : Near-unanimous support for PM Dahal creates a legislature without opposition in Nepal, by Shristi Karki (nt 13/01/2023)

CMP Underscores Inclusive Development, by Lok Nath Bhusal (rn 13/01/2023)

RPP demands four ministries, including Deputy PM (kh 13/01/2023)

New government, new commitment on transitional justice : Successive administrations have listed transitional justice among their top priorities but the delivery is dismal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/01/2023) [The one who declared to be responsible for the death of 5,000 people during the time of the uprising without drawing any consequences is PM again. What should we expect?]

Ruling coalition discussing cabinet expansion (kh 12/01/2023), Cabinet meeting taking place today (kh 12/01/2023)

Government’s liabilities soar amid declining revenue : Successive governments have been burdening the economy with populist cash schemes, by Prithvi man Shrestha (kp 11/01/2023)

Investment promotion will be at the center of the govt agendas to achieve high growth rate: PM Dahal (rep 11/01/2023)

I will deliver on my election promises: PM Dahal (rep 11/01/2023) [You have already trampled on your election promises!]

Nepal’s parliament becomes opposition-less : In the parliamentary system, the role of an opposition party is considered crucial to follow the principle of check and balance. But Nepal’s parliament, on Tuesday, approved the opposition-less government (nlt 10/01/2023) [A victory from the point of view of the old, long-failed political guard, but a heavy defeat for democracy!], Main opposition concept comes into question : Congress leaders say the party has lost moral ground to claim opposition role after giving confidence vote to Dahal, by Anil Giri (kp 11/01/2023), No opposition party in parliament!, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 11/01/2023)

Government of national consensus: Easily said but difficultly done, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 10/01/2023)

PM Dahal wins confidence vote : Prime Minister Dahal gets 268  votes in his favor with two votes against him (kh 10/01/2023), Nepal's new PM secures vote of confidence in parliament (ht 10/01/2023), PM Dahal wins vote of confidence (ae 10/01/2023), Unopposed PM: Maoist chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence from nearly all members of parliament : Addressing the house session before the confidence vote, PM Dahal dubbed the support as 'unprecedented' and justice done to him by political parties (nlt 10/01/2023) [And what about justice for the victims of the Maoist insurgency?], Prime Minister Dahal proves his majority—and how! Of the 270 lawmakers present, 268 voted in favour of Dahal, while two voted against the prime minister, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/01/2023)

Ruling parties commit to bring back India-controlled Nepali territories : It is likely to be the top priority of Prime Minister Dahal during his upcoming India visit, say sources, by Anil Giri (kp 10/01/2023) [This is reminiscent of the numerous hardly fulfilable promises made by political parties in their election manifestos!]

Govt unveils Common Minimum Program (kh 09/01/2023)

Sceptics discount Lamichhane’s cutbacks as gimmicks : Similar populist programmes have in the past proved to be ineffective and unsustainable, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 09/01/2023)

Ruling coalition trains its focus on service delivery : Parties in power pledge to issue citizenship in hassle-free way, curb corruption, and mark Prithvi Jayanti on Paush 27 (kp 07/01/2023)

Prachanda’s Third Innings : Treading A Tightrope, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 08/01/2023)

PM Dahal's Difficulties (rep 07/01/2023)

Experts suggest executive take bureaucracy into confidence to improve services : Prime Minister Dahal this week upbraided bureaucrats for their tardiness in providing services to the public, and threatened action, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 07/01/2023)

Nepal’s political economy : The new government's biggest challenge is to save Nepal's economy (and itself) from collapse (nt 06/01/2023)

Talk is cheap : Government should lead by example on good governance : The new government can also take a leaf out of the book from some good practices the governments in the past had tried to institutionalize, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 05/01/2023)

Will a slew of executive instructions fix bureaucracy?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 05/01/2023) [It is always the same: The government appoints administrators who are loyal to it but often incompetent. Otherwise, their actions are exhausted by orders. Personal responsibility does not exist!]

Why can't CIAA probe Cabinet decisions, asks apex court, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 05/01/2023), Govt and CIAA : The govt must take policy decisions only in the public interest confined to the existing laws (ht 06/01/2023)

RPP demands 4 ministries including Deputy PM : RPP likely to settle on three ministries: Source (kh 05/01/2023), Govt to finalize Common Minimum Program by Friday (kh 05/01/2023) [In a democratic state, coalition partners only form a government after adopting a common government programme! In Nepal it is primarily, if not exclusively, about power and positions!]

Prime minister struggling to strike a power-sharing deal in coalition : Due to the delay in Cabinet expansion, four ministers are left without portfolios, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/01/2023), UML likely to get 9 ministries; Maoist 5, RSP 3 (kh 05/01/2023)

Development projects suffer from funds crunch as government revenue takes hit : Prime minister questions poor revenue collection, dismal development spending in 30-point directive to secretaries, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 05/01/2023)

PM Dahal instructs concerned ministry to reduce fuel prices (kh 05/01/2023)

Why the new government should revitalize Hello Sarkar : Revitalization of Hello Sarkar can be the first step of the new government to receive and address people's grievances and complaints and establish some semblance of accountability (nlt 04/01/2023)

Prime minister Dahal warns top bureaucrats to either shape up or ship out : Dahal wants immediate improvements in the government’s service delivery mechanism (kp 04/01/2023), PM takes govt secretaries to task over poor revenue collection (ae 04/01/2023), Former PSC chairman Mainali’s suggestion to PM Dahal: Change the policy before issuing directives (rep 04/01/2023)

PM Dahal issues 30-point directive to govt secretaries (kh 03/01/2023)

Bureaucracy snubbed the Prime Minister’s directive? In less than a week, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal twice directed the bureaucracy not to implement MDMS. But has the bureaucracy complied with the PM’s directive? (nlt 03/01/2023)

New parties say they will pick ministers based on expertise and experience : PM Dahal will expand his Cabinet after the House session begins on January 9, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 03/01/2023)

Dahal may be the prime minister, but it’s Oli who runs the show, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 02/01/2023) [Oli was already responsible for the failure of the 2017 legislature because of his authoritarian and finally unconstitutional ambitions for power. ]

Prime Minister Dahal to take vote of confidence on January 10 (kh 02/01/2023)

Actions Speak Louder Than Words, by Ballav Dahal (rn 02/01/2023)

Can Dahal succeed as prime minister of a fragile coalition? The nod to a high-level political mechanism under KP Sharma Oli suggests his over-dependence on the UML, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 31/12/2022)

More rough weather ahead : The political parties did not develop a common minimum programme to tackle the growing problems of the country, and the coming days could be more difficult for the people, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 30/12/2022)

Can Prime Minister Dahal steer the fragile coalition?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 30/12/2022)

Still waiting for justice after 16 years : The thousands of victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency do not trust the government anymore as no progress has been made in providing justice, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/12/2022) [The one who confessed to being responsible for the deaths of 5,000 people is now PM for the third time : Target achieved!], Dahal is the new prime minister in Nepal’s tit-for-tat politics : The post-poll alliance surprised all, including Nepal’s close neighbours, China and India, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 30/12/2022), New Coalition Govt: Policy or Office Seeking?, by Hrishita Badu (rep 30/12/2022)

Give Some Time To New Government, by Yug Bahadur (rn 30/12/2022)

Cabinet to be expanded only after PM takes vote of confidence (kh 29/12/2022)

Challenges Of New Government (rn 29/12/2022)

Govt to bring Common Minimum Program within 5 days : UML Chairman Oli picked coordinator of the ruling alliance (kh 29/12/2022) [In 2020/21, Oli repeatedly attempted a coup, which went unpunished. Now he returns to power in steps! Is Dahal ultimately just a puppet in Oli's power ambitions?]

Dahal has the opportunity to fully implement federalism. But will he? Previous governments wasted such chances due to their vested interests, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/12/2022)

PM Dahal initiates efforts to bring Unified Socialist, JSP on board (jh 28/12/2022)

RPP meeting: Majority in favor of joining govt (kh 28/12/2022)

Government’s first decision: Hassles free distribution of passports and driving licenses (rep 27/12/2022)

Expectations from the New Government, by Shanker Man Singh (rep 27/12/2022)

Finance Minister Paudel appointed government’s Spokesperson (kh 27/12/2022), Finance minister inherits a troubled economy again : Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel vows to take measures to overcome the economic problems, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 27/12/2022), Nepal gets new Finance Minister amid economic doldrum : CPN-UML leader Bishnu Prasad Paudel was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister on Monday. But he confronts myriads of challenges to correct the course in the economic sector, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 27/12/2022), Challenges facing the new FinMin, by Rajesh Khanal (rep 27/12/2022)

Nagarik Unmukti Party decides not to join government (ae 26/12/2020), RPP not to join government (ae 26/12/2022), JSP not to join govt immediately : Party holding meeting on Jan 2 and 3, 2023 (kh 27/12/2022)

Janamat Party to send Abdul Khan to become Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (rep 26/12/2022)

Surkhet children displaced by floods are dropping out of schools : In August 2014, floods hit several villages in Surkhet and displaced around 970 families. Several children living in the camp are deprived of formal education for financial difficulties, by Tripti Shahi (kp 26/12/2022) [All major parties have been in government several times since and have not cared!]

President administers oath of office and secrecy to newly-appointed PM Dahal (kh 26/12/2022), Eight-member cabinet formed with three Deputy Prime Ministers (kh 26/12/2022), PM Dahal takes oath of office and secrecy wearing Daura-Suruwal (rep 26/12/2022), Eight-member cabinet formed : The newly-formed cabinet includes the Prime Minister, three Deputy Prime Ministers and four ministers without portfolio (nlt 26/12/2022), Dahal unveils eight-member Cabinet : The Maoist chief has appointed three deputy prime ministers and four other ministers, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 27/12/2022), Eight-member cabinet sworn in, by Devendra Gautam (ae 27/12/2022)

Maoist Center decides to appoint Narayan Kaji as Deputy PM (kh 26/12/2022) [Since seven parties are involved in the government, there will probably soon be seven deputy prime ministers. Why don't the three independent MPs who support the election of Dahal also get such a post?], RSP Chair Lamichhane to be sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister (kh 26/12/2022), UML’s Bishnu Poudel likely to become Deputy PM and Finance Minister (kh 26/12/2022)

RSP to join govt under Chairman Rabi Lamichhane’s leadership (kh 26/12/2022), We joined govt after formation of a commission to probe corruption was ensured: Lamichhane (rep 26/12/2022) [Yes, please trust that the corrupt will control the corruption!]

Dahal becomes prime minister again, Oli the new kingmaker, by Tika R Pradhan and Purushottam Poudel (kp 26/12/2022) [And the non-partisan president is beaming more than she has in a long time. This time she didn't even have to do anything immoral; Dahal, Oli and others did it for her!]

Nepal’s too-quick high-voltage political drama, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 26/12/2022), China, India congratulate Prachanda, moment after being appointed Nepal PM (nlt 26/12/2022), Congratulatory notes keep coming for newly appointed Nepal PM : The US envoy to Nepal and Prime Minister of Pakistan have extended congratulations to Prachanda (nlt 26/12/2022), Maoist Center Chair Dahal checkmates Deuba, by Kosh Raj Koirala (kp 26/12/2022)

NC, CPN-MC fail to agree on next PM : Nepali Congress leaders not willing to make way for Dahal to lead the new government, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 25/12/2022), Prachanda accuses PM Deuba of breaking promise (kh 25/12/2022) ["My party got an overwhelming 11 per cent of the votes, so all the people want is me as prime minister!"], Prachanda holding talks with UML Chair Oli on govt formation (kh 25/12/2022) [The failed, ageing politicians - Dahal, Oli and Deuba - continue to work on the destruction of the country instead of finally transferring the responsibility to a younger generation!], As deadline to form new government approaches, ruling alliance on the verge of split : Both the Nepali Congress and Maoist Center do not want to compromise in the power-sharing deal. This has resulted in the last minute twist in the ruling alliance (nlt 25/12/2022) [Thanks to the power-hungry but incompetent top politicians, the electoral alliance is finally proving to be a big fraud on the voters! Without the electoral alliance, the CPN (MC) would have fallen into the abyss!], RSP Chair Lamichhane meets UML Chair Oli in Balkot (kh 25/12/2022) [???], Four parties in Balkot after ruling coalition fails to forge consensus (kh 25/12/2022), CK Raut reaches UML Chair Oli’s residence in Balkot (kh 25/12/2022), Possibility of forming government with Congress is over now: Madhav Nepal (kh 25/12/2022), Balkot meeting: Parties recommend Prachanda as PM (kh 25/12/2022), Prachanda gets support of 166 MPs (kh 25/12/2022), Unlikely happens in final hours; KP Oli agrees to share power with Prachanda (nlt 25/12/2022),
Prachanda at Shital Niwas with the support of 7 parties (kh 25/12/2022), Maoist Center Chair Prachanda appointed as PM for the third time : Oath to office and secrecy at 4 pm tomorrow (kh 25/12/2022), Prachanda appointed Nepal’s new prime minister (nlt), JSP decides to join Prachanda-led government (kh 25/12/2022), Janamat Party decides to join Prachanda-led govt (kh 25/12/2022

All options open as new government deadline looms : Deuba firm on continuing as prime minister, Dahal wants to dethrone him. Oli seeks to drive a wedge between them, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 24/12/2022) [It's always the same with these failed politicians. These three are mainly responsible for the failed renewal of the country after Jana Andolan II. And still none of them says what he wants to do differently now than before.], NC, Maoist Center at odds over power-sharing deal, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 24/12/2022)

Save people from the cold (ae 22/12/2022) [This is your responsibility, Mr Deuba!]

President’s call hastens the PM race : NC chief unwilling to wait, but Dahal to stay only if he gets the first shot at prime minister, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 20/12/2022) [Please none of them! The change to a younger generation could be a compromise and finally a solution!]

Limi locals deprived of social security grants for 17 months : More than 200 beneficiaries haven’t been able to reach the bank to verify their KYC applications and hence haven’t been able to collect the money, by Janak Bahadur Shahi (kp 19/12/2022) [??!!]

Dahal stakes formal claim to government leadership with Deuba : With the Maoist chief’s proposal, negotiations on new government formation have entered a decisive stage, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 18/12/2022) [So continue as before! Sticking with these old failed politicians means not only stagnation but regression for Nepal's political stabilisation! The voters voted these politicians out when they denied them a majority!]

New parties keen on joining government, but with caveats : Nagarik Unmukti presses for Resham’s release, Janamat eyes Madhesh chief minister, Swatantra remains divided, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 17/12/2022)

Who will be the next prime minister? Deuba may be a strong contender for the post, but he has competition within the coalition, as well as the NC, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 17/12/2022)

Who will be Nepal’s next PM?, by Akhilesh Tripathi (rep 15/12/2022)

Which first: PM appointment or House session? President’s Office says there has been no consultations about which of the two routes to take (kp 15/12/2022) [Article 76 of the Constitution states that the politician who has a majority of deputies in the HoR shall be appointed prime minister. But this majority can only exist after the House has met for the first time!]

Challenges Of Coalition Government, by Bhupa P Dhamala (rn 13/12/2022)

Government saddles Sheetal Niwas with disputed ordinance : Attempts to rope in new coalition partners by pardoning convicted criminals has come under withering criticism, even from within Nepali Congress, by Anil Giri and Nishan Khatiwada (kp 13/12/2022), Govt to recommend President Bhandari to issue Civil Code of Criminal Procedure (First Amendment) Ordinance-2079 BS (rep 13/12/2022) [May political corruption never end in Nepal!], Ordinance on pardoning political prisoners draws flak, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht (13/12/2022)

Parents face hassles in birth registration of children (rep 12/12/2022)

Husband arrested for murdering wife (rep 12/12/2022)

Forest Ministry is empty as key officials are either on foreign tour or are retired (rep 10/12/2022)

Janamat Party decides to join ruling coalition to form new government (kh 08/12/2022)

Ruling alliance two seats shy of majority : At the end of proportional representation vote counting, the five-party alliance has 136 seats against the 138 required to prove a majority in the 275-strong House, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/12/2022)

Four ruling parties agree to continue partnership : Discussions over government formation will be held once the Election Commission presents poll results to the President, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/12/2022)

New government expected in 2 weeks : Election Commission plans to submit the election report to President Bidya Devi Bhandari early next week, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/12/2022)

In a volte-face, Maoists renew vow to continue with Congress alliance : With UML tipped to back a Congress government without being part of it, Maoist Centre leaders fear being kept out, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/12/2022)

Ruling alliance mulls ‘package deal’ on major portfolios : Leaders say they are waiting for final results of the elections (kp 03/12/2022)

Doti earthquake victims languish in tents : Six people died, seven injured and hundreds were displaced in the November 8 quake, by Mohan Shahi (kp 30/11/2022) [Neglect of duty or even disinterest on the part of the government?]

Deuba and Prachanda agree on continuing five-party alliance (kh 26/11/2022)

Government inaction makes life miserable in two flood-prone Banke villages : Residents of Chaupheri and Ramnagar of Duduwa Rural Municipality face inundation and floods every monsoon, by J Pandey (kp 25/11/2022) [Neglect of duty or even disinterest on the part of the government?]

Earthquake victims in Far West languish in temporary shelters : Hundreds in Doti and Bajhang have been awaiting resettlement to safer places, by Basanta Pratap Singh and Mohan Shahi (kp 20/11/2022) [Assistance denied by government and administration!]

Market prices rocket while officials busy themselves with election : Consumer activists and economists say that the recent increase in prices is the result of lack of market inspection, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/11/2022) [Neglect of duty or even disinterest on the part of the government?]

Election not a priority for migrant workers from Jumla : A majority of young men from Sinja are currently working in various Indian cities and are not coming home for next week’s elections, by DB Budha (kp 16/11/2022) [Both the Oli and Deuba governments deliberately failed to provide postal voting to migrant workers as mandated by the SC years ago!]

Earthquake victims of Doti waiting for relief, by Dil Bahadur Singh (rn 13/11/2022) [Neglect of duty or even disinterest on the part of the government?]

Many aspirants in ruling parties could complicate prime minister selection post polls : Leaders say Deuba and Dahal might have reached a deal to head the government by turns, by Anil Giri (kp 10/11/2022) [Please not these again! A pre-arranged change in the PM office means the opposite of stability. It serves only the personal lust for power by incompetent politicians!]

Classes began 7 months ago but students have no books : Local authorities are actively involved in preparing school compounds for upcoming elections but have done nothing substantial to supply textbooks, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 09/11/2022) [Complete disinterest of the central and provincial male elite in fulfilling their actual tasks!]

Victims of last month’s Pyuthan landslides languish in school buildings : Authorities concerned have offered assurances but haven’t done anything to resettle the displaced victims yet, they say, by Shamsher Bikram GC (kp 03/11/2022) [Neglect of duty or even disinterest on the part of the government?]

Coalition government at all levels after upcoming elections: Home Minister Khand (rn 21/10/2022) [In a federal state, this is definitely not the decision-making power of the national government!]

Government mute spectator as extreme weather hits farmers : As climate change-induced disasters increase, thousands of people face the risk of hunger, by Arjun Poudel (kp 18/10/2022) [Too busy with power struggles and election manipulations?]

As dengue spread across country, authorities sat on their hands : Little was done to contain the virus. Proper risk communication found lacking, by Arjun Poudel (kp 16/10/2022) [Once again, the government has failed to fulfil its duties and obligations. The preservation of power is more important to it!]

Prime minister sacks four Janata Samajbadi ministers : They had believed that Deuba wouldn’t take such a major decision after the poll code came into force, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 14/10/2022)

Ruling coalition holding meeting to discuss issue of rebel candidates (kh 11/10/2022), Ruling coalition directs rebel candidates to withdraw nominations (kh 11/10/2022)

Conflict victims worried as fate of transitional justice commissions hangs in the balance : Terms of Truth and Reconciliation and Enforced Disappeared Persons commissions expire on October 17, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/10/2022)

As nomination day nears, key partner quits ruling alliance : Unhappy with coalition’s offer, Janata Samajbadi reaches out to Oli. Loktantrik Samajbadi jumps in to fill the void, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 08/102022), LSP leaders in Baluwatar for decisive talks with the ruling coalition (kh 08/10/2022)

Congress-led alliance reaches seat deal : Leaders of the Nepali Congress-led alliance have reached an agreement on sharing of seats for the federal and provincial elections scheduled for November 20 (kp 08/10/2022) [see list of common candidates (ka 08/10/2022)], Ruling coalition close to allocation of seats for Nov 20 polls : NC to get 84, Maoist 47, and United Socialist 20 (kh 08/10/2022)

Janata Samajbadi hints at leaving five-party electoral alliance : Leaders from Unified Socialist and Janata Samajbadi are irked as Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre want more seats while diminishing their prospects, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 02/10/2022)

Coalition crafts seat deal but Congress has a caveat : A meeting of the five-party coalition earlier on Thursday apportioned the 165 first-past-the-post House of Representatives seats based on a four-point criteria, by Purushottam Poudel Nishan Khatiwada (kp 30/09/2022)

Four federal ministers and three secretaries on foreign junkets, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 29/09/2022)

Ruling parties still haggling for seats as nomination deadline draws closer : Political leaders claim that they have reached a deal on most of the 165 House of Representatives seats, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 28/09/2022) [Democracy as interpreted by the failed predominantly male high-caste politicians to preserve their power!]

ICJ deplores lack of public health preparedness in Nepal necessary to address latest surge in dengue cases : “Unfortunately, the government’s responses and preparations to combat dengue fever remain wholly inadequate” (nlt 26/09/2022) [see report by ICJ, 23/09/2022] [People need to understand that politicians are so busy with their power struggles and manipulations that they cannot care about such things!]

Dengue outbreak in Nepal: Deuba-led government’s flagrant indifference to curb the disease : More than 20,000 cases and 25 deaths, it appears, are not enough for the Deuba government in taking initiatives to control the disease (nlt 25/09/2022)

Ruling coalition to begin discussion on provincial seat sharing (kh 25/09/2022) [It shows a complete lack of understanding of federalism when the national level interferes with the competences of the provinces and the local level!]

Dr Govinda KC ends hunger strike after 10-point agreement with govt (nlt 25/09/2022) [As always before, the government will not stick to anything it has agreed to!]

Ruling coalition discussing President’s ‘rejection’ of Citizenship Bill (kh 21/09/2022), Ruling coalition issuing statement against President’s move (kh 21/09/2022), Ruling coalition lambasts President Bhandari’s “unconstitutional” move to reject Citizenship Bill (kh 21/09/2022), PM Deuba calls legal experts for consultation (kh 21/09/2022)

It’s either 40 percent ticket share or poll boycott, rival camp threatens Deuba : Leaders supporting Koirala-Thapa faction voice their fears of the Congress not fielding candidates from the camp, by Anil Giri (kp 18/09/2022)

Govt forms talk team to initiate dialogue with Dr KC (rep 17/09/2022) [Whatever the government promises, as it has done for years, it has no intention of implementing such promises!]

PM Deuba vows to hold Nov 20 elections in a fair manner as term of parliament expires at midnight tonight (kh 17/09/2022) ["Fair" also means: no pre-selection of candidates by the high-caste male party leaders and adequate inclusion of all social groups, e.g., 50% female direct candidates, maximum of 6% each male Bahuns and Chhetris as candidates, proportion of Dalits, Janajtis, Madheshis according to their share of the population, etc.]

Karnali residents have no grains ahead of festivals : Rice shortage is a perennial problem in the far-flung districts and government help is too little too late, by Krishna Prasad Gautam (kp 17/09/2022)

Loan Shark victims and govt signs a five-point agreement (rep 17/09/2022)

Govt to launch ‘Prime Minister Nepali Production and Consumer Promotion Program’ to reduce import (kh 15/09/2022)

Tourism hamstrung as government delays passing twin aviation bills : Nepal needs to split the Civil Aviation Authority into service provider and regulator to get out of the European Commission’s air safety list, by Sangam Prasain (kp 14/09/2022) [Continued anti-national disinterest of Nepali governments for years: Incompetence, protectionism, corruption, what are the backgrounds?]

Traffic jams amid Chinese Speaker’s visit trouble Valley commuters, by Anup Ojha (kp 14/09/2022) [The disregard for basic civil rights because of the courting of god-like politicians and foreign state visitors is reminiscent of the royal middle ages from which Nepal actually wanted to liberate itself!], VIP movement causes inconvenience to commuters, pedestrians, office-goers (rep 14/09/2022)

Ruling alliance to finalize seat sharing only after preparing PR list (kh 14/09/2022)

Nepal and China agree to enhance cooperation on multiple fronts under the BRI framework : The six-point agreement emphasised cooperation on governance, legislative and supervisory practices, by Anil Giri (kp 13/09/2022)

Nepal mocks green pledges by approving new oil pipelines : The project is not only a waste of money, but also a glaring example of a fractured and unstable politics, experts say. by Krishana Prasain (kp 13/09/2022)

Parliamentary panel instructs OPMCM to punish those involved in illegal awarding of contract for Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track (rep 12/09/2022)

Seat-sharing becoming tricky; five-party coalition meeting today (kh 11/09/2022)

Coalition members engage in blame game after impasse in seat-sharing talks : Parties accuse each other of being overly rigid in their demands, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 10/09/2022) [A symbol for unity among power-hungry male Tagadharis!]

Marriage of convenience : There is no guarantee that the alliance will remain intact once the parliamentary elections are over (kp 07/09/2022) [An electoral alliance exclusively in the interests of power of failed politicians who have remained the same for many years and definitely not in the interests of voters and democracy!]

Govt withdraws proposal to extend HoR's tenure (ht 07/09/2022)

Why have PM Deuba and his ministers not disclosed their property details?, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 06/09/2022)

Conclude Protracted Peace Process, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 06/09/2022)

Ruling alliance homing in on a seat-sharing formula, leaders claim : Congress has settled for 86 seats, according to several task force leaders, by Purushottam Poudel (kp 06/09/2022), Seat Sharing Conundrum, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 06/09/2022)

Upper House lawmakers draw govt’s attention to contemporary issues (kh 06/09/2022)

Police arrest security guard for asking a sitting minister to wait in queue : A Chhaya Centre security guard asks Tourism Minister Shrestha, who was at the visa centre in a personal capacity, to wait for his turn, by Matrika Dahal (kp 05/09/2022) [Ministers are no better at doing private things. The security officer deserves an award and compensation!], Security Guard Gurung tells Lamichhane from police custody, “I did not misbehave with tourism minister” (rep 05/09/2022), Guard arrested for doing his duty : Asked minister to come in queue for visa biometrics (ht 05/09/2022) [The cocky arrogance of some politicians can hardly be surpassed!], Security guard who asked a minister to wait in queue freed : Home minister orders Gurung’s release after Minister Shrestha pardoned him (kp 06/09/2022) [The security guard needs no pardon from the failing minister, but justice and compensation.], I know tourism minister will not resign, but he should apologize publicly: National Assembly member Poudyal (rep 06/09/2022)

Government only thinking of taking temporary benefits: Madan Krishna Shrestha (rep 03/09/2022)

Bill proposes continuing current lower house’s term until March 4 : Experts decry plan as unparliamentary. Government has drafted a bill to amend relevant law, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/09/2022) [What is morally wrong can never be legally right! The previous parliament is history from the time of the new elections at the latest!]

Shortage of textbooks affects studies in Far-west hill districts : Students, teachers left in the lurch while authorities concerned appear indifferent, by Menuka Dhungana and Tripti Shahi (kp 30/08/2022)

Unified Socialist :  A Cog In Ruling Alliance, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 30/08/2022)

Coalition close yet far on seat-sharing as individual claims too high : Congress sticks to 100 constituencies, which partners say too many, as their demands are also big, by Anil Giri (kp 28/08/2022) [The decline of democracy is accelerated, urgently needed young forces are not given a chance, a necessary inclusion of traditionally excluded groups of society is farther away than ever! Once again, the old failed politicians will be in the foreground, who nevertheless consider themselves indispensable!], Another leftist coalition, barring UML, could form if NC does not agree to just seat sharing: Prachanda (kh 28/08/02022)

400 engineers protest against Cabinet decision, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 28/08/2022)

TU demands security from the government (nlt 28/08/2022) [Threats from the students union of the ruling NC?]

A sub-alliance within the ruling coalition is in the making. But why? Observers see move as bargaining chip for seat-sharing talks, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 27/08/2022)

Nepal has world’s highest lung disease deaths, a new study shows : The high death rate in Nepal, according to the study, is because of the failure on the part of the authorities to effectively regulate air pollutants (nlt 26/08/2022) [irresponsible misconduct by government and authorities!]

Nepal sees a dramatic face-off between executive and the President over citizenship bill : Both institutions seem to have played within their constitutional confines, but political colour is visible, by Anil Giri (kp 26/08/2022)

Seat allocation on the basis of votes acquired in local poll: NC leader Koirala (kh 26/08/2022) [Only<absolutely no seat allocation would be democratic!], Ruling parties present their demands of seats for elections : The coalition partners’ demand exceeds the number of seats up for grabs (kp 26/08/2022)

Ruling coalition meeting on power sharing ends inconclusively (kh 23/08/2022)

Nepal needs prudent measures as inflation hits global level, by Rajendra Koirala (rep 23/08/2022)

Niharika Rajput breaks hunger strike on 17th day (nlt 22/08/2022)

Decoding the controversies over the flawed citizenship bill : Without paying any heed to the call of the President for review, the citizenship bill has again been passed by the House of Representatives. Frankly, this smacks of political hooliganism, by Bhagirath Basnet (nlt 22/08/2022)

Seat-sharing deal eludes coalition as partners stick to their guns : Task force members say they can’t work out a formula until the top leaders themselves reach agreement on seats, by Anil Giri (kp 20/08/2022), Finalising candidates in some constituencies appears a tough row to hoe for ruling coalition : Besides splitting the 165 seats for direct election among allies, a major challenge will be managing the aspirants, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 21/08/2022), Ruling coalition leaders holding meeting to discuss seat distribution (kh 22/08/2022) [In a democracy, parliamentary seats should be allocated through free and fair elections and not through manipulation by authoritarian party leaders!]

Malnutrition threat for pregnant women, new mums, children displaced by disasters : Nutritionists recommend distributing nutritious foods instead of noodles, biscuits and beaten rice to displaced people, by Arjun Poudel (kp 19/08/2022) [It is a primary duty of the government to prevent this!]

Seven years since constitution promulgation local governments await federal education Act : The federal government has yet to ready a bill for the law and the term of the current Parliament is ending in four months with elections announced for November 20, by Binod Ghimire (kp 19/08/2022) [Another grave failure of the Oli and Deuba governments which shows the continuing centralisitic mindset!]

EC issues four-point directive to govt for effective security management (kh 18/08/2022)

Alliance seat-sharing gets knottier as Maoist Centre has Bhattarai, Gautam into its fold : Ruling coalition wants Dahal to accommodate the new entrants in his party’s own share, instead of asking to adjust them as well, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/08/2022), Task force fails to find seat-sharing formula, will seek top leaders’ help : Each party wants a big bite but is shy of saying the number, by Anil Giri (kp 18/08/2022)

Ruling coalition decides to send the Citizenship Bill to the President as it is (kh 16/08/2022)

Coalition task force near compromise on four criteria for seat-sharing : Members mull FPTP and PR seats won in 2017, May poll performance, and priority to top leaders to split seats, by Anil Giri (kp 16/08/2022) [May democracy rest in peace!]

How the state is failing the poor as they fall prey to loan sharks : Poor access to finance lies at the root of the problem just as shylocks enjoy nexus with the people in power to fleece poor communities in rural areas, experts say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 13/08/2022)

Police detain single mother Niharika Rajput who attempted self-immolation at the President’s Office (rep 12/08/2022) [This raped woman needs justice and medical help, not arrest! What kind of policy is that?], Should a mother be ready to self-immolate for a DNA test of her child? This is just too much: KMC Mayor Shah (rep 13/08/2022)

Coalition task force fails to decide seat-sharing model : The five-party ruling coalition has tasked 11 members with finding a seat-sharing arrangement by August 16, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 12/08/2022)

‘Controversial bureaucrat’ Pushkar proposed as Finance Secretary (rep 12/08/2022)

‘Flood is bad, govt's dishonesty worse’, by Upendra Lamichhane (rep 11/08/2022)

Is Deuba leading a caretaker Cabinet? Depends on who you ask : Ruling party leaders say the government is not caretaker; opposition says otherwise. Experts are equally divided, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 10/08/2022) [Unlike KP Oli after his failed vote of confidence in 2021, the current government is to be regarded as a legally elected government until a new prime minister is elected and not a caretaker government if the state is to remain capable of acting! For the same reason, parliament is in office until a new parliament is elected and may not be dissolved prematurely!]

Provincial poll declaration should be provinces’ prerogative, observers say : Federalism yet to be embraced in a true sense with the centralised mindset refusing to go, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/08/2022)

Poor and damned : State must act to extricate the poor from the teeth of loan sharks (kp 10/08/2022)

Bhattarai keen to join ruling coalition (ht 10/08/2022)

As elections approach, some are calling for not repeating old faces : Observes say just changing a small set of leaders may not suffice amid degrading political culture, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/08/2022) [The SC's 2014 directive is binding law for the executive and the legislature. Prompt implementation would have meant that probably none of the top politicians who consider themselves indispensable would still be politically active today, which would be incredibly good for Nepal! Given the disenfranchisement of the electorate through the alliance manipulations of the parties, the NOTA option would be more important than ever!]

Coalition Seat-sharing Onus On NC, Maoist Centre, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 09/08/2022) [Voters should not vote for candidates of a party they do not want to vote for. The party leaders' request is completely undemocratic and leads the party system and thus ultimately parliamentary democracy ad absurdum!], Ruling parties engage in discussion on allocation of Kathmandu constituencies (kh 10/08/2022) [Die fast, democracy!]

Preserving heritage : Prioritising locals in restoring important landmarks would help alleviate unemployment (kp 09/08/2022)

NC President Deuba calls meeting of party leaders to discuss seat allocation (kh 08/08/2022) [Democracy looks different!], Deuba asks Thakur to join ruling alliance, govt (rep 08/08/2022) [Surely all parties should join together in an electoral alliance. Then the often failed top politicians would agree on a single common candidate for each constituency and voters would no longer have to worry about whom to vote for. Wouldn't that be flawless democracy?], First meeting of Seat Allocation Task Force of ruling alliance being held (rn 08/08/2022) [This is anti-democracy: the choice must be made by the people and not by the party leaders!]

Police transfers after announcing election date raise concerns : Observers say a caretaker government should stick to day-to-day administrative work rather than taking decisions that could influence the scheduled elections, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 08/08/2022)

Electric vehicle imports see-saw as government policy fluctuates : Experts say different budgets come up with different priorities on EVs just as Nepal aims replace fossil fuel vehicles creating confusion, by Krishana Prasain (kp 08/08/2022)

Passage of bill on electricity becomes uncertain. Energy minister mulls ordinance : An amendment that aims to allow the private sector to engage in power trade inside and outside the country has become uncertain with the country entering election mode, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 08/08/2022) [At least since KP Oli's autocratic rule, Nepali governments have preferred ordinances anyway!]

Why do DGs and secretaries change when ministers change?, by Bhuwan Sharma (rep 07/08/2022)

Nepal minister’s return shows anything goes : Tainted finance minister’s reinstatement underscores coalition government’s moral bankruptcy (nt 05/08/2022)

Police detain single mother Niharika Rajput (rep 05/08/2022) ["Justice" or what the government and leading politicians mean by it!], Niharika Rajput arrested yet again : Rajput, a single mother from Jaleshwar Municipality 9 Mahottari, has been staging a series of hunger strikes for the past few months demanding justice for herself and her young son (nlt 05/08/2022)

SC summons Tourism Minister Shrestha over contempt charge (rep 05/08/2022)

Ruling alliance forms task force for allocation of electoral seats among themselves (rep 05/08/2022), Ruling coalition forms 11-member task force to finalize sharing of seats (kh 05/08/2022) [Once again an overwhelming participation of women! Long live patriarchy!], Formation of electoral alliance by ruling parties is against constitution: Bhim Rawal (rep 05/08/2022) [But it was perfectly fine for the two left parties to form an electoral alliance in 2017 that gave them a landslide victory? Afterwards, it became clear that these parties did not have much in common either and that their top politicians were only concerned with power, whatever the cost! Yes, electoral alliances are ultimately a betrayal of the electorate, whose concerns are simply ignored!]

Temporary police to be recruited for November 20 elections (rep 04/08/2022) [It is the duty of the government to ensure that all Nepalis can exercise their right to vote, including deployed security forces, polling agents, migrant workers, etc.]

Finance Secretary Marasini transferred to Prime Minister’s Office : Marasini had refused to continue at the ministry following Janardan Sharma’s reappointment as finance minister after a probe committee acquitted him of tax tweak charges (kp 04/08/2022)

Govt decides to hold federal, provincial elections on Nov 20 (kh 04/08/2022) [The right to set an election date in the provinces lies with the respective provincial government and not with the central government! Nepal is a federal state! By the way, this also applies to local elections!]

Unholy acts : Ruling coalition and main opposition party are united in their misplaced priorities (kp 04/08/2022)

Prime minister under pressure to move National Investigation Department back under Home Ministry : Cross-party lawmakers including those from the CPN-UML say the department can function better under the Home Ministry, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/08/02022)

Coalition partners agree to hold parliamentary, provincial polls on Nov 20 (nlt 03/08/2022), Ruling coalition reaches understanding to hold elections on November 20 : Some issues remain though including transitional justice act and seat-sharing, which leaders say will be sorted out, by Anil Giri (kp 04/08/2022)

State capture by ‘Kathmandu Cocoon’ : A highly cemented network of the ruling elite decides everything related to state affairs, by Achyut Wagle (kp 02/08/2022)

Deuba outdoes himself : He has fortified his legacy as a repeat offender when it comes to endangering the rule of law (kp 02/08/2022)

“Deuba and Prachanda can’t protect country’s nationalism”, interview with Chitra Bahadur KC, Chairman of Rastriya Janamorcha Nepal (kh 01/08/2022) [Against federalism, for patriarchal nationalism based on Hindu values, against equality of all citizens in citizenship law!]

Exonerated Sharma may return to Finance Ministry, Maoist party members say : Observers say it would be wrong practice as they question the rationale behind forming such a House committee, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 31/07/2022), Janardan Sharma re-appointed Finance Minister (kh 31/07/2022), Epitome of misrule: Janardan Sharma’s reappointment as Finance Minister is a glaring evidence that the rot runs deep in Nepal (nlt 31/07/2022),
Deuba, Dahal have much to answer in finance minister case, observers say : Sharma’s reappointment as finance minister points to a bigger and sinister nexus beneath the veneer of alliance the prime minister and Maoist chair harp on about, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/08/2022), Acquittal of the finance minister: Overshadowed by partisan politics, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 02/08/2022)

Govt to provide free of cost treatment to acid attack survivors (rep 30/07/2022) [It is the government's duty to prevent acid attacks. This includes, first of all, a strict control of the sale of acid!]

Farmers reduce acreage for lack of adequate fertiliser : Drop in production could lead to food shortages and higher prices in a country already reeling from inflation, experts say, by Sangam Prasain, Shankar Acharya and Rajesh Mishra (kp 29/07/2022) [Neglect of duty on the part of the government!], No clarity on Rs500 billion microfinance fund meant for lending to farmers : Officials say they are working on a concept paper on how to make the scheme proposed in the budget for this fiscal year work for farmers, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 29/07/2022)

Uncertainty looms over transitional justice amid delays in tabling bill : As conflict victims, rights activists and international rights bodies cry foul at some provisions, those involved in drafting the bill say there’s a lack of political will, by Binod Ghimire (kp 28/07/2022)

NIC directs public sector, political parties to implement right to information (kh 27/07/2022)

Why auditor general’s annual reports are more ritual and less effective : Experts point at factors like frequent transfers of secretaries and lethargy of oversight bodies, because of which despite irregularities, hardly anyone is held to account, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 26/07/2022)

Panel probing tax tweak charges seeks film footage from Singha Durbar gates : Committee yet to find anything substantial as police take time to look into the hard drive it gave on Wednesday, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 25/07/2022), Nepal Police submits report on Finance Ministry hard drive to probe committee : Panel members say the content will be known when its meeting convenes on Tuesday morning (kp 25/07/2022), Nepal Police forensic lab provides 'recovered' CCTV Footage of Finance Ministry to probe committee (rep 26/07/2022), Panel more confused as it fails to gather evidence to implicate Sharma in tax tweak : As the committee struggles to decipher the Finance Ministry CCTV data retrieved by the police, Home Ministry says it doesn’t have footage of Singha Durbar gates, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 27/07/2022), How probe turns into a farce: House panel says it found nothing against Sharma (kp 29/07/2020), Parliamentary probe committee concludes unauthorized person not involved in budget formulation (nlt 29/07/2022) [This probe was completely superfluous. Only an investigation by a completely independent body would be of any value!], House panel presents report absolving ex-finance minister Sharma of tax tweak charges : Amid speculations Sharma could return to the job, Maoist leader Pun says choice is his, by Tika R Pradhan (kp)

Coalition partners want to stick together but there is trust deficit : The Congress and the communists are suspicious of each other even as they harp on fighting the polls in alliance, by Anil Giri (kp 24/07/2022)

Ruling alliance advised prime minister to put US visit on hold: Upendra Yadav : It’s not that the visit won’t take place; it has not happened at this time due to some internal reasons, says the chair of Janata Samajbadi, a coalition partner (kp 22/07/2022)

In light of policy gap : Lack of opportunities at home means the trend of mass departures will likely continue (kp 21/07/2022) [There continues to be a complete lack of interest in ensuring the right of people to work in their own country!]

Foreign ministry delays implementation of Cabinet decision to withdraw from SPP (rep 21/07/2022)

Policy failures drive Nepalis to seek their fortunes abroad : In the last fiscal year, more than 628,503 people received labour permits, the second highest number on record, by Pawan Pandey (kp 19/07/02022)

Bodies responsible for improving the sliding economy are at odds, by Balkrishna Gyawali (rep 18/07/2022)

NIC empowered to recommend action against rights violators (ht 18/07/2022) [Given the strict denial of social inclusion by the ruling male Tagadhari elite, there should be endless complaints!]

NC President Deuba in hot water (kh 18/07/2022)

Govt raises medical education fees by 3.6 percent effective from new FY beginning Sunday (rep 17/07/2022) [It is not special qualifications but wealth that decides whether one is allowed to practise medicine at some point!]

Oxygen underestimation led to scourge of second wave, report says : The government failed to supply oxygen cylinders to hospitals as per need assessment it made with World Health Organisation long before the second wave of the pandemic struck, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 17/07/2022)

Youth programmes announced but not executed : Almost all youth programmes focused on entrepreneurs have not been implemented, Auditor General's report says, by Krishana Prasain (kp 17/07/2022)

Court says Singha Durbar CCTV data loss unimaginable, as probe struggles : No progress in investigation into charges against Janardan Sharma with the Finance Ministry refusing to provide footage. Secretaries to be grilled today, probe members say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/07/2022), Probe panel yet to find CCTV footage of the time when tax rates were tweaked : Members say they are in the process of grilling officials as part of their investigation, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 17/07/2022), Investigators to seek technical help to recover missing May 28 CCTV footage : While the panel is seeking footage of May 28, the ministry has supplied records of later dates, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 19/07/2022), Parliamentary committee summons ex-Minister Sharma to record statement (nlt 19/07/2022), Ex-Minister Sharma denies involving outsiders in budget formulation (nlt 21/07/2022), Deadline for parliamentary committee to probe allegations against Sharma extended by a week (nlt 21/07/2022)

Challenges Of Good Governance, by Shyam Prasad Mainali (rn 15/07/2022)

Govt decides to extend the term of Truth and Reconciliation Commission officials (kh 15/07/2022) [The problem is not so much with the people in the Commission as with the politicians who refuse to make the necessary changes to the law and equip the Commission to do its job!]

Demand to remove finance and revenue secretaries (rep 15/07/2022)

Weapons for police won’t be procured immediately: PM Deuba (kh 14/07/2022) [??], Revealed: Businessman Bhatta is mastermind behind controversial arms procurement deal for Nepal Police (rep 15/07/2022)

Lies, more lies : It is our misfortune that the cast of characters has changed very little in the last three decades, by Deepak Thapa (kp 14/07/2022)

Chure’s exploitation goes unchecked : Authorities have turned a blind eye on illegal crusher plants that occupy the rivers and streams that flow from the Chure, by Rajkaran Mahato (ae 14/07/2022)

PM Deuba-led government claims it ended instability, misgovernance (kh 13/07/2022) [In reality, the differences with the previous Oli government are not that great. There is still a lack of democratic procedures, rule of law, respect for the constitution and social inclusion!], Deuba’s one year in office marked by misrule and tactic from Oli’s playbook : Local elections can be counted as the only achievement, else failure on all fronts, observers say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/07/2022),
A litany of failures : The first year of Deuba's fifth term is a story of unfulfilled promises—and disillusionment (kp 13/07/2022)

Parliamentary committee formed to investigate against ex-FinMin Sharma starts work (nlt 12/07/2022)

It’s shameful to fail to nominate Deputy Speaker and Vice-Chairman: Bamdev Gautam (kh 12/07/2022) [It is not only shameful, it is a serious violation of Articles 91 and 92 of the Constitution. This constitutional violation was deliberately committed by the previous Oli government, like so many others of his numerous misconducts, and has been continued by the present Deuba government. Since both positions should have been filled by women, it is also an afront against women's rights and political participation. The politicians responsible for this scandal should be held accountable as a matter of urgency.]

Deuba under fire— from a section of Congress, and opposition : UML charges prime minister with failing in governance. Congress group questions party president’s performance, by Anil Giri (kp 12/07/2022)

Government failure to estimate actual population size hits Covid vaccination programme : Experts say real-time data on population size is crucial for formulating plans and policies and for their success, by Arjun Poudel (kp 12/07/2022)

Govt registers Citizenship Bill in Parliament : Home Minister and Law Minister in a rush seeking consensus (kh 11/07/2022), Govt holds discussion with UML leader Nembang on citizenship bill (rep 11/07/2022), CPN-UML positive on new Citizenship Bill: Nembang (rn 11/07/2022), Home Minister meets Dahal to discuss citizenship amendment bill (rn 11/07/2022) [You'd better talk to women's advocates and human rights activists about it!]

Bill to amend Constitutional Council Act: Bishwa Prakash Sharma seeks accountability from PM : In what appears to be a case of blatant disregard for the rule of law and spirit of the constitution, the Deuba government is trying to amend the Constitutional Council Act in the same way done by his predecessor the KP Oli-led government (nlt 11/07/2022), From the wrong playbook : The government dare not tamper with constitutional provisions and rule of law (kp 12/07/2022)

Speaker Sapkota rules govt to furnish replies on issues raised by lawmakers (nlt 11/07/2022)

Govt repeats late spending trend as fiscal year comes to a close : Rs 52 billion spent as development expenditure in past 25 days; Rs 15 billion spent on Saturday alone (kh 10/07/2022) [Nepal politicians will never change unless they are replaced in their entirety by a responsible, younger and socially inclusive generation! Otherwise, the personal power struggles of failed top politicians who are not really interested in the development of the country will continue endlessly!]

Govt buying weapons worth Rs 840 million in times of economic crisis (rep 10/07/2022) [To keep discontented civil society under control or for what?], Massive corruption at play as govt expedites arms procurement worth millions of rupees for Nepal Police, by Tapendra Karki (rep 11/07/2022), Weapons Purchase Case: House committee gives three days to home ministry to furnish details (rep 12/07/2022)

Language, literature, culture are nation's pride: PM Deuba (rep 10/07/2022) [In relation to the multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-lingual and multi-cultural society of Nepal, these terms must be used in the plural!]

Why are the top leaders of the ruling coalition defending the Nijgadh Airport project? The top leaders of the ruling coalition–Sher Bahadur Deuba, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal–look committed to the Nijgadh Airport project, whatever the supreme court verdict. Why are they so bent? (nlt 08/07/2022)

Deuba’s US visit, initially proposed for mid-July, appears uncertain : Foreign Ministry officials say the prime minister’s visit is ‘still on the plan’ but they are yet to hear from Washington, by Anil Giri (kp 08/07/2022)

Deuba’s knotty US visit : When and why?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 07/07/2022), When is Deuba going to the US?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 07/07/2022)

Finance Minister Sharma resigns (nlt 06/07/2022), Parliamentary special committee to investigate Janardhan Sharma’s alleged manipulation of tax rate (kh 06/07/2022), Finance minister resigns after public outcry and probe panel : Main opposition UML boycotts the House meeting where Janardan Sharma announced his resignation. Parliamentary panel has 10 days to submit its investigation report, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/07/2022), Sharma could return to the ministry, many say citing the turn of events : Maoists say Sharma likely to come back after probe; some in Congress don’t rule that out, by Anil Giri (kp 07/07/2022), Finance Minister Sharma resigns : CPN-MC may not send his replacement in the Cabinet till the probe is over, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht), After pushing the country to the brink of economic ruin, former guerilla commander Sharma steps down : History will judge Janardan Sharma’s one-year-long tenure harshly. His policies and actions have left deep scars in the country’s economy (nlt 07/07/2022), FM's financial crime : The panel should be able to uncover what transpired between Sharma and the select business groups (ht 08/07/2022)

Federal government overlooks statute as it wants to oversee Valley’s security : Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are in favour while the Maoists are against the proposed arrangement, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/07/2022)

On finance minister, who has courted controversy, Deuba, Dahal hem and haw, by Anil Giri (kp 06/07/2022)

Government decides to withdraw citizenship bill : To register a new bill by removing some ‘controversial’ provisions in the existing draft, a minister says (kp 05/07/2022)

The case of alleged financial crime exposes compromised morality of some bureaucrats. Are there provisions to hold them accountable? Nepal’s Civil Service Act (1993) has provisions regarding the removal or dismissal of government employees from service. Top bureaucrats, however, often skip action by taking advantage of their political connection and shifting the blame toward politicians (nlt 05/07/2022)

Govt told to give compensation to victims (ht 05/07/2022)

Finance Minister should resign immediately: Gagan Thapa (kh 04/07/2022), Cronyism, protectionism and rampant corruption likely to push Nepal to the brink of economic disaster : On Sunday, Nepal’s Finance Ministry refused to produce CCTV footage of the night before the budget announcement, raising questions about whether the alleged financial crime will ever be investigated, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 04/07/2022), Prime Minister Deuba may oust Finance Minister Sharma soon: Sources (kh 05/07/2022) [Constant misbehaviour, even by the Prime Minister, was normal in the days of the Oli government, but you promised to be different, though you are not!], Calls are growing for Finance Minister Sharma to quit, as he fails to come clean : Prime minister’s reluctance to take action raises suspicion if there are too many skeletons in the closet, by Anil Giri (kp 05/07/2022), Former vice-chairs of National Planning Commission demand probe on budget tampering case : "The government has failed to increase exports, ensure proper mobilization of foreign aid and loans, attract foreign investment, facilitate tourist arrivals, and ensure remittance inflows through formal channels to improve the depleting foreign currency reserves." (nlt 05/07/2022), Of deceits and erasures : The sooner the finance minister exits the government, the better for the nation (kp 06/07/2022)

PM Deuba shuffles cabinet replacing three JSP Ministers (kh 04/07/2022), President administers oath to three Janata Samajbadi ministers : Mohammad Ishtiyaq Rayi, Pradip Yadav and Mrigendra Singh Yadav are the new ministers (kp 04/07/2022)

JSP hands over list of new ministers to PM Deuba : Ministers likely to be sworn in today itself (kh 04/07/2022)

Ad hocism may lead to fiscal indiscipline, as shown by decision on petroleum prices : Flippant decision-making will bring policy instability and ultimately hit the investment climate in Nepal, experts say, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 02/07/2022)

Capital expenditure at less than 40 per cent (ht 01/07/2022)

EC urges govt to manage e-voting machines for upcoming polls (nlt 30/06/2022) [Yawn, says the Deuba government! This is just like voting rights for the millions of excluded eligible voters!]

Bhattarai faction frets as Yadav goes solo with Cabinet reshuffle proposal : Deuba calls for consensus proposal. Observers say JSP dispute could impact the coalition, by Anil Giri (kp 30/06/2022), Janata Samajwadi Party row: Yadav, Bhattarai agree to part ways (nlt 30/06/2022), JSP row: Baburam and Upendra to part ways (kh 01/07/2022)

Torture at the hands of authorities continues with little action : The Criminal Code that came into force in 2018 has criminalised torture but the cases are seldom investigated and no perpetrators have been brought to book so far., by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/06/2022). Power sans responsibility : Rather than a sense of security, the presence of the police strikes fear in people’s hearts (kp 30/06/2022)

Government unclear on how to adjust taxes days after it slashed fuel prices : Finance Ministry says Supply Ministry decided on price cuts; the former has made no move to revise the taxes yet, by Preithvi Man Shrestha (kp 29/06/2022)

Janata Samajwadi Party decides to recall ministers (nlt 28/06/2022), JSP decides to call back its ministers without Baburam’s consent : Dr. Bhattarai and Ashok Rai pushed aside (kh 28/06/2022)

Amid SPP confusion, home minister makes a gaffe saying pullout letter sent to the US : Foreign Ministry is yet to write to the US. American embassy says it acknowledges Nepali Cabinet’s public statements regarding its desire not to move forward on the SPP, by Anil Giri (kp 28/06/2022)

Nepal imports vegetables worth over Rs 34 billion in 11 months : Potatoes worth Rs 7 billion and onions worth Rs 5 billion imported (kh 27/06/2022) [Nepal is really not able to grow enough vegetables by itself? This is quite obviously a mistake in agricultural policy!]

Four Unified Socialist Ministers sworn in (kh 27/06/2022), CPN (US) demand met, Cabinet reshuffled (ht) [All supporters of patriarchy say thank you for the further reduction of women in the cabinet. The proportion of women in the Council of Ministers is only 20 per cent, although the constitution stipulates at least 34 per cent. For this to happen, at least three of the four newly appointed ministers would have had to be women. Long live the patriarchy!]

Why government should not run a business : Let’s assume the government goes ahead with its plan to revive sick industries. Will these industries actually prosper? Will they show any kind of innovation? Will they be able to compete with the private sector?, by Prakash Maharjan (nlt 27/06/2022)

Unified Socialist ministers replaced in Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers will be sworn in on Monday morning (kp 26/06/2022), Prime Minister Deuba reshuffles cabinet (nlt 26/06/2022), Seeds of discord in Unified Socialist just as ministers change : Party is clearly in crisis with Madhav Nepal seeking to put the house in order., by Tika R Pradhan (kp 27/06/2022)

Unified Socialist ministers make desperate efforts to save their posts (kh 26/06/2022), Minister Ale commits to stepping down with a letter to party chair : His aide says he has submitted a commitment letter to Nepal saying he would resign whenever the party wants (kp 26/06/2022)

Three ruling parties want seat-sharing arrangement before poll dates are set : The move appears to be aimed at building pressure on Congress so as to wrest more constituencies, by Anil Giri (kp 26/06/2022)

Ruling coalition directs govt to cut taxes on petroleum products : The government has been levying hefty taxes on petroleum products. It is said the price of petrol and diesel will come down by Rs 25-30 per liter once the decision is implemented (nlt 25/06/2022), Govt slashes fuel prices following widespread criticism : The government decided to reduce petrol price by Rs 20 per liter and diesel price by Rs 28 per liter (nlt 25/06/2022)

Breaching laws, govt released Rs 9m for Jhalanath Khanal’s abroad medical treatment : The amount was released illegally as Section 30 of the ‘Public Health Service Act 2018’ states that expenses should not be provided for foreign treatment (nlt 24/06/2022)

Government is in a fix. It has decided to shun SPP but is not clear how to do that : Foreign Ministry officials say they’ve got Cabinet decision ‘not to move ahead’, which they find too vague to pursue, by Anil Giri (kp 24/06/2022)

Madhav Nepal’s tale of woe continues with ministers defying party decision : Unified Socialist chair wants Cabinet reshuffle but Deuba is reluctant, stoking blame game, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 24/06/2022)

The missing coherence in Nepal’s IPS and BRI dealings : Between 2015 and 2019, Nepal twice wrote to the US expressing its desire to join the SPP military exchange program, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 23/06/2022)

Rampant lawlessness: How entire system is under threat from Prime Minister himself  : Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba seems hell-bent on protecting his nearer and dearer ones at the cost of the country’s legal as well as parliamentary system. It appears Deuba can go to any length to keep his power intact, by Nishan Khatiwada (kp 23/06/2022), PM Deuba not to reshuffle cabinet “anytime soon” (kh 23/06/2022)

PM Deuba calls meeting of ruling coalition to discuss cabinet reshuffle (kh 22/06/2022)

Ruling alliance lawmakers express indignation toward govt (rep 22/06/2022)

Congress leaders call for letting Nepalis away vote. Poll body says not feasible : Despite Supreme Court order in 2018, no initiatives taken for out-of-country voting. Debate on the issue when polls near seems to be more for public consumption, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/06/2022) [This is a result of the total disinterest of the Oli and Deuba governments!]

Govt rebuffs NHRC’s recommendations (kh 21/06/2022) [?????]

New rule allows crusher plants even closer to rivers, forests and villages : Experts say such policies will damage environment. Questions arise at whose behest the new standards were brought, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 21/06/2022), Court halts enforcement of new rules on extraction of stones, sands and pebbles : A government move to ease extraction rules has drawn criticism for allowing crusher plants to come closer to forests, villages and rivers inviting environmental, health and landslides concerns, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 23/06/2022)

Unified Socialist likely to send new ministers to cabinet by Wednesday (kh 21/06/2022)

Govt decides to reject SPP deal (nlt 20/06/2022), Government decides to stay away from SPP : Confusion remains though whether Nepal is indeed part of the US scheme and how it can get out of it, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/06/2022)

SC orders not to implement govt. decision to restrict loan disbursement (kh 20/06/2022), Classification required for fragmentation of land (rep 21/06/2022)

NC general secretaries advise PM Deuba to end SPP debacle once and for all (kh 20/06/2022)

External affairs, domestic battles : Our governance and policy-making are routinely held hostage to political squabbling, by Anurag Acharya (kp 20/06/2022)

Nepal’s ‘great’ leap backward : World order is changing fast. Nations are framing strategies to deal with the unknown that is emerging. In Nepal, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is busy defending his corrupt Finance Minister, by Bikash Sangraula (nlt 19/06/2022)

Experts say SPP exposed Nepal’s civilian and military diplomacy failure : It’s a fiasco of epic proportions, they say, which could widen trust deficit with neighbours and the United States, by Anil Giri (kp 19/06/2022)

Pandemic and Covid vaccination affect several other health programmes : Despite the increasing burden of diseases and responsibilities, there have been no significant increments to the human resource, officials say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 19/06/2022)

Liquidity crisis can hardly be addressed by this fiscal policy, by Kamlesh Agrawal (kh 19/06/2022)

Probe shows prison officials’ role in events leading to youth’s jail death : CCTV not functioning when Harijan ‘committed suicide’. Detailed probe by police sought, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 19/06/2022)

Decision on Cabinet reshuffle early this week : A meeting of the ruling coalition partners on Sunday is expected to decide on the reshuffle, by Anil Giri and Binod Ghimire (kp 19/06/2022)

Culture Minister Ale calls for preserving country’s religion, culture (kh 19/06/2022)

Authority without accountability: Deuba government’s blatant indifference to ‘financial crime’ by Finance Minister : Prime Minister Deuba’s reluctance to investigate the alleged involvement of an outsider to change tax rates in the fiscal policy by the Finance Minister shows accountability is at stake in Nepal (nlt 18/06/2022)

School students struggle with the change of medium of instruction : A new government directive to teach ‘Social Studies’ in the Nepali language is giving a hard time to both students and teachers, by Rajani Shrestha (kp 18/06/2022)

NAC Chairman Adhikari, who was mistreated by Tourism Minister Ale, demands security (rep 18/06/2022)

Political leadership was unaware of Nepal Army’s correspondence with US Army over SPP’ (rep 18/06/2022) [KP Oli and his government at the time lied to the people all the time! Why should they believe it now?]

On SPP, no party looks clean— all lying, playing to the gallery : A Nepal Army letter shows Nepal applied for the State Partnership Program in October 2015. While the national defence force finds itself in the dock, politicians are equally answerable, by Anil Giri and Binod Ghimire (kp 17/06/2022) [Right to information: Every citizen shall have the right to demand and receive information on any matter of his or her interest or of public interest (Article 27 of the constitution)! When will politicians finally respect the constitution? Their behaviour is criminal!], Deuba avoids House that awaited response on some pressing issues : Amid calls for answers from him on defence budget and SPP, prime minister plays truant,  by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/06/2022), House panel grills army chief, foreign minister on SPP : Orders government to write to the US saying Nepal is not part of SPP. Sharma claims 2019 army letter was sent with government nod, Nepal is not part of any military alliance, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/06/2022), PM Deuba skips International Relations Committee meeting called to hold discussions on SPP (nlt 19/06/2022), House committee decides to summon prime minister again : Deuba skipped Sunday’s meeting citing his busy schedule. Panel says not abiding by its call amounts to undermining it. Congress lawmakers disagree (kp 19/06/2022)

Change of government is a mere rumor: Gajurel : PM Deuba-led government will continue till parliamentary elections (kh 17/06/2022) [interview]

Why Janardan Sharma must go (ae 16/06/2022)

US embassy reacts as Deuba is silent while lawmakers question SPP : Hours after US officials say Nepal became part of the State Partnership Program in 2019 as per its request, Nepal Army refutes. Law minister terms whole issue ‘a rumour’ (kp 16/06/2022)) [Only a timely and continuous information policy by the government can help to avoid such irritations. People have a right to information, but Nepali governments have always relied on disinformation!]

Janata Samajbadi Party’s Bhattarai faction asks Deuba to ignore chair Yadav’s unilateral decisions : Some leaders say dispute in the party has become serious and the Bhattarai faction could break away, by Anil Giri  (kp 15/06/2022)

Govt withdraws two-day weekend decision, from today office hours to remain the same as before (rep 15/06/2022)

US embassy says the ‘leaked’ document regarding State Partnership Program is fake : Nepali intellectuals and people on social media had reacted to the 'proposed' US-Nepal military pact immediately after media outlets disclosed the contents of the document (nlt 14/06/2022) [If you believe it, you will be blessed!], M should answer in Parliament regarding State Partnership Program: Gagan Thapa : A purported draft proposal of the US-Nepal military pact has ignited a heated debate in Nepali politics (nlt 15/06/2022), Will not sign SPP with the United States: PM Deuba  (kh 15/06/2022) [Inform the people and parliament correctly and in detail! This is your duty!], Nine communist parties demand cancellation of PM Deuba’s US visit  (kh 15/06/2022)

Federal government handles small bridge projects against the spirit of federalism : But local road projects will be handed over to provinces, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 14/06/2022)

Local election, delay in material supply for printing to blame for delay in providing textbooks to students: Minister Paudel (rep 14/06/2022) [However, this does not justify the regular deferral of remote areas in particular!], There is always an excuse
Fertiliser shortages have been a perennial problem with the authorities always finding ad-hoc measures (kp 15/06/2022), Textbooks yet to reach Baitadi (rep) [Is this also due to the elections held five weeks ago? One has never heard of similar problems in the urban centres, especially in the KTM Valley!]

Five-Party Alliance Must Hold On, by Naryan Upadhyay (rn 14/06/2022), Future route of coalition in Nepal: Less rosy, more thorny, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 14/06/2022)

Despite PM Deuba’s reluctance to reshuffle Cabinet, JSP and Unified Socialist continue to exert pressure (kh 14/06/2022)

Finance minister in dock again ‘for using outsiders’ to tweak taxes : Lawmakers demand clarification from Sharma and investigation into allegations that he involved unauthorised people in the budget-making process, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 14/06/2022)

The chronic water problem : The provision of necessities for the people should be the government’s top priority (kp 13/06/2022)

House panel summons PM to get information on his US visit (rep 13/06/2022), PM Deuba is preparing to secretly sign partnership deal with US: Rawal (rep 13/06/2022), Protestors  besiege MCC's central office (rep 13/06/2022), PM should inform parliament about his US visit: Chairman Nepal (rep 13/06/2022) [Not only the parliament, the entire people have a right to information. The behaviour of top American politicians in recent months and especially the current visit of the general are highly suspicious. When will Nepal finally find a way to a foreign policy that is free from American, Chinese or Indian dictates? Grow up, Nepal!]

Maoist Center preparing to recall FinMin Sharma, Information Minister Karki likely to replace him (rep 13/06/2022)

Late as usual : Delayed delivery of textbooks infringes the right to education of Nepali students, by Karuna Parajuli and Timothy Fish Hodgson (kp 12/06/2022)

Despite the onset of monsoon, Home Ministry yet to approve Preparedness and Response Action Plan (kh 12/06/2022) [No time for the really important tasks of a government? Only time for power struggles?]

Nijgadh Airport will be built somewhere near the proposed area: PM Deuba (kh 12/06/2022) [In another forest area worthy of protection? If an airport is to be built there, you will either have to destroy nature, agricultural land or settlements, or a bit of everything!]

NRNA controversy in Parliament, lawmakers demand information on talks with the UK (rep 11/06/2022)

Govt seeks ‘freebies’ along with fertilizers resulting in a shortage: MPs (rep 11/06/2022)

Strike banned in 25 most essential services (rep 11/06/2022)

Confusion engulfs budget plan to set up Rs500 billion fund for farm financing : Central bank says it was unaware of such plan. Bankers, who have already lent hundreds of billions to the sector, are concerned about who will regulate the microfinance fund, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 10/06/2022)

Loktantrik Samajbadi presents its wish list to Deuba in preparation for joining government : The prime minister is seeking to broaden the alliance in view of upcoming elections and also to save the government from possible unplugging of support, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/06/2022)

Size of govt employees to be reduced by 10% (kh 09/06/2022)

Lawmakers propose expenditure budget cuts for different ministries (kh 08/06/2022)

Nepal clears hurdles to import fertiliser from India to tide it over paddy season : To fast-track the process, the Cabinet has opened the way for a rush shipment of vital crop nutrients, officials say, by Sangam Prasain and Anil Giri (kp 08/06/2022)

Deuba nixes call for Cabinet rejig to pre-empt disputes in ruling parties : Prime minister stalls reshuffle a day after Unified Socialist’s request, following consultions with coalition partners, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 07/06/2022), Deuba rules out Cabinet reshuffle, by Ram Kumar Kamat (rn 07/06/2022)

Weeks into new session, Bajura schools facing shortage of textbooks : As per an estimate, 2.4 million textbooks are required in Sudurpaschim this year (ht 07/06/2022) [????]

Govt overturns its decision on giving two days weekly leave : Public holiday to be granted only on Saturdays from June 15 (kh 06/06/2022), Government rolls back Sunday holiday rule : Starting June 15, it’s again one-day weekend on Saturdays, as the two-day weekend system is revoked in just three weeks (kp 07/06/2022)

Indifference to education : Successive governments have failed to address the concern related to the supply of textbooks (kp 06/06/2022)

CPN (Unified Socialist) recalls its cabinet ministers, recommends new names for ministerial appointments (rep 05/06/2022), I abide by party’s decision: Outgoing Minister Ale (kh 06/06/2022), Unified Socialist-recommended new ministers being sworn in today (kh 06/06/2022), As Unified Socialist recalls ministers, talk of Cabinet reshuffle gains momentum : The party has recommended replacements to the prime minister, but coalition leaders doubt Deuba will comply immediately considering the possible ripple effect, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/06/2022), Shuffle of Unified Socialist’s Ministers in limbo (kh 06/06/2022), No Cabinet reshuffle anytime soon: Minister Khatiwada (rep 06/06/2022)

NHRC urges govt to investigate death of Harijan in custody (kh 04/06/2022)

Austerity is good but government has created more liability for itself : Costs for salary and pension of government staff and social security up by Rs76 billion for the next fiscal year as the ‘election-oriented’ budget focuses on populist schemes, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 04/06/2022)

Citizens appeal to protect the dignity of Supreme Court : ‘The act of directing the government to defy the court verdict on the construction of Nijgadh Airport is against Regulations of the House of Representatives.’ (nlt 03/06/2022), Govt itself  doesn’t want to build Nijgadh Airport, by Subodh Gautam (kp 05/06/2022) [The government is not even allowed to do that, but has to bow to the SC's decision!]

Lawmakers draw government’s attention to rising inflation : Lawmakers accuse government of not taking any measures to tame inflation and rising prices of petroleum products (nlt 03/06/2022), Lawmakers call on government to provide relief to people by arresting inflation (kh 03/06/2022)

House likely to expire with dozens of bills pending as tenure draws to close : Some bills, including crucial ones, have been stacked since first meeting in March 2018, by Binod Ghimire (kp 02/06/2022) [This is the result of the direct failure of the Oli and Deuba led governments and the entire party political leadership of the country!]

No lesson learned from the last year’s monsoon devastations : Displaced people are at risk of many communicable and vector borne diseases in the monsoon season, by Arjun Poudel (kp 02/06/2022)

An eye on the elections : It is customary to bring a large budget and then dial down the allocations over the year (kp 31/05/2022)

Populism and ad-hocism in policymaking: How it will aggravate Nepal’s economic troubles : The concern right now is what will happen if international fuel and food prices and dollar appreciation do not abate? Is there a proper plan with the government to tackle such a grim prospect?, by Dikshya Singh and Kshitiz Dahal  (nlt 29/05/2022), Budget day: Concern is rising inflation and economists warn against bloated plan : Experts call for a budget that addresses current economic challenges while avoiding populist tilts in the election year, by Prithvi Man Shrestha and Krishana Prasain (kp 29/05/2022)

Delay in supply of textbooks affects coursework : The new academic year in many mountain districts kicked off over 10 days ago but the lack of textbooks has rendered lessons ineffective, teachers say, by Krishna Prasad Gautam (kp 29/05/2022) [Providing equal educational opportunities to all of the nation's children is a duty of government!]

Govt delaying, denying justice: Conflict victims (ht 28/05/2022)

New book, old stories : The policies and programs cannot break with the past (ae 26/05/2022)

Govt transfers six secretaries (nlt 25/05/2022)

Government to promote industrial production and electricity use : Policies and programmes document for new fiscal year says a special scheme will be launched to boost production of paddy, maize, potato, onion, apple and walnut, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 25/05/2022), President presents government's policies and programmes, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 25/05/2022),
Promises galore : People have become used to taking these hollow statements with a pinch of salt (kp 26/05/2022)

Govt prohibits strikes in 25 essential services (rep 25/05/2022)

Fertiliser shortage haunts farmers ahead of looming paddy season : Fertiliser shortage is major problem repeating every crop season in the past several years, by Binod Bhandari and Arjun Rajbanshi (kp 25/05/2022) [It is the same every year, no matter which incompetent government is in power!]

Start-ups wait for promised funding that never comes : The government’s lacklustre attitude towards start-ups has discouraged business innovators, entrepreneurs say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/05/2022)

Govt to present Policies and Programs for new fiscal year in parliament on May 21 (rep 11/05/2022)

Why import ban is undesirable : This policy is practically suicidal since the banned items are major sources of revenue, by Achyut Wagle (kp 10/05/2022)

Budget session recommended for May 17 : The government needs to present the annual budget on May 29 (kp 08/05/2022)

The list of wrongdoings by the Deuba government goes long but Kathmandu is fairly quiet : Don't be fooled. Not much has changed since Deuba replaced Oli, except that Deuba could get the much-debated MCC Compact ratified, by Mahabir Paudyal (nlt 07/05/2022)

SC seeks written response from Chief Secy on contempt of court (kh 06/05/2022)

Ruling alliance decides to nullify rebel candidacies in local election (kh 06/05/2022)

Salyan villagers forced to use polluted river water : Around 40 percent of the people in the district have no access to clean water, by Biplob Maharjan (kp 05/05/2022)

Nowhere safe to go, people in disaster-hit areas live in terror as monsoon nears : Hundreds of people still living in places identified as unfit to reside seven years ago, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/05/2022)

NHRC calls for further investigation into newly-appointed IGP Singh for human rights violation (rep 04/05/2022)

SC seeks written response from govt for not submitting reports on time (kh 03/05/2022)

Govt raises a loan of Rs 221 billion in nine months (kh 03/05/2022)

A troubled agency called Nepal Police, thanks to Nepali politicians : Country’s key law enforcement agency faces controversies because of political parties’ vested interests, by Anil Giri (kp 03/05/2022)

Covid response fund releases money after 14 months : The fund remained idle during the second and third waves due to political wrangling, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 03/05/2022)

Cabinet decides to appoint AIG Dhiraj Pratap Singh as new IGP (kh 01/05/2022), AIGs Pokhrel, Thapa prepare to move court against Singh’s promotion to IGP (kh 01/05/2022), NC leader Koirala denounces govt decision over IGP appointment (kh 01/05/2022) [Once again, decadent shadows of nepotism and extreme party politicisation of all sectors of the Nepali state?], Meritocracy, seniority and organizational norms have been completely ignored by politicians in power in the promotion and appointment of Nepal Police high officials, by Narayan Adgikari and Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 01/05/2022), Amid controversy, newly-appointed police chief conferred with insignia : Two AIGs of the Nepal Police have already decided to move the apex court, arguing that the government appointed the new chief breaching the regulation of the security force (nlt 02/05/2022)

Local election: Five-party coalition emphasizes economic development (kh 01/05/2022)

School question papers prepared by local governments are full of errors : Experts hold the federal government equally responsible, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/05/2022)

Ruling alliance directs rebel candidates to withdraw candidacies : Nepali Congress is making a last-ditch effort to appease Jagannath Poudel who has filed an independent candidature against Renu Dahal in Bharatpur Metropolis to withdraw his candidacy (nlt 29/04/2022) [Nepal is a federal state. The national party leadership cannot issue directives in this regard, at best recommendations!],
As alliance parties threaten rebel candidates, Election Commission says that’s criminal act : The election body states that the threats violate citizens’ legal and constitutional right to take part in elections, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 30/04/2022) [When will the so-called top politicians finally be punished appropriately for their constant high-handed behaviour? Non-election of such persons and their protégés would be an appropriate response!], Ruling alliance to take action against cadres violating directives (kh 01/05/2022)

Supreme Court continues interim order against govt’s decision to suspend NRB Governor Adhikari (nlt 29/04/2022), Supreme Court says government decision to probe Governor Adhikari was arbitrary : Maha Prasad Adhikari, who returned to office on April 20, will continue in the job until a final verdict, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/04/2022)

Coalition partners seek electoral alliance within camp (rn 27/04/2022) [These so-called top politicians simply do not want to understand that in the federal system they have no right to prescribe such things to the local level!], Keep the peace : The alliance among the ruling coalition partners is likely to evaporate by the time of the federal elections (ht 27/04/2022) [By then, these self-appointed leaders will have successfully destroyed local democracy!]

Government to provide public holidays two days a week (kh 27/04/2022), Nepal will have two public holidays a week - Saturday and Sunday - from May 15 (rep 27/04/2022), Government decides to have two-day weekend : Starting May 15, government offices will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays (kp 28/04/2022), Resetting the workweek : The idea of a five-day working week wouldn’t be too farfetched at all (kp 28/04/2022), Two-day weekend will add to case backlogs at hospitals, doctors say : Concerns grow patients needing surgeries, renal transplantations will suffer more, by Arjun Poudel (kp 29/04/2022)

Education Minister seeks more budget for education sector (kh 25/04/2022)

Writ petition challenges ambassadorial nominations : Petitioners say recent nominations have ignored principles of inclusion and call for new nominations (kp 23/04/2022)

Nepal dissatisfied with the distribution of local level seats among the coalition (rep 23/04/2022)

Congress faces revolt in grassroots bodies over seat-sharing decision : Disgruntled leaders and cadres in several units vow to defy alliance and contest local elections as independents, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 23/04/2022) [The top politicians of all major parties continue to practise the centralist state!]

State-sponsored economic crisis : The real emergency in Nepal’s economy is not the Ukraine War, but a self-serving government (nt 22/04/2022)

Trade deficit widening despite govt attempts to curb import (kh 22/04/2022)

Should Sharma quit? If the past is any guide, then Finance Minister Janardan Sharma should resign on moral grounds (ht 21/04/2022)

Supreme Court stays govt’s decision to suspend NRB Governor Adhikari (nlt 19/04/2022), Suspended Governor Adhikari resuming duties today (kh 20/04/2022), Nepal finance minister faces moral question after top court rules against move to suspend central bank governor : With an interlocutory order to the government not to enforce its April 7 decision, Adhikari is set to resume office, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/04/2022), Nepal Rastra Bank’s autonomy restored : There is room for the Ministry of Finance to act like a big brother should it choose—wrongly—to do so, by Paban Raj Pandey (kp 20/04/2022)

Ruling coalition to finalize distribution of metropolises and sub metropolises today (kh 19/04/2022) [Nepal is a federal state. Nominating candidates for local elections is not the responsibility of national party leaders!]

Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reserves amid economic woes (rep 17/04/2022)

Allies set ways of candidate selection but disputes remain on the ground : Members of the ruling coalition themselves doubt the alliance’s effectiveness, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/04/12022), Local level free to use discretion regarding electoral alliance: NC Gen Secy Thapa (kh 16/04/2022)

State-sponsored economic crisis : The real emergency in Nepal’s economy is not the Ukraine War, but a self-serving government (nt 15/04/2022)

Economic diplomacy takes a back seat as diplomats fail to push it : Experts stress making it a part of the country’s overall diplomacy so as to advance and achieve economic goals, by Anil Giri (kp 15/04/2022) [What can you expect when the majority have no diplomatic experience but get their posts on the basis of kinship or party affiliation?]

Govt’s capital expenditure stands at meager 27.45 percent of the targeted amount in Q3 (rep 15/04/2022)

Government positive to address demands of Janamat Party: Home Minister Khand (rep 15/04/2022) [Election campaign tactics send their regards!]

Small industries in government priority: Badu (rn 15/04/2022)

Is Nepal heading toward the worst economic crisis? While indicating that the worst may be yet to come, economists warn that if the government doesn’t work on correcting the course, the Nepali economy might end up in a red zone soon, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 14/04/2022)

Scrutiny In Diplomatic Appointments, by Mukti Rijal (rn 14/04/2022)

 Managerial efficiency in question as thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses are set to expire : Officials say wastage of the life-saving vaccine will be common in the coming days, by Arjun Poudel (kp 11/04/2022)

Ruling parties issue joint appeal, vow to face local elections together (rep 11/04/2022)

Governor suspended when economy is in crisis and finance minister in question : Government forms a committee to look into Governor Adhikari’s activities, leading to his automatic suspension, by Anil Giri and Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 09/04/2022), Shooting the messenger : Action against Nepal Rastra Bank governor is more whimsical than a studied decision (kp 11/04/2022), Governor faced action for not cooperating with finance minister: PM Deuba (kh) [When COAS Katawal refused to cooperate with the Maoist-led government in 2009 and was therefore dismissed, the then President Ram Baran Yadav, who was elected as the NC candidate, immediately reversed this decision. How times change!], Ex-FinMins condemn suspension of NRB guv : Call it ruling coalition's move 'to cover up its own incompetence under finance minister' (ht 11/04/2022), Bad precedent : The erosion of NRB's autonomy could lead to the appointment of a new governor with change of govt (ht) [Yes, because of the total party-political infiltration of all spheres of public life, all functionaries of the country will then be replaced on average at least once a year. This means that politicians will still have no time at all for their actual tasks! But at least they can cover up their incompetence!], Action against governor may put Nepal in IMF’s bad books : One of the IMF’s conditions for approving $396 million credit facility is that central bank and its personnel’s autonomy should be strengthened further, by Prithvi Man Shrestha and Anil Giri (kp 12/04/2022), Sledgehammer to central bank autonomy : The passage of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act was seen as a safeguard against political interference, by Achyut Wagle (kp 12/04/2022)

Government’s health insurance scheme fails to retain subscribers : Only 20 percent of the total population is covered by the scheme and dropout rate is high owing to poor service delivery at healthcare institutions, by Arjun Poudel (kp 09/04/2022)

Coalition calculation : The Congress vs Maoist feud over Chitwan could determine the fate of the governing coalition (nt 08/04/2022)

Cabinet makes a slew of crucial appointments, besides taking other decisions (rep 08/04/2022)

President nominates Dahal as NA member (kh 08/04/2022) [Nepotism at its best!]

Deuba’s unfulfilling Delhi trip (ae 07/04/2022)

Government recommends names of ambassadors to 20 countries (with list) (kh 07/04/2022) [Three quarters of them are Bahuns, which once again shows who considers themselves as the owners of this land! Is this government not ashamed of itself?], Ambassadors recommended for 20 countries including China : Bishnu Pukar Shrestha, a rights activist and conflict victim, has been picked for Beijing under Maoist quota, by Anil Giri (kp 08/04/2022), Ambassadorial appointments: Unqualified, yet fortunate individuals, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 13/04/2022) [Nepotism as usual!]

Advocate Gobinda Bandi, a non-lawmaker, appointed as law minister (rep 07/04/2022) [There cannot be enough male Bahuns in the government!], Can Bandi bring the transitional justice process on track? Victims and rights activists say it is possible if he doesn’t compromise on the stand that he has so far been taking, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/04/2022)

Ruling coalition forms mechanism for electoral alliance (kh 05/04/2022), Ruling alliance forms Poudel-led preparation and monitoring committee for local polls (rep 05/04/2022), Ruling alliance finds it tough to divide up six metropolis mayor positions
Prime minister’s party Nepali Congress feels pressure from within to keep at least four mayoral posts for itself, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/04/2022)

Chitwan NC delegation to draw leadership’s attention towards Bharatpur mayor’s post (kh 05/04/2022)

Absence of bridge puts students’ lives at risk : Seven students have lost their lives crossing the river in the past three years, say locals, by Biplab Maharjan (kp 04/04/2022)

Prime Minister Deuba’s India visit: What he discussed, what he missed? (nlt 04/04/2022), Deuba returns home from India trip with pilgrimage to Kashi : Visit may be trust-building bid but many view it differently amid geopolitical flux and evolving Nepal-India relations, by Anil Giri (kp 04/04/222), Diplomatic hobnobbing : Nepal’s politicians need to have the astuteness to translate friendly ties into economic advantage (kp 04/04/2022)

Ruling coalition intensifies discussion for forging electoral alliance (kh 04/04/2022)

PM Deuba visited BJP office as NC president, not as PM: Foreign Minister Khadka (kh 03/04/2022)

How will the Nepali Congress-led alliance fare in the metropolitan cities? Nepali Congress has declared electoral alliance with Maoist Center, CPN (Unified Socialist) and Janata Samajbadi Party for the upcoming local elections. How will they fare in six metropolitans?, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 02/04/2022)

Nepali public sees ‘view towers’ in rural areas as misplaced spending : Observers and experts say scarce funds should have been used in necessary infrastructures like health facilities and schools, by Shuvam Dhungana (kp 02/04/2022), How myopic they are : People in far-flung areas lack basic necessities, and they are building view towers (kp 05/04/2022)

Massive transfers and appointments ahead of local polls (kh 02/04/2022)

‘Out of compulsion’: Ruling coalition’s electoral alliance easier said than done : Nepali Congress needs it, but the Maoists need it more. Leaders and analysts say there are complications galore, by Anil Giri (kp 31/03/2022), Ruling coalition agrees to forge electoral alliance in local polls (kh 31/03/2022), Coalition members seek to fortify alliance plan for local elections : There’s, however, many a slip twixt cup and lip, with Madhes-based parties involved, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/04/2022)

Cabinet promotes three DIGs to AIG, to bring ordinance against acid attack (rep 31/03/2022) [Laws must be passed by the elected representatives of the people, not by the executive with the blessing of the president! What kind of democracy is Nepal, anyway?], Two DIGs knock on SC’s door against promotion of three DIGs to AIGs (rep 31/03/2022)

A big test of PM Deuba and Nepal-India ties as he goes on official visit to India : When PM Deuba returns home he should have something solid to show in matters of resolving outstanding issues so that he can proudly announce what he gained for Nepal, by Mahabir Paudyal (nlt 31/03/2022)

Agenda and delegation of PM Deuba’s April visit to India still undecided (kh 29/03/2022) [Having no agenda or a constantly changing agenda is typical of Nepal's politicians. For example, Deuba entered peace talks with the Maoists in 2001 without any agenda. The result is well known: Escalation of the conflict, mobilisation of the army, restriction of fundamental rights, coup by Gyanendra!], Cabinet decision: Four ministers to accompany PM Deuba to India (kh 31/03/2022)

Prime Minister Deuba to visit India from April 1 to 3 (kh 28/03/2022)

It is govt responsibility to grant citizenship to people: JSP Chairman Yadav (rep 27/03/2022)

Government needs to 'hone its diplomatic skills' (ht 25/03/2022)

Nepal wants to be off aviation blacklist. It has not passed key bills yet : The government has been working on the proposed legislation since 2009 when it made a commitment to ICAO to split the civil aviation body during the safety audit, by Sangam Prasain (kp 25/03/2022)

High-tech surveillance : Political leaders cannot be trusted to allow the elections to happen freely and fairly (kp 25/03/2022)

Recommendation to free 44,000 ropanis of land for new cities in Kathmandu (rep 25/03/2022)

No deliberation on sexual violence in parliament due to obstruction: Minister Regmi (kh 24/03/2022)

Deuba to visit India on April 1-3 in first official foreign trip since taking office : The prime minister set to leave for Delhi immediately after the Chinese foreign minister concludes his Nepal visit, by Anil Giri (kp 24/03/2022)

Beijing mission is a priority, but Nepal has had no envoy there for 5 months : Nepal’s political parties have made ambassadorial posts a tool to appoint people of their choice disregarding ethical and political principles, by Anil Giri (kp 23/03/2022)

Prachanda asks PM Deuba to provide subsistence allowance to the injured and disabled of armed conflict, others (kh 22/03/2022) [And what about all those people who were killed, wounded or disappeared in the course of the atrocities committed by the insurgent Maoists or the army? What about justice for the victims, regardless of which side they were on?]

Top leaders of the coalition meet in Baluwatar (kh 22/03/2022)

LSP likely to join govt as PM Deuba prepares to reshuffle Cabinet (rep 22/03/2022)

Political parties reiterate commitment to give voting rights to Nepalis abroad (rep 21/03/2022) [This statement by the political parties is simply a lie. The SC's prescription has been there for years. Neither the Oli nor the Deuba government, nor the parties involved in them, have done anything to implement it. The right to vote belongs to all Nepali citizens, including the helpers and security personnel deployed on election day, including the many people who are denied citizenship papers by the state for gender-discriminatory reasons!], No voting rights for Nepalis abroad, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 21/03/2022), Disenfranchised – millions of Nepalis have no voting rights : Despite the outsized impact that migrant workers have on Nepal, they are still unable to vote in elections as Nepal has no provisions for absentee voting, by Marissa Taylor (rec 21/03/2022)

As coalition’s poll alliance conundrum continues, Congress to decide on Friday : CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), with their options limited, ratchet up the rhetoric, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/03/2022) [An electoral alliance of the ruling parties would prevent a return of the coup leader Oli. If the NC refuses, there could be an alliance of other parties and the NC would possibly be the big loser again! The chances of CPN (MC) and CPN (US) seem slim without an electoral alliance. What the top politicians of all parties pompously proclaim does not correspond to reality anyway!]

Another COVID wave looms, govt dithering on jabs (ht 19/03/2022)

Govt policy aimed at prohibiting growth and development of small businesses, says FCAN (rep 19/03/2022)

Future of ruling alliance depends on NC’s behavior: Dahal (rep 18/03/2022) [And when will you finally behave?], Maoists’ dilemma: They need Congress but can’t fully trust it : Dahal says option of joining hands with the UML open if electoral alliance with coalition partners is not possible, by Tika R Pradhan (kp) 18/03/2022)

Efforts underway to revitalize COVID-19 hit economy: FinMin Sharma (rep 18/03/2022)

Right to education for children with disabilities: It's the government's responsibility, by Dev Datta Joshi (ht 17/03/2022)

If chief justice impeachment delayed, parties charging him will be in dock : Experts say failure to impeach Rana for ‘corruption and incompetence’ sets bad precedent, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/03/2022) [This was obviously the aim of the coalition government when it prorogued the session of Parliament!], Misuse of power : It seems that the impeachment motion was tabled in the House only to sideline Rana from his office (ht 17/03/2022)

House is prorogued; questions arise over motion to impeach chief justice : Impeachment proposal against Cholendra Shumsher Rana, registered on February 13, is in Parliament. With no session now, it is in a state of limbo, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/03/2022) [KP Oli understood parliamentary democracy as proroguing or dissolving the popularly elected parliament to rule autocratically with ordinances and the present government is not much better!], Inauguration of Jayanagar-Janakpur railway falls uncertain as ordinance related to it is now rendered invalid (rep 16/03/2022) [The government, President and KP Oli should be held personally accountable!]

Govt recommends proroguing parliament session (kh 15/03/2022) [Parliament is not a tool for autocratic top politicians, but the basis of Nepal's political system. Countless laws have long demanded to be passed by parliament, but autocratic politicians like Oli and also the leaders of the current ruling alliance don't give a damn!]

Consumer fraud proliferates as government drags its feet : World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15, but there has been little respite for harassed Nepali consumers, activists say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 15/03/2022)

‘Impartiality’ in public appointments : The obvious resultant pitfalls thereof are mismanagement and unchecked corruption, by Achyut Wagle (kp 15/03/2022)

Taskforce recommends to limit Secretary post to 45 to 48 : Urges to abolish 24 to 27 secretary posts (kh 15/03/2022)

Landslide-displaced families await relocation : More than a hundred families from two villages in Sankhuwasabha were displaced by a landslide two monsoons ago. The displaced are still living in temporary shelters, by Dipendra Shakya (kp 14/03/2022)

Budget for populist projects in election year a pattern, observers say : There are fears the current Deuba government too could include such projects in the upcoming budget, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 14/03/2022)

Senior citizens demand effective implementation of Senior Citizens Act-2006 (kh 14/03/2022)

Abysmal public service : A people-friendly government agency is something long overdue in Nepal (kp 14/03/2022)

Electoral alliance among ruling parties uncertain: Gagan Thapa (rep 13/03/2022)

Ruling parties to form panel for working out local polls seat-sharing : While leaders of CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) are keen on electoral alliance, second-rung leaders of Nepali Congress say the idea goes against their party statute, by Anil Giri (kp 12/03/2022)

Initiative to conclude citizenship Act amendment with consensus: Minister Khand (kh 10/03/2022) [After all, the citizenship law must not contradict the corresponding regulations of the constitution. And even its rules on citizenship are extremely discriminatory, especially for women.]

Ruling coalition has agreed to make an electoral alliance in local elections, claims Madhav Nepal (kh 09/03/2022), Prospects of electoral alliance: Maoist Center and  Unified Socialist want it badly, Nepali Congress  in wait and see : Until now, CPN-Maoist Center and CPN (Unified Socialist) are the vocal advocates for the continuity of the alliance while Nepali Congress remains indecisive, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 10/03/2022), NC must forge an electoral alliance to ensure success: PM Deuba (kh 10/03/2022), Electoral alliance excluding NC could be formed for upcoming polls: Tuladhar (rep 10/03/2022)

Harsh toll on visit visa: Govt likely to ask citizens to hold on their travel dreams : Ironically, only rich Nepalis can travel abroad, by Eak Raj Bastola (kh 08/03/2022)

Nepal-India railway service becomes uncertain as ordinance has expired : Nepal Railway Company has been operating trains on the 35-kilometre Kurtha-Jayanagar Cross Border Railway without passengers since February 13, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 08/03/2022)
[This really symbolises the whole farce of Nepali politics and the unconscionable behaviour of the top politicians who actually believe that their only task is power struggles and personal enrichment!]

Women lawmakers ask Home Minister to address issues of citizenship, visit visa (rep 07/03/2022)

Govt to release budget for rehabilitation of monsoon-hit survivors (ht 07/03/2022)

Interpretative declaration: Makes no change in compact, by Durga Prasad Bhurtel (ht 04/03/2022)

Ruling coalition discusses electoral alliance (kh 03/03/2022)

MCC Ratification Deepens Alliance, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 01/03/2022)

Rastriya Janamorcha leaves ruling alliance (rep 28/02/2022) [The hooligans who attack the police in the most aggressive form and destroy public property definitely do not represent the Nepali people!]

Transitional justice law yet to be revised 7 years since court order : Campaigners to move court to hold officials in contempt for not abiding by the ruling, by Binod Ghimire (kp 27/02/2022)

As Nepali Congress continues talks with UML, alliance seeks ways to ratify MCC : Coalition partners working on ‘interpretative declaration’ which Maoists, Unified Socialist believe can be middle path, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 27/02/2022), Ruling parties set to ratify MCC Compact thru consensus (kh 27/02/2022), Ruling coalition decides to ratify MCC compact (nlt 27/02/2022), Ruling coalition decides to ratify MCC today with interpretative declaration (kh 27/02/2022), Maoist Center holding PP meeting to inform about party’s decision on MCC : Maoist Center to vote on MCC with interpretive explanation (kh 27/02/2022), Cabinet approves ‘interpretative declaration’ on MCC (kh 27/02/2022)

Alternatives being sought to keep ruling alliance intact: Prachanda (nlt 26/02/2022), Ruling coalition likely to split due to MCC, says Prachanda (kh 26/02/2022), PM Deuba urges Prachanda to take institutional decision on MCC (kh 26/02/2022), ‘We are searching alternatives to protect alliance, resolve national problem’: Prachanda (kh 26/02/2022), Deuba in a fix as Maoists vacillate, UML refuses to commit on MCC pact : As Dahal keeps on moving the goalposts, Congress is increasingly under pressure. Oli refuses to budge, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 26/02/2022), PM Deuba gives ultimatum to Dahal to finalize Maoist Center’s stand on MCC grant agreement by 3PM (rep 26/02/2022), Another People’s War likely: Chairman Dahal (rep 26/02/2022) [And who should follow you? The victims of the first "people's war", to whom and their families you deny justice? The numerous members of the Maoist rank and file who sacrificed life and health and whom you have wiped out of your memory while enriching yourself beyond measure and living a nice life? Come to reality and retire from politics today, and please take the whole guard of other failed politicians and the monarchists with you! (This statement is not meant to excuse the abuse of Nepal for the American and Chinese power games!)], Maoist Center should leave alliance if not in favor of MCC: Former PM Bhattarai (rep 26/02/2022), Ruling NC holding talks with main opposition UML at Balkot : Prime Minister Deuba to meet UML Chair Oli soon (kh 26/02/2022)

Flood victims in Bajhang decry government apathy : Floods victims in the district have been seeking rehabilitation in safe locations for the past two decades but no help has been forthcoming, locals say, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp 26/02/2022)

Vehicles brought with taxpayers' money gathering dust in govt offices (Photo Feature) (rep 26/02/2022)

A new equation is in the making as Congress, UML take negotiations forward : With his government partners standing against the MCC’s ratification, Prime Minister Deuba has expedited talks with opposition leader Oli, who has a litany of preconditions, by Anil Giri and Binod Ghimire (kp 25/02/2022) [Oli is the worst possible bedfellow. Only a few months ago, Deuba saw it necessary to topple the Oli government because Oli repeatedly trampled on the constitution and parliamentary democracy in the most authoritarian manner. Since then, Oli should be politically an untouchable!], Talks between PM Deuba and UML Chairman Oli make no headway as Oli remains adamant to his stance (kh 25/02/2022)

Ruling coalition likely to collapse due to differences over MCC ratification (kh 24/02/2022)

Call to make foreign employment safe (ht 24/02/2022)

Feeling the inflationary heat : Policymakers have done nothing much to contain inflation, which is primarily import driven (kp 24/02/2022)

Tourism industry flying blind for lack of post-pandemic recovery roadmap : Tourism Ministry officials say they have ‘no idea’ what the tourism revival committee has been doing, by Sangam Prasain (kp 24/02/2022)

PM Deuba and Maoist Chair Prachanda hold talks, leaders still at odds on MCC endorsement (nlt 24/02/2022), Pressure mounting on top leaders as deadline to pass MCC approaches (kh 24/02/2022), MCC will not be ratified: Former PM Khanal (kh 24/02/2022), Ruling coalition can break if no support in endorsing MCC: NC leader Poudel (kh 24/02/2022), PM Deuba meets Oli again, seeks UML’s support in MCC agreement ratification (rep 24/02/2022)

PM Deuba urges Prachanda not to stand against MCC even if no vote for it (kh 23/02/2022), Conspiracy being hatched to break coalition and overthrow government: Prachanda (kh 23/02/2022) [The main person responsible for this coalition crisis is Pushpa Kamal Dahal! Please don't play Putin! On the other hand, the main problem is that the US and China are increasingly playing their power games on the back of Nepal. Both are primarily pursuing their own interests!], NC is free to partner with UML to ratify MCC: CPN-US leader Khanal (kh 23/02/2022), Prachanda in search of strategy to hit two targets with one arrow (kh 23/02/2022), PM Deuba has been manipulated by US: Former PM Khanal (rep 23/02/2022

Oli meets Deuba after talks with US ambassador as MCC deadline approaches : Nepali Congress, CPN-UML expedite dialogue on a new deal just as coalition partners drift apart over the American grant. Efforts are on to save the ruling alliance, by Anil Giri (kp 23/02/2022)

Severe fertiliser crisis looms as government continues to fumble : Sources say that government will not be able to meet even half of the chemical fertiliser requirement which may trigger farmer protests during the proposed local elections in May, by Sangam Prasain (kp 22/02/2022), So what's new? Bogus promises represent the callousness with which those at the top function (kp 23/02/2022)

Prachanda urges Maoist lawmakers to wait for a while when asked to quit government (kh 21/02/2022), Ruling coalition will not be affected by MCC: Maoist Chair Prachanda (kh 22/02/2022) [... says the former revolutionary who talks differently every few hours and can't remember what he said before!]

Ruling coalition to split today itself if MCC not tabled in Parliament (kh 20/02/2022), Ruling coalition meeting begins at Baluwatar : To forge consensus on MCC (kh 20/02/2022), Nepal’s ruling alliance agrees to table MCC compact in the parliament : Parliamentarians are supposed to discuss the project under MCC grant on the basis of facts and logic to debunk false narratives propagated especially by social media and YouTubers (nlt 20/02/2022), Ruling coalition decides to table MCC in Parliament (kh 20/02/2022), Prachanda did not agree in coalition decision to table MCC: Prachanda’s secretariat (kh 20/02/2022) [Obviously, Dahal and his party want to be nothing but history soon!], BAC to table MCC in Parliament amid Maoist’s objection (kh 20/02/2022), Parliament meeting begins, MCC to be tabled in today’s session (kh 20/02/2022), Minister Karki tables MCC on behalf of Finance Ministry (kh 20/02/2022), Khanal concerned over his party’s decision to table MCC at parliament (rep 20/02/2022), CPN (US) for tabling MCC deal, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 20/02/2022)

CPN (Unified Socialist) to allow tabling of MCC Compact (nlt 19/02/2022), Caught between ruling coalition and MCC, Deuba feels the heat : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba wants to ratify the US grant, but doing so comes with the risk of breaking the five-party alliance. His choices are limited (kp 19/02/2022)

Ruling coalition meeting makes no headway on MCC (nlt 18/02/2022), Is PM Deuba in deep trouble?, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 18/02/2022), Going against alliance not beneficial to NC: Senior leader Poudel (kh 18/02/2022), Deuba reaches out to Oli after ruling alliance fails to find consensus on MCC : Coalition split looms as Congress and UML explore options after tough Maoist stance against US grant’s ratification, by Anil iri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 18/02/2022) [The government partners must be aware that a cooperation of NC and UML could mean a return to power by the attempted destroyer of parliamentary democracy!], UML Chair Oli asks PM Deuba to come up with blueprint for cooperation (kp, Maoists threaten to withdraw support. How will it affect the government? Legal experts have divided opinions and interpretations of the constitutional provisions, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/02/2022), Cadres of ruling parties burn tires in protest against MCC (rep 18/02/2022), Coalition partners’ student wings protest against MCC : Sister wings of Maoist Centre and CPN (Unified Socialist) took to the streets to protest the American grant programme (kp 18/02/2022)

She lost her eyesight at 8. But she had her vision clear : Neera Adhikari has overcome many obstacles to become the first blind person to be promoted to the post of under-secretary of the Nepal government, by Shranup Tandukar (kp 18/02/2022)

MCC: Prachanda shakes PM Deuba’s strong foundation of trust, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 17/02/2022), Prachanda pressurizes to halt MCC as PM Deuba remains adamant not to backtrack (kh 17/02/2022),
 Transmission lines’ worth lost in the din of charged-up MCC row : Projects to be developed under the US grant will be the backbone of a high capacity system to transport power on a large scale in the country and beyond, stakeholders say, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 17/02/2022)

Government set to table MCC compact in House today, but confusion remains : Congress, the key ruling party, says the Speaker has given word on tabling of the grant. Ratification may take longer though depending on how politics unfolds, by Anil Giri and Binod Ghimire (kp 16/02/2022), Deuba, Prachanda agree not to table MCC Compact today : CPN (Maoist Center) that had earlier allowed tabling the Compact changed its tone today. The party has warned of leaving the government if the Compact is tabled without consensus in the ruling alliance (nlt 16/02/2022), Maoist Center to quit govt if MCC tabled without coalition’s consent (kh 16/02/2022)

Supreme Court issues show cause order against Minister Ale (kh 16/02/2022)

New Deal On MCC, CJ Impeachment, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 15/02/2022)

Govt transfers 11 joint secretaries (kh 15/02/2022)

Deepening rift over MCC among partners threatens the unity of ruling coalition : Maoist Centre sticks to its guns on the US compact as Deuba appears firm on tabling it for ratification, by Anil Giri (kp 13/02/2022), Reactionary forces are trying to break ruling alliance: Chairman Dahal (rep 13/02/2022) [?????]

Karnali residents suffer from salt shortages every year : Understaffed salt depots and mismanagement on part of relevant authorities forcing villagers to buy the commodity from traders at exorbitant prices, by Krishna Prasad Gautam and Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp) [Continued neglect by government and administration!]

Prachanda asks PM Deuba if he is trying to remove Speaker Sapkota (kh 12/02/2022) [As a person accused of murder, Mr. Sapkota has never possessed the qualifications for this office. As long as this is not cleared up by a court procedure, he is not qualified, regardless of his momentary attitude!]

Government recommends 39 names for Deputy Secretaries (kh 12/02/2022)

Congress, UML mull motion to remove Speaker Sapkota if no cooperation on MCC : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is seeking the main opposition’s support to ratify the US grant as his key coalition partner, Maoist Centre, is playing spoilsport, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/02/2022), Observers see diplomatic, economic risks for Nepal if US reviews its policy : Washington’s warnings over continued delays in ratification of its $500 million grant pact do not bode well for the country, officials at foreign and finance ministries say, by Anil Giri (kp 12/02/2022) [The great powers USA, China and India ruthlessly play out their power interests in tiny Nepal and the latter's politicians continue to put their ideological interests above the urgent needs of the country and its people.], Differences persist among top leaders over MCC compact : Dahal wants consensus bid postponed until after elections while Madhav Nepal and Upendra Yadav call for review of pact terms, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 12/02/2022)

A make-or-break situation that the ruling coalition is in : Alliance partners expedite meetings, and the CPN-UML has emerged as a key player as Millennium Challenge Corporation Nepal Compact becomes a crucial issue, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/02/2022)

Ministers should focus on policy issues, not publicity, experts say : Former bureaucrats say newly formed CPN (Unified Socialist) is in dire need of funds to finance elections and the stunts could also be a part of their scheme to collect some cash, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/02/2022)

Home Ministry’s Reform Plan Geared Towards Paradigm Shift, by Mukti Rijal (rn 10/02/2022)

Fissure in ruling alliance over MCC compact (ht 10/02/2022)

Coalition’s future hangs in balance as elections declared amid MCC confusion : Leaders say too early to talk about electoral alliance but those opposing the US grant say any move to push it for ratification would lead to a breakdown of the coalition, by Anil Giri (kp 08/02/2022), MCC and likely political developments: Headed to uncertainties, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 08/02/2022)

Govt decides to hold local polls on May 13 (rep 07/02/2022)

Govt to provide relief for kin of disappeared conflict victims (ht 07/02/2022) [Relief is not enough, they deserve justice! People who have already partly admitted their responsibility, must finally stand trial!]

A confused coalition now clearly is in trouble amid MCC muddle : Deuba holds a meeting with Dahal and Oli in the wake of recent developments. Opposers of the US grant ratification say ruling alliance will break if it is tabled in Parliament, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 07/02/2022), MCC will not be passed without national consensus, amendment: CPN (Maoist Center) (rep 07/02/2022), Govt to table MCC agreement in parliament on Feb 9 (rep 07/02/2022)

Politics of smokescreen: How the MCC debacle exposes a crisis of credibility in Nepali politics : The debate on the MCC grant shows a collective failure of Nepal’s political leaders. The dishonest rigmarole has exposed the dubious character of politicians, politicians' mistrust in our own institutions, and priority on petty interests over development, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 07/02/2022), MCC: PM Deuba has just three weeks; so he’s in trouble (kh 07/02/2022), Unnecessarily dragging MCC into dispute could have serious consequences, warns Dr Bhattarai (kh 07/02/2022), Dahal’s mendacity, double-dealing and subterfuge : How two letters exposed the Maoist chair’s political shenanigans using the MCC compact, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/02/2022)

A farce that MCC task force became with nothing to say : The government team formed to ‘study’ the US grant has no suggestions to put forth as the members are divided, by Anil Giri (kp 05/02/2022), PM Deuba, Prachanda under pressure to ratify MCC Compact as Feb 28 deadline approaches (kh 06/02/2022), Dahal under pressure as his and Deuba’s letter to MCC becomes public : Millennium Challenge Corporation in its response sets February 28 deadline for compact ratification as committed by the Maoist leader and prime minister (kp 06/02/2022)

House disruption could pose threat to achievements: RJN Chair KC (kh 04/02/2022)

MCC pact remains stuck but there’s been spending under it : Rs4 billion spent so far for implementation of projects under the US grant whose fate is hanging in the balance, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 04/02/2022),
MCC risks split in Nepal’s ruling coalition : Geopolitical pressure from Beijing to refuse American infrastructure grant threatens governing partnership (nt 04/02/2022)

NHRC reprimands Minister Renu Yadav for issuing threat to Raut (ht 04/02/2022)

871 million rupees allocated for construction of administrative buildings (ht 04/02/2022)

Settle the MCC now : The government should table it in parliament and let the sovereign body decide (ae 03/02/2022) [But according to the understanding of democracy of the supreme rulers of the political parties, they alone decide how their elected representatives have to vote, not their conscience.]

Political economy of patrimonialism : Deuba has failed in making an honest attempt to disentangle the interwoven knots of structural corruption, by CK Lal (kp 02/02/2022)

Children urge govt to administer vaccines to missed-out age groups (rep 02/02/2022)

Care Economy Growing Fast, by Namrata Sharma (rn 02/02/2022)

Coalition’s vote alliance will depend on how the US grant moves ahead : Sources say Deuba has been telling Congress leaders not to discuss poll alliance until MCC issue takes decisive turn, by Anil Giri (kp 02/02/2022)

Govt decision to mandate vaccination cards for access to public services challenged at Supreme Court (rep 01/02/2022)

Govt preparing to register a proposal to remove Speaker, by Ishwari Subedi (rep 01/02/2022), UML will help NC if proposal to impeach speaker tabled: Secretary Rayamajhi (kh 03/02/2022) [???], Sapkota’s role as a nonpartisan post holder comes into question : Amid Deuba’s plan to move MCC grant for its ratification from the House, the Speaker has expedited his own consultations which experts call unwarranted, by Binod Ghimire and Anil Giri (kp 03/02/2022), Ruling alliance will not be broken under any circumstances: Chairman Dahal (rep 03/02/2022), MCC creates ripples in ruling coalition: Leaders rush to save alliance (rep 03/02/2022), Ruling alliance is on the verge of disintegration due to MCC: Gajurel (rep 03/02/2022), MCC Compact will not be endorsed in the status quo: Prachanda : Maoist Center has been criticized for disowning the Compact that was signed in 2017 when it was in the coalition government with Nepali Congress (nlt 03/2/2022), Revealed: In the letter to MCC, PM Deuba and Prachanda had categorically promised to ratify Nepal Compact immediately : ‘We will jointly request the speaker of the House of Representatives to plan for the tabling of the compact for the ratification as soon as possible,’ reads the letter, by Ashim Neupane and Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 03/02/2022)

More ways to tackle a problem : Remote regions have suffered from years of negligence, and nothing has been done to ensure a lasting solution (kp 31/01/2022)

Ratification of MCC causes rift in ruling coalition (ht 31/01/2022), Deuba, Oli in talks through various channels on MCC pact, leaders say : Even as Prime Minister Deuba appears confident that his coalition partners will support the passage of the US grant, he is keeping multiple options open, by Anil Giri (kp 01/02/2022), MCC compact threatens coalition’s unity : Despite deep divisions over the US grant, two partners say the coalition will remain intact as a break-up will bring down the government, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/02/2022)

Ruling alliance decides to hold local level poll by mid-June (rep 29/01/2022), Coalition makes a turnabout, agrees to hold local level polls by mid-June : Plans are afoot to align election laws with constitutional provisions. Confusion, however, persists, by Anil Giri (kp 30/01/2022), 'Hold local polls from mid-April to mid-May' : The ruling alliance also wants Local Election Act amended to eliminate contradictory provisions, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 30/01/2022)

Ruling coalition fails to reach consensus on election date : Coalition meeting to take place at 4 pm again (kh 29/01/2022) [Please abide by the constitution! These discussions are completely unnecessary!], PM Deuba proposes coalition partner to hold election in April (kh 29/01/2022), [Whatever you write into the Local Level Election Act, it must not contradict the provision of the superior constitution!], Ruling coalition in law revision bid as poll body stresses timely local elections : Commission says it is in the dark about the amendment process, as ruling alliance attempts to reach a decision, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/01/2022)

Local polls: Why is Nepali Congress submitting to coalition partners at the cost of democracy? Prime Minister Deuba, who is also the president of the Nepali Congress, looks bent on putting democratic values and constitutionalism at stake for the sake of keeping the coalition intact, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 28/01/2022) [Deuba has also put democratic values and constitutionalism at risk in the past in order to maintain his personal power. Just think of the year 2002!]

Does Deuba have a ‘Plan B’? Deuba fears that a unilateral decision on elections could split the coalition, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 27/01/2022)

Have Nepal-China ties soured under the Deuba government? Many believe the current government has, instead of building trust, upset China, for instance by raising the issue of China’s alleged border encroachment without consulting Beijing, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 27/01/2022)

Nepal's coalition government: How long will it last?, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 27/01/2022)

Complaint lodged with Rautahat police against Minister Yadav (kh 27/01/2022)

Government officials, businessmen charged with corruption : Some of the country's renowned names in business are accused of causing losses to the state (kp 27/01/2022)

Extralegal entity making the calls on crucial issues a cause for concern : Experts say the political coordination committee, formed ‘to assist the government’ should refrain from dictating on important matters like elections, by Binod Ghimire (kp 26/01/2022)

Taskforce formed to review number and necessity of secretaries (kh 26/01/2022)

Plan to amend law to delay local polls faces criticism : Parties should not create instability by misinterpreting constitutional provisions, leaders and experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 25/01/2022)

Subedi) (nlt), Back to the eighties : Stringent government measures will only throttle formal businesses and push them to leave Nepal, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 25/01/2022)

A case of sheer govt negligence: Over 7,000 tons fertilizer dumped to rot at Birgunj dry port, by Narayan Neupane (rep 24/01/2022), Rotten fertiliser : How can we expect agriculture growth in the country when the concerned officials do not take decisions on pressing issues? (ht 26/01/2022)

Politics of amnesia: Opposition UML lambasts the government on the same charges labeled against it while in power : Around six months in power, the coalition government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba has ruled the country in such a way main opposition leader KP Sharma Oli is now in the position to question its integrity and intention (nlt 23/01/2022)

Govt preparing to spend additional Rs 240 million to decorate new ministers’ quarters (rep 23/01/2022) [Corruption in its purest form!]

Amid sluggish government response, Covid-19 third wave rampages the country : Public health experts say without prompt, reliable and effective response to battle the pandemic, Nepal risks becoming the hotspot of the unimagined rapid surge, a rise of serious cases and even deaths, by Amish Neupane (nlt 22/01/2022) [There is nothing to expect. Nepal's politicians have only their power interests in mind, not the concerns of the people, for whose solution they have applied and want to apply again this year!]

Prime minister says all outstanding issues will be sorted out through talks : Deuba, in his address to the nation, says the House will resume through agreement (kp 22/01/2022) [You have so many urgent tasks that need action, not talks!]

PM Deuba directs govt agencies to prepare for polls : Despite criticisms that Deuba’s six months in office was a failure, the Prime Minister, in his first address to the nation, claimed the government was heading on a right track (nlt 21/01/2022)

Ruling coalition agree to fix local election date after consultation with legal experts (kh 21/01/2022), Ruling alliance to consult legal experts amid confusion over timing of three polls : Deuba’s coalition partners say they are considering holding the three tiers of election simultaneously, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 22/01/2022)

Prachanda’s proposal of ‘early elections’ triggers ripples in Nepali political spectrum (kh 21/01/2022)

Minister Renu Yadav gives provocative statement; threatens to kill CK Raut (kh 20/01/2022) [If the minister has really expressed this in such a way, she is no longer sustainable for a minute and should be dismissed immediately!], Nepal’s sitting minister threatens to repeat the ‘Gaur massacre’: Here’s the story of the 2007 carnage and impunity that followed : Since 2007, victims of the carnage have been demanding justice but to no avail, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 20/01/2022), Civil society representatives protest life threatening remarks of sitting minster (kh 21/01/2022), Activists call for sacking Minister Yadav for her incendiary remarks : A group of activists has said a sitting minister threatening target killings is the result of unchecked lack of accountability in the country (kp 22/01/2022), NC General Secy Sharma suggests dismissal of Minister Yadav (kh 22/01/2022)

Queues and chaos : Every wave seems to expose our lack of preparedness, always leaving things to be done at the eleventh hour (kp 20/01/2022)

Issues of Public Procurement in Nepal : More from Author Issues of Public Procurement in Nepal There are lots of problems in the procurement system of Nepal. Public entities procure without an approved multi-year and annual procurement plan, to say the least , by Ram Bahadur Shah (rep 19/01/2022)

Frontliners face hassles for boosters amid mismanagement : A lack of communication and poorly managed vaccination centres lead to crowds, forcing many to stand in line for hours, by Anup Ojha (kp 18/01/2022) [???]

PM Deuba’s personal Secretary Bhanu Deuba tests COVID-19 positive (kh 18/01/2022)

Deuba in poll dilemma— whether to listen to his party or alliance partners : At least two parties in his coalition want three tiers of elections in one go. Congress thinks otherwise, by Anil Giri (kp 17/01/2022)

Tourism Minister Ale tests positive for COVID-19 (rep 17/01/2022)

Six months in power: Deuba Government has been a monumental failure : Here is a list of major failures that mark the six months in office of Prime Minister Deuba, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 15/01/2022)

Will the current coalition continue until the next election? CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist) are the biggest advocates of sustaining the coalition until the elections as if their existence would be endangered if they compete in the election under the respective party banners, by Nishan Khatiwada (nlt 14/01/2022)

New virus wave hits political meetings, gatherings : Cabinet has not been able to meet since January 5. With their leaders in isolation, political parties have postponed scheduled events, by Anil Giri (kp 14/01/2022)

PM Deuba's Return To Work, Cabinet Meeting Today, by Laxmi Prasad Upadhyaya (rn 14/01/2022)

Deuba’s six months in office: A poor show of governance : There is not much for the government to boast about on any front, observers and analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 13/01/2022)

Poor families yet to get one-time grant of Rs10,000 : Those receiving the government incentive must be willing to work voluntarily in the future under the Prime Minister Self Employment Programme, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 13/01/2022)

Prime Minister Deuba to undergo PCR test tomorrow (kh 12/012022)

Control the spread : To break the chain of spread requires a concerted effort of the authorities and the entire community (kp 10/01/2022)

Deuba government condemned for staying mum over Modi’s remarks on Lipulekh road (nlt 09/01/2022)

PM Deuba intensifies efforts to ratify MCC  (kh 09/01/2022)

Prime Minister Deuba in isolation after Maoist Center Chair Prachanda got coronavirus infection (kh 08/01/2022), PM Deuba undergoing PCR test today (kh 09/01/2022), Senior leaders in isolation after Dahal tests positive for Covid-19 : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and other ruling alliance leaders were present in two meetings on Thursday and Friday attended by the Maoist chair, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 09/01/2022), Communications minister Karki in home-isolation (kh 09/01/2022)

Home ministry to formulate guidelines for taking the salute (rep 07/01/2022) [Hopefully the government will take into account that Nepal is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural state where different forms of salute coexist!]

Koshi victims seek PM's initiative for long overdue compensation (ht 07/01/2022)

Govt’s duty to provide basic services to the people: PM Deuba (kh 06/01/2022) [???]

Industry and commerce in disarray due to headless ministry : The Deuba administration has not appointed a new industry minister since the previous incumbent left office last May, by Krishana Prasain (kp 06/01/2022)

Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed amid rising COVID-19 cases : PM Deuba's visit "cancelled" (kh 06/01/2022)

Political Coordination Committee meeting at Baluwatar : Dwells on NA elections, PM's India visit (kh 06/01/2022), Ruling coalition to form coordination committee for NA election campaign (kh 06/01/2022)

Incorrigible sloths : Spring up into action before a third wave sweeps us away (kp 05/01/2022)

Top leaders of ruling parties hold meeting at Baluwatar (nlt 03/01/2022), Ruling coalition meeting today to pick candidates for NA poll (kh 03/01/2022), Ruling coalition shares seats in National Assembly : To jointly field candidates in NA poll (kh 03/01/2022), Ruling parties reach agreement to share 19 seats in the upcoming National Assembly polls (rep 03/01/2022), Ruling coalition partners divide 20 upper house seats among them
Congress to get 6, Maoist Centre and CPN (Unified Socialist) 5 each, Janata Samajbadi Party 2 and Rastriya Janamorcha 1 (kp 03/01/2022)

End interference in security bodies, CIAA tells home ministry (ht 02/01/2022)

Extrajudicial killings and the wait for justice : Unlawful executions by police, especially in the Tarai, have continued despite rights organisations including the United Nations calling on Nepal to act to stop them, by Tufan Neupane (kp 01/01/2022)

Government doing little to assuage stress of parents and students : Several schools across the country have recorded Covid-19 cases after they resumed in-person classes. But no measures have been taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus, by Anup Ojha (kp 01/01/2022)

Nepal unique in guaranteeing women’s rights: PM Deuba (kh 01/01/2022) [No, Mr Deuba, the opposite is the case!], Female community health volunteers feel neglected : They have long been demanding competitive salaries and allowances but to no avail (kp 02/01/2022), Over 9,000 crimes against women in five months (ht 02/01/2022)

Demand for electricity in Kathmandu “exceeded NEA’s expectations”: Kulman Ghising (kh 31/12/2021) [No wonder, since the government has repeatedly called on people to switch from gas to electricity!]

Consensus and collaboration needed for protection of nationality, democracy: PM Deuba (kh 31/12/2021) [Make national identity and democracy inclusive first, i.e. independent of ethnicity, religion and gender, before advocating for their preservation!]

PM promises to address Dr KC’s concerns : The anti-corruption crusader calls for action against malpractices in medical education, impeachment of the chief justice and heeding the demands of Banke women activists, by Binod Ghimire (kp 31/12/2021) [He has made similar promises to KC at least four times when he was PM in 2017/18!]

Calling CEO Regmi a bull, Minister Ale said, "Don't even dream of buying my honesty" (rep 31/12/2021)

Government mulls confining Federal Affairs Ministry to policymaking : Task of transferring staff to be handed over to subordinate agencies and the provinces, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 30/12/2021)

Madhyapaschim University Vice Chancellor bats for experts in govt (kh 28/12/2021)

Sugarcane farmers to launch fresh protest from mid-Jan after failing to receive previous years’ dues (rep 27/12/2021) [There is obviously still no state interest in finally putting an end to the criminal practices of the sugar mills!]

Keep Five-Party Alliance Intact, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 26/12/2021)

Minister Ale’s all play and no work : The minister has been busy pursuing his controversial pet projects while pressing issues under his jurisdiction lie unattended, by Sangam Prasain (kp 26/12/2021)

In an effort to resume operation, Janakpur Cigarette Factory calls for AGM to settle its financial liabilities of past two decades : The government enterprise is in process of resuming its operation after shutting down manufacturing for two decades (rep 26/12/2021) [Tobacco consumption makes people sick or even kills them. The government should do better for people's health!]

All kinds of discriminations against women will be ended: Minister Regmi (rep 24/12/2021) [For this, the constitution would first have to be amended!]

Deuba leaving for India on January 10 to participate in Gujarat Global Summit : Detailed itinerary was not immediately available. A one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi on the cards, by Anil Giri (kp 24/12/2021)

Foxes pretending to be lions : It's distressing to see that Premier Deuba has almost no fight left in him anymore, by CK Lal (kp 22/12/2021)

How Finance Minister Janardan Sharma is failing Nepal’s economy : Janardan Sharma’s five months at the helm of finance ministry is characterized by considerable ambivalence and continual fluctuations between different, sometimes opposing, working modalities and principles, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 20/12/2021), Economy faces headwinds but finance minister is oblivious to the crisis : All domestic and external indicators are down, but no concrete measures have been taken to address the problem, which experts say could spell a disaster,  by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/12/2021), Worrisome economy : The Finance Minister's decision not to seek any "legitimate sources of investment" has put the country's image at risk (ht 22/12/2021), ‘NRB unveils positive report of country’s economy following FinMin’s pressure’ (kh 23/12/2021)

Ex-PM Bhattarai Sees Need Of Relevance Of Existing Political Alliance Till Polls (rn 20/12/2021)

PM Deuba calls all-party meeting at 4 pm today : To discuss UML's obstruction in House and MCC; CPN-UML to abstain (kh 19/12/21021), Plan to table MCC in Parliament set to charge up politics : Deuba for moving the bill for its passage amid reservations from his coalition partners who want amendments to some clauses in the US grant agreement, by Binod Ghimire (kp 19/12/2021), On MCC, UML sits on the fence as issue threatens coalition : Oppositions skips Deuba-called meeting, where majority voices oppose immediate tabling of US grant in the House, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 20/12/2021)

Government forms team to receive $14 million (ht 18/12/2021)

PM Deuba in preparation for all-party meeting to dwell on running parliament (kh 17/12/2021)

Four years on, government keeps Lal Commission report secret : Governments have defied calls, including a court order, to make the report public, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/12/2021)

Start jabbing : Why is the government never prepared for anything that comes its way? (kp 17/12/2021)

Cabinet meeting concludes (rep 17/12/2021)

What to expect of Deuba? If Deuba can again preside over timely and free and fair elections, he will have played a vital role (ae 16/12/2021)

Does Deuba’s victory mean early elections? Instead of trying to manage what is an increasingly unwieldy coalition, Deuba may dissolve the House and call for early elections, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 16/12/2021)

Nepal is in throes of economic slowdown: Observers criticize government indifference : Overall indicators paint a bleak picture of the country’s economy: The remittance inflow has declined. The current account and the balance of payments are in the deficit. The foreign exchange reserve is depleting. And the trade deficit is widening, by Ashim Neupane (nlt 16/12/2021)

Deuba’s comeback as party chief reassuring for ruling alliance, but concerns remain : Coalition members want long-term partnership, but much will depend on how the Congress president, also prime minister, deals with issues like MCC and House obstruction, by Anil Giri (kp 16/12/2021)

Dispute between UML and Speaker continues as House reconvenes : Experts on parliamentary affairs say while the Speaker and the prime minister should take initiatives for dialogue, the UML must also understand that House obstruction is not going to offer a solution, by Binod Ghimire (kp 16/12/2021)

Defence Minister Dr Minendra Rijal announces resignation (nlt 16/12/2021), Defense Minister Dr Rijal resigns; says he would remain active for the country’s sake (kh 16/10/2021), PM In-Charge Of Defense Ministry (rn 20/12/2021)

Last year’s flood victims from Dhorpatan still await relief : Several government officials had reached the flood- and landslide-hit areas and announced relief packages but none of the promised funds has come through, by Prakash Baral (kp 10/12/2021)

Nepal testimony to resolving complicated political differences through dialogue : Prime Minister Deuba's address to US President Joe Biden's virtual summit (kh 09/12/2021)

MCC likely to be main agenda of the winter session of the House starting next week : Prime Minister Deuba has over the past few months assured several US officials that the compact would be passed through Parliament, by Tika R Pradfhan (kh 09/12/2021)

Amid the pandemic : The absence of essential medicines for almost two months is nothing short of maleficence (kp 06/12/2021) [The Deuba government exists only on paper. The fulfilment of tasks and duties must wait. Power struggles and party conventions have absolute priority!]

Farmers upset by government delays in buying their paddy : They say the holdup is messing up their crop plans, and they need the money to buy fertiliser and seeds for their winter crops, by Ganesh Chaudhary (kp 05/12/2021)

Fertiliser crisis could spell economic disaster, experts warn : Essential farm nutrients could be in short supply in Nepal amid global shortages, by Sangam Prasain (kp 03/12/2021) [This does not interest Nepal's politicians at all, as it has nothing to do with their power ambitions!]

Deuba-led Tribhuvan University meeting decides to hire teachers without open competition : Experts say such a practice will promote incompetence and ruin students’ future, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/12/2021)

nsuring government service delivery : The money we earn goes to the government as taxes and is spent without accountability, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 30/11/2021)

Prime Minister moving to new residence with bunkers (rep 29/11/2021)

Food depots in Mugu district empty as contractors delay supply of subsidised rice : District residents have to pay higher prices to buy the grain from local markets, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 23/11/2021), First duty of the state : The government must ensure judicious use of resources to maximise its social welfare output (kp 24/11/2021)

Ad hocism in healthcare : The prerogative of providing health care as a service rests heavily on the government (kp 23/11/2021)

Ruling coalition should form a consensus for judicial reform: Dr. Baburam Bhattarai (kh 22/11/2021)

'Federal civil service act to be introduced thru ordinance' (ht 21/11/2021) [This is not the way to introduce laws in a parliamentarian democracy!]

October disaster victims in Bajhang deprived of relief : People complain of discrepancies in beneficiary list prepared by District Administration Office as fake victims lay claim to government grants, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp 20/11/2021)

US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu meets UML Chairman Oli : “Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government has not consulted with UML about MCC” (kh 19/11/2021)

Govt yet to settle arrears of over Rs 25 billion of FY 2020/21 (rep 19/11/2021)

Government indecision delays scrapping of anti-poverty body : Staffers of Poverty Alleviation Fund remain unpaid for four months, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 18/11/2021)

Ruling coalition breaks silence, calls for averting apex court deadlock soon (kh 17/11/2021)

CCMC scrapped, new mechanism in place : The new body CCMCC to be led by Secretary at OPMCM (kh 16/11/2021)

Government focusing on promotion of clean energy to cope with climate change: PM Deuba (kh 16/11/2021)

Private sector urges PM Deuba to ratify MCC from Parliament (kh 15/11/2021), Private sector writes to prime minister asking for MCC compact ratification : Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal, however, stays away from the demand (kp 15/11/2021)

Protesting lawyers say they will not relent until Chief Justice Rana quits : Prime Minister Deuba tells leaders of his Nepali Congress party that the executive cannot interfere in the judiciary, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 13/11/2021) [But the executive is heavily involved in the judiciary. 40 per cent of the members of the Judicial Council, which decides on appointments to judges' offices, are selected by the respective government. The executive takes the right to decide whether or not to accept court decisions, very often the latter. The judiciary is constantly abused for the power games of the executive and the political parties. The executive is responsible for the functioning of the governance system, and the judiciary is currently functionless!]

October floods and landslides disrupt water supply in Bajhang : Around 20,000 families are left without safe drinking water, which could lead to outbreak of diseases, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp 12/11/2021) [Denial of assistance?]

Cut Wasteful Public Expenditures, by Mukti Rijal (rn 11/11/2021)

PM Deuba challenges former King Gyanendra to contest polls (kh 10/11/2021) [Not a good idea! Nepal does not need another authoritarian putschist for election. Just like most of the top party leaders, Gyanendra belongs to the completely failed generation of political leaders.]

Consumer committees barred from receiving contract of development projects (rep 09/11/2021)

Five parties to form an alliance in NA and by-elections (kh 09/11/2021), Ruling alliance forms panel to implement common agenda (ht 09/11/2021), NC leader Singh rules out relevancy of political mechanism (kh 10/11/2021), ‘Coordination committee’ to assist government is but a farce, observers say : The committee that the ruling coalition has instituted, at the behest of Dahal, would rather create hassles than ease day-to-day administrative functioning, by Anil Giri (kp 10/11/2021)

Govt replaces governors in Province 1, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces (kh 09/11/2021)

Drug Administration Department to be restructured: Minister Khatiwada (kh 09/11/2021)

MCC has to be endorsed; anti-development elements spreading false rumors: Dr. Bhattarai (kh 09/11/2021)

FinMin says his goal is to collect 200 times more revenue than target (rep 09/11/2021) [Another absurdly utopian statement by a politician!]

Ruling alliance in a fix as it faces a host of challenges : Coalition partners differ over MCC as crisis in the judiciary makes it more difficult for them to make a joint stance, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 08/11/2021), PM Deuba calls meeting of ruling coalition (kh 08/11/2021)

Government committed to endorse MCC: PM Deuba : “Prachanda and I have sent a letter to the US government saying we will pass the MCC.” (kh 04/11/2021), MCC will not be endorsed sans national consensus: Prachanda (kh 05/11/2021)

Prime Minister’s Office is blocking Health Ministry’s attempt to buy Pfizer vaccine : Ministry says it wants approval for purchasing 6 million doses of the vaccine through a non-disclosure agreement, by Arjun Poudel (kp 04/11/2021)

Government readies guidelines for cash grant to the pandemic-hit poor : Around half a million poor households will receive  Rs 10,000 as a one time-cash grant, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/11/2021)

Congress mum as Dahal, Nepal claim coalition will forge electoral alliance : Nepali Congress is in a comfortable position and may not partner with others for a poll alliance, observers say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 02/11/2021)

PM Deuba arrives in Scotland, to meet with PM Modi tomorrow (kh 01/11/2021)

Possibility of early elections diminishing : The constitution has no provision for vote before schedule and most parties in the ruling alliance are still unprepared, by Anil Giri (kp 31/10/2021)

Prime Minister Deuba in London (kh 30/0/2021)

Congress youth leaders call for political intervention to clean up mess in judiciary : Leaders close to Prime Minister Deuba say the independence of judiciary should be honoured and Supreme Court should resolve the crisis on its own. Parties in the ruling coalition are also largely in favour of letting the court find its way out, by Anil Giri (kp 30/10/2021) [Nepal's party politicians have never respected the independence of the judiciary. On the contrary, they are in many ways responsible for the current crisis!]

Over 100 days since taking office, ministers yet to disclose their assets : Campaigners say revealing property is first step for public position holders to show they are transparent and fair, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/10/2021) [Keeping all doors open for political corruption!]

Intervention in judicial crisis unlikely as political parties are divided : Ruling alliance has not yet discussed the controversy and Deuba is leaving on a four-day visit to the UK today, by Anil Giri (kp 29/10/2021)

M Deuba flying to Glasgow Friday to attend COP26 (kh 28/10/2021)

Govt recommends ambassadors to India, UK and US (kh 28/10/2021), Government  recommends  envoys to India,  the US and the UK (kp 29/10/2021)

Ministry formulating poverty alleviation plan (kh 26/10/2021)

Congress may appoint deputy Speaker, leaving state minister seat for Janata Samajbadi : Pushpa Bhusal has been touted as Congress nominee, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/10/2021)

Deserted Chief Justice Rana entertaining PM Deuba’s support (kh 25/10/2021) [No close ties between CJ and PM? This partisanship also sidelines the PM!]

PM Deuba to inspect flood, landslide damage in Eastern Nepal (kh 24/10/2021)

PM reassures of relief to survivors of floods and landslides (kh 24/10/2021), Relief will be provided to victims even if we have to request assistance from foreign donors: PM Deuba (rep 24/10/2021), Relief Package For Flood-Affected People To Be Announced Soon: PM Deuba (rn 24/10/2021) [Relief is something that is needed immediately, not anytime soon, Mr Deuba!], MCC endorsement only after consensus among political parties: Foreign Affairs Minister (kh 25/10/2021), Protect paddy farmers : Ease of access to compensation makes all the difference for the farmers hit by the deluge (kp 26/10/2021)

Conflicting views by Deuba, Khadka hint rift growing in ruling coalition over MCC : Contrasting the prime minister, country’s top diplomat says compact cannot be approved in its existing form, by Anil Giri (kp 24/10/2021)

Non-government of Nepal : A distracted government’s apathy magnifies the impact of disasters and injustice on citizens, by Sonia Awale (nt 22/10/2021), 100 days : The report card for Nepal’s 5-party coalition government gives it failing grades on most subjects, by Ramesh Kumar (nt 22/10/2021), Who wants early elections, and why? 100 days into office, Nepal’s ruling coalition wants polls before it messes things up even more, by Santa Gaha Magar (nt 22/10/2021)

NC leader Thapa “displeased” with government’s functioning (kh 22/10/2021)

As Deuba marks 100 days, Maoists want official position on MCC pact : Observers are unimpressed with the coalition government’s performance, by Anil Giri (kp 22/10/2021)

Early elections are in talks, but there are complications galore : Besides legal hurdles, coalition partners also have some issues, while Deuba may face a hard time justifying it, by Anil Giri (kp 20/10/2021)

Parties using deputy Speaker’s position as a bargaining chip is wrong, observers say : The ruling alliance has agreed to give the long vacant deputy Speaker’s post to the Janata Samajbadi Party as part of a power-sharing deal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/10/2021)

MCC is in Nepal’s interest: PM Deuba (kh 20/10/2021), Govt efforts centered mainly on COVID-19 response and economic recovery (rep 20/10/2021)

Government completes 100 days (kh 20/10/2021)

Unified Socialist issues 10-point code of conduct to its ministers (kh 17/10/2021)

Police open fire during clash with squatters in Motipur Industrial Area (kh 10/10/2021), Six injured as police, land encroachers clash in Motipur Industrial Area : Locals from Butwal and neighbouring areas have encroached around 200 bigha of land in the industrial area, said police (kp 10/10/2021), Curfew imposed in Motipur Industrial Area of Butwal (kh 10/10/2021), Four people killed in clash between police and squatters (kh 10/10/2021)

Minister Hamal, criticized for being appointed from CJ Rana’s quota, resigns (kh 10/10/2021), PM Deuba approves resignation of newly-appointed Industry Minister Hamal (kh 10/10/2021)

Deuba’s onslaught on democracy : Congress leader’s move to appoint a non-parliamentarian minister at chief justice’s behest is going to live in infamy in the annals of Nepal’s political history, by Anil Giri (kp 10/10/2021), Minister Hamal, criticized for being appointed from CJ Rana’s quota, resigns (kh 10/10/2021), Hamal’s induction into Cabinet gives legal professionals a shock : More than 70 lawyers demand sack for controversial Supreme Court justices, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 10/10/2021)

NC leader Singh dismayed over lack of NC’s representation from Kathmandu in government (kh 10/10/2021) [Why do you not criticize that 16% of the minister are from the Shrestha caste even though Shrestas hardly constitute 1% of the total population? Why are half of the ministers Tagadhari, which according to Hindu conception also include the Shrestha? Why is there only one Dalit, although they constitute about 12% of the population? Why are only 20% of the ministers women, when women should be represented at all levels of the state by at least 30%? Most political leaders live predominantly in Kathmandu, regardless of where they are originally from. There is still an extreme lack of social inclusion, but Kathmandu is definitely not disadvantaged!]

Could not include all deserving candidates in cabinet: PM Deuba (kh 09/10/2021) [How fortunate that the Council of Ministers can only comprise 25 persons! You had better explain why, once again, half of the ministers come from the Bahun and Chhetri circle!], Carrying the Hindu nation agenda, Hamal becomes minister, by Arjun Oli (rep 09/10/2021), Minister position for non-parliamentarian ‘close to’ chief justice causes uproar : Prime Minister Deuba appoints Gajendra Bahadur Hamal, a district level leader of Nepali Congress, industry minister, by Anil Giri (kp09/10/2021), Decisions made through loopholes in law will haunt you forever: NC leader Thapa (kh 09/10/2021), No truth on power sharing with judiciary, says Maoist Chair Dahal (kh) 09/10/2021), Responsibility of country’s development now rests on female ministers’ shoulders (rep 09/10/2021)

PM Deuba expanding cabinet today; swearing-in at 4 pm (kh 08/10/2021), Coalition partners strike power-sharing deal after hard bargains : Maoists to lead five ministries, CPN (Unified Socialist) and Janata Samajbadi four each. Unified Socialist will get two chief ministers, deputy Speaker is for Janata Samajbadi, by Anil Giri (kp 08/10/2021), Deuba gives full shape to his government, three months after assuming office : Five new ministers from Congress, three from the Maoist Centre and four each from CPN (Unified Socialist) and Janata Samajbadi inducted on Friday (kp 08/10/2021), PM Deuba expands cabinet after 88 days of taking charge of government (With list) (kh 08/10/2021), Cabinet Gets Full Shape (rn 08/10/2021), Cabinet gets full shape nearly three months after formation of new govt (rep 08/10/2021)

A long and arduous walk for justice : The 20-day journey by 14 people, including 11 women, to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj on foot reflects the labyrinthine red tape inhibiting the Nepali justice system and exposes how the state is failing its citizens, by Anup Ojha (kp 08/10/2021), Protest at Maitighar demanding justice : A group of 14 people, including 11 women, walked all the way to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj after they were denied justice (kp 08/10/2021), Police round up protesters from NepalgunjA group of 14 people, including 11 women, had walked all the way to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj demanding justice for Nakunni Dhobi and Nirmala Kurmi (kp 09/10/2021), Politicians, who rose through protests, loathe citizens on streets : Detaining Banke justice seekers from Maitighar for agitation shows Deuba government’s double standards, observers say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/10/2021), Supreme Court orders police to present Ruby Khan, one of the Nepalgunj protesters, in person : Police on Friday arrested Khan and since then her whereabouts are unknown (kp 10/102021)

Shaky Coalition : Passing the budget from both the Houses, the two months old four party coalition government led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has heaved a sigh of relief (sp 08/10/2021)

Government withdraws Civil Service Bill from Parliament (kh 08/10/2021), Govt to withdraw four bills (rep 08/10/2021)

Rule through ordinance threat to democracy, observers say : Finding himself in a tight spot, Deuba mulls withdrawing some bills that have passed a House and proroguing Parliament, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/10/2021)

Ruling coalition preparing to expand cabinet today (kh 07/10/2021), Discussion among partners of ruling coalition underway in Baluwatar : Preparation to expand cabinet today itself (kh 07/10/2021), CPN-Unified Socialist dissatisfied over distribution of ministries (kh 07/10/2021), Inordinate delay : The problems that have emerged in the coalition will not be resolved even after the cabinet is expanded in a day or two (ht 07/10/2021), CPN-Unified Socialist agrees to lead four Ministries at center (kh 07/10/2021)

Deuba’s archrival camp convenes meeting to pick names for cabinet (kh 06/10/2021), Sitaula faction calls meeting to pick minister : Gagan Thapa invited (kh 06/10/2021), Deuba still struggles to appoint ministers : Madhav Nepal and Upendra Yadav demand more ministries than what has been allotted to them, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/10/2021), Distribution of ministerial berths among ruling coalition decided, NC to hold eight ministries (rep 06/10/2021)

Ruling parties agree to expand cabinet soon (kh 05/10/2021) [You have been claiming this for almost three months!]

Do what is right for democracy : This is an opportunity for Prime Minister Deuba to redeem himself from his controversial past, by Naresh Koirala (kp 04/10/2021)

Chief Justice Rana refutes allegation that he sought share in cabinet (kh 04/10/2021)

NEA starts removing internet cables from utility poles (rep 03/10/2021), NTA urges NEA to resolve issue regarding rent hike of utility poles through dialogue (rep 03/10/2021), Internet Service In Many Areas Across Country Affected Following NEA’s Move (rn 03/10/2010) [The use of the internet is one of the basic rights of people today. In times of Covid-19, it can be life-saving. It is your duty as Prime Minister to stop this crazy nonsense immediately, Mr Deuba!], Consumers bear brunt of fight between internet companies, power utility : To punish internet providers, Electricity Authority cut wires and cables after a longstanding dispute over rental fee in a move that curtails people’s basic rights, activists say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 04/10/2021), Internet service affected in many areas across country following NEA's move (ht 04/10/2021)

Govt transfers CDOs of 11 districts (kh 03/10/2021)

Legal hurdle in Cabinet expansion as ruling-opposition deadlock persists : Main opposition CPN-UML skips an all-party meeting called by the prime minister to find a way out of the crisis, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/10/2021)

Swapping ambassadors midway : A government so self-obsessed that it cannot appreciate the role of its women ambassadors does not deserve respect from its citizens (nt 01/10/2021)

No law on oath raises questions over rulers’ adherence to rule of law : The daily updates on inoculation show more doses have been administered than the country has actually received, which experts say could affect Nepal’s vaccination target. An ordinance related to the administration of oaths  lapsed on September 15, creating a legal vacuum, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 30/09/2021)

NC likely to pick three ministers to participate in govt today : Gagan unlikely to become minister (kh 29/09/2021)

Writ filed seeking annulment of oath taken by Foreign Minister Khadka (rep 29/09/2021)

After Covid-19 pandemic, it’s price rise that is biting Nepalis hard : There is a government but there is no governance, say experts, as the administration has failed to limit inflation ahead of festivals and elections, by Krishana Prasain (kp 28/09/2021)

Minister Sharma stresses fully proportional election (kh) [This was already mandated by Article 63 of the Interim Constitution of 2007, but it was strictly disregarded by the high-caste male party leaders! The 2015 Constitution in the form of a retrograde step does not even mention social inclusion for the selection of FPTP candidates!]

Federal democratic republic, inclusiveness and proportional system be promoted: Minister Bhusal (kh 28/09/2021)

President revokes ordinance on political parties (kh 28/09/2021)

Ordinance relating to Political Parties will be withdrawn today: Prachanda (kh 27/09/2021) [An ordinance for which the HoR session was specially terminated so that the parties could split is now to be withdrawn. This approach sounds neither democratic nor constitutional, even though the Political Party Act also contains various undemocratic passages. In its present form, it underpins party rule, not people's rule!], President revokes ordinance on political parties (kh 28/09/2021), Abrupt withdrawal of ordinance relating to political parties shows it was meant for UML split: KP Oli (kh 28/09/2021) [How true! The Deuba government's action was as undemocratic and unconstitutional as the various actions of the previous Oli government. The top politicians are destroying democracy! The Political Party Act urgently needs to be revised, but please through Parliament!], Ordinance on political parties repealed, but moral questions remain : Experts say the way the government has acted, in  introducing and repealing the ordinance, it has clearly  misused power and undermined the rule of law, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 28/09/2021)

Deuba is struggling. But what is Maoist Centre up to? It has intrigued many as to why Dahal, the leader of  the key coalition partner, is not providing a list of ministers to the prime minister to help him expand the Cabinet, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 27/09/2021)

As parties mull repealing ordinance on Political Parties Act, experts say this will raise moral questions : CPN (Unified Socialist) optimistic after Friday’s ruling of the Supreme Court on the ordinance but Janata Samajbadi Party is not convinced, by Binod Ghimire (kp 26/09/2021), Ruling coalition urges PM Deuba to take immediate decision on Ordinance (kh 26/09/2021)

Supreme Court denies interim order against ordinance on Political Parties Act : Way cleared for Madhav Nepal-led CPN (Unified Socialist) to join the Sher Bahadaur Deuba-led government, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 25/09/2021)

NC leader Dr Khadka appointed Foreign Minister; to fly to New York today (kh 22/09/2021), New Foreign Minister Khadka sworn in amid reservation of NC’s Paudel faction (rep 22/09/2021), Deuba faces censure from own party over Cabinet expansion : The ruling coalition, despite a series of meetings, has failed to provide names for ministerial posts, earning bad repute for the government, by Anil Giri (kp 23/09/2021)

Deuba recalls 12 envoys appointed by Oli : Twenty-three missions are now set to go headless, and some are in key countries—India, China, US, UK and Qatar, by Anil Giri (kp 22/09/2021), Cabinet decides to recall non-career Nepali ambassadors (ht 22/09/2021)

Deuba’s plan for Cabinet expansion constrained by coalition partners : Janata Samajbadi Party wants ordinance to ease party splits withdrawn while CPN (Unified Socialist) wants the prime minister to wait until court order on Oli’s petitions, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/09/2021)

Government allocates record Rs15 billion for fertiliser supply : The entire budget allocation may be enough to procure 350,000 tonnes of fertiliser for this fiscal year, still 50,000 tonnes short of the desired 400,000 tonnes, by Sangam Prasain (kp 21/09/2021)

No regard for rule of law as Nepali state runs on ad hocism : Ordinances are allowed by constitution but governments are issuing them as per their wish, not paying attention  to their timely approval, leading to legal vacuum, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/09/2021) [Both Oli and Deuba are guilty of this, but ultimately so is the president, whose main task is to prevent this!]

The Sher Bahadur Deuba government’s decision to confer medals on Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana and justices Anil Kumar Sinha, Sapana Pradhan Malla, and Bishwambhar Shrestha has drawn flak from the legal sector  : Constitution Day honour for CJ, justices draws flak (ht 20/09/2021)

Preventable deaths : There will be no change in the plight of migrant workers as long as the concerned governments are reluctant to act (ht 20/09/2021)

Why is Nepal facing a government shutdown? (kp 18/09/2021)

Government moving forward undemocratically: Dr. Shekhar Koirala (kh 18/09/2021)

Coalition leaders divided over power-sharing deal; task-force assigned to resolve (kh 17/09/2021)

Prime Minister Deuba’s Cabinet expansion woes (kp 16/09/2021), Deuba Cabinet expansion faces ordinance hurdle (ht 16/09/2021)

Replacement bill stuck in the parliament, govt expenditure to be affected for few days (kh 14/09/2021), Government faces financial deadlock as budget fails to get  through Parliament : A shutdown situation as no spending allowed and  further delay could lead to a crisis, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 15/09/2021)

Budget plans low-cost meals, monetary aid for the poor, but experts smell electoral motives . Government has yet to identify the prospective beneficiaries, by Anup Ojha (kp 14/09/2021)

Govt's new budget : Many social programmes proposed by the government are likely to remain only on paper due to lack of funds and its capacity (ht 13/09/2021)

Cabinet expansion to be delayed as ruling coalition meet strikes no chords (kh 12/09/2021)

Govt claims to achieve inflated economic growth rate without introducing concrete programs (rep 12/09/2021) [??]

Deuba tells coalition leaders can’t wait too long for Cabinet expansion : The government is facing criticism for failing to give full shape to his Cabinet even after nearly two months, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/09/2021)

SC issues interim order not to implement appointing expert member of NOC (kh 10/09/2021)

Deuba’s diplomacy of expedience, by Biswas Baral (ae 09/09/2021)

After over a month, and much criticism, Nepal writes to India on Darchula incident : The disappearance of a man in Mahakali river, in which Indian security personnel are said to be involved, has become a diplomatic headache for Prime Minister Deuba, by Anil Giri (kp 07/09/2021)

NC leader Thapa accuses govt of making series of wrong decisions (kh 06/09/2021)

Government attempts to curb protests, public debates : Home Ministry’s two statements in three days warning of actions over activities against ‘friendly nations’ amount to curtailing of fundamental rights, analysts and leaders say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/09/2021), HM warns not to protest against neighbouring countries (ht 06/09/02021) [A government that suppresses freedom of opinion is not democratic!],
Government prepares to endorse MCC agreement through parliament, security vigilance upped across the country, by Tapendra Karki (rep 06/09/2021), Take it easy  : Dissent and debate are quintessential elements of democracy (kp 07/09/2021)

As MCC becomes a lightning rod for controversy, Deuba is in a tight spot : The prime minister appears to have fallen into a trap with coalition partners’ strong reservations about the American programme, as US officials are due to arrive this week, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 05/09/2021)

Who gets what?, by Santa Gaha Magar (nt 03/9/2021)

NC President Deuba pledges to move ahead by winning people’s trust (kh 03/09/2021) [Presumably he will start sometime in the next millennium!]

Border issue with China exposes Nepal’s unstable foreign policy : When it comes to relations with neighbours, a studied approach that is above partisan interests is required, and both Oli and Deuba have bungled, analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 03/09/2021)

Cycle of ineptitude : We should not expect much from a government by the least suitable people (kp 02/09/2021), Cabinet expansion likely only after Sept 8: Nepal (rep 02/09/2021) [Deuba has already failed as PM for the fifth time, and so have all the other leaders of the ruling coalition!]

Will Deuba government bring back Nepal’s territory encroached by China? Government must bring it back: Foreign affairs expert Subedi (kp 02/09/2021) [And will the Deuba government also bring back the territory encroached by India?]

Deuba struggles to expand Cabinet as coalition partners squabbleWhile Janata Samajbadi demands withdrawal of ordinance that eases party splits, CPN (Unified Socialiast) eyes  plum ministries. Maoist Centre has its own demands, by Anil Giri (kp 01/09/2021) [As always, it's all about posts and access to funds! This generation of politicians will never change. They must be replaced urgently!]

Unsavoury soup of cooked books : The disgraceful picture  portrayed by the auditor general’s report reflects lack of accountability, by Achyut Wagle (kp 31/08/2021)

PM Deuba’s defining moment, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 31/08/2021)

Ruling coalition meeting inconclusive today as well : Meeting fails to strike deal on distribution of ministers (kh 31/08/2021)

Coalition partners ask Deuba to release report on Dhami disappearance case : Prime Minister Deuba seems to be trying to dismiss the incident in order not to offend India, analysts say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 31/08/2021), Living on the margins : Dhami’s story is the story of a democratic state failing to fulfil its responsibility (kp 01/09/2021)

Ruling coalition initiating formal discussions on cabinet expansion from today (kh 30/08/2021) [Please don't hurry, Deuba is only 50 days in office so far! It is already clear that this government, too, is guided only by the power interests of the party leaders, who have long since failed and are anti-democratic, and not by the concerns of the state and the people!], Ruling coalition partners fail to take decision on cabinet expansion
Agree to expand government immediately (kh 30/08/2021)

PM Deuba prepares to deactivate ordinance on party split before cabinet expansion (kh 29/08/2021) [Deuba manipulates parliament and laws to enforce his political power interests. Where is the difference to Oli?], Will defy media laws enacted unilaterally: FNJ. The incumbent government has endorsed the same bill drafted by Oli’s government (ht 29/08/2021) [Once again: Where is the difference to Oli?]

Ruling coalition partners discuss Cabinet expansion but no headway yet : It has been more than six weeks Deuba was appointed prime minister, but he has not been able to give the government full shape (kp 29/08/2021)

Nepal-led Unified Socialist forms High Command to elect ministers for govt : PM Deuba to give six to seven ministries (kh 28/08/2021)

JSP to join government within a week: Chair Yadav (kh 26/08/2021)

Madhav Nepal’s CPN (Unified Socialist) to join Deuba-led cabinet (rep 26/08/2021)

Deuba’s fifth term: Six weeks go by with 17 ministries still under him : The prime minister has not been able to expand his Cabinet even in more than 40 days, and observers say a lack of dedicated ministers hugely affects governance, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 25/08/2021)

Bureaucratic inertia delays report on Darchula missing youth probe : Almost a month since Dhami fell into Mahakali trying to cross the river on a cable, the government is yet to share what exactly happened and its position on the incident, by Anil Giri (kp 24/08/2021)

Govt sacks Administrator of Employees Provident Fund Gautam (kh 22/08/2021)

Will Deuba set a legacy different from his predecessor?, by Abhaya R. Joshi (kh 21/08/2021)

Thakur-Mahato group to participate in govt if newly proposed DSP gets EC’s go-ahead (kh 21/08/2021)

Deuba knows MCC approval will lead to his downfall, interview with Shyam Shrestha (ae 19/08/2021)

The pot and the kettle : Deuba’s selfish act will go down in history as yet another beginning of the undoing of democracy (kp 19/08/2021), PM Deuba, can you handle it?, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 19/08/2021) [No, Deuba has already proven four times before that he is not up to the tasks of a PM. Now he has also shown that he acts just as reprehensibly and anti-democratically as Oli. This whole non-inclusive generation of failed politicians at the top of the parties should finally disappear!], Deuba on Oli’s footsteps (ae 19/08/2021)

Maoist Chair Prachanda rules out immediate expansion of cabinet (kh 19/08/2021), PM Deuba calls cabinet meeting after discussing with Prachanda, Nepal (kh 19/08/2021), ‘Cabinet will be expanded as soon as CPN-UML (Socialist) gets EC’s approval’ (rep 19/08/2021), Cabinet to get full shape only after newly split parties get recognition : EC to take at least one week to grant them recognition (kh 20/08/2021)

Disaster victims still awaiting grant to build houses in Dhankuta (ht 18/08/2021)

18 years on, justice still a far cry for people killed by Nepali Army in Doramba (ht 18/08/2021)

People forced to buy drug used to treat severe Covid-19 patients in black market : Patients paying up to 17 times the government approved price for Tocilizumab, a drug that is in short supply; Malpractice also common in private hospitals  treating Covid-19 patients, by Arjun Poudel (kp 18/08/2021)

House prorogued  : The govt has deliberately undermined the role of the parliament by putting it under the shadow of the executive (ht 18/08/2021) [This is an unchanged continuation of Oli's anti-democratic and unconstitutional policy! Deuba has already failed mercilessly even in his fifth attempt as prime minister!]

Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of politicians (rep 18/08/2021)

An ordinance that makes it more evident Deuba no different from Oli : The Congress-led government has done exactly the same for which the party criticised Oli government last year. It’s the UML that is launching an attack on Deuba now, by Anil Giri (kp 18/08/2021)

Govt bringing ordinance to amend Political Parties Act 2017 : Province and local level representatives will be able to choose the party (kh 17/08/2021) [Many amendments to the Political Parties Act would be necessary. The current amendment is mainly to facilitate a split of CPN-UML and JSPN. But why is the amendment again made through an Ordinance and not through Parliament, whose session was therefore ended the day before?], Opposition lashes out at the government for proroguing Parliament : After failing to give business to the House, the Deuba administration, which is unsure of its strength to pass bills, has ended the session that started a month ago, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/08/2021) [The criticism is well-founded, but the tradition of ruling without parliament and democratic rules was introduced by KP Oli! That Deuba continues this is shocking!], Govt's move to prorogue Parliament condemned, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 17/08/2021), Deuba-led govt, too, introduces ‘party-split’ ordinance (rep 17/08/2021), It’s wrong to bring ordinance bypassing parliament, says NC leader Thapa (kh 18/08/2021), Prez Bhandari issues ‘party-split’ ordinance (rep 18/08/2021)

Do not take the economy for granted : The government seems to be in no hurry to address the common man’s quest for survival, by Achyut Wagle (kp 17/08/2021)

SP leaders meet PM Deuba to discuss Madhesh agenda (kh 17/08/2021)

Government to prorogue parliament session (kh 16/08/2021) [The way the Deuba government deals with the legislature seems to be little different from the Oli period. Democracy looks different. There should be so many laws passed!], President prorogues parliament : Minister defends prorogation saying government needed time to build consensus on pending (kp 16/08/2021)

Nepali citizens in Afghanistan plead for their immediate rescue after Taliban insurgents storm Kabul (rep 16/08/2021)

Outgoing NEA Managing Director Shakya files writ petition against Kulman Ghising’s reappointment (rep 16/08/2021)

Migrant workers’ contribution: Where is the Government?, by Nitish Lal Shrestha (kh 16/08/2021)

Nepal plans to start road to economic recovery as third wave looms : Even though the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Deuba on July 13 had decided to introduce a special package to revive the economy within a month, it's yet to announce any package, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 16/08/2021)

Nepal government still silent on Gurkhas’ London hunger strike for pension parity : Demanding pension and other perks at par with British personnel, they want a Nepali and British talks team to resolve the issue. But Nepali officials don’t sound hopeful, by Anil Giri (kp 15/08/2021), Govt to urge agitating ex-Gurkha veterans to withdraw their hunger strike (rep 16/08/2021)

Pandemic-hit youth entrepreneurs complain about lack of government support : According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, 54.5 percent of all establishments in the country are owned by young people, by Krishana Prasain (kp 15/08/2021)

Govt’s Common Minimum Program: Effective implementation expected, by Shanker Man Singh (rep 15/08/2021)

Deuba has struggled to form the Cabinet. He lacks team of advisers as well : In the absence of ministers, role of persons with expertise can be crucial in governance, but Congress leaders say the prime minister is waiting to give government full shape, by Anil Giri (kp 14/08/2021)

With government unsure of its own strength, House deprived of business : Deuba cannot risk rejection of bills without ensuring the support of Nepal faction of UML and Thakur camp of Janata Samajbadi that gave him trust vote, observers say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/08/2021)

SC orders govt to provide door to door COVID-19 vaccination facilities to elderly, differently-abled people (kp 13/08/2021) [Why does Nepal's executive constantly need instructions from the judiciary rather than fulfilling its duties and obligations?]

PM Deuba instructs to remove promotional video from social media (kh 13/08/2021)

Teachers preparing to stage protest outside PM’s official residence arrested (rep 13/08/2021)

Deuba government to revise ordinance budget presented in May-end : Experts say revision to the budget and its size necessary, but the white paper came just to discredit Oli government, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 11/08/2021)

Public messaging : The government must review its Covid-19 communication strategy (kp 10/08/2021)

Deuba’s double trouble: timely party convention and managing coalition : Pressure building on Nepali Congress president to keep house in order and expand the Cabinet, by Anil Giri (kp 09/08/2021)

Supreme Court orders government not to implement its decision to scrap land commission : The bench has called the government and petitioners for discussion on August 17 to discuss the matter further (kp 09/08/2021), Cabinet meeting to discuss on formation of new land commission (kh 09/08/2021) [Contempt of court also on the part of the Deuba government! Your legitimacy is based on the fact that the unconstitutional machinations of Oli had to be stopped, not for you to similarly misbehave, Mr. Deuba!]

Wear a mask, or else : The #MaskUpNepal campaign launched by Deuba is too little and too late (kp 09/08/2021)

Government’s talk of expediting transitional justice process fails to convince conflict victims : Conflict victims doubt the Deuba government is committed to amending the transitional justice laws as per the 2015 Supreme Court ruling, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/08/2021) [Deuba and Dahal have both had a great responsibility for the escalation of the conflict and should therefore have no interest in justice for the victims!]

Leaders finalize CMP; to unveil this afternoon (kh 08/08/2021), Document to ‘assist’ the government is nothing but a farce, observers say : The ruling alliance has spent more than three weeks  on the common minimum programme, making it  a prerequisite for Cabinet expansion, by Binod Ghimire (kp 08/08/2021)

Taskforce drafts agenda for functioning of coalition govt, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 07/08/2021)

Ruling, opposition parties on collision course after land commission scrapped : More of the Oli government’s decisions will be scrapped, Congress leaders say. Analysts argue that all decisions need not be overturned but there is no system in place, by Anil Giri (kp 06/08/2021)

Ready to be minister if PM wants: Gagan Thapa (kh 04/08/2021)

Nepal helped Deuba return to power. Now he’s hobbling Cabinet expansion : Even three weeks after assuming office, prime minister  is unable to expand the Cabinet. Allotment of ministries delayed as UML dissidents who voted for Deuba vacillate, by Anil Giri (kp 04/08/2021)

Commission to mark land for landless dissolved, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 04/08/2021)

PM Deuba likely to expand cabinet Monday (kh 01/08/2021), Madhu Kumar Marasini appointed as Finance Secretary (kh 01/08/2021), Ruling coalition decides to expand cabinet only after publicizing minimum common program (kh 02/08/2021)

Issues in ruling parties further delay Cabinet expansion : Upcoming convention occupies Congress. Other partners have too many aspirants for limited ministerial portfolios, by Anil Giri (kp 30/07/2021), Cabinet reshuffle likely to be delayed, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 30/07/20021)

UML’s Madhav Nepal faction not to join government (kh 29/07/2021), Ruling alliance decides to give full-shape to cabinet sans Nepal-Khanal faction : NC to have 8 ministries, Maoist Center and JSP 7 each (kh 29/07/2021)

Whose backing Deuba has anyway—parties or individual lawmakers, or both? Analysts say the Congress leader has mixed support, but confusion persists as there is a lack of clear constitutional explanation, which may emerge in case differences arise, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/07/2021)

JSP-N decides to join Deuba's government (ht 29/07/2021)

Ruling alliance decides to expand cabinet within two days (kh 28/07/2021)

Govt preparing to remove chiefs of three provinces (kh 27/07/2021)

Challenges Before PM Deuba, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 27/07/2021)

NC lawmaker Shrestha appointed Minister of State for Health (kh 25/07/2021)

From vaccines to a balancing act, Deuba faces tough foreign policy challenges : It is not just about India and China anymore. With the changes in international rivalries, Nepal needs to tread carefully while safeguarding its interests, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 24/07/2021)

Communists’ inability to unite results in power loss, Deuba’s test ahead (kh 24/07/2021)

Ruling coalition partners to form a task force to assist govt (kh 23/07/2021)

Deuba’s denouement : Few national leaders are offered so many chances to get it right (nt 23/7/2021)

Nepal has no health minister as Covid-19 cases rise again : Deuba appoints supporters in powerful portfolios but leaves the helm of Health Ministry vacant (nt 23/07/2021)

Will Deuba be a changed man in his fifth outing? There seems to be little hope that Deuba would be any better than Oli in terms of governance, by Deepak Thapa (kp 22/07/2021), The Accidental Prime Minister, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 22/07/2021)

Expanding the CabinetSorry folks, there aren’t enough ministerial berths to go around (kp 22/07/2021)

JSP demands 7 ministries; Thakur-Mahato faction willing to join govt (kh 22/07/2021)

PM Deuba-Mahanta meet: JSP’s Mahanta faction likely to join govt (kh 21/07/2021)

Deuba as the new PM: Opportunity to enhance tarnished image, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 21/07/2021), Time To Show Exemplary Leadership, by Namrata Sharma (rn 21/07/2021)

Vigilance centre gets more responsibility but not enough funds and personnel : The centre has been asked to conduct technical audits of all infrastructure projects worth over Rs100 million, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 21/07/2021)

Centres run out of jabs once again as recipients are those other than from target groups : Health workers say they are threatened and pressured to administer single-shot J&J jabs to those close to political leaders and other influential people, by Arjun Poudel (kp 21/07/2021)

The economic challenges facing Deuba : The new prime minister has appointed somebody with unknown credentials as finance minister, by Achyut Wagle (kp 20/07/2021)

PM Deuba and Maoist Center Chair agree to overturn ‘unconstitutional appointments’ (kh 20/07/2021)

Dr. KC tables 5-point demand before new government (kh 19/07/2021)

Deuba set to govern for a year and a half as he wins House confidence : As many as 165 lawmakers vote in favour of Deuba’s trust motion while 83 vote against and one remains neutral, by Binod Ghimire (kp 19/07/2021), Deuba wins trust vote, moots national govt : 165 lawmakers, including 23 from UML, vote in his favour • 83 UML MPs vote against him, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 19/07/2021)

Critical fortnight : Nepal’s Covid-19 response needs to see a radical departure from the shot in the dark decisions (kp 19/07/2021)

PM Deuba to visit vaccination centers today (kh 19/07/2021)

PM Deuba unveils outline of govt’s foreign policies : To keep friendly ties with both China and India (kh 19/07/2021)

Deuba wins vote of confidence in the reinstated House : The win ensures Congress leader’s tenure as prime minister for a year and a half–until the next elections are held (kp 18/07/2021), Deuba wins vote of confidence in parliament with 165 votes (rep 18/07/2021), PM Sher Bahadur Deuba wins trust vote in House of Representatives, secures 165 votes (ht 18/07/2021), PM Deuba secures vote of confidence in Parliament : Out of 249 votes: Yes 165; No 83; 1 Neutral (kh 18/07/2021)

Deuba likely to take vote of confidence today : Speaker calls meeting of Business Advisory Committee (kh 18/07/2021), PM Deuba confident about getting a vote of confidence (kh 18/07/2021), We will vote for Deuba for parliament’s sake: UML leader Jhankri (kh 18/07/2021)

Yadav-led Janata Samajbadi Party to join Deuba cabinet (rep 18/07/2021)

Government cancels appointment process of 11 ambassadors (kh 18/07/2021), Deuba govt scraps nine ambassadorial appointments made by Oli govt (rep 18/07/2021)

Sher Bahadur Deba : Fifth Inning As PM (sp 16/07/2021)

First on the list : Deuba needs to channelise his focus on fighting the coronavirus pandemic (kp 16/07/2021)

Deuba for the fifth time, by Pranaya SJB Rana (rec 16/07/2021), Deuba.5, by Shristi Karki (nt 16/07/2021), From the fire into the frying pan (nt 16/07/2021)

Khati appointed Attorney General (kh 15/07/2021)

Coalition partners hold meeting at Singha Durbar : UML senior leader Nepal does not attend the meeting (kh 15/07/2021)

UML leader urges PM Deuba to appoint him as minister (kh 15/07/2021) [??]

PM Deuba to take vote of confidence within few days : His strategy to secure vote of confidence (kh 15/07/2021), Cabinet meeting taking place today : Likely to appoint Attorney General (kh 15/07/2021), Uncertainty ahead : Deuba cannot afford to be "incompetent" again. But his hands are tied (kp 15/07/2021)

Deuba returns as prime minister with challenges ahead : Congress leader has taken over the reins for fifth time with a duty to fight pandemic and clean up the mess left by Oli, by Anil Giri (kp 14/07/2021), Confidence vote will decide how long new government lasts : If Deuba wins, it will be 18 months. If not, he’ll have to hold polls in six months, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/07/2021)

Government prepares to scrap Poverty Alleviation Fund in next three months : Relevance of the fund has been questioned after elected local governments were established, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 14/07/2021)

Outgoing PM Oli leaving Baluwatar today : NYAN to escort Oli to Balkot in a motorcade (kh 14/07/2021) [After all he has done, he does not deserve such a farewell! Obviously, this intransigent politician wants to incite further unrest!], Telling it like it is : The court has made it clear that snollygosters must be thrown out (kp 14/07/2021), Oli misrepresents facts in address to nation (ht 14/07/2021)

President Bhandari appoints NC President Deuba as new Prime Minister : Swearing-in ceremony to take place at 6 pm (kh 13/07/2021), President’s Office statement skips mentioning constitutional provision by which Deuba is appointed (kp 13/07/2021), President appoints Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba prime minister : The appointment comes after the Supreme Court ordered it on Monday. It ruled that the rejection of his claim, with the support of 149 lawmakers, by the President in May was unconstitutional (kp 13/07/2021), Deuba sworn in as prime minister : Four ministers also sworn-in (kh 13/07/2021)

Sharma from Maoist Center and Yadav from JSP to participate in Deuba-led govt (kh 13/07/2021), Deuba plans to form a ‘small size’ cabinet (rep 13/07/2021)

People’s mandate is in my favor, NC Prez Deuba got SC’s: PM Oli (kh 13/07/2021) [This is a lie! Oli continues to be intransigent and ignores the fact that the representatives of the people withdrew his mandate in a democratic process on 10 May 2021. Everything he has done since then has been unconstitutional!], PM Oli says SC decision disturbed balance of powers, democracy in peril (kh 13/07/2021) [Reversal of reality!], PM Oli announces resignation in his address to nation (kh 13/07/2021)

PM Oli visits Helambu, almost a month after flood and landslide (rep 10/07/2021) [This long hesitation is an indication of Oli's lack of interest in the real concerns and needs of Nepalis!], What made you wait for a month, Mr Prime Minister?, by Kunga Hyolmo (rep 11/07/2021)

PM Oli’s reply to SC arrogant: NC spokesperson Sharma (kh 09/07/2021)

Oli’s aversion to federalism and secularism becoming more apparent : A proposal at UML top panel to review major achievements of the constitution does not portend well for the charter which has come under increasing threats, observers say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/07/2021), Don't even think about it : Political adventurism to scrap secularism and federalism will backfire (kp 06/07/2021) [Oli has already smashed democracy and major parts of the constitution. Abolishing federalism and secularism would be just another step towards Hindu authoritarianism!]

Govt preparing to transfer secretaries (kh 05/07/2021)

‘A’ status of rights commission under threat due to controversial appointments : Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions has asked the commission to furnish a justification over the controversial appointments of its office bearers, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/07/2021), The world is watching : It would be shameful if the National Human Rights Commission’s status were to be downgraded (kp 05/07/2021) [Thank you, Mr Oli!]

PM Oli has skipped constitutional provisions, HoR will be reinstated: Yogesh Bhattarai (kh 04/07/2021)

Rupa Sunar files writ petition against Minister Shrestha on caste-based discrimination allegation (kh 04/07/2021)

All efforts on rescue, relief distribution, temporary settlement to disaster survivors: DPM Poudel (kh 04/7/2021)

Election body preparing for polls despite uncertainty : The Election Commission plans to issue a tender notice next week for the procurement of election materials, by Prithvi Man Shrestrha (kp 03/07/2021) [Oli is now to blame for this situation for the second time. He should be held personally responsible for the completely unnecessary expenses if the SC declares his actions unconstitutional this time as well, which is to be assumed! It would have been much more important to use the time to finally prepare a postal voting option so that migrant workers and other expatriate Nepalis, election workers and security personnel could also vote. Denying them the right to vote is unconstitutional!

PM Oli claims there will be enough vaccines from Sunday (kh 02/07/2021) [Direct connection to heaven?], NAC’s widebody aircraft bringing 1 million COVID vaccines from China (rep 02/07/2021) [Someone should explain to Oli that "enough" would be at least fifty times that amount!], Govt seals deal with China on COVID vaccine procurement; supplies to begin from July 8 (kh 03/07/2021), As US supplies vaccines to some countries, Nepal waits and wonders : Nepal fails to become Washington’s priority for vaccine aid despite its urgent needs. There is no clarity on doses and delivery of the jabs White House announced last month, by Anil Giri (kp 03/07/2021)

Oli’s olive branch (ae 01/07/2021) [Oli is not a person whose words can be trusted in any way!]

'Government unwilling to implement federalism' (ht 01/07/2021)

Protests intensify against HoR dissolution in capital (photo feature) (rep 01/07/2021)

Party venues go under due to restrictions : The government has not provided any relief packages to catering service providers, insiders say, by Krishana Prasdain (kp 30/06/2021)

PM Oli cautions Education Minister Shrestha for latter’s ‘indecent’ behavior (kh 29/06/2021) [Anyone who supports caste discrimination is unacceptable as a minister!]

Isn’t parliament a forum to seek vote of confidence? Chief Justice Rana asks govt attorney (kh 29/06/2021)[What a confusing argumentation on the part of the Attorney General!], HoR Dissolution: Political parties subject to party whip in democratic country: Joint Attorney General Pandey (kh 29/06/2021) [Accordingly, most of the democratic states in the world are not democratic at all if they put the freedom of conscience of the members of parliament above party discipline, e.g. Germany!], PM’s resignation not envisaged by constitution, argues DAG Pandey (kh 29/06/2021) [Mr Pandey, please read Article 77 (1) (a) of the Constitution. A leading jurist in the country should be familiar with this passage!]

Chief Minister Raut alleges federal government does not want the provinces to prosper (kh 28/06/2021) [KP Oli and many other central party politicians would prefer not to have a federal system but a return to centralism with an all-powerful prime minister at the helm who is beyond the control of parliament!]

No, Mr Prime Minister! KP Oli’s tendencies are wholly and growingly anti-democratic. He seems to hold no conception that an MP’s power to vote in parliament is derived from the trust from the sovereign people, and not from the party’s chairman, by Manish Jung Thapa (rep 27/06/2021) [In this regard, all party leaders of Nepal think alike, with Oli topping all others. It must be enshrined in the Constitution and the Political Party Law that MPs are representatives of the people and not of the political parties and that they are only accountable to their conscience!]

Apex court issues interim order not to appoint Yuvraj Karki as ambassador (kh 27/06/2021) [Prime Minister Oli loves to bend the constitution and laws to suit himself!]

Himalayan Reinsurance Company: Rs 1 billion ‘deal’ for operating license (rep 27/06/2021)

Milk worth Rs118 million wasted due to supply disruptions, farmers say : Lockdown forces farmers and cooperatives to dump milk as ghee and milk powder could soon expire for lack of buyers, by Ramesh Kumar Paudel (kp 26/06/2021) [The ill-conceived regulation of the lockdown is one of the biggest mistakes of the Oli government!]

Three UML lawmakers in Karnali suspended again (kh) [Nepal obviously does not have a democracy, but a party dictatorship. MPs are the representatives of the people and not of the party; they have only to follow their conscience! Moreover, decisions of the SC are binding law that all parties, including the Prime Minister, have to abide by!]

Political mishandling aggravates vaccine uncertainty, experts say : Oli’s focus is on politics rather than governance, as he has been shuffling ministers, including at Health Ministry, and there’s a lack of will, not resources, to arrange for the jabs, by Arjun Poudel (kp 25/06/2021)

The real cost of Nepal’s second wave : The pandemic makes Nepalis poorer and ruins the economy, but the government has no solutions, by Anita Bhetwal (nt 25/06/2021)

Prez Bhandari appoints 20 commissioners in various constitutional bodies (rep 24/06/2021) [The unconstitutional actions of the Prime Minister and the President continue unabated!], President appoints 20 to constitutional bodies while case is sub judice in court : With the House dissolved, their hearings could not be conducted. Lawyers argue that provision of appointment after 45 days is applicable only when hearing is possible, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/06/2021)

Don’t count Oli out just yet, by Biswas Baral (ae 24/06/2021)

PM Oli shuffles portfolios of ministers : Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Poudel gets Ministries of Home Affairs and Finance (kh 24/06/2021), Cabinet members assigned additional portfolios two days after Supreme Court dismissed 20 ministers (rep 24/06/2021)

Chief Justice turns a blind eye to ‘Doctrine of Necessity’: PM’s Press Advisor Thapa (kh 24/06/2021) [It is not the SC that is responsible, but only the coup-mongering Prime Minister Oli and is personal president who keep breaking the Constitution to maintain power, not to help the country and its citizens, Mr Thapa! The SC has only done its constitutional duty!],
Political blow : The reversal of govt decisions by the SC time and again does not augur well for the image of the PM (ht 24/06/2021)

Saffronisation of the body politic : Oli wants to be the republican inheritor of Hindu rule, by mingling royalist yellow with Marxist-Leninist red, by CK Lal (kp 23/06/2021)

In a big blow to Oli, Supreme Court annuls appointments of 20 ministers : Interim order asserts government is a caretaker one and terms induction of new ministers earlier this month, after prime minister lost a confidence vote, unconstitutional, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 23/06/2021) [Why are only the new appointments of ministers considered unconstitutional under Article 77 (3), but not the dismissals made at the same time? In any case, the aforementioned article does not make any distinction.]

President should have said PM Oli “You’re no more Prime Minister: Senior advocate Karki (kh 23/06/2021)

Supreme Court quashes cabinet reshuffle : 20 ministers relieved of their positions (kh 22/06/2021) [Oli and Bhandari have been taught that they are not above the constitution and have to respect it like any other citizen of Nepal! The next lecture will be about the renewed dissolution of the House of Representatives. The damage done by Oli and Bhandari is already immense! But if the interim cabinet should not have been changed under Article 77 (3), then the dismissed ministers should also be returned to their posts now, shouldn't they? If Oli is not able to read the clear words of the Constitution himself, he should at least surround himself with competent lawyers to explain it to him!], Supreme Court quashes appointment of 20 ministers : Oli had inducted the ministers in two different Cabinet expansions after the government became a caretaker one following May 21 House dissolution (kp 22/06/2021)

Lockdown drags on but no relief package for the urban poor, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 19/06/2021)

Is Nepal still a democratic state?, by Karl-Heinz Krämer (kh 19/06/2021

Crime against Humanity : Instead of making genuine efforts toward vaccine procurement, the PM urged the public to gargle with guava leaves and drink turmeric-infused water to prevent COVID, saying even the vaccine does not guarantee total immunity. This was the time when cases had started increasing by 100%, by Sambridh Ghimire (rep 19/06/2021)

Nepal talks about vaccines from China. And the Chinese are not happyConcerns from Sinopharm and Chinese Embassy forced Health Ministry to ‘refute’ media reports. But everyone, including prime minister, is giving statements on the jabs, by Anil Giri (kp 19/06/2021) [The people's basic right to correct information is not exactly what Oli and his government are aiming for!]

Hunger for governance : Childhood malnutrition in Nepal has its roots in political failure, the same reason more children are going hungry during the pandemic. (nt 18/06/2021), Nepal’s epidemic of hunger : Malnutrition among Nepali children pre-dates Covid-19, but the pandemic has made it worse, by Anita Bhetwal (nt 18/06/2021)

Bhandari, Oli defend House dissolution, Sapkota calls it unconstitutional : In their responses, the President claims her action cannot be tested by judiciary, prime minister argues court cannot give a prime minister and Speaker says both are wrong, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 18/06/2021) [What kind of argument is this? No one is above the constitution. The duties of the president and prime minister are clearly defined there. If they violate them, they become a case for the judiciary!], Court cannot appoint a Prime Minister, PM Oli says in his written response to SC, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 18/06/2021) [This confused and idiosyncratic interpretation of the constitution and democracy suggests a basic suspicion of mental confusion! Important votes in parliament, such as the vote of confidence, should be held in secret, if only to protect the MPs. In a democratic state, how a member of parliament votes is his or her personal decision of conscience!]

This is not fair, Prime Minister Oli!, by Kunga Hyolmo (rep 18/06/2021)

SC issues interim order to halt govt’s plan of exporting river products (kh 18/06/2021), Supreme Court puts brakes on government’s plan to extract aggregates for export : Extracting the Chure resources in the name of decreasing trade deficit would degrade the environment, critics say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 19/06/2021), Settlements in Chure foothills at high risk of flood, landslide : Conservationists blame exploitation of forest and riverbed materials in the Chure region for the incidents of floods and landslides occurring frequently in recent years, by Bhawani Bhatta and Mohan Budhaair (kp 23/06/2021) [This demonstrates once again the irresponsible politics and plans of the Oli government!]

Parliamentarians cannot breach party discipline: PM Oli claims in his written response to Supreme Court (rep 17/06/2021) [MPs are the elected representatives of the people, not of the Prime Minister or his party faction, Mr Oli! It is a feature of democracy that they must follow only their conscience and the constitution in doing so! Anything else would be party dictatorship.], Oli says government formation a political process and it cannot be decided by the court : In his response to the Supreme Court, Oli argues he dissolved the House after it could not give a new government (kp 17/06/2021) [Hopefully, not even this reality denier and ignorant of the constitution himself believes in this!]

Elections will be held during COVID-19 pandemic, claims PM Oli (kh 17/06/2021) [???]

The way to environmental degradation : The decision to extract sand, stones and soil for export to reduce the deficit is unwise, by Shyam Mainali (kp 17/06/2021)

Oli’s attempts to rule by dicta : Since coming to power, Prime Minister Oli has attempted numerous times — via ordinances — to bypass the legislation and vest the powers to make laws within himself, by Robin Sharma (rec 16/06/2021)

Decentralise SEE and honour statute, experts advise government : Education experts say the government with a centralised mindset doesn’t want to lose any of its authority, by Binod Ghimire (kp 16/06/2021)

Is Oli government’s new Nepal map more about optics than substance? As India continues to expand the road via Lipulekh, Nepal has yet to make any diplomatic response. Foreign Ministry says it has asked Home Ministry to look into the matter, by Binod Ghimire (kp 16/06/2021) [Oli's statements are empty slogans without content! Or does he want to build a road on Indian territory in response?]

Nepal to purchase 4 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China : Officials say procurement will be under a non-disclosure agreement. Price is not disclosed yet but is said to be around $10 per dose. No other details are available, by Anil Giri (kp 16/06/2021) [In a democratic state, people have a right to information (see Article 27 of the Constitution). There is no law that makes the purchase of vaccine a confidential matter!], Lack of response to President’s letters for vaccines a diplomatic failure, observers say : There has not even been ‘reciprocal response’ to the President’s letters requesting for vaccine support, by Anil Giri (kp 16/06/2021)

Covid-19 pandemic, snap polls cast a shadow of uncertainty over census : Central Bureau of Statistics wants to conduct the 12th national census from July 30 to October 1, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 15/06/2021) [Another consequence of PM Oli's destruction of the state and the nation guided by greed for power!]

Pressure from all sides for jabs, but there is no sign of vaccine arrival : Officials say there has been pressure on health workers across the country to  give the Covid-19 jabs to friends and family members of influential people, by Atjun Poudel (kp 15/06/2021)

Paddy transplantation begins amid fertiliser shortage fears : Officials at Agriculture Inputs Company say that sales resumed last week but stockswould not last long at any depot or cooperative due to panic buying, Sangam Prasain, Bhawani Bhatta and Mohan Budhaair (kp 15/06/2021) [This surprises the Oli government every year!]

Hunger & Scarcity Hit Badi Community, by Mahesh Nepali (Badi) (rn 15/6/2021)

Government says it has plan to tackle monsoon disasters, but local units are not assured : With rainfall expected to be above normal this year, authorities say they are better prepared than last year. But experts say rather than anticipatory plans, focus is on post disaster response, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 15/06/2021), Saptari stares at flooding season with no concrete plans : Most of the settlements in the district are prone to floods and inundation in the  absence of proper embankment along the rivers and a lack of water outlets, by Abdhesh Kumar Jha (kp 15/06/2021), River management project announces inability to control floods as monsoon arrives (kh 15/06/2021) [This is the reality, Mr Oli!]

Authorities appear clueless about how to ease or lift lockdown : Prohibitory orders currently in place in the Valley have been extended by a week and the rest of country follows the model. Little else is being done to check virus spread, by Arjun Poudel (kp 14/06/2021) [The Oli government is finding it difficult to deal rationally with the pandemic. Oli himself is only interested in staying in power, may the country go down the drain.],
Daily earners hit hardest by prohibitory orders in Lumbini : The workers have no source of income and have received no relief from the authorities and social organisations during the ongoing second coronavirus wave, by Sanju Paudel and Mohan Budhaair (kp 14/06/2021), Petty traders selling non-essential goods getting wiped out : Preventing the spread of the virus is essential, but the rules unfairly impact small businesses over large businesses, insiders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/06/2021), “Oxygen, vaccines, essential medical supplies urgently needed,” says AI in new briefing (kh 14/06/2021) [see Amnesty International report (14/01/2021)], Oxygen, vaccines, essential medical supplies urgently needed, says Amnesty International (ht 14/06/2021)

Quo Vadis? Given the state of affairs since  December 20, 2020 - the date of the first dissolution of the House of Representatives - the lack of constitutional norms and political morality and the character of leadership to bypass everything that becomes inconvenient for power grab, where is the leadership taking the country?, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 13/06/2021)

Citizens’ movement condemns threat on medical education commission executive : Brihat Nagarik Andolan alleges that the prime minister and ministers have been exerting undue pressure on Dr Giri to approve affiliation to B&C College (kp) 13/06/2021)

Government agrees to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College : Despite protests against affiliation, the prime minister-headed commission has asked for the necessary paperwork to be completed within a week, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/06/2021) [Nepotism at the highest level!], Former VCs condemn PM's pressure tactics (ht 16/06/2021) [This is a particularly serious form of nepotism and corruption, as it was initiated by the Prime Minister who is still in office!]

International condemnation for HoR dissolution (ht 12/06/2021) [see statement by IBARI (10/06/2021)]

Supreme Court orders government not to enforce citizenship ordinance : Constitutional Bench says legal complications could arise if the ordinance fails to get through Parliament, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/06/2021) [Extreme complications and costs will also arise if the Supreme Court declares the renewed dissolution of parliament and cabinet reshuffle by caretaker Prime Minister Oli unconstitutional, which is to be expected given the clear wording of the constitution!]

3 health ministers in 1 year : Prime Minister K P Oli has switched health ministers five times since he assumed office in 2018 (nt 11/06/2021) [This shows the value Oli places on the health sector in the pandemic. All ministerial posts were primarily to satisfy his ambitions for power!]

A Case of Two Cartoons, by Manjeet Mishra (rp 11/06/2021)

While he has yet to clarify his June 4 Cabinet expansion, Oli does it again : Seven more ministers appointed to curry favour with his supporters and  an eye on the elections, by Anil Giri (kp 11/06/2021) [A completely unconstitutional government policy by Oli!]

Chure is not just environment, but a political issue, experts say : Degradation of the hills, a crucial zone balancing Nepal’s fragile ecosystem, should be a top political agenda, as it can have a profound impact on the generations to come, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 11/06/2021)

Ruling UML to go on vacate against the SC order (kh) [When a court rebukes Oli for his undemocratic and unconstitutional measures, it amounts to lese majeste!]

PM Oli not to attend all-party meet called by Speaker Sapkota (kh 11/06/2021)

PM Oli picks Pahadi as minister from Nepal-Khanal faction (kh 10/06/2021), PM Oli appointing 8 ministers including one state minister today : Adhikari to be appointed as Home Minister (kh 10/06/2021), Oli expands Cabinet Prime minister appoints seven new ministers (kp 10/06/2021), PM Oli expands Cabinet, Khagaraj appointed Home Minister (kh 10/06/2021), Newly-appointed ministers sworn in (kh 10/06/2021), PM rewards Badal by appointing his wife Nainkala as Minister (kh 10/06/2021)

President, PM hold talks on show case notice  at Shital Niwas (kh 10/06/2021)

Walking two hours daily for a free mealHundreds of families in the Capital are struggling to manage two square meals after they lost their means of livelihood, by Anup Ojha (kp 10/06/2021)

Paradoxical powerlessness of the Supremo : The anti-Maoist elements of civil society have made Oli an icon of Khas-Arya  ethnonationalism, by CK Lal (kp 09/06/2021) [It belongs to Oli's duries to help these people!]

Nepal's caretaker government : A total embarrassment, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 09/06/2021)

Bench-hunting sets a bad precedent for the judiciary, according to experts : Crucial time of the Supreme Court is being wasted on unnecessary things, they say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 09/06/2021) [This is intentional on the part of Oli and other politicians!]

That’s the way to do it : Court order unbanning online delivery  services is a relief (kp 09/06/2021) [This extremely incompetent government needs a court ruling for everything!]

PM Oli pushing country into perpetual abyss under cover of nationalism: JSP leader Bhattarai (kh 08/06/2021)

Raghubir Mahaseth as pick for deputy prime minister and foreign minister surprises many : His choice is for UML to gain influence in the Madhes and for his potential ability to procure Russian vaccines, observers say, by Anil Giri(kp 07/06/2021)

Oli's proposal aimed at weakening parliament dissolution case in Supreme Court: Panta (rep 07/06/2021)

Impoverished family hit hard by prohibition order struggling to survive (kh 07/06/2021) [Thanks to Oli's short-sighted and completely ill-conceived policy!]

Few convinced as government body defends plan to export construction materials : The government’s plan to export construction materials from mines in order to reduce trade deficit has been criticised as an environmentally disastrous idea, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 07/06/2021)

SC receives writ petition seeking reversal of cabinet reshuffle (kh 06/06/2021)

Change in criteria to appoint ambassadors meets with widespread criticism : The share of political appointees among envoys has grown and if the candidate is a former minister a high school degree would qualify them for the role, officials say, by Anil Giri (kp 06/06/2021), Govt amends eligibility criteria for ambassadors to make space for ‘relatives’ (kh 06/06/2021)

Leadership of task force formed to fight the pandemic comes into question : Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre needs to be led by experts, not ministers or security personnel, experts say, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 06/06/2021)

Migrant workers return to India in search of jobs, by Mohan Budhaair (kp 06/06/2021) [A follow-up to the highly successful employment programme of Oli!]

How we bungled vaccine procurement : We have only ourselves to blame for not being able to get enough Covid-19 vaccines, by Kiran Raj Pandey (kp 06/06/2021)

Civil society, environmentalists against Chure exploitation (ht 06/06/2021)

For Oli, power—not governance—is priority, as country fights virus wave : Thakur-Mahato faction joins government, inviting questions for themselves of being complicit with someone who they once opposed for his loathing for the Madhes, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/06/2021) [Another serious breach of the constitution by KP Oli: He now only heads a caretaker government. Such a government is supposed to remain in office until the election of a new prime minister, but according to Article 77 (3) of the constitution it may not be changed!], Oli reshuffles Cabinet, appoints Mahato deputy prime minister, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 05/06/2021)

Health workers at Bheri Hospital call probe committee’s report unfairMedical fraternity in Banke says the committee failed to provide a fair investigation into all aspects of the incident since it has not addressed the issue of violence against women, by Thakur Singh Tharu, Rupa Gahatraj and Madhu Shahin (kp 05/06/2021)

Friday Cabinet reshuffle: All but four incumbent ministers sacked : DPM Ishwor Pokhrel, and ministers Pradeep Gyawali and Hridayesh Tripathi among others sacked (kh 04/006/2021) [The most urgent dismissal is missing; that of KP Oli!], New ministers to be sworn in at 8 pm today (kh 04/06/2021), PM Oli reshuffles cabinet; inducts 8 new faces : New ministers sworn-in (kh 04/06/2021), PM Oli brings massive reshuffle in his cabinet, Paudel, Mahato and Mahaseth sworn in as Deputy Prime Ministers (rep 05/06/2021)

A yam between two Indias : Nepal does not just need to balance India and China now, it has to keep out of India’s polarised politics (nt 04/0/2021)

A budget without economic objectives : Every government has tried to launch schemes to stir up the public for election gains, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (kp 04/06/2021) [Criminal procedure!]

Community forest user groups lambast government for not addressing concerns : They had hoped the government would resolve their outstanding issues of tax and PAN through new budget, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 04/06/2021) [What deviant expectations of the Oli government interested only in its hold on power!]

JSP likely to join government today (kh 04/06/2021), Five JSP leaders including Mahato likely to take oath as ministers today (kh 04/06/2021)

Fact Check: Is this elderly woman applauding the increase in old-age allowance? (kh 04/06/2021)

Non-implementation of Cabinet decision halts distribution of relief funds to families of COVID-19 victims (rep 03/06/2021)

Farmers face getting wiped out for lack of market access : Vegetable growers are forced to destroy their produce due to lack of transportation, by Krishana Pasain (kp 03/06/2021) [Bravo Mr Oli, you really are the greatest!]

Fertilisers not on ‘essential commodity’ list as paddy farmers wait anxiously : Decision to block supply can have an overarching effect, as it may hit paddy crop, and slash economic growth in turn, by Sangam Prasain (kp 03/06/2021), Always a shortage : There is something seriously wrong when farmers face a lack of fertiliser every year (kp 04/06/2021)

JSP Thakur-Mahato faction holding talks with PM Oli (kh 03/06/2021)

Licence to plunder : The outrageous announcement erodes years of conservation efforts at the stroke of a pen (kp 02/06/2021)

Five parties active in Bhaktapur present 11-point memo to government (kh 02/06/2021)

Nepal’s Failed Governance and Unemployment Problem : The government is least concerned about the chaos in the country created by the unemployment problem. Instead, the Oli government’s every move shows that Oli is only worried about saving his chair, by Prakash Pokhrel (rep 02/06/2021)

Judiciary in the dock as justices come into question : Never in the past has the Supreme Court faced a crisis  of such immense proportions where it has to fight to  justify the composition of a bench, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 01/06/2021) [Oli's state-destroying policies continue to work just fine!], JSP Yadav faction expels four leaders, including Thakur and Mahato (kh 01/06/2021) [Oli continues to succeed in dividing parties!]

PM Oli slams legal eagles for creating ruckus at SC (kh 31/05/2021) [And what is Oli doing with the SC? The court's decision on 23 February that it was not Oli's place to dissolve the House of Representatives could not have been clearer. Yet he has done it again, in clear contempt of court. Oli says what he wants, but at the same time forbids other people, such as the former Chief Justices, to use their constitutionally guaranteed fundamental right to free speech and express their well-reasoned opinions!]

The country be damned  : No one seems to be able to stop Oli’s whimsical actions, even if it ends up destroying the country, by Deepak Thapa (kp 31/05/2021)

In a pandemic-hit economy, state offers little hope for creating jobs : The budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to create around 350,000 new jobs whereas  500,000 youths enter the labour market every year, by the government’s own estimates, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 31/05/2021)

Small business owners say they never see budget funds : Allocations are announced for cottage, small and medium entrepreneurs every year but nobody knows where the money goes, insiders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 31/05/2021)

Ban on roadside vending  disrupts livelihoods of Kathmandu’s poor : Over 6,000 vegetables and fruits hawkers have been robbed of their incomes, by Anup Ojha (kp 31/05/2021)

Thakur and Mahato holding talks with PM Oli : Likely to join government soon (kh 31/05/2021)

Indifference is not an option : We must challenge the politicians and expose their treachery, by Naresh Koirala (kp 30/05/2021)

Taplejung folks disapprove proposal for renaming Suketar Airport (kh 30/05/2021) [Wouldn't it be time to name everything after KP Oli? After all, he won't be in power for much longer!]

A bloated budget of Rs1.64 trillion through ordinance : With some focus on fighting the coronavirus, the financial plan of Oli administration carries lofty promises which observers say are aimed at the uncertain elections, by Prithvi Man Shrestha and Sangam Prasain (kp 30/05/2021), Incentives and tax rebates galore in new federal budget with focus on midterm elections : Incentives include deduction of value added tax on diesel and cooking gas for businesses and on payments through electronic mode, by Krishana Prasain (kp 30/05/2021), Opposition parties term budget as “populist” (kh 30/05/2021), Opposition parties warn government to refrain from making decisions having long-term impact (kh 30/05/2021), All bark and no bite : Reflecting on the government that announced it, Budget 2021-22 is bound to be unimplementable (kp 31/05/2021)

Govt reiterates to build petroleum storage capacity for 90 days, a plan that has remained in limbo for years (rep 29/05/2021)

HoR dissolved after reinstated House failed to ensure political stability: PM Oli (kh 28/05/2021) [This is your personal assessment, which plays no role at all at this point, Mr Oli! Nepal has a constitution, which the Prime Minister and the President also have to abide by. And the constitution is very clear in Article 76, with paragraph after paragraph building on each other. Moreover, your current statement is full of lies. You should have reconvened Parliament immediately after the 23 February court ruling and asked for a vote of confidence. You should have personally appeared in parliament and put the ordinances to discussion and vote. Without taking these steps, you should not have ended the parliamentary session. You only dissolved the House of Representatives a second time when it became apparent that you would definitely not get a majority in the necessary second vote of confidence and would thus be voted out. And you made the second parliamentary dissolution at the very moment when the majority of the opposition had spoken out in favour of an alternative prime minister. Your actions are highly reprehensible!], Oli addresses the nation, but reads out what looks like policies and programmes : In his 46-minute address, he covered the pressing issues of the country entirely, including the fight against  the pandemic, vaccine shortage, political confrontation, and dissolution of Parliament, by Anil Girio (kp 29/05/2021)

Four former chief justices warn of mockery being made against rule of law : In a statement, they say the dissolution of the House of Representatives is against the letter and spirit of the constitution and democratic values (kp 28/02/2021)

Oli following in Modi’s footsteps (ae 27/05/2021) [Both are oriented towards Hindu political thinking!]

Do not bring budget through ordinance: Nine former NPC vice-chairmen (kh 27/05/2021)

Bending constitutional provisions for government formation, the KP Oli way : Constitution drafters failed to foresee that prime minister elected under 76 (1) would dissolve the House after three years at the helm, as that article clearly ensures full term, by Binod Ghimire (kp 27/05/2021)

Stop intimidating journos: Amnesty International (ht 27/05/2021)

What about the poor? Officials cannot continue to evade responsibility even as people go to bed hungry (kp 27/05/2021)

Lockdown disrupts dairy sector as sales suffer, feed becomes scarce : With hotels and restaurants shut, farmers can’t sell their milk because there are no buyers. Residents also do not want to come out of their houses to buy milk due to risk of infection, by Chandani kathayat, LP Devkota and Biplab Bhattarai (kp 27/05/2021)

Decision to close groceries triggers panic buying : Experts fear virus surge, call decision short-sighted, by Anup Ojha (kp 27/05/2021)

PM Oli says government effortful to save lives of people in pandemic (kh 27/05/2021) [It's just slimy! Drawing the masses into the streets in the middle of a pandemic to celebrate you and calling new elections are exactly the opposite of effective efforts to protect human lives!]

Nepal Public Health Association demands to annul mid-term elections (kh 26/05/2021), HoR dissolution is unconstitutional and undemocratic: Nepal Bar Association (kh 26/05/2021)

JSP on verge of split with both factions taking action against each other (kh 26/05/2021) [Oli is again successful in using the Hindu political means of bheda by division, betrayal, sowing discord among opponents!]

Dissolution at midnight : Yet another travesty of the constitution, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 26/05/2021)

“Immediate rescue plan needed for Nepalis stuck abroad” (rep 26/05/2021) [As in 2020, the oh-so-competent Oli government refuses to honour its responsibilities!]

Preparation to file contempt of court writ against PM Oli (kh 25/05/2021)

PM-CJ meeting at night in Baluwatar does not bode well: JSP leader Bhattarai (kh 25/05/2021) [The Chief Justice should not meet people who are the focus of a serious case in the making!]

Chain of injustice : The perpetrators of the caste killings in Rukum West are yet to face justice (kp 25/05/2021) [Crimes based on caste discrimination do not interest Oli at all!]

Nepal woefully short on human resources for Covid-19 treatment : An expert group says it had sent a list of health workers trained in critical care before the first wave but there was no response from the Health Ministry, by Arjun Poudel (kp 25/05/2021), Doctors in Dolpa warn of halting Covid-19 treatment : The health workers have been deprived of allowances and facilities due to them for the treatment of Covid-19 patients since the last fiscal year, by Hari Gautam (kp 25/05/2021) [Oli has all the time in the world for violating the constitution and laws or destroying parties, but he has absolutely no time or interest for his duties as Prime Minister like fighting and containing the pandemic!]

PM Oli likely to expand cabinet today, induct 10 JSP leaders from Thakur-Mahato group (kh 24/05/2021)

Democracy’s gravediggers : KP Sharma Oli proved that you may win elections and still be a loser (kp 24/05/2021)

No complaint can be filed against president’s discretionary rights: PM Oli (rep 23/05/2021) [Oli dreams of infallibility of PM and President! The problem is that Article 76 (5) is not a right of application of the President. This paragraph of Article 76 only applies automatically after a PM elected under Article 76 (3 and 4) has his confidence withdrawn by Parliament after 30 days. Your vote of confidence, which is required for this, is still pending, Mr Oli! Consequently, Article 76 (5 - 7) may not yet be applied at all on the basis of the Constitution and the House of Representatives may not be dissolved at all. To disregard this is a serious breach of the constitution!]

Budget will be introduced through ordinance on May 29: PM Oli (rep 23/05/2021) [Oli needs neither constitution nor parliament, in fact no cabinet either. He only needs his president to sign his ordinances! What was it said about the power of the King in the Panchayat Constitution? Yes, the sovereignty of Nepal is vested in His Majesty and all powers - executive, legislative and judicial - emanate from Him! Nothing to add to that!]

Prez Bhandari issues ordinance on citizenship (rep 23/05/2021) [In order to manipulate the JSP!], President issues Citizenship Ordinance : The ordinance addresses concerns of Madhes-centric parties (kh 23/05/2021), Oli attempts to use citizenship ordinance for his political gains : Timing raises questions over intentions as bill had been pending in Parliament for years, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 24/05/2021), Attorney General Badal addresses concerns on citizenship ordinance (kh 24/05/2021)

Elections in the time of a raging pandemic, a recipe for disaster : In India campaigning for assembly polls in states in April contributed to a deadly second wave. In Nepal elections are scheduled during a potential third wave, experts say, by Atjun Poudel (kp 23/05/2021)

Thakur-Mahato faction of Janata Samajbadi to join government : An observer of Madhes politics says the party will split  if the faction joins the Oli Cabinet amid polarisation, by Anil Giri (kp 23/05/2021)

Oli calls emergency cabinet meeting at midnight; decides to dissolve house, announces snap elections (ht 22/05/2021) [Again, although the Supreme Court has made it unmistakably clear to him that he is not empowered to do so and must follow the steps provided by the Constitution. This is a gross disregard of the court and, in view of the extreme pandemic situation, a serious crime against the people of Nepal!], President dissolves House, calls snap polls for November 12 and 19 : After a day-long political drama, through a midnight Cabinet meeting, Oli, as he failed to get reappointed, takes the country towards elections amid a raging Covid-19 pandemic, by Anil Giri, Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 22/05/2021), President dissolves Parliament; declares elections on Nov 12 & 19 (kh 22/05/2021), Social media awash with criticisms against President’s move to announce mid-term polls (kh 22/05/2021), Before heading to prez, Oli urged opposition to let him lead national govt (ht 22/05/2021) [This proves that Oli is only concerned with maintaining his personal power in everything he does, even if the country is destroyed in the process!], I Paved The Way For Alternative Govt: PM (rn 22/05/2021) [This person must be completely insane to claim that he knows better what would be useful than the Constitution!], PM directs Election Commission to gear up for election (kh) [Just like Oli's forced election preparations after the first unconstitutional parliamentary dissolution, those of the present one will mean a lot of wasted money for which Oli and Bhandari will have to be held personally accountable once they are out of office!], The devil on one side and a pandemic on the other, by Pranaya SJB Rana (Record), Opposition alliance calls house dissolution and call for snap polls unconstitutional and regressive : In a statement three parties, a faction of the ruling party and a faction of Janata Samajbadi have accused the prime minister of announcing the polls with the ill-intention of prolonging his autocratic regime as it cannot be held (kp 22/05/2021)

Govt can now impose state of emergency to curb COVID-19,  if necessary (rep 22/05/2021)

With President’s complicity, Oli hammers another nail in the coffin of the constitution : Bhandari’s call to form a new government in less than 24 hours at the request of the incumbent one bypassing  the due parliamentary process is unconstitutional, experts and political parties say, by Anil Giri (kp 21/05/2021)

Rules apply to all : When the head of the government doesn't follow rules and regulations, it gives others ample reason to do likewise (ht 21/05/2021)

PM Oli-Thakur agree to form task force to amend constitution (kh 21/05/2021) [Oli promised the same in 2018 when he was elected prime minister, but later he would not hear of it. He belongs to the circle of those male Tagadharis, especially  Bahuns, who pushed through the constitution in this very form to ensure their dominance!]

President calls on HoR members to form govt as per Article 76 (5) by 5pm Friday : PM Oli opted to pave way to form new government as he did not see possibility of him gaining parliament's trust (kh 20/05/2021)

Khim Lal Devkota defeats Ram Bahadur Thapa in National Assembly election : Devkota, an independent candidate backed by Nepal-Khanal faction of the UML, had the support of Congress and Maoist Centre. Thapa was fielded by the UML (kp 20/05/2021) [Both Oli and Thapa really deserve this!], Supreme Court scraps appointment of seven ministers who are not lawmakers : Chief Justice Rana’s bench says their appointment and oath, on May 14, prima facie, against constitutional provisions. All of them had joined the CPN-UML after deserting the Maoist Centre (kp 20/05/2021) [Oli as well as Thapa and the other deserters really deserve this! Finally respect the constitution, the laws and the parliamentary defeats, Mr Oli, and resign!], SC scraps appointment of non-MP ministers, seven including Home Min Thapa relieved (ht 20/05/2021), C Orders Seven Ministers To Stop Works (rn 20/05/2021), Reappointment of former Maoist leaders as ministers unconstitutional: SC (rep 20/0572021)

PM Oli directs to include popular packages in budget (kh 19/05/2021) [In the hope of re-election? Hopefully the voters will think better! Oli's actions are a form of political corruption!]

Afno manche, all over again in Nepal : If any of you wants a government/bureaucratic job in the next two years, profess your loyalty to the UML, then join a clique, then prove your loyalty to your leader, by Trailokya Raj Aryal (ae 19/05/2021)

PM Oli violates election code of conduct, EC warns of action (rep 19/05/2021), PM Oli urges to cast votes for Thapa in NA by-elections (kh 19/05/2021)

Morality and policy and the means (upaya) of Hindu politics, by Karl-Heinz Krämer (kh 18/05/2021), Leaders underplay spectre of split hovering over JSP-N (ht 18/05/2021) [The dissent within the JSP is also a result of PM Oli's use of the Hindu political device bheda (sowing discord among opponents)]

SC seeks written response from PM on swearing-in (kh 18/05/2021), C seeks written response from PM on swearing-in (kh 18/05/2021), SC refuses interim order, seeks written response from defendants within 15 days (rep 18/05/2021) [Why not for 28 days? Then this would at least be a very clear statement by the SC that they are not thinking of reprimanding the PM for his misconduct at all?]

Send oxygen, not circulars : Oli’s prime ministership has been riddled with a lethal combination of ignorance and arrogance (kp 18/05/2021)

Oli mulling budget through ordinance as his vote of confidence in Parliament remains pending : The federal budget for the next fiscal year must be presented on May 29. Parliament session is yet to be called for presenting policies and programmes and pre-budget discussions, by Anil Giri (kp 18/05/2021) [Oli needs no parliament, just a president who willingly signs his every ordinance!]

Minister Shrestha is ignoring most pressing issues facing education sector, experts say : While schools remain closed and key exams have become uncertain due to the pandemic, the education minister hasn’t announced any measures to address the problem, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/05/2021) [That alone qualifies him to be a minister in the Oli government!]

Daily wage earners struggling to meet survival needs (kh 17/05/2021) [Thank you Mr Oli! The same problem as last year when you also didn't care!]

Vegetables rot in fields as lockdown paralyses market : Groceries are allowed to open briefly in the morning and sales are at minimum level, traders say, by Pratap Bista and Krishana Prasain (kp 17/05/2021) [This is an expected consequence of the totally ill-conceived pandemic policy of the incompetent Oli government!], COVID-19 hits dairy industry: 1.9 million liters of milk wasted daily, by Sabina Karki (kh 17/05/2021)

Authorities continue to fumble around amid Covid-19 surge : With pandemic showing signs of sliding into a devastating crisis, authorities mull a new law to streamline response, as they ignore the basics like tracing, testing and isolating, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/05/2021)

Controversy over PM's swearing-in snowballs : Petition filed in the Supreme Court demanding that Oli be sworn in again, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 17/05/2021)

Writ filed at SC seeking dismissal of 7 ministers sans parliamentary memberships (kh 17/05/2021)

Nepali politics: Testing waters of democracy, by Geeta Kochhar (ht 17/05/2021)

Do we have a government?, by Kamal Subedi (rep 16/05/2021)

Former PM Bhattarai bats for national government (kh 16/05/2021)

Despite increase in health budget, preparations for crisis were sorely lacking : Plans to set up enough oxygen plants, ICU beds and to  procure equipment remained only on paper. Less than  4 percent of Covid-19 capital budget has been spent, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 16/05/2021)

Contact tracing yet to take off as ministry assigns job to local level : Cases won’t come under control unless they are checked at the source but whether local governments have the capacity to do the task is another question, experts say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 16/05/2021)

How govt lied about Chinese oxygen cylinders : They are brought by businessmen, not donation (kh 16/05/2021)

An oath of office when people are gasping for breath as well as answers : As Oli has been sworn in as prime minister again, he now must focus on fighting the pandemic and saving lives, leaving his political games aside, analysts say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/05/2021)

Flimsy huts set up in lieu of holding centre at Gaddachauki border point : Kanchanpur authorities are yet to set up a holding centre for people returning from India, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 15/05/2021) [Unlike the completely superfluous power struggles, this would have belonged to the real tasks of a competent and morally oriented prime minister!]

Government preaches but does not act, political analysts and local units say : Kathmandu Valley Mayors’ Forum alleges that the central government has just been issuing instructions while doing little to address the Covid-19 crisis, by Anup Ojha (kp 15/05/2021)

People can’t go out, and they can’t get home delivery : Online stores are confused about providing service due to lack of clear guidelines from the government regarding ecommerce, by Krishana Prasain (kp 15/05/2021)

Cabinet recommends 11 envoys for various countries : Of the recommendations, nine are political appointees while only two are from the foreign service (kp 15/05/2021) [This is nepotism in its purest form! Only those who have the Oli party book shall be appointed to representative foreign posts for which only top diplomats are qualified!], Oli’s envoy appointments could erode country’s credibility, experts warn : Only two out of eleven ambassadorial nominees are career diplomats, by Anil Giri (kp 16/05/2021)

Lawmakers get second dose of vaccine while citizens are still waiting for theirs : They didn’t pressure the government to ensure vaccines for all as they knew they wouldn’t be deprived of the second dose, says a former general secretary at Parliament Secretariat. Around 1.3m people are still waiting for second jabs, by Binod Ghimire (kp 15/05/2021) [!!!!]

Losing trust in the republic : As citizens scramble for oxygen and a hospital bed, our state has disappeared, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 14/05/2021) [It is not the republic, the top politicians have failed. The monarchy was no better. The party-political oligarchs behave like the monarchy once did, without conscience, without morals, oriented only towards their own power interests!]

PM Oli spouts outrage against opposition alliance (kh 14/05/2021) [Oli proves once again that he knows no morals and refuses to deal politely with political opponents! He forgets that he is only the prime minister of a minority government. Within the next 30 days he has to win a majority in the House of Representatives, otherwise that's it at last!]

A tale of two Nepals : As the country reported 8,842 new Covid-19 cases and 214 deaths, Nepali politicians had but one number in mind—136, the figure that could secure them power; Oli reappointed prime minister, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 14/05/2021) [There must be a way to get rid of these failed and totally irresponsible politicians! Unfortunately, even possible elections are hardly hopeful, as only these self-declared masters of Nepal decide on the selection of candidates and will never change their undemocratic party structures!]

Daily infection count hovers around 9,000 mark but deaths could continue to rise : As hospitals are not admitting patients due to oxygen shortages, many infected are in home isolation. Without timely and sufficient care, they are at high risk, doctors say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 14/05/2021) [Thank you Mr Oli, you have all the time in the world for your power struggles but no time to fulfil your obligations as Prime Minister and care for the people in their need!], We need a functioning govt (rep 14/05/2021), KP Oli sworn in again as PM, no new faces in new cabinet (rep 14/05/2021), JSP Chair Thakur rejects PM Oli’s offer to join government (kh 14/05/2021)

Ill-timed trust vote may scupper pre-budget session : Avoiding the pre-budget discussion is like barring people from participating in the budget process, a former Parliament Secretariat official says, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/05/2021) [PM Oli does not need a budget. He can rule without one and also without parliament! The money earmarked for the country's development is never spent as planned anyway!]

Defeat of confidence motion : Herculean challenge for new govt, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 14/05/2021)

End of the Oli show : Oli’s departure from the scene will not and should not be lamented, by Deepak Thapa (kp 13/05/2021)

UML revokes suspension of four leaders including Madhav Kumar Nepal (rep 13/05/2021), Rawal urges CPN-UML lawmakers to quit (ht 13/05/2021), Oli, Nepal hold telephone conversation as dissident UML lawmakers prepare to resign en masse (rep 13/05/2021) [Oli is obviously panicking, but to the detriment of Nepal and its people, he still does not have the morale to resign immediately!], UML’s Nepal faction issues ultimatum till 4:30 PM today to address their demands (rep 13/05/2021)

Oh, what a fall it was : Oli will be remembered in Nepali politics and society for all the wrong reasons (kp 12/05/2021), It’s time to go, El Supremo : Oli considers the amoral pragmatism of Marxism-Leninism and Maoism to be the guiding principle of his political life, by CK Lal (kp 12/05/2021)

Housemaids and elderly hit hard by  prohibitory orders in Kathmandu  : The lockdown has not just put many domestic helps out of their jobs, elderly people have also lost their caregivers, by Anup Ojha (kp 12/05/2021) [The Oli government again fails to realise that countless other things need to be considered and thought through in a lockdown. Anyone who even makes the remotest power play in such a situation is completely out of place.]

Country faces political crisis on top of a deepening virus crisis : With political turmoil ignited by Oli, parties are now in the number games, which look like a futile exercise, given their strengths and internal feuds in UML and Janata Samajbadi, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 12/05/2021)

Noxious politics hits the nadir : We need a wholly new approach to regain the sanctity, independence and efficacy of our institutions, by Achyut Wagle (kp 11/05/2021), Public policy implementation : Ways to upending barriers, by Madhav Shrestha (ht 11/05/2021) [No prime minister after 1990 could build on such a stable majority government as Oli, but his delivery was the worst Nepal has seen since!], Regaining Lost Credibility, by Bhupa P Dhamala (rn 11/05/2021), Oli loses vote of confidence : Parties have until Thursday to form a new government, but the process appears to be tricky. Congress and Maoist Centre look to Janata Samajbadi as they lack numbers, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/05/2021), As things stand, Oli is likely to be PM again under Article 76 (3) (kh 11/05/2021) [This is definitely the last thing Nepal needs at this critical hour!], Oratorical genius Oli missed a golden opportunity, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 11/05/2021)

Oli appeals to stop anti-party activities : Says it’s a crime to attempt to pull down the party (ht 10/05/2021) [The one who has been misbehaving in this way for months is above all you personally, Mr Oli: sowing discord among political opponents, dividing your own and other parties, destroying democracy and the constitution, disregarding numerous laws, pretending false facts, neglecting urgent measures to contain the pandemic, suppressing fundamental rights, neglecting any moral responsibility, etc.], NC President Deuba accuses govt of disregarding law, constitution (kh 10/05/2021), Ridiculous for a PM to seek vote of confidence from HoR which he dissolved earlier: Upendra Yadav (kh 10/05/2021), High time we all moved together on the basis of consensus, unity and mutual understanding: PM Oli (kh 10/05/2021) [?????????]

No immediate plan to evacuate workers affected by flight suspension : Officials say the government will repatriate the affected workers if the flight suspension remains for an extended period, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/05/2021)) [A similar lack of interest from the Oli government as during the first lockdown!]

Out of control : It is the coronavirus pandemic, and not the media narrative, that should be under control (kp 10/05/2021)

Oli’s virus ‘situation under control’ remark meets with criticism : Crisis continues to deepen with over 8,000 new cases  and 53 deaths. Many from Oli’s orbit and over two dozen lawmakers test positive ahead of May 10 House session, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 09/05/2021) [??? Bring Mr Oli under control immediately!], Government mobilises its missions seeking aid to fight pandemic : Foreign Ministry has written to all Nepali missions abroad, asking them to find help from the host countries. A diplomat in Delhi says India will resume supply of vaccines to Nepal from June-July, by Anil Giri (kp 09/05/2021) [Why, if everything is under control?]

Constitutional Council recommends appointments to various Constitutional Commissions (kh 09/05/2021) [Last manipulated appointments before Oli is finally dumped?], Can’t give a vote of confidence: Mahanta tells PM Oli (kh 09/05/2021)

Oli’s preference for politics to virus crisis is an affront to people, analysts say : The UML chair and prime minister is paying no attention to soaring coronavirus cases, as he busies himself with political schemings ahead of his May 10 trust vote, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 07/05/2021)

Pandemic is getting out of hand, as government has its focus misplaced  : Officials fail to heed fundamentals like increasing contact tracing and testing as they see lockdowns as only option, by Arjun Poudel (kp 07/05/2021)

PM summons Constitutional Council meeting on Sunday (kh 07/05/2021) [Oli continues to try to prove that a Prime Minister, no matter how incompetent, has the right to govern without respect for the Constitution and the rule of law!]

Oli reaches out to Deuba as opposition forces band together : Meeting follows talks between Congress, Maoist Centre and a section of Janata Samajbadi leaders, by Anil Giri (kp 06/05/2021)

PM Oli asks JSP lawmakers to stay neutral : I won't ask you to vote for me: PM tells JSP leaders (kh 05/05/2021) [Why should the JSP support a coup leader who brutally cracked down on the legitimate demands of the Madhesis in 2015 and never kept his coalition promises even after that?]

UML leaders, including PM Oli at Deuba’s residence to hold talks (kh 05/05/2021) [Putschists among themselves!], PM Oli seeks NC support, Deuba rejects : NC, as the main opposition, cannot vote in favor of PM: NC President Deuba (kh 05/05/2021)

Lawmaker Jhankri warns PM Oli to face consequences (kh 05/05/2021)

Complacency, miscalculation and missteps : Country records highest daily coronavirus death toll and new cases. Oli’s chest-thumping and false claims  continue as vaccine supply is nowhere in sight. 47 percent of total tests return positive results, by Arjun Poudel and Binod Ghimire (kp 05/05/2021)

Will Oli’s confidence vote plan shake up political landscape? Maoists withdraw support and Nepal-Khanal supporters are mulling resigning as lawmakers. Congress party eyes  government and Janata Samajbadi is still a divided house, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/05/2021)

Sick and tired : The monkey business that is called democratic politics (kp 04/05/2021)

As if there’s no pandemic : Oli and his clique’s seeming indifference to the raging coronavirus and unfolding tragedy is stark. Even as virus cases hit a new record of 7,137 and death toll clocks 3,325, political games continue, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 03/05/2021)

Govt sacks Sudur Pashchim, Gandaki province governors close to Maoist Center, Paudel and Yadav to succeed them (rep 03/05/2021)

After Health Ministry bows out, municipal officials bear the brunt of Covid-19 crisis : Ward chiefs say they’re flooded with phone calls from people asking for hospital beds. Kathmandu lacks isolation or quarantine facilities, infected persons can’t access bottled oxygen, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/05/2021)

Pupils in limbo : The cabinet needs to reconsider its  decision to conduct in-person exams (kp 03/05/2021)

PM Oli sees need for paperless government service system (kh 02/05/2021) [Is that all he sees? But the little insight comes too late!]

NHRC urges govt to handle health crisis effectively (ht 02/05/2021)

‘We give up’ : Health Ministry asks people to be ‘sensible’, saying the health system cannot cope, as hospitals have run out of beds with new cases crossing the 5,000 mark, by Arjun Poudel (kp 01/05/2021) [Since Oli and other top politicians are largely to blame for this situation, this is a declaration of bankruptcy by the government and party political circles!]

JSP-N to back no-confidence motion : Opposition to the move by Thakur, Mahato might split the party, by Ram Kumar kamat (ht 01/05/2021) [This is all a consequence of Oli's policy of sowing discord among his political opponents, one of the traditional means (upaya) of Hindu politics to maintain a ruler's power!], To Prime Minister Oli’s relief, Deuba rules out no-confidence motion : With Janata Samajbadi Party not wholly supportive of  such a motion, the numbers would not be enough to  oust Oli, the opposition leader says., by Anil Giri (kp 01/05/2021), Oli caused formation of Janata Samajbadi Party. Now he is prompting its split : Cracks have emerged in the party which was formed in April last year through the merger between Rastriya Janata Party Nepal and Samajbadi Party Nepal, by Anil Giri (kp 02/02/2021)

NC lawmaker Thapa raps PM for not prioritizing COVID-19 (kh 01/05/2021)

Kathmandu Valley’s daily wage earners worry about survival : For many daily-wage earners and squatters living in Kathmandu, they have nowhere to go to escape the brunt of the pandemic, by Anup Ojha (kp 30/04/2021) [The problem repeats itself from the first lockdown, as the Oli government is not at all interested in these people and once again believes it can solve all problems with a lockdown!], Modern-day Neros : Our political leadership’s abdication of responsibility borders on criminality, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 30/04/2021) [Today's party leaders will go down in history as the great destroyers of the country!], Nepal: A victim of party politics and power games, by Niranjan Mani Dixit (rep 30/04/2021), Ugly face of Nepali politics : Ruling party engaged in ugly horse-trading as opposition parties mount effort to oust it from power in provinces (rep 30/04/2021)

Two ministers test COVID-19 positive (kh 30/04/2021)

Lash of a lockdown : It’s the decline in the moral foundation of Nepali politicians that is causing this situation (kp 30/04/2021) [Once again the Oli government is neglecting its duties!]

Online sellers demand clear operating rules : The government should also revise the definition of essential items as it has become obsolete, ecommerce entrepreneurs said, by Krishana Prasain (kp 30/04/2021)

Politics in the midst of a pandemic as people suffer : At a time when politicians should have demonstrated unity to fight the virus, they are busy in their petty political games, which represents a betrayal of citizens’ trust, analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/04/2021)

How government’s effort to diversify vaccine procurement has fallen flat : Delivery of vaccines from India remains uncertain. Officials  say funding is no issue but are hesitating to go for Chinese and Russian vaccines because of their high prices, by Prithvi Man Shrestha and Arjun Poudel (kp 28/04/2021)

Govt decides to withdraw 15 cases filed against 120 people (with list) (rep 28/04/2021) [This is part of Oli's desperate efforts to maintain his power. Just to remind you, during the Madhesh Movement, his attitude was totally adamant!]

PM and other senior leaders in contact-tracing as three central leaders of ruling CPN-UML test positive for COVID-19 (rep 28/04/2021)

United Nations special rapporteurs urge Nepal to rectify the appointments in the National Human Rights Commission : They have pointed out the appointments were not in line with international practices and undermines the independence, integrity and legitimacy of the rights body (kp 27/04/2021)

Back to square one, or even worse : No contact tracing even as the number of active cases crosses the 20,000 mark. Country reports 3,442 new cases and 12 deaths, by Arjun Poudel (kp 27/04/2021), Set up soup kitchens : With yet another lockdown, we are back to square one. Are we better prepared this time? (kp 27/04/2021) [Definitely not! The Oli government has been busy all along with power struggles, breaking the constitution and laws and suppressing basic human rights! There was no time to deal with such trivial things as the pandemic!]

A system that failed in the fight against pandemic : Failure to empower sub-national governments and political games in Kathmandu impacted provinces, thereby  deepening the coronavirus crisis, experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 26/04/2021), What is wrong with Nepal govt's COVID response, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 26/04/2021) [What response? The Oli government is irresponsible in every respect and only interested in prolonging the power it no longer has anyway!]

Police defy court to arrest journalist, media manager: Anil Tamang and DL Tamang of ujyaalonetwork.com were detained for publishing document bearing purported signatures of KP Oli and Samant Goel, by Binod Ghimire (kp 26/04/2021) [Authoritarian rulers do not have to abide by laws or court decisions, believes Oli!], Ujyalo Network editor, publisher arrested for crime against state (ht 26/04/2021) [Oli ist nicht der Staat! Außerdem eine solche Regierungsmaßnahme gerichtlich untersagt untersagt!], FNJ demands immediate release of journalists (ht 26/04/2021)

Phallic fallacies : The Dharahara inauguration drama amidst the coronavirus crisis was in bad taste (kp 26/04/2021)

People ignoring social distancing measures despite spike in infections : When government officials and politicians themselves have been organising functions and rallies in defiance of Covid-19 restrictions, ordinary people have stopped taking precautions, experts say, by Shuvam Dhungana (kp 25/04/2021) [This criminal behaviour of Oli and the other so-called top politicians was a deliberate part of their ruthless and self-serving power struggles!]

Nepal seeks support in virus fight from crisis-hit India : The request for oxygen, antiviral drug and intensive care beds exposes the government’s inaction despite warnings of a looming crisis, experts say, by Anil Giri (kp 24/04/2021) [All oxygen available in the country should be used exclusively for Covid-19 patients and not for mountaineers! This is one of your primary responsibilities, Mr. Oli!]], A second wave prompting  a new exodus : Fearing lockdown, people are moving out to avoid the trouble they faced last year, by Anup Ojha (kp 24/04/2021)

When governance took a backseat, second wave took hold : At border points, authorities are failing to conduct tests and quarantine people, just as health facilities are on the verge of buckling under the caseload, by Arjun Poudel (kp 23/04/2021) [The Oli government is behaving almost more incompetently and irresponsibly than during the first Corona wave!]

Billions spent on Dharahara but school reconstruction suffering in lack of funds : Reconstruction of college buildings damaged in the 2015 earthquakes is yet to begin as the government only recently decided to take Indian loan despite stringent conditions, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/04/2021)

Government issues a slew of orders  amid threat of a second wave : More than 25 people cannot gather at one place; schools and places of worship among others closed till May 14. Testing and treatment made free, by Arjun Poudel (kp 20/04/2021) [This is not only much too late, but also far from sufficient!], Schools close again but there have been no preparation for virtual learning : Distance learning was not effective last year and as the virus may not go away soon, a long-term policy is required rather than seeking ad-hoc solutions, experts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/04/2021)

Poorly performing local governments may see federal grant slashed : The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has introduced a working procedure to evaluate performance of local governments, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 20/04/2021) [In a federal state, the local level must be able to draw on its own sources of finance and not be exclusively dependent on allocations from the central government!]

President Bhandari ends winter session of HoR (ht 19/04/2021) [This means that all ordinances ipso facto cease to be effective according to article 114 (2) of the constitution since they have not been tabled at the session of parliament held after their promulgation!Is Oli about pushing MCC through without Parliament?]

The elusive no-confidence motion : What are the options to replace Oli and restore sanity in Nepal’s politics?, by Naresh Koirala (kp 19/04/2021) [The endless infighting of the failed and incompetent top politicians results in the morally reprehensible Oli government remaining in power and continuing to play its manipulative games!]

Govt decides to withdraw cases filed against JSP cadres (kh 19/04/2021) [Part of Oli's policy to win over the divided JSP? Not to forget: Already in 2018, Oli had promised the party all sorts of things without ever delivering!]

In MCC, Oli sees a chance to play domestic and geopolitical games : The prime minister is using the American aid not only to rein in opponents in his party but also to curry favour with international power centres, analysts and insiders say, by Anil Giri and Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 19/04/2021)

‘Strategic plan’ hints federal civil service law will be delayed by around two years In the absence of the law, provinces have been unable to recruit staff since 2017; The Bill faced delays after Oli prorogued the House on July 2, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 19/04/2021) [Oli and many other central leaders are not interested in federalism!]

Thunderbolts getting deadlier each year as country remains unprepared : The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology admits it has not been able to fully utilise the only weather radar to its potential, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 19/04/2021) [Oli government not interested?[

Officials forgot duty, public dropped masks; now second wave is here : New variants of the coronavirus are more transmissible and deadlier, but people are not taking precautions and there is not enough testing and monitoring of those in home isolation, by Arjun Poudel (kp 18/04/2021) [It would have been an outstanding task of the Oli government to prevent this!]

PM Oli warns of seeking Speaker’s alternative if MCC not presented in HoR (kh 18/04/2021) [Mr. Oli should finally get to grips with the constitution. The replacement of the Speaker of Parliament is not a matter for the executive, but requires the support of a two-thirds majority of MPs (Article 91 (6) (c)). Much more important would be the election of a Deputy Speaker of Parliament who has been pending for more than a year! In the current constellation, this post would belong to a woman!]

Home Min Thapa loses ministership after being removed from National Assembly; reappointment likely today (ht 18/04/2021), Leader Badal Re-Appointed As Home Minister (rn 18/04/2021)

To open, or not to open : Contradicting messages from government about running schools amid the coronavirus scare confuse guardians, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/04/2021)

Parliament barred govt from carrying out day-to-day activities: PM Oli (kh 17/04/2021) [Says the greatest destroyer of the rule of law and democracy, who for months has prevented Parliament from fulfilling its duties!]


 Discriminatory citizenship laws continue to disenfranchise Nepalis : Despite constitutional provisions, inaction on supporting laws has meant that individuals are routinely denied citizenship through their mothers, by Bimita GC (Record 16/04/2021) [Thanks to Oli and all the other patriarchal so-called leaders!]

Wildfires result in loss of forests and pollution, but what about wildlife : Nepal, which lacks a clear policy to deal with forest fires, has no mechanism to monitor how wild animals are dying and losing their habitats from fires, officials say, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 16/04/2021) [One of the many failures of the oh so competent and successful Oli government!]

Why Nepal is not on the list of invitees for climate summit called by Joe Biden : The country has failed to demonstrate its actions to mitigate impacts and make concerted efforts to show its vulnerabilities before the world despite bearing the brunt, by Chandan Kumar Mandal and Anil Giri (kp 15/04/2021)

Ominous 2078 : As the Oli government battles for its very survival, it has been badly distracted from the growing virus menace (ae 15/04/2021)

Oli counts success of government while Covid-19 gradually grips the country : Minister for Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi has publicly admitted that the government hasn’t succeeded in securing a deal to procure additional vaccines, by Binod Ghimire (kp 15/04/2021)

Government has failed on employment front (ht 14/04/2021)

Experts warn against lapses and complacency as virus cases surge : As Nepal reports 13 new deaths with a daily count of  496, concerns grow over a repeat of last year’s cycle if  authorities fail to ramp up measures to contain the spread, by Arjun Poudel (kp 13/04/2021)

Accountability? What? The Baskota case shows how little politicians care about public opinion (kp 13/04/2021) [KP Oli stands out in a particularly negative way. He can be bluntly described as a protector of corruption!], Performance contract blues : Such contracts have failed due to the lack of ownership and concrete incentives, by Achyut Wagle (kp 13/04/2021)

A third of Oli’s Cabinet ministers are not members of federal parliament : Analysts say the prime minister is showing utter disregard for constitutional provisions for his political gains, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/04/2021) [Oli should one day be held accountable for his continued destruction of the state and democracy, but his opponents are also to blame! The drama would end if the CPN-MC finally officially ended the coalition with the CPN-UML!]

Ghode Jatra draws huge crowd at Tundikhel amid Covid-19 risk : People are not following simplest of advice like wearing masks in public, by Anup Ojha (kp 12/04/2021) [And the Oli government supports this criminal madness by doing nothing to stop it!]

Baskota’s recommendation to House committee raises concern about conflict of interest : The ex-minister, who was embroiled in a Rs700 million bribery scandal, has been recommended as a member of the Public Accounts Committee, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 12/04/2021) [This is probably part of Oli's way of fighting corruption!]

NC lawmaker Thapa lambasts govt indifference towards unemployment issues (kh 12/04/2021)

Maoist Center suspends National Assembly membership of Home Minister Thapa, seeks clarification from lawmaker Khadka (rep 09/04/2021)

NC leader Gagan Thapa invites PM Oli to HoR (kh 08/04/2021)

Maoist Center taking action against its Ministers in Oli-govt (kh 06/04/2021), Four Maoist Center lawmakers lose their posts (kh 08/04/2021), PM Oli to reappoint four former Maoist Center ministers, oath-taking later today (rep 09/04/2021)

Poverty Alleviation Fund was scrapped, but it still exists. What does it do? The fund created at the height of insurgency has lost its relevance with local governments in place, officials admit, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 06/04/2021) [????]

Three years have passed, but no consumer court in sight : Consumer rights activists accuse the government of deliberately delaying the implementation of the law, by Krishana Prasain (kp 06/04/2021) [This is one of countless non-performance of duties by the Oli government!]

Oli capitalises on other parties’ lack of heft to act against him : Experts say the prime minister needs to seek  a vote of confidence by Tuesday, but there is  no answer to what happens if he refuses to do so, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/04/2021)

Oli rushes to inaugurate 165 road projects without their preparatory works complete : Observers term prime minister’s move a populist ploy aimed at securing his political position, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 04/04/2021), On the campaign trail : Oli is on an inauguration spree with an eye on elections (kp 05/04/2021)

Freed haliyas in Bajura still remain victims of state apathy (ht 04/04/2021)

Fire victims in Tehrathum await rehabilitation : Thirty-five people have been staying in makeshift tents since their houses were destroyed in March 26 fire, by Chandra Karki (kp 04/04/2021)

Former PM Bhattarai calls PM Oli ‘Bhasmasur’ (kh 03/04/221)

Govt appoints Chairman, officials of President Chure Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Board (kh 02/04/2021) [As usual, all 6 functionaries belong to the traditional hill castes: 5 Brahmins, 1 Chhetri. This is how Oli makes the state democratic and socially inclusive!]

Reinstated HoR has become dysfunctional: PM Oli (kh) [Yes, this has been your intention for months!]

Disregard of constitutional norms : Manifestation of hubris syndrome, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 01/04/2021)

Nothing is being done to curb local pollution, environmentalists say : Vehicle emissions, industries, brick kilns and construction are major sources of air pollution, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 01/04/2021) [This is exactly what KP Oli likes to call extremely competent and far-sighted!!!]

Whatever happened to equity and inclusion? That one group should progress so disproportionately talks about the failure of the state-society compact, by Deepak Thapa (kp 01/04/2021)

Worsening wildfires a reminder that the country lacks clear policies : Despite their frequency, in which lives, wildlife and hundreds of thousands of hectares of green cover are lost, forest fire disasters have been largely ignored by authorities, experts say, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 31/03/2021)

PM Oli should gain vote of confidence from parliament by April 5: CPN (Maoist Center) leader Gurung (rep 31/03/2021), Govt’s constitutional validity ends on Apr 5 if vote of confidence not taken: Maoist Center (kh 31/03/2021) [KP Oli was elected prime minister by the CPN-UML and CPN-MC MPs under Article 76 (2), i.e. he was prime minister of a coalition government whose two components only later merged to form the NCP. Article 100 (2) is not very clear on the situation at hand. The NCP is again divided into the original parties by the SC decision; however, it was in principle already divided into the Oli and Dahal/Nepal factions before the ruling. At that time, therefore, Oli should already have asked for a vote of confidence under Article 100 (2). Formally, however, it is also the case today that Oli was elected by the two aforementioned parties in 2018 and the CPN-ML has not withdrawn its confidence in Oli to date.]

Take the initiative to form new govt: Prachanda urges Deuba (kh 31/03/2021)

Flood-displaced families await relocation : It’s been almost a year since the disaster but the displaced families in Myagdi are still living in temporary huts, by Ghanshyam Khadka (kp 29/03/2021) [The Oli government can be relied upon. It really takes care of the country's citizens in need in a touching and prompt manner!]

Gasping for air : The government’s response to the ongoing air pollution emergency is grossly inadequate (kp 29/03/2021), Nepal govt shuts schools, colleges for four days owing to pollution (ht 29/03/2021), Education institutions ordered shut for four days, stakeholders criticise delayed response, by Anup Ojha (kp 30/03/2021)

Government holds first round of dialogue with Tharu agitators (rep 30/03/2021)

Investing in youth : Big employment generating programs must be carefully evaluated while small innovative pilots should be supported, by Simone Galimberti (rep 28/03/2021) [PM Oli is not interested in such really important things!]

Only 217 migrant workers availed of government’s pandemic repatriation scheme : Poor implementation of the programme led to low numbers, labour rights experts say, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 27/03/2021) [One of numerous cases of complete failure by the Oli government!]

UML and JSP discuss constitution amendment, government formation (kh 23/03/2021) [This is exactly what Oli had already promised the JSPN once in 2018. After their entry into his government, he no longer wanted to know anything about it! But even with the participation of the JSPN, the Oli government would not have a majority in parliament!]

Oli wants to prove House irrelevant, critics say : The prime minister neither attends meetings, nor does his government provide any business to the House of Representatives, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/03/2021)

CPN-UML’s PP statute endorsed (rep 20/03/2021) [Meetings of a party faction should not take place in the official PM's residence!]

COVID-19 Crisis Management Center is ‘nonfunctional’ : The CCMC sat for a meeting after a gap of three months on Thursday (rep 20/03/2021) [?????]

Govt to provide Rs 1 million for NC leader Joshi’s treatment (kh 19/03/2021) [It is fine for the government to provide financial support to sick politicians, but only as long as poor ordinary citizens, such as the ailing Dalit Aause Kami from Bajura, are helped in the same way. Or is this part of the Oli government's wooing of the NC?]

Govt, despite losing both cases, did not criticize the court: Minister Gyawali (kh 19/03/2021) [You know very well that PM Oli has expressed himself differently, Mr Gyawali! He continues to rule out the only correct step from the verdicts, namely his resignation.]

Why KP Oli must go : Failing to sack Oli out of power is tantamount to breeding a situation of impunity at the highest level of executive authority, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 18/03/2021) [After his dismissal, additional judicial steps should be considered.]

Budget delay hampers reconstruction of houses destroyed last monsoon : Displaced families wonder how long they will have  to live without proper roof above their heads, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 18/03/2021)

President’s all-party meeting comes into question over intent : Oli proposing House dissolution and fresh elections makes the event look like Sheetal Niwas dancing to Baluwatar’s tune, leaders attending the meeting and analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 17/03/2021) [Bidya Devi Bhandari is a president by Oli's grace. Since then, she has therefore been a compliant tool in support of her Prime Minister's ambitions for power, forgetting her constitutional duties!]

My house dissolution move is being justified: PM KP Oli (rep 16/03/2021) [This man still refuses to accept the court ruling on his constitutional violation!]

Endless wait for Korea jobs frustrates youths as they question Nepal’s commitment : Thousands of Nepalis who have passed the tests and got jobs blame government inaction while experts say it could be proactive rather than wait to hear from the Koreans, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 13/03/2021)

CPN-Maoist Centre calls back its members from the Cabinet (ht 13/03/2021), CPN (Maoist Center) decides to recall its minister including Home Minister Thapa from cabinet : The party asks to Maoist lawmakers joining UML to choose either the party or the position of lawmaker within 24 hours (rep 13/03/2021)

Rebuttal to international rights concerns draws flak : The National Human Rights Commission’s response to statements by Human Rights Watch and others is unprincipled, unwarranted, ex-officials say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/03/2021) [This is part of the destruction of Nepal's reputation in the democratic world by the machinations of Oli!]

PM Oli was confident of the tide turning in his favor, by Ashok Dahal (ae 12/03/2021)

Fluid politics : The most likely scenario is that the NC or UML will try to form the next government with the backing of two other parties (ht 11/03/2021) [After his attempted coup, Oli has no legitimacy to play a leading political role!]

No violence of any type exists in country now: PM Oli (kh 10/03/2021) [However, the violence of the Oli-archy continues to prevail, seeking to destroy all democracy and political culture!], Eight injured, two critically, in a blast at a government office in SirahaThe explosion, for which Jaya Krishna Goit-led group has taken responsibility, shows radical forces continue to exist and they should be brought to the talks table, analysts say, by Bharat Jarghamagar and Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/03/2021) [Only a few days ago, PM Oli claimed that there was no militancy left in Nepal, except for the one he had started. That was probably a false statement!]

PM Oli in mood to split JSP for new power sharing (kh 10/03/10) [A person without any morals and political culture, who destroys the entire state if necessary to safeguard his personal power interests!]

Global bodies' statements against country's sovereignty, says NHRC (ht 09/03/2021) [The allegations of the NHRC prove that this commission in its present composition, fabricated by PM Oli, has lost all independence and is in thrall to the Oli government!]

People of Limi and Yari in Humla deprived of immunisation against Covid-19 : Public health experts say the government has failed to ensure equal health care rights to all people, by Arjun Poudel (kp 08/03/2021)

Dip in per capita income challenge to Nepal’s graduation to developing country status, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 08/03/2021)

As chief ministers go troubleshooting for Oli, provincial governance takes hit : Every time prime minister faces trouble in the Nepal Communist Party, Pokharel and Gurung rush to Kathmandu. They are now at the forefront of efforts to save the party, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/03/2021) [Federalism Oli's way! Centralism to keep the Prime Minister in power!]

Many Nepalis deprived of citizenship certificate (ht 07/03/2021)

Memories of house demolition haunt us every day, Balaju Bypass residents say : Eviction of 39 families has left deep mental scars on members of Newa community, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/03/2021) [Court decisions do not apply to Oli and his henchmen!]

Finance minister manhandled in home district (ht 06/03/2021)

Address Badis' woes : It is the responsibility of the government to provide basic amenities to the underprivileged groups (ht 05/03/2021) [KP Oli not interested!]

More politician, less finance minister, by Bhoj Raj Poudel (ae 05/03/2021)

Chand party agrees to shun violence, government lifts ban : Details of the three-point pact to be made public today. It’s unclear what happens to the outfit’s political demands like scrapping of parliamentary system and a round-table meet, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/03/2021) [The question remains whether in a democratic state the government is allowed to ban another political party so easily! In Western democracies, at least, this is an extremely complicated and lengthy process in which the judiciary plays a decisive role.], Chand commits to peaceful politics but many questions remain unanswered : The three-point deal signed with the government does  not say much about arms management and addressing the Communist Party of Nepal’s political issues, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/03/2021)

The president and the prime minister : Bidya Devi Bhandari and KP Oli have ridden roughshod over accepted political norms, by Deepak Thapa (kp 04/03/2021)

PM's ire against the intelligentsia : Indicator of despotic tendencies, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 04/03/2021)

Vaccine shortage : The government must ensure there is enough to go around (kp 04/03/2021)

While focus is on vaccination, other strategies to fight pandemic ignored : The European Union had offered help to perform a seroprevalence study and strengthen surveillance and early  warning systems a year ago but the government has not taken up the offer yet, by Arjun Poudel (kp 03/03/2021) [This too is part of the utter failure and disinterest of the Oli government!]

Oli takes initiatives for talks with Chand party as he struggles to stay afloat : The government forms a team under Home Minister Thapa to hold dialogue with Communist Party of Nepal, an armed outfit led by Dahal’s one-time trusted lieutenant, by Anil Giri (kp 03/03/20021)

Plan for Oli statue reeks of feudalism, analysts say : Terming the prime minister as ‘Father of Industrial Revolution’ his statue is to be put up at the China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park in Jhapa, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 02/03/2021) [A case of megalomania in its terminal stage!]

Wasting waste : A near non-existent waste management system has turned our rivers into dark veins of dirt (kp 02/03/2021) [Another case of oli's disinterest!]

Oli does not want to quit on moral grounds but instead is talking of horse trading : Implying elected representatives are for sale is disrespecting the House and electorate, lawmakers and analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/03/2021), Politics becomes more complicated in ways that will exacerbate gridlock : Oli refuses to budge as the Dahal-Nepal faction explores options, only to realise that there are none as of now, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/03/2021)

Olitics-politics and ethics : Prime Minister Oli is very much the part of the problem. Therefore, cannot be part of the solution, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 28/02/2021) [A politician without any moral conscience!]

Oli’s unconstitutional House dissolution leads to unwanted burden on state treasury, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 28/02/2021) [Thank you, Mr Oli! Nothing is too expensive for you to maintain your power, but you, like the other top politicians, do not care about the country and its people!]

They spoke up and they are receiving threats : Harassment, death and rape threats, and bigotry against women are a silent epidemic affecting their right to speak up against issues, women activists say, by Samiksha Baral (kp 28/02/2021) [And how does the oh-so-competent Oli government react?]

Gangamaya’s health in critical condition (rep 28/02/2021)

Road upgradation continues amidst tight security (ht 28/02/2021) [What does the Oli government care about Supreme Court directives!]

Removing Oli from PM's post easier said than done (ht 27/02/2021) [Even proven coup plotters can remain in power in Nepal, what is also related to the personal power ambitions of potential successors.]

Sales of masks, sanitisers drop as people become carefree : The pandemic is not over yet, and people should take precautions even if they have been vaccinated, health experts say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 25/02/2021) [Highly responsible for this aberration are Oli, Dahal, Nepal Deuba and all the other so-called top politicians who lure the people en masse to the streets for their political power games and make them believe that there is no pandemic in Nepal!]

How KP Sharma Oli’s authoritarian politics bid boomeranged on him : House dissolution move turned out to be a trap for Oli, as he is set to lose prime minister’s post and even likely to be reduced to playing second fiddle either to Deuba or Dahal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/02/2021) [After his grave breach of the constitution, perpetrated out of pure greed for power, Oli has no legitimacy whatsoever to play any kind of fiddle anymore!]

House reinstated : Constitution has prevailed, parties and analysts say, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 24/02/2021), In landmark verdict, SC reinstates Lower House : Orders government to call new session of Parliament within 13 days, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 24/02/2021), The constitution wins : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli must step down on moral grounds (kp 24/02/2021), Supreme Court may have brought politics on track but experts say crisis hasn’t ended : The Nepali Congress, with 63 seats in the House, will be the kingmaker. But if it chooses to stay out of the fray, Parliament may struggle to give a new government, by Binod Ghimire (kp 24/02/2021), With court verdict reinstating the House, alliance talks begin : Gyawali says House meeting will be called within 13 days. Both factions of the Nepal Communist Party reach out to the Congress (kp 24/02/2021) [The Oli faction lacks any moral basis to be involved in the next government. In particular, KP Oli personally must never hold public office again!], Prime Minister Oli, resign immediately : If KP Sharma Oli has an iota of respect for the people and the democratic processes, he should resign immediately and pave the way for forming  a new government (rep 24/02/2021), PM Oli says he is not in the mood to resign soon (kh 24/02/2021)

Two petitions filed at Supreme Court against Pashupati golden jalahari case : Prime minister had pledged Rs 300 million to install a golden jalahari at the temple, by Anup Ojha (kp 24/02/2021), SC issues interim order against Jalahari installation at Pashupatinath (kh), President Bhandari reaches Pashupatinath to begin installation of golden ‘Jalahari’  (kh 24/02/2021) [???]

SC reinstates House of Representatives : Orders government to summon House session within the next 13 days (kh23/02/2021) [Happy birthday, Mr Oli!], House of Representatives reinstated with the verdict of Supreme Court on Dissolution case (ht 23/02/2021), In a landmark verdict, Supreme Court reinstates House of Representatives (Read the verdict) (rep 23/02/2021), Supreme Court scraps all appointments made by govt to various constitutional bodies after Dec 20 (rep 23/02/2021)

Initiating development projects after poll notice is abuse of resources, analysts say : Week-long plan of laying foundations of five industrial estates begins even as progress of ongoing projects is poor; Oli has warned of  agitation if  the court decides against dissolution of  Parliament, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 23/02/2021)

Addressing HR violations : Nepal Police needs to reform, by Mohna Ansari (ht 23/02/2021)

Six held for seeking justice for Nirmala (ht 23/02/2021) [It is a crime to demand justice for rape victims when His Majesty the Prime Minister is in town!]

480 million rupees spent to decorate Prime Minister’s Office (rn 23/02/2021)

Oli faction cripples provincial assemblies to save two chief ministers : The Nepal Communist Party feud is having an impact on provinces, which will be detrimental to democratic  principles and the constitution, analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/02/2021) [Oli destroys the state and the constitution out of pure greed for power and calls this the preservation of democracy! The other top politicians also have little interest in the latter, but Oli's behaviour is unbelievable and should be punished most severely!]

Manifestation of misogyny : If the government really wants to ‘protect’ women it needs to make the country safe from violence, prejudices, practices and laws that harm and humiliate women, by Grishma Bista (rep 22/02/2021)

How Oli government botched COVID-19 response, by Ashim Neupane (rep 22/02/2021)

Think beyond short-term for migrant workers : Instead of providing short term aids to returnee migrants, should not Nepal create opportunities for them here in the country so that they do not have to rely on low paying jobs in foreign lands?, by Bipana Thapa (rep 22/02/2021)

What’s in a language : The government should learn from the past blunders of promoting one language (kp 22/02/2021), Bhojpuri language not developed thanks to govt apathy (ht 22/02/2021)

SC order on corrective measures for prisoners remains unimplemented, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 22/02/2021) [Supreme Court decisions are binding law, but the Oli government sees it completely differently!], Secretariat member of Chand-led CPN Bastola arrested again, despite SC order to free him (rep 22/02/2021) [!!], Execute penal code : The government should take corrective measures to make improvements in the criminal justice system (ht 23/02/2021)

Nepal needs to amend human trafficking laws to fully enforce Palermo Protocol, experts say : Existing laws define the crime in a narrow sense and fail to protect the victims, they argue, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 21/02/2021)

Wisdom of the crowds : The only definite way of gauging the will of the people is through an election, by Sambridh Ghimire (kp 21/02/2021) [There may have to be early elections in the near future, but not now. At the moment, the only question is whether Oli was allowed to dissolve parliament in order to prolong his personal power or whether he had to abide by the internationally customary democratic rules of the game: resignation or a vote of confidence in parliament. Only then, if no new government can be formed, may there be new elections!]

Deuba reluctant to organise protests against House dissolution : Some Congress leaders suspect a tacit understanding between Deuba and Oli could be the reason, by Anil Giri (kp 21/02/2021)  [Two autocratic opportunists show their anti-democratic sentiments. For Deuba, too, it is only about personal power, not about law and constitution!]

To reclaim democracy, citizens hold Tundikhel march : Brihat Nagarik Andolan vows to fight to protect the country from falling into an abyss, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 20/02/2021)

Prime minister says he hasn’t committed contempt of court : In his statement, Oli argues he has always respected the rule of law and independence  of the judiciary and has never obstructed the judicial process (kp 19/02/2021) [Exactly the opposite is the case. Violations of the Constitution and laws and disregard of Supreme Court decisions and its orders are part of the daily policy of Oli and other leaders!]

Is parliament dissolution constitutional? Prime Minister Oli has not been able to prove how exactly the House of the Representatives did not cooperate with him in carrying out his duties, by Neha Sharma (rep 18/02/2021)

Dumping federalism : The discriminatory immigration rule targeting women reflects the values of an illiberal government, by Deepak Thapa (kp 18/02/2021) [Another unconstitutional stance by the Oli government!]

How proposed immigration policy on women is deeply flawed : Limiting women’s education, employment and movement hinders their economic empowerment and freedom thereby perpetuating their dependency on men, by Tara Kanel (rep 18/02/2021)

Cases of torture declining, claims govt (kp 18/02/2021) [??? Oli's coup means torture for the whole nation!]

Even amid pandemic, government transfers dozen health experts, by Arjun Poudel (kp 18/02/2021)

In a state of confrontation : Oli’s moves, especially the ordinance on Constitutional Council Act and the House  dissolution, set off events which have created hostility among key state organs, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/02/221)

A constitutional crisis in the offing : Without some sort of settlement, Nepal cannot be rescued from the present imbroglio, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 17/02/2021) [All those responsible for this must ultimately be held legally accountable!]

Government seeks logistical support from India, China even as poll uncertainty continues : Poll body has yet to resolve dispute in Nepal Communist Party, a must for holding elections, but it has expedited other works, by Anil Giri (kp 17/02/2021)

House dissolution hearing in final leg as amicus curiae starts presenting brief : The first of the five friends of the court in his arguments wavers talking about ambiguities in the constitution rather than the legality of KP Sharma Oli’s move, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/02/2021)

Cabinet clears way to procure 2 million vaccine doses : Nepal is buying the jabs from the Serum Institute of India at $4 per dose, for which the government, changing existing guidelines, has given the nod to 80 percent advance payment—around Rs749 million—to the manufacturer, by Arjun Poudel (kp 17/02/2021)

Oli says he was not allowed to work. But he flaunts his achievements : Analysts and leaders say prime minister is making contradictory statements to justify House dissolution, by Anil Giri (kp 16/02/2021) [A prime minister who has failed across the board must be replaced by democratic means through parliament. He definitely does not have the right to stage a coup!]

Ramechhap earthquake survivors have no proper homes even six years after disaster : Three integrated settlements remain incomplete as the National Reconstruction Authority has not issued funds, by Tika Prasad Bhatta (kp 16/02/2021) [The early elections ordered by Oli, which are completely unnecessary, are certainly considerably more expensive!]

Nepal at risk from new virus variants, experts warn : The government’s focus on vaccination while ignoring importance of testing, contact tracing and genome sequencing could prove costly, they say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 16/02/2021) [The completely wrong and conceptless handling of the pandemic is undoubtedly one of the biggest areas of failure of the Oli government!]

Failure on the economic front : A thorough evaluation shows that this government has more severely failed Nepal on economic matters, by Achyut Wagle (kp 16/02/2021)

Create more jobs : The scheme of a minimum of 100 days of work is, at its best, a complementary project (kp 16/02/2021) [Another failure of the Oli government!]

He was chosen to strengthen the charter. He has left it weakened : In three years, Oli took measures to impair federalism until he dealt a blow to the constitution, throwing stability dream down the drain and inviting uncertainties, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/02/2021)

For a pinch of salt : The government must ensure that essential commodities reach rural areas efficiently (kp 15/02/2021) [Here, too, the Oli government has completely failed!]

Former chief justices respond to the Supreme Court, say their statement does not amount to contempt of court : The court had sought reply in writing from four former justices over their January 8 statement in which they called Oli’s House dissolution move unconstitutional (kp 15/02/2021) [But the statements of Oli and his henchmen do this in an extremely diverse way!]

Broken promise : The Nepal government has failed to live up to its commitments on transitional justice, by Ram Dayal Rakesh (kp 14/02/2021) [Oli has implemented almost nothing of what he had announced three years ago. All Nepali politicians think and act similarly, but Oli's failure is particularly extreme!]

Bardiya municipalities unite to keep memories of war victims alive : Local and provincial governments can now do their bit to  provide relief for victims of the conflict, experts say; Governments formed after the peace accord have failed to bring  justice to victims, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/02/2021) [This is just the second time Oli has led such a disinterested and human rights-denying government!]

Oli’s large-scale secretary transfers in lead-up to elections come into question : More transfers of bureaucrats as well as of police officers are on the cards, officials say. Past experience shows  that officials have a role in influencing elections, by Anil Giri (kp 14/02/2021)

Sugar industries are not getting sugarcane, by Rekha Bhusal (rep 14/02/2021) [Here, too, the Oli government has completely failed!]

‘Justice, justice, justice’ : Fed up with inaction, women march to demand end to impunity, by Samiksha Baral (kp 13/02/2021) [Hardly any care from the Oli government!], Hundreds rally in capital for women’s rights (ht 13/02/2021)

Constitutional Imperative Of Civic Education, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 13/02/2021) [Please start by educating Oli, who believes that sovereignty is vested in him and not in the hands of the people!]

Draft directives to regulate social media give authorities power to define decency : Provisions of the directives, to be enforced by the Department of Information Technology, are from the controversial Information Technology Bill which is in Parliament., by Bijay Timalsina (kp 13/02/2021), New directives to control online media worry free speech proponents (ht 13/02/2021)

Two years after shortening public holiday list, government starts adding to it again : Officials are calculating potential political benefits while taking decisions on holidays, critics say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/02/2021)

KP Oli has assassinated democracy, claims Democratic Thought Society (kh 12/02/2021)

Oli’s follies : Deceit and thuggery have gone to such an extent that in one moment PM says one thing and in the next moment does opposite of what he just said, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 12/02/2021)

Is KP Oli staying on, or will the SC verdict be his final farewell?, by Ashok Dahal (ae 12/01/2021)

Proposed travel rule change may not help control women’s trafficking, experts say : Immigration official tries but fails to convince protesters that the government is not trying to curtail anyone’s rights, by Chandan Kumar Mandal and Samikshy Baral (kp 12/02/2021) [But it helps the patriarchy to control women even better! According to the thinking of Hindu fundamentalists like Oli, this is perfectly fine!]

Contractors negligent in supply and sale of rice in remote Karnali districts : People say contractors don’t transport rice in time and when they do, the grains are of inferior quality, by Chandani Kathayat and Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 11/02/2021) [Disinterest of the Oli government to control this and ensure supply to the people! This is one of the supreme duties of a head of government!]

Smash rape culture : Impunity is one of the reasons why sexual violence continues to thrive (kp 11/02/2021) [The Oli government and political parties care more about their sympathisers, even if they are perpetrators! They also regard women as inferior creatures, subordinate to men in every way!]

Children becoming victims of sexual exploitation due to internet misuse (ht 11/02/2021) [No care from the Oli government!]

Government yet to respond to Biplav group’s call for talks : Since the split in Nepal Communist Party, both factions are trying to woo leaders of the banned outfit. The ruling  faction’s efforts, however, seem half-hearted as it fears they might support the rival camp once they join the mainstream ; The government hasn’t stopped arresting cadres of  the banned party, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/02/2021)

Leader Ram Kumari Jhakri Arrested (rn 11/02/2021), Leader Ram Kumari Jhakri Arrested (rn), NCP's Dahal-Nepal faction leader Jhakri arrested from home for "committing a crime against state" (rep 11/02/2021), In Jhakri’s arrest, analysts see Oli government’s intent to curb free speech : The leader was charged with crime against the state, before she was released, for her remarks on the President, but legal experts say police stretched the law a bit too far, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 12/02/2021)

Is Oli right to say he dissolved the House, just the way UK prime minister did?No. In October 2019 Boris Johnson invoked the Fixed-term Parliaments Act-2011 as per which his election motion was endorsed by more than two-thirds of Members of Parliament (kp 10/02/2021)

Lactating mothers, newborns in the far-west forced to stay in cowsheds after childbirth, by Prakash Singh (ht 10/02/2021) [This crime requires immediate action by the Oli government!]

New rule requiring women under 40 to take approval from family, local ward office to go abroad draws criticism : Social media users call it a regressive move, saying the decision deprives women of their agency and limits their right to free movement (kp 10/02/2021) [Oli, the misogynist!], New directives to regulate media, social networking sites in offing (ht 10/02/2021) [Media censorship in preparation!]

Malnutrition in children serious health challenge in several Karnali districts : Poverty, food shortage and lack of awareness behind existing malnutrition crisis, say experts, by Tularam Pandey and Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 10/02/2021) [And what has the Oli government done to prevent or at least improve this situation?]

Cabinet decides to hold Secondary Education Examinations centrally : The decision is against the spirit of federalism envisioned in the constitution, provincial officials say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/02/2021)

Oli asking poll body not to get into any party disputes raises concerns : As polls are not possible until the Nepal Communist Party issue is resolved, analysts wonder if the prime minister has a different game plan to drive his opponents into a corner, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 10/02/2021)

Effects of the dissolution : Two dozen bills will lapse or have their enforcement processes halted until the House resumes, by Sushrey Nepal (kp 09/02/2021) [The responsibility for this lies with the power-hungry KP Oli and the president who blindly supports him!]

Poor planning responsible for low Covid-19 vaccination rate in first phase, experts say : Studies were needed to inform policy on who to get the vaccine and when, they suggest, by Arjun Poudel (kp 09/02/2021) [Total failure of the Oli government!]

ओलीको श्रीपेच–सपना र मार्क्सवादी हिन्दुत्व : जनता र मुलुकका प्राथमिकताहरूतिर पिठ्युँ फर्काएर सोच्ने प्रत्येक अधिनायकवादी शासकको सबभन्दा स्वाभाविक आकांक्षा नै श्रीपेच लगाउने हो [Oli's Crown of a King dream and Marxist Hindutva : The most natural aspiration of every authoritarian ruler who turns his back on the priorities of the people and the country is to wear a crown], by Achyut Wagle (ka 08/02/2021)

What if polls fail to happen even if way for it were cleared : Country could face constitutional and political vacuum of an unprecedented proportion, and the constitution and hard-earned gains could unravel as a result, observers say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 08/02/2021) [Oli has already destroyed so much with his inimitable greed for power, arrogance and incompetence that it can hardly be repaired. The rest will be done by the other top politicians, who are no better in their attitude!]

With extended vaccination deadline for frontliners over, only about half took the jabs : Lack of proper risk communication, overestimating the number of health workers and geography are the reasons, by Arjun Poudel (kp 07/02/2021) [Total failure of the Oli government!]

Human trafficking laws need to be amended, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 07/02/2021) [Total failure of the Oli government!]

How Nepali migrants suffered during the pandemic : In the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, job loss created a financial hardship to low-skilled migrants. It cut off the survival lifelines of the family members back home, by Dinesh Prasad Joshi and Laxmi Kumar Parajuli (rep 07/02/2021) [In this context, the Oli goverment completely failed as well!]

25 percent startups have folded up since pandemic began : Other than the lack of proper business plan and demand, they collapsed after the government failed to provide subsidised loans, experts say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 07/02/2021) [Total failure of the Oli government!]

Government yet to fill teacher vacancies, even as decline in education quality is reported :  Around 10 percent or 13,000 teacher positions are vacant as the Teachers Service Commission has not been able to announce vacancies for the last three years, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/02/2021) [Total failure of the Oli government!]

Government has not procured essential drugs for over 18 months : The essential drugs provided for free are key to preventing deaths by non-communicable diseases, doctors say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 06/02/2021)

Speaker moves court bringing key institutions of state in confrontation : Agni Sapkota files petition against the constitutional body  appointments made by the Constitutional Council where prime minister is the chair and chief justice a member, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/02/2021)

Home minister announces ‘third people’s movement’, but many wonder what it means : In a bid to win Oli’s favour, Thapa warns his former comrade Dahal that if his agitation turns violent he, as home minister, will lock up the former rebel leader in the zoo, by Anil Giri (kp 06/02/2021) [Sick mind?? This statement alone is a proof!]

Seeking to change narrative, Oli resorts to show of force : Despite leading the government, Oli is holding a mass gathering in front of Narayanahiti, once the seat of kings, raising concerns if the communist prime minister is taking the country on a regressive path, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/02/2021), NCP’s Oli-led faction staging a mass gathering in the capital today (rep 05/02/2021) [And what is he trying to prove? Does he want to prove the constitutionality of his coup by the mass march of his cadres who blindly obey him, because he cannot find anything in the constitution?], Oli counts his achievements as if in a poll rally and defends move of dissolving the House : Addressing a mass gathering, prime minister expresses his commitment to the federal democratic republic, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 06/02/2021), Committed to democracy, claims Oli : 'No one can reverse republican order. Polls will decide who forms govt' (ht 06/02/2021) [No, Mr Oli, you commit yourself to a coup against democracy. Only the representatives of the sovereign people elected for five years decide who forms a government! There is no need for new elections and no right of the PM to dissolve parliament prematurely as part of his intra-party power struggles!]

Lawmaker Pal advises PM Oli to do away with federalism (kh 05/02/2021) [One cannot simply change the fundamentals of the constitution, even if Oli would very much like to do so. Ms Pal should remember : parliamentarians who had previously sided with the coup-plotting king were expelled from parliament in 2005 when the latter was reinstalled!]

New appointments yet another Oli bid to wield control over key institutions : Analysts say Oli’s actions are making a mockery of the  rule of law, as agencies meant to keep the government  in check are being hugely compromised, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/02/2021), Appointments to constitutional bodies receive widespread flak : Questions raised over Nepali Congress’ role as party supporters feature on list of appointees, by Anil Giri (kp 04/02/2021)

Govt moves ahead with appointments in constitutional bodies despite objection from Speaker Sapkota (rep 03/02/2021), CIAA chief Rai among others take oath of office and secrecy (rep 03/02/2021), Vice President Pun, Speaker Sapkota boycott swearing-in ceremony of newly-appointed office bearers of constitutional bodies (rep 03/02/2021)

Artists, writers and cultural activists announce protest against House dissolution : PM Oli’s ‘regressive move’ undermines the achievements of the 2006 people’s movement and pushes the country towards authoritarianism, they say (kp 02/02/2021)

PM Oli calls a meeting of Constitutional Council for Wednesday (rep 02/02/2021), Constitutional Council meeting postponed sine die (rep 02/02/2021), Constitutional Council meeting postponed due to CJ’s refusal to attend (kh 02/02/2021)

Oli rules out possibility of HoR reinstatement (ht 02/02/2021) [All powers - executive, legislative and judicial - are vested in His Majesty Oli and emanate from him, just as written in the royal Panchayat Constitution of 1962!]

Provinces, Local Levels Are Government's Organs, Minister Says (rn 02/02/2021) [Nepal is and remains a centralised state. The citizens have misunderstood the idea of federalism! In general, the constitution is completely overrated!]

Assessing constitutionality of parliament dissolution : Dissolution of the House of Representatives is the last resort, only when all options mentioned in Article 76(1), (2), (3) and (5) are exhausted, by Sneha Shrestha (rep 01/02/2021)

PM elected from two-thirds majority can dissolve parliament: Attorney General Kharel (kh 01/02/2021) [Apart from the fact that there is nothing about this in the Constitution, a House of Representatives that is 100 per cent elected by the sovereign people cannot be dissolved by a Prime Minister whose power depends solely on this very Parliament!]

Electoral eyewash : With polls in mind, Prime Minister KP Oli has been crossing the moral boundaries of democratic politics (kp 01/02/2021)

Oli, despite leading caretaker Cabinet, on spree to inaugurate and award projects : Inaugurating them is an attempt to influence elections which the poll body should look into and awarding them risks future governments not owning them, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 31/01/2021) [The minimum punishment for a coup plotter should be that he should never again be allowed to participate in elections or hold public office!]

Minister Thapa apologizes for saying ‘His Majesty’s Government’ (rep 31/01/2021) [This slip of the tongue is telling!]

PM Oli changes his statement of inoculating all citizens within three months. He now says general public will get COVID-19 vaccine ‘within 2021’ (rep 30/01/2021) [???]

Court orders Oli to be present with written reply on contempt charge : The bench has given the prime minister seven days to furnish clarification why he should not be punished for making disparaging remarks against the judiciary, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 29/01/2021)

KP Oli goes to Pashupati : Nepal has had its share of conflicts of late. The last thing it now needs is a religious strife (ae 29/01/2021)

PM Oli suffers from ‘parliament phobia’: Senior advocate Bidari (rep 29/01/2021)

The fate of elections is up in the air, but Oli already seems to be in campaign mode : Analysts say Oli’s gatherings targeting polls need scrutiny given the chances of misuse of state resources as his House dissolution move is still being tested by the court of law, by Binod Ghimire (kp 29/01/2021)

Threat to Nepal’s hard-fought democratic ideals : The civil society movement not only must insist on punishing Oli, but also push for a new political culture, by Pramod Mishra (kp 28/01/2021)

Supreme Court summons Prime Minister Oli within seven days with written response in contempt of court case : The court has also summoned former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana and four former chief justices for speaking up on the House dissolution case which is being heard by the Constitutional Bench (kp 28/01/2021)

Is this the time for election? Government’s effort should have been centered on reviving the economy and protecting people from the huge financial and mental loss. Nepal cannot afford costly elections at this moment, by Bikram Thapa (rep 27/01/2021)

Campaigners decry use of force by police on peaceful civic protest against the House dissolution move : Unwarned, protesters were hit by water cannons and  beaten up as they marched towards Baluwatar. Earlier in the day, rights activists were rounded up from same area, by Anup Ojha (kp 26/01/2021), [The police action as now ordered by the Oli government is criminal and a serious violation of basic human rights. The behaviour of the police has not changed since the end of the authoritarian royal Panchayat system!]

Oli’s temple visit carries an underlying political message, leaders and observers say : Prime minister’s puja at Pashupati comes at a time when calls are growing for restoration of a Hindu state with monarchy and the country has been pushed towards uncertainty, by Anil Giri (kp 26/01/2021) [After destroying the constitution and democracy, Oli is also trying to eradicate the remnants of social harmony in the multi-ethnic state of Nepal by once again proving himself to be a Hindu fundamentalist!]

In mocking lawyers and judiciary, Oli is making a mockery of rule of law : Legal experts say ever since he dissolved the House, the prime minister has been making attempts to justify his move and in doing so he has turned the whole situation into a farce, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 25/01/2021), Former presidents of NBA condemn PM’s remarks (ht 25/01/2021)

PM Oli assures ex-Maoists commanders of finding solution to their problems (kh 23/01/2021) [And what about the problems of the victims of the insurgency and their families, Mr Oli??]

PM Oli makes mockery of legendary lawyer whom judicial sector respects as ‘Guru’ : ‘Calling hearing a spectacle contempt of court’ (kh 23/01/2021) [!!!???]

A scrambling Oligovernment produces gazette before court, but it’s backdated : Hiding information and distorting it have been the hallmark of the Oli government and not publishing the House dissolution notice is a major procedural lapse, experts say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 23/01/2021), Lawyers spell out flaws in PM’s move, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 23/01/2021)

Protest against Oli’s decision draws huge response in capital (ht 23/01/2021) [The term "decision" trivializes Oli's constitutional breach!], A motley crew of people and political talk at Capital protest : Thousands attended Friday’s rally called by Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party against Oli’s House dissolution move. But not everyone was there to protest, by Anup Ojha (kp 23/01/2023)

Polluted politics : If driver exhalation is checked for alcohol, why not vehicle exhaust for pollutants? Governance failure. Corruption (nt 22/01/2021), Breathing is hazardous to health : Only public pressure on politicians will clean up Kathmandu’s hazardous air pollution (nt 22/01/2021)

Messing up the system : When a government elected with an overwhelming majority dissolves the House due to the failure and inability to manage intra party wrangling and discord, it could become a bane for democracy, by Rajaram Bartaula (rep 22/01/2021)

Why KP Sharma Oli is behaving as though he is the state : Ever since Oli dissolved the House of Representatives, all his statements have revolved around ‘I, me and myself’, as he has shown utter disregard for the checks and balances enshrined in the constitution, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/01/2021)

Nepal to rely mostly on foreign aid to buy Covid-19 vaccines for its people, officials say : Rs48 billion has been estimated for vaccines. Government, however, says it won’t have a resource crunch for midterm elections, which will cost it as much as Rs 20 billion, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 22/01/2021) [??????]

Oli’s legacy of shame : KP Oli put Nepal’s young democracy to the test, and the political class helped him do it, by Deepak Thapa (kp 21/01/2021)

Has Oli captured the state? Whether the Constitutional Bench upholds House  dissolution or not, Oli has his tentacles all over, by Achyut Wagle (kp 19/01/2021)

Oli should be banned from politics : The prime minister’s hunger for power is likely to push the country into political chaos, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (kp 18/01/2021), PM has no right to dissolve House, SC told : ‘Lawmakers even supported the prime minister’s absurd claims’, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht) [And the President has to protect the constitution even if the PM wants to smash it to preserve his power!]

Has Oli accepted the constitution has flaws and it needs amendments? In his House dissolution recommendation, Oli has said snap polls are required to revise the charter. But analysts wonder if he has any other sinister motive, as there’s no  certainty that elections, if they happen, will give him such a majority , by Binod Ghimire and Tika R Pradhan (kp 17/01/2021) [Oli is constantly talking only about his critics being against elections. Yet elections are not the issue to begin with. At the beginning, there is the question of Oli's constitutional legitimacy to dissolve parliament prematurely. No such legitimacy is apparent. The Supreme Court should finally decide to redeem Nepal from this superfluous crisis!]

With a different letter than one sent by  the Cabinet, Oli adds to the confusion : While the House dissolution decision signed by the chief secretary does not cite articles, the one undersigned by Oli includes those, thereby creating grounds to suspect foul play, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 16/01/2021)

PM refutes his alleged meeting with SC Justices assigned to Constitutional Bench (rep 16/01/2021) [??????]

PM Oli recommended House dissolution “without mentioning article of the Constitution” : Petitioner questions alleged meeting between PM and Justices (kh 15/01/2021) [???]

Has Oli killed two birds with one stone - or two interviews for that matter : He has earned praise for a nationalist stance, but some say he managed to distract Nepalis from ongoing crisis while sending a message to Delhi he is ready to play along, by Anil Giri (kp 13/01/2021) [Like his great inner-party rival Dahal, the Hindu fundamentalist Oli loves to fly his flag according to the wind. He takes the truth just as seriously as his role model in the White House!], Despite rhetoric of nationalism, Oli more dependent on foreign forces : When political leaders  lack concrete ideology, they often take recourse to ideas of stability, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 13/01/2021)

Oli resorting to vituperation turns the conversation ugly and nasty : The prime minister lately has launched acerbic attacks on his opponents and all those who criticise him, overstepping the bounds of propriety and decency, observers say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 11/01/2021)

Winter session of National Assembly concludes (rep 10/01/2021), PM Oli draws flak for spitting inside NA (kh 10/01/2021)  [This illustrates Oli's disrespect for institutions of democracy such as the National Assembly. Why was it convened for only one week in the first place? Of course, the all-powerful PM can regulate laws much better by ordinance, which are then signed by the president. Democracy works in Nepal, doesn't it?]

Observers call Oli’s bid to woo Madhes with ‘dhoti rally’ a farce : If Oli, whose scorn for Madhesis is no secret, is thinking about winning over some constituencies in the plains, he has completely lost the plot, leaders and analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 10/01/2021) [A putschist must never run for public office again!]

PM Asks Former Justices To Respect Judiciary (rn 10/01/2021) [Only I, the godlike PM has every right to break the Constitution and give opinions on ongoing Supreme Court litigation, but not the extremely concerned constitutional experts of the country!]

Oli throws caution to the wind as he addresses a mass gathering : Once again ignoring the fact that his December 20 move  is sub judice in court, Oli says the House cannot be restored and urges all to prepare for elections, by Anil Giri (kp 09/01/2021)

Seven held from Oli’s event for wearing t-shirts with slogans demanding justice for Nirmala Pant : People who attended the function say they were not allowed to wear anything black, even caps or masks, by Mohan Budhaair (kp 09/01/2021) [Many authoritarian politicians are prone to such misbehaviour. Moreover, he must once again put up with the question of whether he personally is deliberately trying to prevent the crime against Nirmala Pant from being solved!]

Nepal keeps mum as world leaders condemn attack on US democracy : Foreign Ministry chose to remain silent, with officials  saying they have received no orders from ‘higher political authority’—whether to say something or not say anything, by Anil Giri (kp 08/01/2021) [Oli's attitude and self-aggrandising way of thinking resembles that of his great role model in the White House. So what is he supposed to criticise?]

Despite austerity rules, recurrent expenditure continues to surge : Financial Comptroller General Office warns of action against public offices not following austerity measures, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 08/01/2021)

Drawing a line in the sand : A year after Dilip Mahato was killed by the sand mafia, his family still seeks justice, and illegal mining continues unabated, by Bhrikuti Rai (nt 08/01/2021)

PM presents annual report of NSC to prez (ht 08/01/2021)

“Govt is apathetic toward issues raised by Nepali nurses” (rep 08/01/2021)

Oli’s claims House can’t be restored objectionable, analysts say : Since dissolving Parliament, Oli has in almost all his public appearances said it cannot be revived, even though the Supreme Court is hearing the matter, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 05/01/2021) [Oli continues to play little Trump!]

Ministry fails to operate suicide prevention hotline, by Arjun Poudel (kp 03/01/2021)

Non-cooperation to the government led to dissolution of HoR: PM Oli tells SC (kh 03/01/2021) [A democratic PM resigns if he has no longer the majority support in party and parliament! At least he asks for a vote of confidence!!],

Deuba eyes leading government as Oli hints at an understanding : After holding one round of protest against House dissolution, the Congress party has decided not to go for joint agitation amid talks of a power-sharing deal between Deuba and Oli, by Anil Giri (kp 03/01/2021) [The two most incompetent prime ministers in recent history among the numerous power-hungry and self-serving politicians at the helm of political parties are poised to deal a death blow to democracy, the Constitution, their parties, indeed the entire state! Deuba must take note that Oli will never give up his personal claim to power. For this he is ready for everything!]

Oli’s crime : Nobody is above the law in contemporary Nepal. Nobody ought to be, by Pramod Mishra (kp 31/12/2020), A year held hostage by the Nepal Communist Party feud : The infighting in the ruling party reached a tipping point as 2020 drew to a close. Oli dissolved the House and called snap polls resulting in the party split and forcing the country towards uncertainty, by Anil Giri (kp 31/12/2020)

Is load shedding back? What is the NEA doing? (rep 31/12/2020) [Nepal's most incompetent government ever, that of KP Oli, has gone all out to prevent an extension of the capable Kul Man Ghising's tenure as NEA Manager!], People are closely watching NEA; and warn of massive outrage if power cuts continue (rep 31/12/2020)

House Dissolved To Save Democracy: PM (rn 31/12/2020) [You claim that you had to destroy democracy and the constitution in order to save them? Are you actually still in your right mind? All your actions are geared only to your personal preservation of power!]

The year the government failed to save lives, control the Covid contagion : The government gave up key measures such as testing, contact tracing and isolating and left the people to fend for themselves amid a raging pandemic, by Arjun Poudel (kp 31/12/2020)

What next in Nepal? If the Supreme Court reinstates the House, state of emergency will be declared. Oli then may join hands with pro-monarchy forces which have been demanding constitutional monarchy and a Hindu state, by Suraj K Shrestha (rep 30/12/2020) [Oli is a Hindu fanatic either!]

The KP Sharma Oli caretaker government question : As Oli ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives, which he dissolved, he can only be a caretaker prime minister, experts say. But he did not resign despite calling snap polls, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 28/12/2020), Ordinance and constitutional body recommendations challenged in court : Writ petitioners argue that the ordinance over functioning of Constitutional Council was ‘unconstitutional’ while defenders say there was no choice but to amend the law, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 28/12/2020), Oli draws flak for appointing new ministers (ht 28/12/2020), The plot thickens : The way they have taken the fight to the provinces is an affront to political culture (kp 28/12/2020)

Experts question if caretaker prime minister can reshuffle the Cabinet : The decision is against the spirit of constitutional and political cultures, observers argue; Most of  the new ministers in the Oli Cabinet are former Maoists, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 26/12/2020), Cabinet recommends calling winter session of the upper house : The recommendation comes six days after the lower house was dissolved (kp 26/12/2020), Govt recommends parliamentary session for Jan 1 (rep 26/12/2020) [After dismissing the directly elected representatives of the sovereign people???]

Prime Minister Oli is pushing the country to precipice. Is there a way to stop him? It is necessary for all of us who want this constitution to function and who care about this country to shout out that the Prime Minister is wrong, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 25/12/2020)

Nepal’s Person of the Year: KP Oli, by Bishal Thapa (ae 25/12/2020)

PM Oli calls Cabinet meeting at 6 pm : Cabinet expansion likely (kh 25/12/2020)

Climax of Oli’s autogolpe : It is up to the judiciary now to save Nepal’s hard-earned federal republican democracy, by Achyut Wagle (kp 22/12/2020)

Democracy’s undoing : Prime Minister Oli and President Bhandari have ticked all boxes of Machiavellian treachery in Nepali politics (kp 21/12/2020), President dissolves House, calls polls for April 30 and May 10 : Oli attacks the constitution one more time as the noose tightened around him, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Gjhimire (kp 21/12/2020), This dissolution and those dissolutions: Looking for parallels to Oli’s move in history, by Anil Giri (kp 21/12/2020), Leaders close to Home Minister Thapa say they won’t stand by him if he supports PM Oli’s move (rep 21/12/2020), Dissolution of parliament was not my wish: PM Oli (rep 21/12/2020) [A no-confidence vote in parliament would have been a normal democratic procedure. Dissolving the parliament to prevent it is an attack on the fundamentals of democracy and both PM and President must stand trial for this crime!The long overdue resignation of the PM would have been another democratic option!] In address to the nation after House dissolution, Oli defends his move : He says that he was left with no choice as he was not allowed to work by some ruling party leaders and seeking a fresh mandate was the best alternative given the situation (kp 21/12/2020) [The offender declares himself to be the victim! The threat of losing power does not justify the destruction of the democratic foundations of the state and the constitution! Even the all-powerful Gyanendra had to pay bitterly for such a crime in 2006!],Oli ‘explains’ how he was ‘forced’ to dissolve House and announce midterm elections (rep 21/12/2020), Parliament dissolution was not an abrupt decision: PM Oli : "Election will strengthen party unity" (kh 21/12/2020) [What a sick mind on departure from the political stage!], Oli’s address to the nation didn’t validate dissolution of House, observers say : The ‘strongest prime minister in Nepal’s modern history’ can’t say his own comrades didn’t allow him to work, they add, by Anil Giri (kp 22/12/2020)

Government is whitewashing extent of coronavirus infection, public health experts say : Health Ministry counting test results of travellers, health workers and government staff, by Arjun Poudel (kp 21/12/2020)

Covid-19 affected businesses to protest demanding relief and rehabilitation package : Entrepreneurs say that the refinance facility has not been available to the small and medium scale enterprises, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 21/12/2020)

Oli sacrifices the constitution to save his skin (Record 20/12/2020)

Oli government recommends House dissolution : After being cornered in his own party, speculations had been rife that Oli could take such a measure (kp 20/12/2020) [60 years and 5 days after the coup by Mahendra : This is a putsch by a totally incompetent politician for the sole purpose of maintaining his personal power. This man should be arrested immediately and brought to justice to prevent worse from happening to his country, which has already been severely battered by the pandemic and politicians!], What does the constitution say on House dissolution : No constitutional provision for Oli to dissolve House, experts say. The House can be dissolved before its five-year term ends only in case of a hung parliament but Nepal Communist Party has nearly two-thirds majority (kp 20/12/2020), After House dissolution recommendation, prime minister for holding elections in Baisakh (April-May) : The President, however, is yet to endorse the House dissolution recommendation and she is holding consultation, an official at Sheetal Niwas says (kp 20/12/2020) [It is the President's supreme duty to uphold the Constitution and not to keep a failed Prime Minister in power!], President Bhandari Dissolves HoR, Mid-Term Election On April 30 And May 10 Next Year (rn 20/12/2020) [The President must be in a state of mental derangement with her reasoning: Article 76 (7) concerns the situation after a successful vote of no confidence in the PM. Article 85 concerns the extension of the five-year parliamentary term in times of emergency. Neither of these is a given!], Ministers close to Dahal, Nepal resign en masse after PM's controversial move to dissolve parliament (rep 20/12/2020), 7 ministers resign en masse : Term House dissolution "unconstitutional and undemocratic" (kh 20/12/2020)

Oli keeps mum on revoking ordinance, leaving all confused and guessing : A day after agreeing to withdraw the ordinance, Oli called and then cancelled the Constitutional Council meeting, later refusing to even discuss it in the Cabinet, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 18/12/2020), Prachanda-Nepal faction warns of further steps against Oli if ordinance not withdrawn (kh 18/12/2020), Over the edge, again : Prime Minister Oli’s brinkmanship bought himself time. But at what cost? (nt 18/12/2020)

Oli agrees to revoke ordinance but his actions come into question : Observers say the prime minister is making a mockery of the system by issuing ordinances and withdrawing them and losing legitimacy to govern, by Tika R Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 17/12/2020) [The PM and the President have long since lost their legitimacy. Both have numerous obligations by virtue of their office, but they hardly fulfil them° At the same time, they overestimate their rights like authoritarian rulers or monarchs!], How Baluwatar brought disgrace upon Sheetal Niwas and the high office played complicit roles : The brazen display of promptitude by the President to act as per the Oli government’s demand has eroded the image of the hallowed institution, analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 17/12/2020), Lessons unlearned : With the recent faux pas, Oli’s legitimacy to govern has come into question (kp 17/12/2020), Supreme Court moved against controversial ordinance (ht 17/12/2020), Wrong practice : The ordinance has given the PM sweeping powers to appoint persons in the constitutional bodies without consulting others (ht17/12/2020)

In ordinance, Oli shows yet another authoritarian streak : By amending the Constitutional Council Act, the prime minister has effectively defenestrated the opposition leader and Speaker and disturbed the balance of power in a blatant attack on the spirit of the constitution, analysts say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/12/2020)

Sugarcane farmers refuse to sit for talks as the government dilly-dallies : Home and industry ministers show lukewarm response to farmers, with one promising ‘lawful action’ against mill owners and the other saying infiltration by ‘middlemen’, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/12/2020)

Water Supply Ministry hit hard due to hand over of office, human resources (kh 14/12/2020)

Several holes in new foreign policy document, leaders and experts say : Policy should have been prepared with wider consultations to address pertinent global issues, observers point out; Senior ruling party leader says they were not aware of  the policy document, by Anil Giri (kp 10/12/2020)

Oli calls all-party meeting, expecting support, but gets vitriol instead : Leaders of the political parties represented in the federal parliament say that the failure  in governance has invited the ongoing protests against the republican system, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 09/12/2020)

All of Prime Minister job funds to go to wages : In the third year of its implementation, the programme has so far been a let-down as it fails to achieve its target, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 07/12/2020)

New austerity standard in public spending (ht 06/12/2020)

Attacking the system, one step at a time : Oli administration’s actions are against constitutional  provisions and pose a threat to democratic  principles and norms, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 04/12/2020)

Women commission defunct as cases of violence against women continues : Since it was elevated to a constitutional body in the new constitution, it has not had full quota of commissioners, and since 2017 it hasn’t had any office bearers, by Binod Ghimire (kp 01/12/2020) [Politicians who fundamentally disregard the constitution in the grossest way must be removed from all offices immediately!]

Transparency International report unacceptable: Government : Says it is politically motivated (kh 29/11/2020) [It is quite normal for failing governments to reject such dismantling reports!], NC urges PM Oli to read TI report (ht 30/11/2020)

PM Oli obstructing anti-graft bodies to investigate corruption cases, alleges civil society body (rep 28/11/2020)

‘Prime Minister cannot be ousted without the decision of the parliamentary party’ (rep 27/11/2020) [open letter by civil society members], Government urged to be responsible to people, nation (ht 28/11/2020)

Oli accused of undermining Parliament : The government is trying to rule on the basis of ordinance, bypassing the Parliament (ht 25/11/2020)

Govt will not tolerate gender-based discrimination, violence: PM Oli (kh 25/11/2020) [You, your govt, your party and most of the other political parties discriminate against women in almost every respect, Mr Oli!]

A  bunch of jobless people seeking to bring instability in the country sought my resignation: PM Oli, by Khagendra Adhikari (rep 23/11/2020) [Little Trump lives up to his title! Or has the high altitude air in Taplejung not been good for him?], Despite COVID-19 fears, thousands of Nepalis leave for India to earn bread and butter, by Dil Bahadur Chhatyal (rep 23/11/2020) [This is the reality of the unemployed you discredit, Mr Oli!]

Oli came to power on nationalistic plank. But he seems to be failing to adhere to the hope he sold : Despite a strong government that could keep foreign meddling in the country at bay, observers feel that instability in the ruling party could go against the national interest, by Anil Giri (kp 20/11/2020)

Lawmakers’ call to adopt calendar for Parliament goes unheeded : The Oli administration is in no hurry to convene the winter session and face questions from lawmakers, by Binod Ghimire (kp 18/11/2020) [Just like his great example of behaviour in Washington, Oli ignores all democratic institutions that might restrict his exercise of power!], संसद् बन्द कहिलेसम्म ? कोभिड संक्रमण उच्च रहेका अमेरिका र भारतमा हालै निर्वाचन सम्पन्न भएका छन्, यहाँ भने कोभिडलाई नै कारण बनाएर साढे चार महिनादेखि संसद् बन्द गरिएको छ । जनप्रतिनिधिमूलक संस्थालाई लामो समयसम्म निष्प्रभावी बनाइएकामा सरोकारवालाहरुले प्रश्न उठाउन थालेका छन् [Parliament closed till when? Elections have recently been held in the United States and India, where the Covid infection is high, but here Parliament has been closed for four and a half months due to Covid. Stakeholders have started questioning the ineffectiveness of the people's representative body for a long time], by Rishiram Paudyal (ka 18/11/2020)

Good riddance : Four years of the Trump administration has done enough damage, but the Nepali Trump ploughs on, by Deepak Thapa (kp 12/11/2020)

Modern helipad constructed on premises of PM’s Official Residence in Baluwatar (rep 12/11/2020)

Reversing its earlier decision, govt decides to provide free of cost treatment to COVID-19 patients in all state-owned  hospitals (rep 10/11/2020)

अधिनायकवादको बाटो पछ्याउँदै : लोकतन्त्रको स्वाद चाखिसकेका नेपाली मतदाताले सिद्धान्ततः पुरातन शैलीको कम्युनिस्टलाई स्विकार्न सक्दैनन् [Following the path of totalitarianism : Nepali voters who have tasted democracy cannot accept the old-fashioned communist in principle.], by Dharmendra Jha (np)

PM Oli adamant to this stance of not resigning (kh 08/11/2020)

Decision not to call Nepal a federal democratic republic is an attack on the system, experts say : The government’s recent decision to refer to the country just as ‘Nepal’ is unconstitutional and against the spirit of federalism, they argue, by Tika R Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 06/11/2020)

Do your job, PM Oli : The prime minister has to mend his errant ways and justify his continued government leadership (ae 06/11/2020) [PM Oli has only rights, not duties, at least he thinks!!]

Centre’s approval must for MoU between local levels, foreigners (ht 06/11/2020) [After all, the Federal Republic of Nepal is still a centralised state, says HM Oli! All power is vested in the PM and emanates from him!]

Oli rules out stepping down as PM (ht 05/11/2020), PM Oli warns of imminent crisis; instructs ministers to focus on work (kh 05/11/2020) [If Oli resigns, this will be a blessing for the country. The problem is that all conceivable alternatives are not one bit better!]

SC declines to review its verdict on free treatment for COVID-19 : Asks Health Minister as to why he should be exempted from action for contempt of court (kh 05/11/2020) [!!!]

संविधान कुल्चेर समृद्धिका खोक्रा नारा : सरकार स्वतन्त्र न्यायालयको अस्तित्व र यसले गरेका फैसलाहरूलाई पूर्णतः बेवास्ता गरेर अगाडि बढ्न उद्यत छ । विधिको शासनमाथि गरिएको यो निकै योजनाबद्ध प्रहार हो, जसले मुलुकको समृद्धिका सम्भावनामाथि प्रत्यक्ष चोट पुर्‍याउँछ, by Achyut Wagle (ka 02/11/2020)

Four Secretary posts vacant; who gets promoted? (kh 01/11/2020)

Fellow Nepalis, fear the government, fear as much for the country, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 31/10/2020)

Leaders’ centralised mindset challenge to federalism : Several laws essential for a functional federal system have still not been endorsed by the federal parliament, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/10/2020) [These so-called "leaders", as which they see themselves, have never wanted a federal system. The central state serves their personal interests based on patriarchal Hindu thinking much better!]

ओलीको हठले नेकपा विघटनको डिलमा : ओलीको सरकार इतिहासकै अन्तिम बहुमतको कम्युनिस्ट सरकार मात्र होइन, कम्युनिस्ट पार्टीको अन्तिम सरकार बन्न सक्छ, by Lokesh Dhakal (np 23/10/2020) [But the leadership of the main opposition party around Deuba and Paudel is unfortunately not a bit better!]

Karnali blues : PM Oli’s repeated attempts to prolong his tenure through internal party machinations will be costly for Nepal (ae 23/10/2020) [PM Oli should one day be held legally accountable for this. A prime minister is not immune when it comes to his power-political moves!]

Oli administration’s decision on Covid tests and treatment breaches social contract : As social media users call for not paying taxes, analysts say the government is shirking  its fundamental duty and running away from its constitutional obligations, by Anil Giri and Arjun Poudel (kp 20/10/2020), NCP leaders censure government over virus test and treatment move : It seems the government has thrown in the towel in the fight against the virus and running away from its duty which will tarnish the party’s image, insiders say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 20/10/2020), It’s governance, stupid : Citizens are bearing the brunt of the patchwork of responses by the government (kp 20/10/2020)

Physical Infrastructure Minister Basanta Nembang too contracts Covid-19 (ht 20/10/2020)

As Oli government limits its role to counting deaths during the greatest public health crisis, people are dying at an alarming rate : Experts say the government has decided to shred the constitution (rep 19/10/2020)

Poudel as finance minister is a wrong man at wrong place at wrong time, observers say : With no background in economics, the ruling party general secretary faces a host of  challenges as finance minister in an economy ravaged by the pandemic, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 19/10/2020)

Step up measures or brace for the worst, experts say amid new Covid-19 projections : Health Ministry estimates 320,000 additional new cases in the worst case scenario, and 148,000 new cases in moderate conditions in the next four months, by Arjun Poudel (kp) [Oli and all the other incapable politicians are only interested in senseless power struggles, nepotism, corruption and suppression of the rule of law! Measures important for the country and the people are not to be expected!]

PM Oli directs Karnali leaders to abide by decision made by Chairmen (kh 17/10/2020) [This is federalism in its purest form! What does Lord Oli care about the fact that, according to the Constitution, such a decision lies solely with the provincial assembly?]

In Oli administration, ministers don’t even know of many of the Cabinet’s decisions : Ministers admit they rarely speak up either because they fear retribution or are hardly given a chance, as the prime minister is the one who calls the shots almost every time, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 16/10/2020) [All executive, legislative and judicial power is vested in His Majesty and emanates from him according to Article 20(2) of the Panchayat Constitution! Oli and other politicians consider themselves the rightful heirs of the former royal power!]

NCP leaders term Cabinet reshuffle an example of PM’s unilateral approach (ht 16/10/2020)

Govt transfers nearly a dozen secretaries (rep 16/10/2020)

Finance Minister Paudel faces an economy in crisis. Where does he start?, by Sagar Ghimire (rep 15/10/2020)

With a Cabinet rejig, Oli sows the seeds of conflict in the ruling party : The prime minister, who is also the party chair, ignored  calls not to reassign ministers and imposed his  unilateral decision, once again, insiders say, by Anil Giri and Tika R. Pradhan (kp 15/10/2020)

Does Nepal await another popular revolt? There seems to be a dearth of organised public anger against the federal government’s failures, by Achyut Wagle (kp 13/10/2020) [As under the undemocratic royal system, power is in the hands of a small male elite of high-caste Hindus, characterised by a high degree of incompetence and corruption. Inclusion, the rule of law and human rights are foreign words. The only difference: under the monarchy, male Chhetris were predominant; today, authoritarian male Bahuns dominate almost exclusively!]

Oli continues to hold meetings despite his ministers and close aides testing positive for Covid-19 : The government’s health protocol is applicable to all including the prime minister and he should be in isolation, doctors say, by Tika R. Pradhan and Arjun Poudel (kp 13/10/2020) [Just like Trump: The PM is immune (he thinks) and the spreading of the virus to others does not matter!]

Honour thy farmer : Sugarcane producers are deep in debt as the government looks away (kp 13/10/2020)

No more cheating : Citizens must keep seeking answers and accountability from the government (kp 12/10/2020)

Government reaches eight-point deal with Dr KC on 27th day of his hunger strike : Both sides signed the agreement late on Saturday to address most of the demands of the agitating doctor, by Binod Ghimire (kp 11/10/2020) [Nepal's dishonest politicians will also disregard this agreement, just as all governments have done in the past!]

Amid differences over appointments, Cabinet reshuffle lingers : Oli and Dahal don’t see eye to eye on ministerial changes while party reunification process remains in limbo; Appointments in constitutional  bodies, diplomatic posts also remain affected, by Anil Giri (kp 11/10/2020)

NCP Govt Must Not Miss The Boat, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 11/10/2020)

Education Minister Giriraj Mani Pokharel catches COVID-19 (rep 11/10/2020)

Nepal’s Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai tests COVID-19 positive (kh 10/10/2020), Tourism minister, who called Nepal coronavirus-free country, tests positive for Covid-19 : Yogesh Bhattarai is first minister in the Oli Cabinet to contract the virus after  half a dozen close aides to the prime minister tested positive in recent weeks, by Tika R. Pradhan and Pawan Pandey (kp 11/10/2020)

A state of status quo : After immense pressure, the government has formed a panel to hold talks with KC, but the way it ignored him for 24 days and has failed on various  fronts including the fight against the pandemic shows the Oli administration is losing its grip on governance, analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 08/10/2020)

Gagan Thapa urges PM to focus on COVID crisis not Cabinet reshuffle (kh 08/10/2020)

Given its failure, Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre’s relevance in question : The deputy prime minister-led centre’s role is limited to making recommendations to the Cabinet but they are often shot down by the prime minister, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 07/10/2020) [This has to do with the authoritarian basic attitude of KP Oli, who likes to play the little Trump, with similar incompetence!]

Former PMs urge the government to save Dr KC’s life (rep 07/10/2020)

NCP Secretariat meeting likely to induct 3 ministers today (kh 06/10/2020), Cabinet reshuffle plan put on hold as PM Oli and Chairman Dahal fail to reach a deal (rep 07/10/2020)

Baluwatar keeps mum over Oli’s status even after his close aides tested positive for Covid-19 : No information has been shared if those who have contracted the virus had been in close  contact with Oli and whether he’s quarantined himself. Instead, he met Dahal on Sunday, by Anil Giri (kp 05/10/2020)

PM Oli likely to tap Bishnu Poudel as finance minister (rep 05/10/2020)

CDOs riding roughshod over provincial governments : Even the chief minister has to seek the consent of the CDO, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 04/10/2020) [Federalism only on paper, if at all!]

Coronavirus sneaks into Baluwatar as five of Oli’s aides and 70 security personnel test positive : Concerns grow about the prime minister, given his age and his health condition. Oli, 68, underwent his second kidney transplant only in March this year, by Arjun Poudel, Tika R. Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 04/10/2020), PM Oli’s media aide Bajgain also contracts COVID-19 (rep 04/10/2020), PM Oli tests negative for COVID-19, by Tapendra Karki (rep 04/10/2020), How safe is PM Oli from COVID-19? (rep 04/10/2020)

Oli govt’s appointments are a mockery of the constitution: experts, NCP leader, by Ashim Neupane (rep 03/10/2020), PM's Chief Advisor Rimal And Press Advisor Thapa, Foreign Affairs Advisor Bhattarai Test Positive For COVID-19 (rn 03/10/2020)

PM Oli’s key advisors Bishnu Rimal and Surya Thapa catch COVID-19 (rep 03/10/2020)

Cabinet decisions invite criticism for failing to abide by the system : As decision to make crucial appointments renews party row, analysts say government is promoting favouritism, by Anil Giri (kp 02/10/2020), With Oli backtracking, truce may not last long, ruling party leaders say : He faces charges of reverting to his old unilateral style despite promising to take decisions after consultation in the party , by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 02/10/2020)

Bairagi replaces Regmi as chief secretary (ht 02/10/2020)

Former finance minister Khatiwada appointed as Nepal’s envoy to the US (rep 01/10/2020), Nirmal Kumar BK recommended as Nepal’s new ambassador to South Africa (rep 01/10/2020) [Once again three political nominations, all male, two of them Bahuns and one Dalitwhat is a rare exception!], Lok Dharshan Regmi recommended Ambassador to UK (kh 01/10/2020),
Nomination of envoys sparks dispute within NCP; Prachanda ‘displeased’ (kh 01/10/2020)

Cabinet reshuffle on hold as heavyweights stick to their guns (kh 30/09/2020)

Officials unaware of Russia supplying Covid-19 vaccines : Officials from state agencies, including foreign and health ministries, say they don’t know about the purported deal with a private firm on Russian vaccines arriving in Nepal, by Arjun Poudel (kp 30/09/2020) [Such a measure should not be possible at all without the knowledge and priority involvement of the government! What kind of government is this?]

Increasing the number of ministries to pacify  dissidents sets poor precedent, experts sayIt would not only go against the spirit of constitution but also federalism and provinces could follow suit in future, they say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/09/2020) [Such an unconstitutional and in any case completely superfluous procedure must be strictly prohibited by the SC. Nepal is not a playground for the pointless power struggles of politicians.]

Inaction, thy name is government : The government needs to immediately act in four  critical areas to counter the effects of Covid-19, by Achyut Wagle (kp 29/09/2020)

Factories forced to slash output due to erratic government policy amid pandemic : Most of the plants that have been affected are those producing cement, iron and steel, and construction materials, by Madhav Dhungana (kp 29/09/2020)

Welcome ordinance : The tendency on the part of the govt to bypass the parliament to bring new laws is unbecoming of a democratic norms (ht 28/09/2020)

Cabinet reshuffle: Much ado about nothing, as Oli and Dahal fail to reach a deal : The two chairmen have a lot on plate before they find a common ground. Therefore, it could take some time before a rejig in the Council of Ministers, party insiders say, by Anil Giri (kp 28/09/2020) [Since there is nothing really important to do at the moment, the irresponsible politicians have endless time for their crazy power struggles!]

In fighting the pandemic, the government has ignored other deadly health issues : Failure to envision the possible risks not only  pushed the country many years back but also lost  hard won achievements, experts say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 27/09/2020)

Police arrest 17 supporters of Dr KC for mocking PM Oli (rep 26/09/2020)

In disparaging others, ruling party youth leaders follow their political master : Oli’s crude witticisms to fend off any attack on him are known but promising politicians taking cue from him only shows the extent of their subservient attitude, analysts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 26/09/2020)

Amid government failings, lawmakers call for House session to hold it to account : Government has failed in its fight against the pandemic and the House—not social media— is the proper place for the government to listen to people’s plight, parliamentarians say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 26/09/2020)

Cabinet reshuffle unlikely before Dashain as Oli has other pressing issues : Prime Minister Oli has other tasks at hand like picking the nominees for various constitutional bodies anduniversities and concluding the party unification, by Anil Giri (kp 24/09/2020) [And what about pandemic, economy, jobs, justice for victims, human rights, inclusion, etc.? The PM is either unwilling or he is not capable!], Oli, Prachanda discuss cabinet reshuffle, constitutional nominations (kh 24/09/2020)

Arbitrary awarding of Constitution Day honours draws widespread flak : Writers who praised the prime minister and the driver of the chief secretary among 594 awarded for contributing to national life in the past year, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 20/09/2020) [Long live the nepotistic oligarchy of Nepal!]

Government deploying police to intimidate citizens: Gagan Thapa (kh 20/09/2020)

Our most vulnerable need protection during the pandemic. We can then celebrate the constitution : First thing first, by Shreejana Pokhrel (rep 19/09/2020)

Beating Predicament Of Weak Governance, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 19/09/2020)

Cooperatives blame MoALD for wastage of agro products (ht 19/09/2020)

Not to reappoint Kuman Ghising a height of corruption: Mishra (kh 16/09/2020)

Government appoints Yubaraj Khatiwada as special economic advisor to Prime Minister Oli : Other Cabinet decisions include resumption of travel services from Thursday and allowing foreigners to visit Nepal for trekking and mountaineering starting October 17, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 16/09/2020) [Never-ending power games of Mr Oli's never-ending power games: he takes over the Ministry of Finance, of which he has no idea, appoints the former Minister of Finance as his economic advisor and nominates Bamdev Gautam, who was rejected by the voters, for the National Assembly in order to influence the party's power struggle in his favour!], Oli’s preferential treatment to Khatiwada may invite rift in ruling party and hit governance : As special economic adviser to the prime minister, the former finance minister is poised to have a bigger mandate, which could confuse bureaucrats, insiders and analysts say, by Anil Giri (kp 17/09/2020), Special economic cost : The PM could have appointed anyone as his special economic advisor, but only after the appointment of a new finance minister, by Bhoj Raj Poudel (ae 18/09/2020)

10 major achievements of Kulman Ghising, Nepal’s ‘light man’ (rep) [PM Oli and his party/government do not like such competent persons because they make their own incompetence even more apparent!]

Foreign Minister Gyawali is new govt spokesperson (rep 15/09/2020)

Thirty months of poor governance and a weak opposition : Despite a huge mandate, the ruling Nepal Communist Party has failed to deliver on many fronts and the main opposition Nepali Congress has been a mute spectator., by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 14/09/2020)

Why is the government ignoring SC’s verdicts on pandemic?, by Ananta Raj Luitel (rep 13/09/2020)

First came candles then came Kool Man, by Jackie Taylor (ae 11/09/2020) [Incompetent Oli and his incompetent government and party do not want competent administrators to stay in office!!]

Nepalis in the Middle East fear starvation as government delays repatriation, by Rudra Khadka (rep 10/09/2020)

Tailor pandemic response : The government must devolve power to respond to the pandemic effectively (kp 08/09/2020) [But the Oli government is far too busy with power struggles. How is it supposed to take care of such trivial matters as the pandemic?]

Gautam to the Upper House and then Cabinet may invite more trouble for Oli than succour, insiders say : Prime Minister Oli is likely to delay Gautam’s appointment process until he falls into extreme crisis, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 08/09/2020)

12 years since their liberation, freed Haliyas in Kanchanpur still await resettlement : Out of 21,069 freed Haliya families in Nepal, only 16,000 are listed in government data, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 08/07/2020)

Nepali migrants in Lebanon feel forgotten : Many workers have been stranded in the crisis-ridden country as Nepal’s government has not approved a flight to bring them home, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 07/09/2020)

73 pregnant women die for lack of treatment since lockdown (kh 06/09/2020)

Can Gautam become a minister? Depends which Article gets invoked : .While Article 78 (4) bars him from going to Cabinet for losing elections, Article 76 (9) may allow him to become minister once he is sworn into  the National Assembly. But opinions among legal experts are divided, by Binod Ghimire (kp 06/09/2020) [In any case, there is no qualifying reason to make him a minister!]

Relief distribution programme in Birgunj fails to cover vulnerable families : Around 150 women had reached the District Police Office on Thursday to receive relief but had to return empty-handed, by Bhusan Yadav (kp 06/09/2020)

Around 40 percent government staff haven’t received their salaries yet, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 06/09/2020)

How politicians’ chopper rides to disaster-hit areas flies in the face of spirit of federalism : Leaders and ministers’ penchant for flying to different parts of the country in the name of rescue and relief is reminiscent of the days when the country was under a unitary system, by Anil Giri (kp 05/09/2020) [Nepal is a federal state in name only. Central politicians and parties are doing everything to ensure that this does not change!]

Repatriation quandary persists even with funds to support migrant workers’ airfare : While Nepali embassies in labour destination countries struggle with the complicated verification  process, labour rights activists question the government’s commitment to bring citizens home, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 05/09/2020)

Race begins for new finance minister as Oli bids farewell to Khatiwada : There are at least six contenders for the post, but the appointment is likely to happen along with a Cabinet reshuffle, ruling party insiders say, by Anil Giri (kp 05/09/2020)

Finance Minister Khatiwada resigns (kh 04/09/2020), The ruling party is making a mockery of democracy, analysts say : Nepal Communist Party decides to send Bamdev Gautam, who lost parliamentary polls, to the National Assembly, by Binod Ghimire (kp 04/09/2020), PM Oli rules out immediate Cabinet reshuffle (kh 04/09/2020) [This competent and extremely healthy PM can easily take over some other ministries!], The good, bad and ugly of Yubaraj Khatiwada : At the time of appointment, the technocrat brought with him the expertise to take the economy forward. But as he signed off, many say he just had a run-of-the-mill tenure, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 05/09/2020)

The fertiliser conundrum–governments ponder over it every paddy season and forget after harvest : An agreement with India to procure fertiliser expired in 2017. Since then farmers have been deprived of timely supply, as authorities have failed to explore other options, by Sangam Prasain and Anil Giri (kp 03/09/2020) [Nepal's politicians simply do not want to understand that they have duties and tasks to fulfil, and that they will have to leave if they do not fulfil them]

Panting of the pachyderms : Oli’s reliance on modern medicine for his ailments does not stop him from peddling turmeric to the public, by CK Lal (kp 02/09/2020)

Two killers: Cities and centralism; The federal government’s lack of support for the vulnerable is going to add to the death toll, by Achyut Wagle (kp 01/09/2020)

Work or perish: The state is morally bound to safeguard its citizens working in precarious conditions abroad (kp 01/09/2020)

How the government is failing education : The students who have been deprived of learning will look back to this time to recall how the government failed education in the name of pandemic, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 30/08/2020) [The four-time PM Sher Bahadur Deuba has immortalized himself in the history books as the most incompetent Prime Minister since 1990. In the meantime, he has long since been surpassed in incompetence by KP Oli!]

Health workers say they reuse disposable masks as hospitals don’t provide enough : More health workers not involved in treating Covid-19 patients are getting infected with the coronavirus due to the lack of enough personal protective equipment, by Arjun Poudel (kp 26/08/2020)

How government defied science and disregarded experts as Covid-19 spread: Even after 146 deaths and over 31,000 cases, there’s no specialist-led national committee as the Oli administration continues to take decisions on ad-hoc basis, by Arjun Poudel (kp 23/08/2020)

Ruling party moves forward only to take a step back again : The latest disagreement comes over Oli’s minor political nominations but opponents say he’s back to his old ways, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/08/2020) [Oli and numerous other politicians need this style of politics to cover up their great incompetence!]

Who is in charge in Nepal? The Covid-19 control committee is acting like a government within a government, by Alisha Sijapati (nt 21/08/2020)

Conflict in ruling party hits governance: Ministers busy resolving internal conflicts, officials don’t want to take risks, experts say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 19/08/2020) [In view of the enormous problems Nepal is facing, the ruthless power struggles of the political elite must be classified as a criminal offense. All those involved have disqualified themselves from any political activity for the rest of their lives! This is reinforced by the fact that persons like PM Oli are not up to their difficult tasks, neither professionally nor in terms of health!], Pathology of an ultranationalist regime: Populism is enough to ensure stability in a country that takes pride in being an insecure nation-state, by CK Lal (kp 19/08/2020)

The cost of the ruling party feud: This dispute is destructive because of its disconnect from the pressing issues of national interest, by Achyut Wagle (kp 18/08/2020)

Collateral damage  The Sindhupalchok landslides have exposed the government’s failure in disaster risk reduction (kp 17/08/2020)

The morass that is Melamchi: The government must hold an inquiry into the tunnel disaster that killed two persons, by Naresh Koirala (kp 17/08/2020)

PM Oli likely to reshuffle cabinet; Secretariat meeting tomorrow (kh 16/08/2020)

Govt’s failure to ensure timely fertiliser to hit paddy yield (ht 15/08/2020)

No Ram to Nepal’s rescue: In this time of crisis, Nepal needed a strong and trustworthy leader, and PM Oli doesn’t fit the bill (ae 14/08/2020)

Another case spotlights apathy towards rights body: Ministry of Home Affairs asks the National Human Rights commission to review its recommendations on alleged extra-judicial killing of Kumar Poudel, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/08/2020) [The authoritarian Oli government continues to move forward on its path of anti-democratic and unlawful action!]

Nepal likely to face host of questions in its bid for another UN rights council term: But officials say the country is one of the best performers among the present members of the council; Various rights enshrined in the constitution have not been implemented (kp 09/08/2020) [Nepal was already not qualified for this task in 2018. This disqualification has unfortunately worsened considerably under the Oli government!]

PM Oli tells Madi delegation to Build Ram's idol and promote Ayodhyapuri as his place of birth (ht 09/08/2020) [This is really the most important task in Nepal at this critical moment, Mr Oli!]

‘I and my wife go to bed hungry to keep children fed’: Returning migrants in Sudurpaschim and Karnali face a bleak future. Government is still unclear how to provide help, by Arjun Shah, Basanta Pratap Singh and Chandani Kathayat (kp 09/08/2020) [You must understand that the politicians power struggle has absolute priority! They are completely incompetent anyway with regard to their assumed duties and tasks!], Prime Minister Employment Programme has so far proved to be a let-down for jobless citizens: The much-talked-about programme has yet again failed to provide a minimum 100 days of employment, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 09/08/2020)

During meeting with experts, Oli complains about criticism of the government: Deuba demands investigation into controversial Omni deal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/08/2020)

How the government got lost in its fight against the pandemic: After refusing to recognise the risk and failing to come up with right strategies, authorities now have few options left to contain the virus spread, experts say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 03/08/2020)

Growing arrears show bad governance: The increasing rate of arrears in the use of taxpayer money is an immense disrespect to the people, by Chandra Lal Pandey (kp 03/08/2020)

Is Lord Ram paving Oli’s path to immortality?, by Biswas Baral (ae 24/07/2020), Is religion still an effective political mobilization tool in Nepal?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 24/07/2020)

Who will save the Oli government? People are the most faithful defense of any government. They can save it from all miscreants. But PM Oli and his ministers are alienating them, mortifyingly, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 22/07/2020)

Tempest in the ruling party almost over after Dahal takes a conciliatory approach: Until a few weeks ago, Oli was cornered, but he has now managed to overpower mounting pressure to resign both as party chair and prime minister, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/07/2020)

Covid-19 results in massive decline in labour migration numbers, with no immediate hopes of recovery: The number of labour permits issued to migrant workers has slumped to a new low owing to the pandemic, but available jobs are likely to be even fewer, labour migration experts warn, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 20/07/2020) [This is just one of several serious problems that the government should take care of day and night. Instead, the incompetent PM Oli and his party colleagues have only their personal power ambitions in the visor! Nepal, quo vadis?]

Oli refuses to quit as PM, party co-chair: Leaders say problem will be resolved through consensus, but a plan to achieve it remains elusive (ht 19/07/2020) [This sounds more like a denial of consensus!], In a bid to remain in power, PM Oli proposes general convention by mid-December (rep 19/07/2020)

‘Enough is Enough’ campaigners begin hunger strike once again (ht 19/07/2020)

‘Home minister, officials misusing state fund’ (ht 19/07/2020)

Is Lord Ram paving Oli’s path to immortality?, by Biswas Baral (ae 17/07/2020)

Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli ‘claims’ real Ayodhya is in Nepal: Many remark the statement is in bad taste (ht 14/07/2020) [Is he out of his mind? The multi-ethnic and multi-religious state of Nepal does not need a fake Ayodhya nor an authoritarian Hindu fundamentalist fantasist like Oli!], India’s BJP condemns Nepal PM’s comment on ‘real’ Ayodhya (ht 14/07/2020), Amid soured Nepal-India ties, Oli is threatening relations between peoples of two countries, leaders and experts say: Foreign Ministry scrambles for damage control after the prime minister made unsubstantiated arguments about Ram’s birth and accused India of cultural aggression by creating a ‘fake’ Ayodhya, by Anil Giri (kp15/07/2020), Has Oli crossed Laxman Rekha? Ram’s birthplace and nationality can be debated endlessly. But the prime minister’s rodomontade raises serious questions (kp 15/07/2020)

Development partners’ dilemma: History is unlikely to look kindly upon donors that helped an exclusionary regime survive internal challenges, by CK Lal (kp 08/07/2020)

The Oli government’s foreign policy is lopsided and lacks coherence, say opposition parties and experts: Opposition leaders and foreign policy analysts pointed to the recent deterioration in relations with India as emblematic of the failure of the Oli government’s diplomacy, by Anil Giri (kp 08/07/2020)

How KP Oli failed the nation: The goon-like politics which he promoted throughout his political life is perhaps his greatest weakness, by Achyut Wagle (kp 07/07/2020)

Oli says plots being hatched to oust him and impeach the President: Amid feud with Dahal, the prime minister asks his ministers to pick a side–whether they are with him or with the rival faction, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 05/07/2020), Sudden move to prorogue Parliament undermines legislature, experts say: The budget session was ended saying it lacked business, but there are some crucial bills, including one related to citizenship, pending for approval, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/07/2020))

Destiny Of Nepalese Prime Ministers, bySiddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 04/07/2020)

A cornered Oli prorogues the House and considers splitting the ruling party: Party insiders say that Oli is planning to reintroduce an ordinance that will make it easier for him to split the party, and is also seeking support from the opposition, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 03/07/2020), Bow out: What does not inspire much hope is that Oli’s would-be successors are all TTFs (tried, tested, failed) from the past (nt 03/07/2020)

Factions in ruling party harden positions and devise strategies to prevail over the other: The Dahal and Oli factions both held separate meetings on Wednesday to chart out a path forward, with Oli deciding to fight until the last, by Anil Giri (kp 02/07/2020)

Leaders call for Oli’s resignation as both prime minister and party chair: Senior party leaders, including chair Dahal, ask Oli to vacate both positions as his actions have placed the ruling party and government in a difficult position, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 01/07/2020), Oli calls Cabinet ministers, some Standing Committee members to Baluwatar for consultation: The meeting comes a day after senior leaders demanded Oli's resignation both as party chair and prime minister (kp 01/07/2020), NCP leaders close to PM Oli suggest him to abide by party’s decisions (rep 01/07/2020), PM Oli finds himself in hot water; intensifies political meetings: Asks Standing Committee members to support him (kh 01/07/2020)

Top NCP leaders ask PM Oli to step down as intra-party dispute peaks (rep 30/06/2020)

Faced with criticism, Oli sees plots being hatched to unseat him in Delhi and Kathmandu: The prime minister has once again fallen back on his nationalistic rhetoric, saying certain actors are trying to remove him for adopting a new political map, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 29/06/2020), PM rants against India in bid to cling to power (ht 29/06/2020), ‘Anti-national’ Mahakali Treaty comes back to haunt ‘nationalist’ Oli (ht 29/(06/2020)

Ploy to oust me will be a day-dream: PM Oli (kh 28/06/2020)

Oli skipping meeting in order to avoid criticism is disgraceful, party leaders say: Oli knows that the Standing Committee is preparing to ask him to choose between the prime ministership and the party chair, Tika R. Pradhan (kp 27/06/2020)

Oli scrambles to prevent censure but Dahal is adamant: Oli realises his position in party and government is shaky, with a proposal asking him to give up party chair or prime minister likely to be endorsed by the Standing Committee, by Anil Giri (kp 26/06/2020)

Nepal: The danger within, by Bishal Thapa (ae 26/06/2020)

Mishandling the virus crisis: Even after spending Rs10 billion to control Covid-19, the situation has not improved, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (kp 26/06/2020)

The government has not followed most of the Supreme Court’s 23 rulings related to the pandemic: Interim orders related to proper management of quarantine facilities and the repatriation of migrant workers have all either been ignored or were belatedly followed, by Binod Ghimire (kp 26/06/2020) [Nepal's leading politicians are neither interested in the fundamentals of democracy nor do they understand the aspect of the separation of powers. As soon as they are in power, they believe to possess absolute rights!]

Is Oli lying or clueless? Anyone who has heard the prime minister's speeches knows he always attempts to qualify his words with a veneer of what he thinks is science, by Deepak Thapa (kp 25/06/2020)

SC seeks PM's reply over order violation charges (rep 25/06/2020)

In anticipation of criticism at Wednesday’s Standing Committee, Oli makes overtures to other party factions: Oli has long been avoiding the Standing Committee, where he is in the minority, but he is now scrambling to garner support, especially for the MCC, insiders say, by Tika R. Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 24/06/2020)

When Oli speaks before Parliament, there is no telling what he will say: Political commentators say the prime minister tends to address Parliament like he is speaking to his party cadres, veering off topic, cracking jokes and even ridiculing others, by Binod Ghimire (kp 21/06/2020)

Seven years since the Mahakali floods, victims await compensation: Residents of Khalanga fear possible floods every monsoon, as the embankments that were damaged seven years ago are yet to be reconstructed, by Manoj Badu (kp 21/06/2020)

With the new map endorsed, Oli braces once again for challenges from within the party: Party leaders had rallied behind Oli to present a united front in the border dispute with India, but they say their patience is fast running out, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 19/06/2020)

Stop peddling pseudoscience: Prime Minister Oli is just trying to be an outlier when the country is in despair (kp 19/06/2020)

Unable to collect taxes, the government is going broke: Based on the current revenue stream, the government could soon be unable to pay salaries, pensions, social security allowances, and its bills, finance ministry officials say, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 18/06/2020)

Three youth protests in a week. Observers say government needs to take note: Politically unaffiliated youths taking to the streets is not a regular occurrence in Nepali history, say analysts, as most protests are led by political parties, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 15/06/2020)

Oli, once again, cancels party’s Secretariat meeting called to discuss MCC: Prime minister’s aide says the meeting was called off as Oli was exhausted, but the party leaders are not convinced, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 15/06/2020)

Prime minister’s advisor reveals expenditure report but no one knows where it came from: Government officials have professed ignorance about a report published on social media breaking down the amount the government has spent so far in fighting Covid-19, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 14/06/2020)

There’s silence in ruling party as protests continue on streets. But it could be the calm before the storm, insiders say: Leaders are biding time before upping the ante against Oli, who according to them, is trying to run the government and party with an iron fist, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 13/06/2020)

Government move of forming a team to collect evidence on Nepal’s boundary runs into controversy: Experts and analysts say instead of devising a strategy for negotiations with New Delhi, Oli administration is moving a step back and putting the cart before the horse, by Anil Giri (kp 13/06/2020)

Oli must go, but what’s the alternative?, by Jagannath Lamichhane (rep 11/06/2020), Demonstration in Pokhara demanding PM’s resignation, by Sandesh Shrestha (rep 11/06/2020), People brave water cannons, teargas during protest at Baluwatar (kh 11/06/2020)

PM Oli is playing the irresponsible Trump of Nepal: All 15 did not die of COVID-19, claims PM Oli (kh 10/06/2020), Nepalis are comparatively more immue to COVID-19: PM (kh 10/06/2020), Oli peddles in mistruths and sidesteps criticism before Parliament: Responding to lawmakers on Wednesday, Oli stated that Nepalis have “stronger immune systems” and refused to furnish details of the Rs10 billion spent fighting Covid-19, by Anil Giri (kp 11/06/2020), PM Oli stirs nationalist sentiments to hide govt failure (ht11/06/2020)

Even with three committees and marathon meetings, government undecided on lifting lockdown: In response to increasing pressure, the government is looking at three models that aim to completely lift the lockdown by Dashain, by Anil Giri (kp 10/06/2020)

Nationalism has overshadowed governance: A clear disconnect between Nepal’s immediate priorities and the national budget has been exposed, by Achyut Wagle (kp 09/06/2020)

In sharp contrast to government’s ambitious 7 percent growth, World Bank forecasts a dismal 2.1 percent for next fiscal year: The 7 percent target has been deemed overly ambitious while economists call the World Bank’s forecast more realistic, by Sangam Prasain (kp 09/06/2020) [The absurd prognosis of the government without any basis is an irresponsible whitewash!]

Lockdown and new political map have come to Oli’s rescue, but he is not out of the woods yet: Demand for his resignation is on hold for now, but hasn’t subsided yet, insiders say, by Anil Giri (kp 08/06/2020)

COVID-19: Challenges and role of government: The COVID-19 has currently sparked a backlash against the global economy, by Swastik Aryal (kh 01/06/2020)

House to discuss constitutional amendment to update map after national consensus: As the issue concerns a matter of national importance, the ruling party had sought all-party consensus on the amendment to update the country’s map on the national emblem, by Anil Giri (kp 27/05/2020)  [The equal and egalitarian inclusion of the Janajatis, Madhesis, Dalits and women in general in the constitution would be of much greater importance than the territorial claims which the male politicians at the head of the state in 2015 completely ignored! Today, these same politicians are playing the nationalism card instead of trying to rationally contain the pandemic and save the people's economic base!]

Thousands of Nepalis without food or shelter await entrance at the Karnali border: Migrants arriving from India are massed at the border without basic amenities as the provincial government has sought to test them all for Covid-19 before letting them in, by Aditi Aryal (kp 27/05/2020)

In address to nation, Oli repeats misinformation and provides no concrete plans: In his third address in two months, the prime minister commended his government’s efforts to combat Covid-19, but provided little of substance even as cases continue to rise, by Anil Giri (kp 26/05/2020)

Oli avoids NCP secretariat meeting on MCC (ht 24/05/2020)

Government has failed to procure a single ventilator for Covid treatment: Public health experts say except for enforcing and extending the lockdown, authorities have done nothing substantial, by Arjun Poudel (kp 22/05/2020)

Cabinet decides to amend constitution to include new map in emblem (kh 22/05/2020) [What about an amendment that makes constitution and state more inclusive, just as promised back in 2006? All top male Bahun politicians have rejected this so far. And now same same politicians want to change the constitution for a territorial issue in which they have never been interested for decades!]

In three hours before Parliament, Oli presents problems but offers few solutions: At a time when the nation is looking for empathy, effectiveness and hope from the prime minister, Oli failed to provide any real roadmap for the days ahead, observers say, by Anil Giri (kp 20/05/2020), Failed strateg: The government seems to have forgotten why a lockdown was enforced in the first place (kp 20/05/2020)

Khanal, Rawal pen probing note to Prime Minister Oli: Seek explanation on reference to MCC in the govt’s policies and programmes (ht 19/05/2020), Parliament should decide whether to endorse MCC compact, Oli says: If political parties feel they don’t need the MCC, they can ask their lawmakers to vote against it, the prime minister says (kp 20/05/2020)

Policy And Program Of The Government For Fiscal Year 2020, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 17/05/2020)

Govt policies and programs indirectly include MCC project (kh 16/05/2020) [???]

In light of the pandemic, government’s policies and programmes target social sector: Unlike previous years’ focus on physical infrastructure, the upcoming year’s focus on the social sector will not translate immediately into high growth, analysts say, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 15/05/2020)

Over 400,000 Nepalis stranded abroad appeal for rescue (kh 15/05/2020) [Great, Mr Oli!]

Saving the Nepali State (ae 15/05/2020)

Cases are still rising: It’s not that lockdown measures wouldn’t have worked, it’s that the government has failed at implementing a successful regimen (kp 14/05/2020)

Nationalism, migration and the impending job crisis: Communist parties have always disliked the idea of out-migration yet have done little to help Nepalis stay back, by Deepak Thapa (kp 14/05/2020)

Maelstrom of collective narcissism: The task of tackling the challenges of governance seldom goes with neo-nationalism; Oli has found another issue to distract from his poor record, by CK Lal (kp 13/05/2020)

Nepali students in Thailand, like Nepalis stuck elsewhere, just want to come home: Twenty-five Nepalis doing an internship in Phuket are fast running out of money and want to come home but they aren’t hopeful of any help from the government in Kathmandu, by Shashwat Pant (kp 13/05/2020) [It is your responsibility to bring them back, Mr Oli!]

Opposition demands answer from government why Oli is skipping House meetings: The prime minister has not attended a single meeting of the budget session of the House which commenced on Friday, by Binod Ghimire (kp 13/05/2020)

Oli has shown no urgency to call Constitutional Council meetings to fill vacancies in constitutional bodies: Earlier, he had tried to bulldoze two ordinances—one of which he said was to prompt constitutional appointments, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/05/2020)

Government move to reopen businesses and industries leaves many scrambling: Factory workers who had gone home, mostly to their villages, are still locked down, by Krishana Prasain (kp 10/05/2020)

Oli might have avoided the Standing Committee so far but he can’t keep putting it off forever, say party leaders: According to ruling party insiders, Oli is afraid that a Standing Committee meet will lead to assessment of his government and subsequently, call for his resignation, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 08/05/2020)

When leaders go rogue: What remains of Oli is a megalomaniac besieged by his own comrades, by Avasna Pandey (kp 07/05/2020), The treason of KP Oli and civil society leaders: Is political stability really worth keeping Oli in power, even after his mafia-like manoeuvres?, by Pramod Mishra (kp 07/05/2020))

Oli’s reckless adventurism: Almost without exception, the prime minister has long staked a position that went against social and political liberalism, by Deepak Thapa (kp 04/05/2020)

How Bamdev’s hopes to make it to parliament have been dashed every time since 2017 (rep 04/05/2020)

Ensure strict implementation of lockdown: PM; 'Don't allow Nepali citizens stranded in India to enter Nepal' (kh 03/05/2020) [All Nepalese citizens have the right to retun to their country! It is the duty of the PM and his goverment to take care of their safe return! Oli tries to cover up his incompetence with authoritarian orders!]

By courting Dahal and Gautam, Oli has effectively silenced opponents’ calls for his resignation: Oli has offered to get Gautam elected to the lower house ‘at an appropriate time’, and has broken the Bhaisepati alliance—at least for now, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 03/05/2020), Oli, Dahal-Nepal camps avert crisis in NCP: Leaders engage in self-criticism, party to field Gautam for HoR polls, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 03/05/2020), How the crisis in ruling party was averted and each leader got what they wanted: A deal has been reached to allow KP Sharma Oli to continue as prime minister for the full five-year term while Pushpa Kamal Dahal gets to run the party and Bamdev Gautam to enter Parliament, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 04/05/2020)

Oli seizes May Day address to take the media to task for “promoting instability”: While Oli’s aversion to the media is nothing new, commentators say that it is worrying that the prime minister has threatened to use the ruling party to combat dissent, by Binod Ghimire (kp 02/05/2020) [No one causes more instability in Nepal than Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli. His threat to the media, adorned with false statements, is an authoritarian attack on basic human rights and democracy!]

Information, please! The government needs to communicate its lockdown policies better to the people, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 01/05/2020)

Not many are buying Oli’s proposal to make Bamdev Gautam prime minister: As Gautam’s road to the prime ministership is fraught with complications, party leaders believe that Oli is simply trying to buy some time, by Anil Giri (kp 01/05/2020) [It is unconstitutional to even submit to such a proposal, which is evidence of the power-hungry degeneration of Nepal's political leadership, whose predominantly male Bahuns regard control of the country as a closed shop!], Oli’s twin offer creates ripples in ruling NCP, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 01/05/2020) [PM Oli shows his Hindu-political attitude by using the main means (upaya) of politics (rajniti), which according to the rules of Arthashastra are at the disposal of a Hindu monarch to maintain his power: negotiation (saman), punishment or attack (danda), bribery (dana) and division or sowing discord (bheda). He also applies the three other upaya: deception (maya), ignoring (upeksa) and misrepresentation of the facts (indrajala)!], Hurdles in Bamdev Gautam becoming prime minister (ht 01/05/2020)

Abdication of governance: Power in a democracy has been perceived as a tool to empower the many, but in practice, it has benefitted only a few, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 30/04/2020)

Cornered everywhere, Oli looks to Parliamentary Party for support, but even there, he’s short: As Oli’s opponents control the party Secretariat, Standing Committee, and Central Committee with sizeable majorities, the only chance he stands is in the Parliamentary Party, by Tika R. Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 30/04/2020), In a bid to buy more time, Oli dangles prime minister and party chair bait to Gautam and Nepal: Oli, whose position has become tenuous, made the surprise proposal after Secretariat members asked him to step down, by Anil Giri (kp 30/04/30) [Oli once again proves that he neither knows the Nepalese constitution nor is he interested in democratic principles and procedures: The person to be elected Prime Minister must be a member of parliament. However, Gautam has been repeatedly rejected by the electorate, a fact that also disqualifies him from a moral point of view!], PM Oli offers to make Gautam new PM in a bid to settle intra-party disputes (rep 30/04/2020)

Faced with an increasingly hostile party, Oli makes last ditch efforts to retain his position: His opponents, however, are firm in their opposition, leading Oli to warn his confidantes to prepare for consequences, including a party split, by Tika Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 29/04/2020)

House of correction: The federal government needs to work in coordination with other subgovernments (kp 29/04/2020)

Corrupting democracy: The Oli administration and the ruling party have together bulldozed the very pillars of a legitimate state (kp 28/04/2020), Oli's hara-kiri, in kamikaze style: The prime minister’s manoeuvres have taken the spotlights away from the government’s handling of the novel coronavirus, by Achyut Wagle (kp 28/04/2020)

Tough times ahead for Oli as party likely to ask him to choose between leading the country and leading the party: A majority of Secretariat and Standing Committee members have demanded a Standing Committee meeting where they plan to ask Oli to step down as prime minister, by Anil Giri (kp 27/04/2020), An unfolding tragedy: The prime minister may be down but is not out. Further conflict between claimants to power will cost us more, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 27/04/2020), Rival NCP faction miffed at Prime Minister Oli (ht 27/04/2020)

Two Unacceptable Ordinances, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 25/04/2020)

Repealing the ordinances might quell dissent but Oli still faces moral questions: Oli needs to answer for a series of political events, including an alleged kidnapping, triggered by the two controversial ordinances, say leaders and analysts, by Anil Giri (kp 25/04/2020), Volte-face shows PM in bad light (ht 25/04/2020)

Deterred by criticisms, govt withdraws ordinances (kh 24/04/2020), PM Oli’s mission hits a snag, by Ishwar Dev Khanal (kh 24/04/2020), How Oli aimed ordinances at splitting parties but instead led to their merger: The ordinances, introduced on Monday, culminated in a political drama that saw allegations of kidnapping and the merger of two Madhesi parties long at odds, by Tika R. Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 24/04/2020), Cabinet decides to recommend repealment of two ordinances that were promulgated on Monday: The Oli government backtracks on ordinance decisions after widespread criticism, including from within the ruling party, by Tika R. Pradhan and Binod Ghimire (kp 24/04/2020), Undermining Loktantra: It seems that the large electoral mandate has been misinterpreted by the prime minister (kp 24/04/2020), Our Democracy is under attack, by Akshya Aryal (ht 24/04/2020)

With hundreds of thousands of migrants predicted to return home, Nepal needs to brace for a crisis: Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis who work abroad are likely to lose their jobs in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they will come home looking for employment, by Prithvi Man Shrestha and Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 22/04/2020) [The leading politicians in government and parties are only interested in power struggles! They do not understand their main tasks in the interest of the state and the people! PM Oli's recent actions are the best example!], Oli’s ordinance issuance draws criticism as an attack on democratic values and constitutional spirit: Leaders from his own party and the opposition as well as experts describe issuing ordinances at a time of a pandemic as the government’s misplaced priority, by Anil Giri (kp 22/05/2020), Unilateral separation: Oli’s move to ram through controversial ordinances is not a good sign for democracy and cooperation (kp 22/04/2020), Bhasmasura Or Not, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 22/04/2020)

Oli’s sudden issuance of two ordinances raises concerns of a party split in the making: One particular ordinance to amend provisions regarding new party registration has alarmed the political spectrum, especially as it comes in the middle of a pandemic, by Anil Giri and Tika R. Pradhan (kp 21/04/2020), PM plays politics in the time of pandemic: Brings ordinance to facilitate split in parties, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 21/04/2020), Govt issuing ‘party-split’ ordinance faces criticism from all quarters (ht 21/04/2020), Constitutional Council Act amended: Now CC can take decisions on the basis of majority (ht 21/04/2020), Prez Bhandari authenticates two ordinances (ht 21/04/2020)

PM Oli’s viral video is full of misinformation (rep 19/04/2020) [What shall we expect from an incompetent, badly educated and severely ill PM?], We will restart economic activities once the situation is under control: PM Oli (rep 20/04/2020) [interview mit RSS] [???]

Ministers in 'holiday mood' as country plunges into deeper crisis (rep 18/04/2020)

Government takes decisions unrelated to Covid-19, drawing criticism from all quarters: The government's decision to form a commission to distribute land to the landless and appoint a top official at Nepal Airlines shows its misplaced priorities, say critics, by Anil Giri (kp 17/04/2020)

We live in a false time: Our government is not only dysfunctional by design but also increasingly deceptive, by Sabin Ninglekhu (kp 16/04/2020)

The Oli administration needs to change its attitude: The government must try to make its activities as transparent as possible, and invest in emboldening institutions rather than individuals (kp 14/04/2020), Covid-19 exposes a governance crisis: On the pretext of the emergency, the government moved to procure medical supplies from a shady private company, by Achyut Wagle (kp 14/04/2020)

Comedy of errors: It was as if the government was playing prank with the people who are struggling with lockdown in Kathmandu and wish to leave for their hometowns (rep 12/04/2020)

Oli government's ad-hoc decision-making could cost the people and nation dearly, say observers: Uncoordinated decisions have long been the hallmark of the Oli administration but during a crisis, such decisions could have serious consequence, by Anil Giri (kp 11/03/2020)

Oli emerges to address the nation but questions remain regarding measures to fight the pandemic: Oli’s address was long overdue, especially at a time when his government faces allegations of corruption—which the prime minister did not address (kp 08/04/2020)

Time For Government To Take Care Of Citizens, by Birendra Madai (rn 06/04/2020)

Winter crops lie unharvested in the fields as the lockdown forces farmers indoors: There are many who say that farmers should be allowed to work in the fields, as there is little danger of contracting Covid-19 while working five or six feet apart, by Sangam Prasain (kp 06/04/2020) [Is there a need for other evidence of the government's high level of incompetence? The people may not get the virus, but anytime sooner or later they may die from hunger!], Lockdown brings the poultry industry to a standstill: Farmers in Sarlahi buried 9,000 chickens, and many other farmers were compelled to do the same, by Krishana Prasain (kp 06/04/2020)

One after another, Oli's key aides court controversy (rep 05/04/2020)

President Bhandari addresses the nation but many are saying it should’ve been Prime Minister Oli: The President’s Friday evening address to the nation was not just sudden but also defensive of the government, raising suspicions behind its intent, by Anil Giri (kp 05/04/2020) [What shall a severely ill and incompetent PM say?], Oli government’s fiascos provide opportunity for rival factions to pounce: The Madhav Nepal and Pushpa Kamal Dahal factions of the ruling party have seized the moment to criticise Oli’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis, party insiders say, by Tika R. Pradhan.(kp 05/04/2020) [This must not be the time of power struggles! It's an occasion to replace the failed old leader generation of ll parties by a young, dynamic, competent and charismatic generation!], Rapid test kits to be tested for efficacy today and if found acceptable, rolled out for mass testing in Sudurpaschim: The government currently has around 75,000 rapid test kits imported from China but they haven’t been used due to concerns about their quality, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/04/2020)

Finance Ministry asks government offices to curtail expenses (rep 04/04/2020)

We need a commander (rep 31/03/2020)

PM Oli discharged, health normal (ht 28/03/2020)

Parliament functioning more like extension of government, rather than sovereign entity, experts sayThey argue the legislative, responsible for discussing issues of public interest and holding the Cabinet to account, has been overshadowed by the executive, by Anil Giri (kp 16/03/2020)

Oli has returned to Baluwatar and he is making it look like he is back in the office: A day after being discharged, the prime minister and ruling party chair holds brief meetings with leaders, as he braces for challenges on government and party fronts, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 15/03/2020)

Prime Minister Oli discharged from hospital: Doctors advise him not to leave Baluwatar to avoid catching infections, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 14/03/2020), Prime minister discharged, advised to avoid workload, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 14/03/2020)

PM Oli to be discharged only after doctors become confident and comfortable: Visits to the prime minister will be restricted for a month to minimise infection risk, physician says, by Arjun Poudel (kp 11/03/2020) [Nepal cannot afford a government that does not even function on paper for up to a year!], PM’s long road to recovery a hurdle in governance: Docs say it will take from 6 months to one year for Oli to recover fully, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 11/03/2020), With Oli likely to be out of commission for longer, concerns about governance remain: Despite Oli and his party leaders’ assurances that he will be back to work soon, doctors have said it could take up to six months for him to recover fully, by Anil Giri (kp 12/03/2020)

The ruling party has failed in ruling: It seems that constant infighting among ruling party leaders is severely disrupting governance, by Deepak Thapa (kp 05/03/2020)

Khatiwada reappointed Minister in Oli cabinet (ht 05/03/2020), Gautam will be nominated to Upper House, party spokesperson says: Oli reappoints Yubaraj Khatiwada as minister, leaving one seat in the National Assembly vacant, by Binod Ghimire (kp 05/03/2020) [This would mean the end of Khatiwada as Minister of Finance within the next six months! Besides, Gautam is a politician who has been rejected by the voters! What is the legitimacy and his merit to nominate him for the National Assembly?]

After successful kidney transplant, Oli recovers at Teaching Hospital: The transplanted kidney has started functioning and the prime minister’s health is normal, attending doctors said after the surgery, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/03/2020)

Oli heads into surgery with no clear decision on who’s in charge in his absence. After a kidney transplant today, he is expected to be in hospital for at least a week but he has not named the officiating prime minister, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 04/03/2020)

Finance Minister Khatiwada resigns (rep 03/03/2020), Finance Minister Khatiwada Resigns (rn 03/03/2020) [The function of Minister of Finance requires the highest professional qualifications. The task cannot be performed by a poorly educated and, what is more, seriously ill party politician, even temporarily!], Finance Minister Khatiwada resigns (rep), Finance Minister Khatiwada Resigns (rn) [The function of Minister of Finance requires the highest professional qualifications. The task cannot be performed by a poorly educated and, what is more, seriously ill party politician, even temporarily!]

Take no chances: The government has been too occupied with the party’s internal politics, preventing it from tending to the problems facing the country (ht 03/03/2020))

Oli remains undecided on Gautam as he goes under the knife: A Cabinet meeting that was expected to decide on the Bamdev Gautam affair and an officiating prime minister ended with no conclusion on either, by Anil Giri (kp 02/03/2020), PM Oli to undergo second kidney transplant on Wednesday: Although Oli has assured that he will be back at work after five days, doctors say it could take up to a month for the prime minister to recover, by Tika R Pradhan and Arjun Poudel (kp 02/03/2020), PM to undergo kidney transplant for a second time on Wednesday : aide (rep 02/03/2020)

Delusion of governance: Main reason why Oli-led government has failed on basic things is because it is basically composed of a group of people who are obsessed with personal aggrandizement, by Ajit Rai (rep 01/03/2020)

Oli is cornered in the ruling party and there is no one to blame but himself: Over the last two years, Oli has ignored genuine calls for changes to his unilateral working style, which alienated many leaders who were once on his side, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 29/02/2020) [This has to do with incompetence and arrogance, which can also be found among most other so-called leaders of this generation of politicians!]

Finance Minister Khatiwada hints at remaining in power (rep 28/02/2020)

PM Oli weighs in to defend bribe-accused Baskota (rep 28/02/2020) [The chief of the executive should not interfere in judicial processes! In democratic states the principle of separation of powers applies!]

Here’s to you!, by Guffadi (rep 28/02/2020), PM’s lavish birthday: Need to repair damage, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 28/02/2020)

Zero Tolerance Of Corruption, by  Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 26/02/2020)

Oli must shoulder responsibility for Baskota, say party members and anti-corruption campaigners: The prime minister finds himself in a tenuous position, given that Gokul Baskota is a close aide and many believe that he cannot have acted without Oli’s approval, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/02/2020), Oli urged to make public his views on tape scandal (ht 22/02/2020)

PM should announce probe: Law experts (rep 21/02/2020)

Baskota resigns following leaked audiotape where he is heard negotiating a ‘commission’: If prosecuted and indicted, Gokul Baskota, the communication minister and Oli’s close confidante, will be liable for up to 10 years in prison, by Binod Ghimire (kp 21/02/2020), Public Accounts Committee puts a halt to the security printing project: The committee was considering forming a subcommittee to advise the government on ways to move forward but a corruption scandal involving a sitting minister has put the brakes on the project, by Anil Giri (kp 21/02/2020), Fresh off the Mahara and Poudel affairs, yet another scandal engulfs the ruling party: Gokul Baskota, one of Oli’s close confidantes, negotiating a ‘commission’ on audiotape could change the existing power equation within the party, say party insiders, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 21/02/2020)

Losing Focus On Basic Services, by Mukti Rijal (rn 20/02/2020)

Heil comrade Supremo! Oli emerged as the direct beneficiary of the wave of xenophobia and jingoism sweeping over Nepal, by CK Lal (kp 19/02/2020)

Ex deputy speaker Tumbahangphe appointed law minister (rep 18/02/2020)

Oli sees a conspiracy to topple his government but it is unclear what he is referring to: Although those close to Oli insist that a conspiracy is brewing, political analysts are unsure how anyone could assail the strongest government in recent history, by Anil Giri (kp 18/02/2020) [This can only happen from within his party and the reason may be Mr Oli himself!], Two years on, the government’s promises of prosperity seem like a joke: Democratic norms are being trampled on, governance is weak and the economy is in a shambles, by Achyut Wagle (kp 18/02/2020), How to judge Oli government? The longest serving and a stable government post-2008 has failed where it should have succeeded and succeeded where it should have failed, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 18/02/2020), Fear Of Prime Minister Oli, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 18/02/2020)

Domestic, foreign forces hell-bent on weakening govt, says PM Oli (ht 17/02/2020), High on rhetoric (rep 17/02/2020)

Two years on, PM has little to boast about, by Rupak D. Sharma (ht 15/02/2020), Oli presents a rosy picture of his two years in office, but not all agree: A government with a majority could have done much more but it has been a run-of-the-mill performance, analysts say, by Binos Ghimire (kp 16/02/2020), PM terms 2nd year of govt as beginning of development (ht 16/02/2020) [What kind of magnifying glass does he use?], PM laments lack of recognition for achievements in 2 years in office (rep 16/02/2020)

PM’s website taken over for porn upload on failure to renew domain, by Ashok Dahal (rep)

With Rai resigning, bureaucrats vie for home secretary position: The home secretary is considered one of the most powerful positions in the civil service since the occupant is responsible for ensuring safety and security in the country, by Anil Giri (kp 01/02/2020)

NBA condemns govt for 'disobeying court order' (rep 01/02/2020))

Nationalists unite: Oli’s ramblings could very well have come from Trump’s mouth: Self-aggrandisation and cracking down on enemies—Trump and Oli share not the best of traits, by Deepak Thapa (kp 23/01/2020)

Palanquin bearers of the Supremo: In every conflict of interest between humane concerns and jingoism couched as nationalism, the latter always wins, by CK Lal (kp 22/01/2020)

Restoring democracy back to the default: Prime Minister Oli opened too many battlefronts, now he may be succumbing to his own ambitions, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 20/01/2020)

Govt bodies defy apex court directives (ht 16/01/2020) [SC decisions are binding law in a democratic state!]

Conflict victims decry government’s consultations as a sham: The consultations were not aimed at ensuring justice but simply at showing the world that feedback was collected, victims say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/01/2020)

‘Government jeopardising federal republic’ (ht 14/01/2020)

Samajbadi Party exits government to little effect on the Oli administration: National politics will remain relatively unaffected, but there could be repercussions in Province 2, analysts say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 25/12/2019), Upendra Yadav’s party quits govt: Deputy Prime Minister Yadav, Minister Rai submit resignation (ht 25/12/2019), Yadav’s party quits govt after PM rejects panel to study amendment (rep 25/12/2019)

Doctors say Oli’s dialysis at Manmohan Centre more convenient if a machine is not installed at Baluwatar: Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital is planning to procure a new dialysis machine for the centre in view of the prime minister’s health, by Arjun Poudel (kp 13/12/2019) [It is to be welcomed that the doctors care so much for the health of the sick Prime Minister. But they should be aware that every other Nepali is entitled to such health care as well!]

Youth club, youth parliament operation procedure issued (ht 12/12/2019)

Oli likely to be discharged from the hospital on Friday: Doctors involved in the prime minister’s treatment are mulling another kidney transplant, but say it will be done only after two to three months due to his health condition, by Arjun Poudel (kp 05/12/2019) [But his health is good enough to run Nepal's executive? This is absolutely irresponsible towards the country and its citizens!], PM Oli discharged from TUTH on the 10th day of appendectomy (ht 06/12/2019), PM back at Baluwatar, may need 10 days of rest (rep 06/12/2019) [No problem! The state affairs can wait, if necessary for months!]

A bold decision by Oli to exit gracefully from active politics should win him accolades: A rational decision this time will help the prime minister to restore his waning public image, by Kushal Pokharel (kp 04/12/2019)

Right to Information Act: Most ministries fail to update their information (ht 03/12/2019)

Time for goods delivery: With the by-elections over, the government must now concentrate its efforts on goods and service delivery to the people (ht 03/12/2019)

PM Oli recovering, can walk on his own: Docs; Dialysis performed for 8th time (ht 02/12/2019)

PM to remain in hospital for another week: His health is improving quicker than expected, claim doctors (ht 30/11/2019)

Amid concerns about his health, Oli undergoes appendicitis surgery: The operation was successful but the prime minister will have to remain in the hospital for the next few days, doctors said, by Arjun Poudel (kp 27/11/2019), PM to remain in hospital after surgery (ht 27/11/2019), Oli doing better after appendectomy, doctors say: The prime minister was never placed on a ventilator, according to the prime minister’s press advisor, by Arjun Poudel (kp 28/11/2019)

Prime Minister has used a cabinet reshuffle to mask his government’s incompetence: But without solving internal party anomalies, the current government is unlikely to make Nepal prosperous and Nepalis happy, by Achyut Wagle (kp 26/11/2019)

He was one of the few ministers who delivered. Then the prime minister sacked him.: Gokarna Bista won plaudits for pushing reforms and taking on the foreign employment cartels, but fell prey to entrenched interests and political horsetrading, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/11/2019), Yadav’s U-turn causes confusion among Samajbadi leaders: Some suspect that RJP’s potential joining the Oli administration could weaken the party, forcing it to remain in the government despite disagreements, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 26/11/2019) [It's only because one man wants to stay in power!]

Although sidelined, Samajbadi Party to remain in government and push for amendments: The party is not consulted on any of Oli’s major decisions, signalling that the prime minister does not care for their presence in government, analysts and party members say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 23/11/2019)

Prosperous Nepal And Happy Nepali, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 23/11/2019)

Swing into action: With the cabinet’s reshuffle in a hiatus of almost two years, it is the right time for the government to swing into full action to speed up the economy (ht 22/11/2019)

After meeting with the President, Oli reshuffles Cabinet: Ruling party leaders say that President Bhandari, who has played the role of a catalyst in developments, had her say in the reshuffle, by Anil Giri (kp 21/11/2019), Dahal to command party while Oli will remain prime minister for the full term: Given the growing dissatisfaction within the party and his failing health, Oli was finding it increasingly difficult to manage both the government and the party, by Binod Ghimire (kp 21/11/2019), Oli to complete full term as PM: Dahal to have executive power to lead Nepal Communist Party, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 21/11/2019), Oli seals five years full, Dahal get face-saver under revised deal, by Roshan Sedhai (rep 21/11/2019), Reshuffling Cabinet And Adjusting Power Sharing, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 21/11/2019), Oli’s Cabinet reshuffle aimed at managing party factions rather than improving results: Instead of addressing public grievances with underperforming ministers, the prime minister has seized the opportunity to placate factions, party leaders say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/11/2019), All the prime minister’s men: KP Sharma Oli’s new Cabinet has fewer women than it did before, and people aren’t happy, by Bhrikuti Rai (kp 22/11/2019), Yadav, who is attending a WHO conference as health minister, finds his portfolio changed: He says there was no consultation and he would respond to the prime minister’s decision after returning today, by Suresh Raj Neupane (kp 22/11/2019)

Oli officially informs ministers about his Cabinet reshuffle plan: The prime minister asked Cabinet ministers not to participate in programmes on Wednesday as he will announce rejig, a minister says, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 20/11/2019), PM Oli to reshuffle cabinet today: Up to 10 ministers might be ousted to bring in others ‘deserving’ induction (rep 20/11/2019)

Oli to offer party reins to Dahal in exchange for his own men in cabinet: The prime minister, who had long appeared reluctant to hand over party matters to his co-chair, will now allow Dahal to handle party matters, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 18/11/2019), Cabinet reshuffle unlikely even today (ht 18/11/209), PM secures party nod for cabinet reshuffle (rep 18/11/2019), Pick the right candidates: Mere change of ministers in the cabinet is not going to contribute to improved governance (rep 18/11/2019) [Oli's goal is not good governance but total power control!]

After third dialysis in two weeks, doctors monitoring Oli's health say they are mulling kidney transplant: Physicians attending to the prime minister are exploring the countries for another transplant, by Arjun Poudel (kp 17/11/2019), PM Oli undergoes dialysis again: This is the third time he has done so since October 30 (ht 17/11/2019)

Prime Minister Oli attempts to get all leaders on his side as Cabinet reshuffle looms: The planned reshuffle has been delayed due to the prime minister’s desire to gain broad consensus within the party for whatever he has planned, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 16/11/2019), Three new advisers to PM appointed (ht 16/11/2019)

SPN still in dilemma over continued participation in govt (rep 15/11/2019)

As Oli plans Cabinet reshuffle, the post of House Speaker could be a bargaining chip: The rejig and a number of top appointments are aimed at balancing the ruling party’s internal power dynamics and its relationship with its partners in government, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 13/11/2019), PM may induct critics into cabinet in big reshuffle (rep 13/11/2019)

SPN intensifies consultations on continued participation in govt (rep 13/11/2019)

Oli to decide on Cabinet reshuffle by the end of the week: At least eight sitting ministers and two provincial chief ministers are likely to be relieved of their current positions, party insiders say, by Tika R Pradhan Anil Giri (kp 12/11/2019) [In a federal state, the central government should have no right to interfere in the staffing of a provincial government!]

Oli might be in poor health but he is showing no signs of slowing down: The prime minister has already taken a number of crucial decisions and has scheduled a series of long-overdue meetings for the next couple of days, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 11/11/2019)

Oli plans rejig in his secretariat as he prepares for a Cabinet reshuffle: There had been some indications that the prime minister wanted to change his team of advisors for quite some time, a secretariat member says, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 10/11/2019), All members of PM’s secretariat likely to quit (ht 10/11/2019), Aides to resign en masse as PM signals massive changes (rep 10/11/2019), Members of PM’s secretariat quit en masse (ht 11/11/2019)

Oli’s tendency to bulldoze decisions riles a section of ruling party leaders: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is showing authoritarian traits in a bid to consolidate power, party insiders say, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 06/11/2019)

‘Dubious stance’ pushes Yadav to isolation in party, govt (rep 06/11/2019)

Doctors advise prime minister to rest more and work less: Physicians attending to Oli must convince him that he should avoid exertion, public functions and long meetings, doctors say, by Arjun Poudel (kp 03/11/2011), I may need routine dialysis: PM (ht 03/11/2019), ‘Re-transplantation of kidney only after reduction of antibodies’, by Sabitri Dhakal (kp 05/11/2019)

Over murky details, Oli’s health raises questions about his fitness to govern: Doctors say all is not well with the 67-year-old prime minister and there are chances he has to undergo dialysis twice a week, by Anil Giri (kp 01/11/2019), The health of the prime minister is a topic that affects everyone in the country: The public has a right to know about KP Sharma Oli's condition (kp 01/11/2019), PM Oli discharged after second dialysis in 24 hrs: Need for routine dialysis to be determined after a few days of observation, say doctors (ht 01/11/2019), Oli is firm, will not be stepping down any time soon, his aides say: The prime minister will require twice-a-week dialysis or another kidney transplant, both of which could affect governance, but he is determined to see through his accomplishments, by Anil Giri (kp 02/11/2019) [???]

Prime Minister Oli visits Grande Hospital for health check-up (ht 20/10/2019)

Cabinet reshuffle unlikely before by-polls: Nepal (rep 17/10/2019)

Saved from flooding, National Vigilance Centre lab yet to come into operation: Officials say no effort has been made to prevent inundation of the flooding, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (06/10/2019)

Mahara, Rolpa and the problems plaguing the government: It must be a blow Mahara’s disciples that they will now have to do without their guide and teacher, by Deepak Thapa (kp 03/10/2019)

Oli fails to punish non-performing ministers: Although Oli is not pleased with ministers' performance, he has hesitated to reshuffle Cabinet due to party dynamics, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 28/09/2019)

Government actions don’t match its words: Recently concluded budget session a case in point, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 21/09/2019)

Inside the Oli administration’s culture of decision making: When the prime minister is not acting unilaterally, he is reliant on a few people for advice on policy and decisions, ignoring party members and even his own Cabinet members, by Anil Giri (kp 21/09/2019)

The government musn't attempt to stiffle dissent: The government and the ruling party need to learn to take criticism; it is a part of supporting democracy (kp 17/09/2019),
Respect criticism: Criticism of the government does not mean people are against the democratic system for which they fought for decades (ht 18/09/2019)

Government develops standard for appointing CSCWC members (ht 16/09/2019)

Tall Promises, Short Delivery, by Mukti Rijal (rn 12/09/2019)

Samajbadi Party, a partner in the Oli government, says it won’t observe Constitution Day: Leaders say the party will talk to the prime minister one more time before quitting the government, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 10/09/2019)

The government cannot shove nationalism down people's throats: If the KP Sharma Oli administration is really serious about celebrating the constitution, then it should have high regard for the rule of law and treat everyone equally (kp 09/09/2019)

MPs wonder why govt is letting dengue spread: Local level reps claim they lack: budget, manpower to do needful, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 09/09/2019)

Ghanshyam Bhusal: The prime minister needs to realise his style is not working: The Nepal Communist Party ideologue evaluates his party’s performance in government and talks about the relevance of Marxism today, by Pranaya SJB Rana (kp 08/09/2019)

PM returns from Singapore with ‘improved health’ (ht 07/09/2019)

People’s impatience might grow to dangerous level, Dahal warns (ht 05/09/2019)

Oli holds teleconference again to show all is well, but many don't buy it: Oli’s aides say the prime minister wanted to send a message that he is in good health and very much in command, but others want a proper update, by Anil Giri (kp 04/09/2019), Prime Minister Oli to return on Friday: ‘Consults’ ministers via teleconference after remote ‘Cabinet meeting’ drew severe criticism (ht 04/08/2019), Govt remains mum about Oli's health as leaders continue to visit ailing PM (rep 04/09/2019)

Gokul Banskota contradicts PM Oli and himself in Parliament: The government spokesperson asserts Monday’s gathering was not a teleconference Cabinet meeting, but Oli’s and his own tweets say otherwise, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 30/08/2019)

‘Don’t party on Constitution Day’ and seven other outrageous remarks by Communications Minister Gokul Baskota: The former tabloid reporter is neither new to the media for his controversial remarks nor does he ever shy away from telling you exactly what he thinks (kp 29/08/2019)

Growing protests seen as govt’s failure to deliver (rep 27/08/2019)

Prime Minister Oli undergoes plasmapheresis, health normal: Unhealthy plasma being replaced with fresh plasma; Likely to remain in Singapore for at least 10 more days , by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 26/08/2019) [Hopefully, he can pay all this with the 1.500$ that a Nepali citizen  is allowed to take abroad!!]

PM to hold cabinet thru video conference (rep 22/08/2019)

With ink hardly dry on performance contracts, PM shuffles secretaries (rep 21/08/2019), What’s the rationale? (rep 22/08/2019)

Prime Minister Oli’s parliamentary address leaves his party wondering: The statement seemed to put a firm end to the gentleman’s agreement with Dahal which said they would take turns to lead the government, by Anil Giri (kp 19/08/2019), Oli rules out vacating PM’s post for Dahal (ht 19/08/2019), NCP chairperson Dahal hints at changing leadership of government, by Suresh Yadav (rep 19/08/2019)

PM Oli revisiting Singapore for medical check-up (ht 19/08/2019) [??], Bid to allay fears about PM’s health: More than 2.0 mg/dL creatinine level  suggests his kidneys aren’t functioning well (ht 23/08/2019)

Govt to expand Hello Sarkar portal at local levels (ht 19/08/2019)

Lawmakers flay govt for not responding to their questions (ht 18/08/2019)

No substance and no deadline in PM’s performance deals with ministers, by Ashok Dahal (rep 18/08/2019)

Dangerous driving, by Kunda Dixit (nt 16/08/2019)

Who Is Running This Country? Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 15/08/2019)

Questions remain over PM Oli’s health as he returns today: In the interest of transparency and accountability, the prime minister’s health status should be made public, along with his expenses and who paid for them, by Anil Giri (kp 12/08/2019)

Time for reconciliation: Oli must now learn to partner with the well-wishers of democracy with whom he's wasted time, fighting, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 12/08/2019)

Oli has signed work performance contracts with his ministers, but many doubt their efficiency: Stability in the bureaucracy and a lack of political interference, not performance contracts, key to finishing works on time, officials say, by Anil Giri (kp 10/08/2019)

Road to unfreedom: The government's actions show it wants to turn the country into a police state (kp 08/08/2019)

Ministers from Maoist camp are uneasy with prime minister’s intervention in appointments, aides say: Several officials at line ministries say ministers have no freedom in appointing people and the secretaries report directly to Oli, hindering efficiency and results, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 06/08/2019)

New tourism minister faces a slew of challenges, especially on policy: Yogesh Bhattarai will need to retool civil aviation while also ensuring that Visit Nepal 2020 takes off without a hitch, by Sangam Prasain (kp 02/08/2019), Challenges facing Minister Bhattarai: The new tourism minister has to chart a new course to revitalise a promising industry (kp 02/08/2019), Expectations From Minister Bhattarai, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 03/08/2019)

Growing criticism and internal power dynamics force Oli to change courseCriticism from both inside and outside the party, coupled with manoeuvrings by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, have led the prime minister to adopt consensus and compromise, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 02/08/2019)

As tourism minister, there are immediate challenges—and opportunities—for Yogesh Bhattarai: Bhattarai, elected from Taplejung, has been overseeing the party’s publicity department and has often been critical of the Oli administration, by Bhrikuti Rai and Tika R. Pradhan (kp 01/08/2019) [Thank god, another male Bahun! This is obvious what the government understands by inclusion. 10 of the 23 full-fledged ministers are Bahuns, of whom 9 are male Bahuns, although male Bahuns account for only 6 percent of the total population. So 1-2 male Bahuns in the government would be appropriate, not more!], ‘Killing two birds with one stone’: ‘Oli has outwitted Dahal with Bhattarai’s appointment’ (ht 01/08/2019)

Oli to leave for Singapore for a medical checkup: While doctors say his reports are normal, they recommended a checkup and a rest session in Singapore, by Arjun Poudel (kp 31/07/2019)

Performance contract a must for ministries, departments (ht 28/07/2019)

Not quite a case of one for all and all for one: The ethnonational government with almost complete control over the instruments of the state and institutions of society has proved to one of the most ineffective in recent history, by CK Lal (kp 24/07/2019)

22 ministries submit delegated legislation (ht 23/07/2019)

An increase in rent-seeking activities by the government has derailed politics and the economy: Demonstrations against the ill-conceived Guthi Bill have already indicated what may be in store for the future, by Prakash Chandra Lohani (kp 22/07/2019)

Failures of Oli Administration, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 21/07/2019)

Think first, act later: Myopic decisions have made the people  question their faith in  this government, by Kushal Pokharel (kp 18/07/2019)

Chaotic Oli Administration, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 16/07/2019)

Cabinet reshuffle not likely anytime soon, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 14/07/2019)

Repeated diplomatic failures reveal shortcomings in the Oli administration’s foreign affairs operation: Foreign Ministry officials have not responded to at least three requests for clarifications from American and Indian embassies, by Anil Giri (kp 14/07/2019)

Prime minister says he’s in the dark. His critics aren’t delighted: This was not the first time Oli, who heads a government having two-thirds majority, admitted to having been ‘misled’, ‘deceived’ or ‘kept in the dark’, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 12/07/2019) [This proves once more that Oli is unable to cope with the office of PM!], Prime minister out of touch with his own administration: ‘PM cannot shirk responsibility by saying he was not informed’, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 12/07/2019)

18 ministries present progress reports (ht 12/07/2019)

Series of controversies prompt Oli to evaluate his Cabinet’s performance: Evaluations are in preparation for an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, ruling party leaders say, by Anil Giri (kp 10/07/2019)

Masking the pollution truth (rep 07/07/2019)

Serving Interest Groups, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 06/07/2019))

People are fed up with govt: Minister Yadav (ht 06/07/2019)

Cabinet decisions disclosed (ht 05/07/2019)

Seized by the corrupt: Yes, previous governments were also corrupt—but the Nepal Communist Party came to power to clean the system, by Naresh Koirala (kp 03/07/2019)

Mend your ways: Oli made satirical remarks, talked big about projects, two-digit economic growth and prosperity in 2016 too but people did not call him a joker then because they trusted him, by Sandip Neupane (rep 03/07/2019) [PM Oli simply doesn't have the competence that his certainly difficult job requires!]

Uphold rule of law: The rule of law cannot be upheld in society as long as the government pays no heed to the court verdicts and directives (ht 02/07/2019) [!!!]

Samajbadi Party mulls quitting government to renew call for charter amendment: Leaders say they have waited too long but the Oli Cabinet has taken no steps to address their demand., by Tika R Pradhan (kp 01/07/2019)

Dahal pushes for Cabinet reshuffle, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 28/06/2019) [The reason mentioned by Dahal sounds ridiculous though a fundamental reshuffle seems necessary!]

Oli’s missed opportunities: The two-thirds majority government formed after 20 long years of short-lived coalition culture was expected to focus on nation building. It is missing that opportunity every single day, by Jainendra Jeevan (rep 27/06/2019), Loss of legitimacy: The Oli government suffers from a crisis of credibility, with its tall electoral promises now faded away, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 28/06/2019), Nepalis got a raw deal: The country has fallen into a black hole of bad governance, corruption, nepotism and totalitarianism, by Bhoj Raj Poudel (kp 28/06/2019)

With growing internal rifts and criticism from outside, a Cabinet reshuffle is likely: Ruling party insiders say party co-chairs are likely to use a Cabinet reshuffle to balance internal party politics, by Anil Giri and Tika R Pradhan (kp 26/06/2019)

You got to be serious: How did the Prime Minister who at one time appeared like a deliverer transform into the subject of hate? Why is he becoming the butt of jokes? Why is he losing public trust?, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 24/06/2019) [Oli had already totally failed during his first time as PM, so there has never been any reason for optimism!]

From a fierce reporter to a minister who wants to muzzle the press: Gokul Baskota, who started his career writing for left-leaning publications, is now one of the prime minister’s most trusted ministers, and a spokesperson for the government, by Bhrikuti Rai (kp 24/06/2019)

Quit Mr. Prime Minister On Ethical Ground, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 20/06/2019)

Government backtracks on controversial Guthi Bill after widespread condemnation: Prime minister says he wholly supports Minister Aryal’s decision to withdraw the bill from National Assembly, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 19/06/2019) [Welcome decision, but what a nonsense comment by the PM!]

For the first time, ruling party lawmakers criticise Oli administration’s foreign policy conduct: Party MPs pointed to the failure of Oli’s Europe tour and censured the Foreign Ministry’s lack of direction, by Anil Giri (kp 19/06/2019)

Oli mulling cabinet reshuffle: Wants to settle some outstanding issues first (rep 17/06/2019)

Provoking The Public Backlash, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 12/06/2019)

PM sidesteps question on stepping down: Says the issue is being  unnecessarily brought up now, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 01/06/2019)

Govt all powerful but performance not commensurate (rep 28/05/2019)

Heed the warning: Prime Minister’s arrogance and one-upmanship has resulted in his government not getting credit even for some of the good things accomplished under his leadership, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 27/05/2019)

Oli is weakening key institutions and it’s not good for democracy, observers say: Experts express concern over government’s attempts to muzzle the media and control democratic and constitutional bodies, by Anil Giri and Binod Ghimire (kp 23/05/2019)

Oli makes yet another remark that contradicts the spirit of federalism: Local government representatives say either the statute has to be amended or prime minister should stop making such comments, by Binod Ghimire (kp 22/05/2019) [Such unconstitutional statements are not lapses! It is time for the PM to be taught through the legal process that the executive must also respect the constitution!]

Proposal to appoint foreign secretary from other  ministries draws mixed reactions, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 22/05/2019)

Rights activists say Oli government heading towards authoritarian rule, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 18/05/2019), Heads and Tales: Oli is back! If you ask the real  Oli then the reason he’d offer is he  dreams of the political system set up there. Vietnam is a  Marxist-Leninist one-party state, by Guffadi (kp 18/05/2019)

Whose government is it anyway? (rep 06/05/2019)

Govt to unveil policies, programmes today, by Sujan Dhungana (ht 03/05/2019), Whose government is it anyway? People ask as President presents annual policies and programmes: Use of ‘mero sarkar’ in the document invited criticism and ridicule on social media. But ‘this is very much the President’s government,’ PM’s adviser defends, by Anil Giri (kp 04/05/2019), Leaving out practical projects and tasks, govt talks up fancy ideas (rep 05/05/2019), Ambitious goals: The govt’s target of achieving double digit growth within four years is not viable unless it improves the spending capacity (ht 06/05/2019)

Shades of single-party rule: The Prime Minister’s Office seeks to keep a firm grip on the entire state machinery, by Kushal Pokharel (kp 02/05/2019)

Where from here? The government needs to talk less and do more work, by Udayan Regmi (kp 28/04/2019)

Nepal competent to settle transitional justice issues: Baskota (ht 19/04/2019) [??There's no way where's no will!!]

Nine secretaries transferred (ht 19/04/2019)

Congress reacts to what it calls Oli’s indecent comments against opposition: Main opposition reminds the prime minister to maintain the dignity of his position, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 16/04/2019)

‘Taming secessionists an achievement’, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 15/04/2019) [There is obviously some misunderstanding, Mr Oli. CK Raut claims that you agreed on a referendum on secession; that's why he formed the 'Referendum Party'!]

Promises of prosperity from Rara Lake last year look elusive, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 14/04/2019), Parliament panel says government failed to deliver on many promises: The government had promised a double digit economic growth and the reconstruction of all private houses damaged by the 2015 earthquakes, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 14/04/2019)

Arrears of govt agencies rise by 36.7 pc, by Sujan Dhungana (ht 13/04/2019)

After promises failed, secretaries told to focus on ‘flagship’ projects: It is implementation, not the addition of loaded phrases  in policies and programmes, that matters, officials say, by Anil Giri (kp 11/04/2019)

A democratic nightmare: A sure way of killing democratic culture is by jettisoning collective decision-making (kp 11/04/2019)

Oli says he consulted Deuba on nominations, but Congress calls it a lie: Opposition leaders say the prime minister decided to call a meeting  even after Sher Bahadur Deuba proposed an alternative date, by Anil Giri (kp 01/04/2019)

Amid government’s unilateral moves, calls grow for adherence to constitutionalism: Experts point at Constitutional Council’s decisions without taking opposition leader into confidence while taking decisions, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 31/03/2019)

Govt not answerable to Parliament: NC (ht 26/03/2019), Oli regime trying to impose  totalitarianism, says Singh (ht 26/03/2019)

Power to PM to deploy Army causes unease in defence force: Experts say government should abide by constitutional provisions, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 24/03/2019)Reversal of democratic thrust: The government is de-democratising the security sector and weakening democratic oversight of the security forces, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 25/03/2019)

Government moves indicate effort to centralise power in prime minister: Problem lies in intent rather than method, experts say, by Binod Ghimire (kp 20/03/2019), Towards authoritarianism: When all powers flow to the prime minister, it will undermine the achievements of democracy (kp 20/03/2019)

PM rules out immediate cabinet reshuffle (rep 18/03/2019), DPM Yadav refutes speculations of quitting from the government (rep 18/03/2019)

In ruling party, leaders are questioning Oli’s ‘unilateral’ decisions: Most of the decisions come straight from Baluwatar without proper discussion in the party, members say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 15/03/2019)

Cabinet reshuffle likely, but only  after the investment summit: Oli’s plan to change ministers before March-end has been delayed, party leaders say, by Anil Giri (kp 13/03/2019)

The Super Government And Its Activities, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 11/03/2019)

This government has been ineffective  not because of incompetence, but because of its design, inteerview with CK Lal (kp 05/03/2019)

Left Government: One Year On, by Prem Khatry (rn 26/02/2019)

Not Many Positive Things Happening, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 25/02/2019)

Oli’s Pursuit of Development, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 24/02/2019)

Vice-chairman of Social Welfare Council among five sacked, by Sanjaya Lama (kp 22/02/2019)

Cabinet reshuffle on cards ahead of the Investment Summit: Two top ruling party leaders taking updates and reports on ministers’ performance, party insiders say, by Anil Giri (kp 21/02/2019)

Political roadblocks: Hurdles to prosperity are far more difficult to clear than seasonal economic distresses, by Achyut Wagle (kp 19/02/2019)

A never punctual prime minister!, by Ashok Dahal (rep 17/02/2019)

One Year Of Oli Administration, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 17/02/2019)

One year of hope, followed by despair (rep 14/02/2019), Oli's one year: Talking big, bungling through, by Roshan Sedhai (rep 14/02/2019), Debunking the Myths, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 15/02/2019), Government has laid foundation for prosperity: Oli on first year in office, by Anil Giri (kp 15/02/2019), Strong foundation for development laid, says PM (ht 15/02/2019), PM Oli's address to nation: A recap of promises unfulfilled, by Roshan Sedhai (rep 15/02/2019), One year of Oli: Oli wants us to believe we are on our way to being the most peaceful and prosperous land on Earth but in reality, we have nothing to be happy about, by Guffadi (kp 16/02/2019)

Oli on back foot: Amid sinking hopes at the popular level, the government’s promises are far insufficient to assuage public disenchantment which threatens to break loose any time soon, by P Kharel (rep 11/02/2019)

Dashed hopes: Owing to the Oli administration’s inability to lead by action, its credibility is waning, by Kushal Pokharel (kp 10/02/2019)

Ruling partner FSFN accuses PM of interference: Oli unhappy with Yadav for non-cooperation (rep 10/02/2019)

There’s more to Oli-Dahal rift than meets the eye: Former Maoists are concerned about government’s plan to take forward transitional justice process, ruling party insiders say, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 10/02/2019), Necessity and acrimony: Dahal miffed at PM’s unilateral decisions, delayed transitional justice and party unification, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 10/02/2019)

Oli Style of Running Administration, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 08/02/2019)

A day in the life of ‘Hello Sarkar’ officials: The popular national hotline receives hundreds of prank calls, bogus  complaints, annoying demands—and then a few genuine concerns, by Anup Ojha (kp 04/02/2019)

Prime minister skips question-answer session in House: "The PM decides to attend programmes as per their significance. He attends most important programmes of the day", by Jagdishor Panday (ht 04/02/2019) [Not understanding the rules democratic culture or simply authoritarian arrogance?]

Lessons for the Government, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 02/02/2019)

One Year at the Helm, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 01/02/2019)

Martyrs’ Week and Oli Administration, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 01/02/2019)

State did not perform as expected: Deputy PM (kp 31/01/2019) [???]

The art of conversation: Speeches and the long-held need to preach are passé, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 29/01/2019)

Prime Minister Oli returns from Davos, by Jagdishor Panday (ht 27/01/2019)

Repressive Oli Administration, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 25/01/2019)

League of nationalists: Oli’s rhetorical tendency to spew erroneous ‘truths’ is a common practice among nationalists, by Deepak Thapa (kp 24/01/2019)

Nepal poised to become fastest growing economy: Oli (ht 23/01/2019) [This is an almost criminal statement in the face of an extreme and ever-increasing trade deficit and an employment policy that completely negates the domestic market and is focused solely on the labour migration of the ever-increasing number of young people!]

Experts look askance at real deal as PM heads to Davos: Say lack of preparation on government’s part for jamboree, by Anil Giri (kp 21/01/2019)

Oli Administration and its Activities, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 21/01/2019)

Council nominates chairpersons of five commissions, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/01/2019) [Once again little social inclusion: Predominantly male Bahuns who constitute only 6 per cent of the country's population! This is true even for commissions that are meant to provide better inclusion of disadvantaged sections of society! Long live male Bahunbad!]

Government plans to crank up abandoned cars, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 13/01/2019)

Ministry caught in tussle between two secretaries, by Nayak Paudel (kpm 13/01/2019), Portfolio division puts ministry on sticky wicket, by Nayak Paudel (kp 16/01/2019)

The rise of a strongman: Is the Oli establishment inclined to create spectacle and drama than to deliver what was promised?, by Mohan Guragain (kp 12/01/2019)

Prime Minister KP Oli and Prithvi Narayan Shah, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 11/01/2019)

Anti-graft body drags Shrestha to court, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 10/01/2019)

Oli appoints key officials leaving ministers concerned in dark (rep 10/01/2019)

Prime Minister’s Address to the House, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 10/01/2019)

‘Government should face questions from lawmakers every week’ , by Rewati Sapkota (ht 08/01/2019), Undemocratic move: If the lawmakers are barred from putting questions to the PM, it will undermine the parliamentary supremacy (ht 08/01/2019), ‘Government must answer to queries raised by MPs’, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/01/2019), Speaker tells PM, ministers to take MPs questions after address (rep 10/01/2019)

Oli avoids major issues in House, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 07/01/2019), Congress to protest if PM does not answer, by Anil Giri (kp 07/01/2019), PM lies to House over contract awarded to Huawei, by Sunil Sapkota (rep 07/01/2019), PM cherry-picks information that fit govt progress reports (rep 07/01/2019), Prime minister digs bigger hole for himself, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 07/01/2019), A tale of lies: Misuse of numbers as weapons to paint an incorrect picture is a real tragedy (kp 08/01/2019), Prime Minister, tell us the truth (rep 08/01/2019)

The ship of state, by Rameshwar Bohara (nt 04/01/2019)

Govt trumpets tree plantation ‘success’ (ht 03/01/2019)

Oli government faces moral quandary: While pressure mounts on the Oli government to open  a fair and comprehensive probe into the case, some  leaders from the ruling Nepal Communist Party say  the government will not take any decision in haste, by Anil Giri (kp 03/01/2019)

Promises kept and broken: For the next four years, the focus should be on ensuring that promises are few, they are concrete—and most importantly, they are kept (kp 31/12/2018), Disappointing Oli: People are fast losing faith in the strongest government the country has in decades, by Binod Ghimire (kp 31/12/2018), Looking back, marching forward: It would be unfair to overlook some of the economic achievements of this administration, by Bhoj Raj Poudel (kp 31/12/2018)

Wanted: Governance: The Nepali government must be held culpable for infrastructural challenges, by Nicholas Kolesky (kp 30/12/2018)

PMO awards contract to Huawei agent without competition: The Rs 54 million contract is for setting up a video conferencing system, by Sunil Sapkota (rep 30/12/2018) [PM Oli firmly believes that he is always above law and constitution!], Experts warn of security risk as Chinese firm is chosen to equip PM’s Office, by Anil Giri (kp 31/12/2018)

Want my advice? The prime minister and ministers should hire experts to provide counsel and ensure execution, by Saroj Dhakal (kp 28/12/2018)

PM’s Eyes, Ear and Grain of Truth, by Prem Khatry (rn 25/12/2018)

Oli government is working at the behest of crony capitalists, says Shrestha (kp 22/12/2018)

Two secys at health ministry which has office for one, by Bishnu Prasad Aryal (rep 22/12/2018)

NCP leaders criticized at party meet for lavish lifestyle: Some ask PM to dump controversial ministers, punish poor performance (rep 21/12/2018)

Govt yet again fails to improve budget spending capacity: Capital expenditure stands at 12.59pc of the total allocation in first five months, by Sujan Dungana (ht 19/12/2018)

Oli criticized in party over poor govt performance (rep 18/12/2018)

The Civil Servants Ordinance, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 15/12/2018)

People and the ballot box: Should governments fail to deliver, the people will band together to defeat ruling regimes, by Avasna Pandey (kp 14/12/2018)

Indian State Assembly Elections Warning Shots To Oli, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 14/12/2018)

Hail Comrade Chairman! With the mass intelligentsia ready to pounce upon his critics, Oli is confident that he can cut the media and intelligentsia down to size, by CK Lal (rep 10/12/2018), The Intellectuals And Challenges, by Prem Khatry (rn 11/12/2018)

NMA to govt: Roll back health secy appointment, by Bishnu Prasad Aryal (rep 11/12/2018), Medical fraternity opposes Adhikari’s appointment, by Nayak Paudel (kp 12/12/2018), Apex court serves show cause to PM’s Office and Health Ministry, by Nayak Paudel (kp 13/12/2018), SC seeks written text from govt on health secy transfer (rep 13/12/2018), Medical doctors warn of protest over new health secretary appointment, by Nayak Paudel (kp 15/12/2018), Bibeksheel Sajha presses Minister Pokhrel to resign, by Nayak Paudel (kp 17/12/2018), Apex court quashes government’s decision to transfer Dr Chaudhary, by Nayak Paudel (kp 19/12/2018)

Speechless in Baluwatar: Oli is more than happy to receive a medal for good governance and leadership which is probably the biggest joke, by Guffadi (kp 08/12/2018)

PM’s threats are unbecoming of his high office, intellectuals say: Oli takes a stab at academics and journalists who have been vocal critics of his administration, by Anil Giri (kp 07/12/2018), NC chides PM for his jibe against critics (rep 08/12/2018), Words have consequences (rep 09/12/2018)

Ministers’ quarters to shift from Pulchowk to Bhaisepati, by Sanjeeb Phuyal (kp 07/12/2018)

Failing leader: The poster boy of national progress and prosperity is losing his sheen, with his freshly-hung pictures looking down mockingly, by Devendra Gautam (rep 04/12/2018)

State inadequacies impede road works worth Rs 26b, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 04/12/2018)

Use hi-tech to manage disasters: PM (kp 04/12/2018) [??], A long way to go: Before achieving ‘Digital Nepal’, the state must invest in ICT education throughout the country, by Manoj Bhattarai (kp 04/12/2018) [!!]

Constitutional bodies, PM’s Office locked in a dispute: Singha Durbar has written to four constitutional bodies, asking them to report their pending tasks within 15 days. In a meeting, chiefs of the bodies decide to defy the call, by Anil Giri (kp 03/12/2018)

PM must tame Information Minister (rep 02/12/2018)

Avoid ordinance: It will not augur well for democracy and rule of law if the executive intends to run the administration through ordinance (ht 30/11/2018)

Rotating leadership pushes RJPN to brink of split: Party to withdraw support from govt (rep 29/11/2018)

Government’s purchase of assets abroad is haphazard and ineffective, by Anil Giri (kp 27/11/2018)

PM Oli begins evaluation of his own government: Says he does not want to hear any ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ from Cabinet members, by Anil Giri (kp 22/11/2018), Oli’s evaluation of ministries: PM: Stop arguing and strive for better results, by Anil Giri (kp 23/11/2018) [And what about PM's Office?]

Oli blames ‘faulty’ policy suggestions for failing to deliver: PM assures that his administration will not intervene in the activities of the newly formed  think tank, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 21/11/2018)

Ministries ‘demand billions of rupees’, by Rajesh Khanall (kp 20/11/2018)

Poverty fund director KC quits, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 18/11/2018)

PM Oli advised to avoid public functions for a week: PM to work from official residence at Baluwatar (rep 18/11/2018)

Nepaleaks: Why is the greatest communist government on Earth afraid of its own people, media and even well-wishers?, by Guffadi (kp 17/11/2108)

Effective Monitoring For Good Governance, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 16/11/2018)

Integrated email system for govt staff (ht 14/11/2018)

Dents in macro stability: Rapid economic deceleration is reflective of governmental oversights; Gradually withering interests of  potential foreign inventors and  development partners in Nepal pose a real risk in financial resource  management in the long-run, by Achyut Wagle (kp 13/11/2018)

Fearing backlash, Cabinet keeps key decisions to itself: In an unprecedented move and against a longstanding practice, journalists on Sunday were denied information on government decisions, by Anil Giri (kp 13/11/2018)

Panel to resurrect unused vehicles, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 11/11/2018)

PM Oli’s ill health defers official work, by Anil Giri (kp 08/11/2018)

Are we sensing political changes soon? Baluwatar could have handled the situation more subtly by taking an early decision and wording its public position with utmost diplomatic nuances, by P. Kharel (rep 05/11/2018)

Prime Minister Oli in hospital after chest pain: Doctors rule lower respiratory tract infection; Will remain under observation for a few days, by Anil Giri (kp 30/10/2018), PM calls key ministers to hospital to discuss security situation, other issues: Oli advised to rest a few days more while his condition improves (rep 01/11/2018)

Dashain hangover: Instead of working for the people, our government wants to make sure that there is no dissent and we the people just shut up and put up with all their nataks, by Guffadi (kp 27/10/2018)

NCP to dwell on performance of PM Oli’s administration, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 24/10/2018), Immediate Cabinet reshuffle ‘unlikely’ (kp 24/10/2018), Reactionary forces trying to topple govt, says Thapa, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 24/10/2018)

At government’s seat, festive mood has yet to wear off, by Anil Giri (kp 23/10/2018) [??]

Myth of stability: Oli’s popularity is showing a downward trend due to callous handling of state affairs, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 22/10/2018)

PM Oli courts controversy again, by Biken K Dawadi (rep 14/10/2018)

RJP-Nepal hints at withdrawing support to Oli government, by Tika R Pradhan (kp 08/10/2018)

Accountability check: Now is the time for ministers of two-thirds majority government to take accountability issue really seriously, by Nilam Sangroula (rep 07/10/2018)

Time to shift up a gear: Dahal (kp 07/10/2018)

Government will work full five years, says PM Oli (kp 05/10/2018)) [And when will you start working? Empty gossip, the prevention of justice, constant trips abroad and disregard for the constitution and the rule of law are not the governmental tasks for which you have applied!]

Oli's Achilles heel: His thin skin, big ego, by Rupak D. Sharma (ht 26/09/2018)

Constitution Day And Stable Government, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 20/09/2018)

PM Oli dismisses dissent, calls for unity in speech: Civil rights activists call Oli’s statement ‘uncalled for’ and ‘unceremonious’ because the prime minister was speaking without any evidence, by Anil Giri (kp 20/09/2018), Govt won’t tolerate use of Nepal as guinea pig over rights: PM (rep 20/09/2018) [???]

Stirring up a hornet’s nest:Oli has shown himself as a dreadful ‘queen’ hornet sitting at the centre of everything; The prosperity agenda which Oli as prime minister so much harped on is completely thwarted not only due to a series of botches and bad governance, but also his obstinacy, totalitarian motives and sheer hubris, by Achyut Wagle (kp 18/09/2018)

Prime Minister Oli and Corruption, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 13/09/2018)

Inter-State Council meeting postponed, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 10/09/2018) [PM Oli's opposition against implementing the federal state?], PM cancels meeting with province CMs (ht 10/09/2018)

When the government fails: Oli has failed to deliver on governance front. He seems weak despite being powerful and helpless despite having two-thirds majority support in the parliament, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 06/09/2018)

Dahal hints at Cabinet reshuffle, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 05/09/2018), Dahal admits govt made tall promises: Cabinet reshuffle on cards, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 05/09/2018), No changes in Cabinet anytime soon, says PM (kp 09/09/2018), ‘Erring Ministers will be punished’ (kp 10/09/2018) [??]

09/09/2018: No changes in Cabinet anytime soon, says PM (kp), Nepal withdraws from BIMSTEC military drill, by Binod Ghimire (kp) [

Govt flayed for failing to fill vacant posts (ht 05/09/2018)

Back to the creed: Why is the government that stormed to power on the plank of political stability and development catering to anti-democratic pathologies of the past?, by Manjeet Mishra (rep 05/09/2018)

Oli deflects blame for the ‘sluggish’ performance (kp 29/08/2108) [And why, even 200 days after taking office, have you not been able to meet the shortcomings of the incompetent previous government? The latter was in office only 254 days, of which only 185 days before the devastating election defeat of the NC! Prior to that there had been two governments under the responsibility of CPN-UML and CPN-MC with KP Oli resp. PK Dahal as Prime Minister, the two chairmen of today's NCP!]

Let The People Decide, by D.M. Thapa (rn 25/08/2018) [The question is not how much Oli has achieved, but which of the most important tasks he has not tackled and which negative course he has set!]

Oli govt dillydallying on statutory commissions: Experts question govt’s commitment to constitution, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 20/08/2018)

The two-thirds show: By selling unfathomable big dreams, the government may be able to fool starving people for a while, not always, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 19/08/2018)

PM Oli’s six months: A train track to nowhere; The government commands a two-thirds majority in Parliament, but struggles to find its feet, by Tikaram Pradhan and Anil Giri (kp 17/08/2018), Five Star Government?, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 17/08/2018)

Oli govt lists its five-month achievements (rep 14/08/2018) [This must be an empty sheet! By the way, Oli became PM 180 days ago, i.e. 6 months of ineffectiveness!], Chasing prosperity: What the people need at the moment is the immediate relief from pressing problems like heavy traffic, muddy roads and air pollution, by Kabi Adhikari (rep 15/08/2018)

Who Is Cooking Oli’s Goose?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 12/08/2018) [???]

High taxes making implementation of federalism difficult, Dahal warns (kp 12/08/2018)

The dangers within: Real threats to the government of K P Oli, if they emerge, will emerge from within his own party, by Bikash Sangraula (rep 08/08/2018)

Five months of inaction: Prime Minister and his ministers should fulfill their given responsibility instead of talking big and wasting time in petty issues, by David Kainee (rep 07/08/2018)

PM expands Cabinet (kp 04/08/2018) [Now, 14 of the 23 full-fledged ministers (61 per cent) are Tagadharis, 10 of them are Bahuns. Only 16 per cent of the members of the Council of Ministers are women; the constitution requires a share of at least 33 per cent. The secular and inclusive federal state is now farther away than ever! The Council of Ministers has now reached its constitutional limit of 25 members.]

Muddling along: Despite its two-thirds majority, and after getting off to a flying start, the government is digging itself into an ever deeper hole, by Rameshwar Bohara (nt 03/008/2018)

Shrestha quits as NCP spokesperson after dispute with PM Oli (kp 02/08/2018) [This illustrates Oli's contemptuous and authoritarian attitude towards human rights!] NCP leaders urging Shrestha to withdraw resignation (rep 02/08/2018)

Warning on the wall: Generations of the 60s and the 70s grew up blaming Girija Prasad Koirala for mishandling democracy. This generation will grow up blaming Oli for doing nothing, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 02/08/2018)

Missing Priorities of the Government, by Nandalal Tiwari (rn 30/07/2018)

Trembling in trepidation: No matter how powerful a government, it can’t withstand stethoscopes pointed at its head from multiple directions, by CK Lal (rep 30/07/2018)

Govt offices barred from making haphazard purchases (rep 29/07/2018)

Govt splits ministry (rep 27/07/2018)

Words (Always speaking louder than action): We don't need railways, smart cities and pie in the sky dreams but good infrastructure, utilities, health and education for all. Oli will do well to get our house in order first before building castles in the air, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 27/07/2018)

First digital Cabinet meet begins today: The move follows PM Oli’s warning on May 30 to dismiss any minister who does not know how to operate a laptop (kp 26/07/2018)

Just deserts: It would be right if a woman was named to replace the chauvinist law minister (kp 26/07/2018), Dhakal and Pokhrel in fray for the post of law minister (rep 26/07/2018) [Of course, two male Bahuns want to replace one of the 3 Janajati ministers! Nine of the 21 ministers are male Bahuns, although they only make up just over 6 percent of the population. Why is no Dalit woman (about 7 percent of the population) actually nominated?]

PM to split ministry, reshuffle Cabinet, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 26/07/2018)

Orchestrations and ostentations: The inherent temptation to enforce absolute rule is the result of an ideological crisis, by Achyut Wagle (kp 24/07/2018), Democracy in action: Taxing the people without giving any services has become the dharma of the state, by Chandra D. Bhatta (kp 24/07/2018)

What is wrong with Oli? An executive is best judged by the number and quality of his advisors. Prime Minister Oli is literally besieged by a number of hungry cadres, by Narayan Manandhar (rep 23/07/2018)

Minister Tamang faces public outrage (kp 23/07/2018), Sorry says minister (kp 23/07/2018), Watch your language: Law Minister Tamang’s comments about Nepali girls studying MBBS are unseemly (kp) [Tamang's statement reflects the way many Nepalese men think about women! It disqualifies him as a minister!], Minister quits over controversial remarks (kp 25/07/2018), Law minister quits over controversial comments: Minister Tamang said his opponents exaggerated the issue out of proportion even after he issued an apology on Sunday (rep 25/07/2018) [This issue cannot be exaggerated, it's typical of Nepal's male machos and completely improper for a minister!], Words have consequences (rep 25/07/2018)

Government to set up ‘Immediate Problem Solving Centre’ at PMO (kp 22/07/2018) [There are so many immediate problems that are deliberately ignored by the PM and the government. So what is the purpose of such a centre under the direct control of the PM?]

Governance in the age of social media: The gov’t has to take people’s concerns and aspirations seriously. When there is an exchange of views, democracy thrives through debate and self-correction, by Mohan Guragain (kp 21/07/2018)

What it takes to lose: Despite being backed by a strong majority, Oli runs the risk of being a disappointing ruler (kp 19/07/2018) [He already is disappointing, just as during his first term as PM and just as most of his predecessors! Nepal is in need of a new generation of really charismatic leaders!!]

Oli vents ire on party ranks for not defending govt (rep 18/07/2018) [Maybe there aren't so many things worth defending!]

Liquid nationalism: Oli launched the nationalist agenda during the election and it spread on social media, by Saurav Raj Pant (kp 15/07/2018)

Entry to Singha Durbar to be regulated: MoHA, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 11/07/2018)

PM to direct ministers, secys on implementing policies, programmes: The government plans to set up a mechanism at the PMO to execute the policies and programmes (kp 09/07/2018), Govt hides cabinet decisions, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 09/07/2018), ‘Two-thirds majority misused to serve vested interest’, interview with Gagan Thapa (ht 09/07/2018)

Govt starts giving termination letters to Deuba’s political appointees (rep 09/07/2018)

Powerful entities torn between PMO, ministries: National Investigation Department, Department of Revenue Investigation and Department of Money Laundering Investigation, brought under the PM’s Office, are reporting to both the ministry and the PMO (kp 02/07/2018)

Government Under Scrutiny, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 01/07/2018)

Strong leaders, weak democracies: Authoritarianism does not need a separate governing system; it can function equally well in a democracy, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 29/06/2018) [!!]

Ministry of mutual interests, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 29/06/2018)

Prime Minister Oli, Railroads And India Card, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 28/06/2018)

Govt's annual programmes: No secretary responds to prime minister’s call for innovative ideas, by Anil Giri (kp 27/06/2018)

Air, ground traffic halts for VVIP movement anger public, by Arpana Ale Magar (rep 27/06/2018) [Royal behaviour in a republican state!]

Pokhrel officiating PM, Nepal in charge of NCP (kp 20/06/2018)

Tourism minister criticized for Canada trip (rep 20/06/2018)

All is not well: Lack of co-ordination among ministries not a good sign for the government (kp 18/06/2018)

Communist government moves to curtail civil liberties: Two new policies look set to curb dissent, by Supriya Manandhar (The Record 15/06/2018)

PM issues instructions to ministers, bureaucrats (ht 09/06/2018)

No House rules before a month: Crucial appointments stand to be delayed further, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/06/2018) [The new goverment is as ineffective as previous governments despite great promises and clear majorities!!]

RJP-N to join central govt after leaders’ release, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 03/06/2018) [Another murderer to be released? This is not worth to make the RJPN join the government! The close cooperation of politicians and criminals goes unabated!]

FSF-N joined govt after NCP vowed to amend statute: Yadav (ht 01/06/2018), SSF-Nepal joins govt: Upendra Yadav and Mohamed Istiyak Rai inducted; Defence Minister Ishwor Pokhrel promoted to DPM after Yadav claimed the position; State Minister Gokul Baskota now Cabinet minister, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 02/06/2018), The Madhes connection: Yadav’s Forum has connected Oli govt to Madhes and now begins both Yadav and Oli’s tests (kp 04/06/2018), Yadav’s Entry In Govt, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 06/06/2018)

After deal, SSF-N to join fed govt: Ruling party vows constitution amendment, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 29/05/2018), FSFN to join govt with three ministers (rep 29/05/2018)

Bhattarai frontrunner for top position in Labour Ministry (kp 27/05/2018)

Hope, challenges as PM marks 100 days in office, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 26/05/2018), After promising start Oli govt sitting on promises (rep 26/05/2018), 95pc of 100-day work plan completed: MoCTCA (ht 26/05/2018), Congress points out 12 ‘anomalies’ (ht 26/05/2018), Oli Government’s 100 Days: Heading In Right Direction, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 27/05/2018), One Hundred Days Of Oli Administration, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 27/05/2018)

Mahaseth the richest minister in Cabinet: PM Oli’s cash deposit swelled to Rs5.2m in two years, PMO records show (kp 24/05/2018), Ministers’ spouses richer than their better halves: True to his name, Transport Minister Raghubir Mahaseth is the richest of them all (ht 24/05/2018)

Licence mandatory for internal auditors: Move follows series of embezzlement cases involving govt staff; Having separate accountants and auditors to clean up act (kp 16/05/2018)

Oli govt has gone out of its way to get two-thirds majority in Parliament and in centralising power to PMO, interview with Ram Sharan Mahat, Nepali Congress (kp 14/05/2018)

Give This Government Benefit Of Doubt, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 12/05/2018)

Dahal questions PM Oli’s working style, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 10/05/2018)

Missed manners: The fact is that professional settings revolve around western modes of comportment: Our leaders should learn that by now, by Deepak Thapa (kp 03/05/2018)

The Dream Chaser, by Subhash Ghimire (rep 28/04/2018)

Ministry swaps 60 officers (kp 27/04/2018)

Oli scoffs at ‘autocratic’ slurPM says govt’s focus is on progress, not ‘totalitarianism’ (kp 25/04/2018)

Algebra of authoritarianism: It’s too early to pass a definitive judgment, but Premier Oli has a lot going for him, by CK Lal (rep 23/04/2018)

Complications of having key entities under PMO being studied: The increase in the number of cabinet ministers to accomodate dissident groups has put Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in a fix (rep 22/04/2018)

PMO to revise laws to officially take over three watchdogs (kp 21/04/2018)

Eight ministers submit property details; ‘MPs furnish papers’  (kp 19/04/2018)

PMO plans result-based monitoring of ministries (kp 18/04/2018)

Prime Minister’s Address to Nation, by Nandalal Tiwari (rn 16/04/2018)

Chances of FSF-N joining govt slim, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 16/04/2018)

DoSM loses power to inspect markets: Market monitoring will now be handled by the  provincial and local  governments (kp 11/04/2018)

Govt policy, programme in a week: Pokhrel (ht 11/04/2018)

Oli’s ‘unilateral decisions’ irk ministers (kp 10/04/2018), Oli’s ‘unilateral style’ irks CPN-MC (ht 10/04/2018), Maoist ministers accuse PM of taking decisions unilaterally (rep)

The new government has a large mandate to work effectively, interview with Barshaman Pun (kp 09/04/2018)

Secretaries transferred en masse (kp 07/04/2018), Oli transfers six of seven secretaries at his office (rep 07/04/2018), CPN-MC ministers feel snubbed by PM: Say govt secretaries were transferred without any consultation with them (ht 09/04/2018), ‘Secy transfers won’t be reconsidered’ (ht 11/04/2018)

Cabinet trims secretaries at ministries (kp 04/04/2018)

Cart before horse: There seems to be an unhealthy competition among ministers to unveil their plans without homework and adequate consultation (ht) 04/04/2018)

55th audit report to be ministry-wise again, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 03/04/2018)

Multiple agencies under PMO: Law amendment on anvil, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 03/04/2018)

Home Administration Reform Work Plan issued (ht 03/04/2018)

Oli in balancing avatar: Prime Minister Oli has a lot on his plate, but he has also been endowed with the unique opportunity to be his own man. He needs to put his foot down and come out with flying colors, by Basant Kumar Chaudhary (rep 02/04/2018)

Pact between govt, FSFN unlikely before PM Oli's India visit (rep 01/04/2018)

Aryal appointed press advisor to PM (rep 27/03/2018)

Survey: 21 ministries require 2,600 staff (kp 24/03/2018)

Pitfalls of power: No matter how strong, Oli government must follow constitution, rule of law and democratic processes, which together shape a just and stable society, by Meena Bhatta (rep 22/03/2018)

Labour permit for overseas employment: Govt to set up three offices outside Capital; ‘DoFE outlets in Itahari, Janakpur and Butwal to issue work permits’ (kp 21/03/2018)

Ministers, officials busy in inaugurations, formalities (rep 21/03/2018) [The same as before!]

Another man at the helm: Can the Oli administration deliver good  governance with kleptocracy at its worst?, by Binoj Basnyat (kp 20/03/2018)

Erring ministers won’t be spared, PM warns, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 19/03/2018)

PM inducts 15 new ministers in his Cabinet: Cabinet size reaches 22 (kp 16/03/2018), PM Oli expands cabinet (ht 16/03/2018), 15 new ministers take oath from President today (rep 16/03/2018), PM Oli appoints 15 ministers: 11 Cabinet and 4 state ministers; Council of Ministers 22-member, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 17/03/2018), Ministries split to create posts (kp 18/03/2018) [???], Oli's first month! It’s about time our Emperor sent new faces to the cabinet instead of the same old comrades who have already  made lots of money for themselves and the party, by Guffadi (kp 17/03/2018), SSF-N to join govt only after charter amendment deal (kp 19/03/2018), FSFN participation in govt uncertain (rep 20/03/2018)

PM decides to revise protocol under pressure (ht 16/03/2018)

Oli may appoint ministers today (kp 16/03/2018), Get started: It is imperative that PM Oli sets the ball rolling at the earliest, first by giving full shape to his Cabinet (ht 16/03/2018)

Bickering over portfolios continues (rep 15/03/2018), Cabinet expansion likely today: Dahal (ht 15/03/2018)

Supplies department will not be dissolved: Govt, by Kushal Basnet (rep 15/03/2018)

PM Oli Wields Immense Power, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 14/03/2018)

Cabinet expansion likely in a week (ht 14/03/2018)

Road ahead: No matter how strong a government is, it must follow the constitution, rule of law and democratic processes (ht 13/03/2018)

Three weeks on, Oli yet to name 11 ministers (rep 09/03/2018)

SSF-N decides to join government: If the Madhes-based party joins in, the government  will have a two-thirds majority in Parliament (kp 07/03/2018), SSF-N awaits left alliance’s decision on sharing power: Sanghiya Samajbadi Froum-Nepal demands 3 ministerial berths and a constitutional position (kp 09/03/2018)

Government planning to scrap DoSMPCI: Market management, inspection responsibilities to be transferred to local governments (ht 07/03/2018)

Govt assigns PMO all-out authority: Experts cautiously welcome move, by Mukul Humagain and Anil Giri (kp 02/03/2018)

An Open Letter To Minister Pandit, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 02/03/2018)

Merger of ministries may layoff 115 bureaucrats (kp 01/03/2018)

Oli inducts four more ministers: Ex-governor Khatiwada appointed finance minister; Pokhrel, Thapa, Yadav take charge after swearing-in (kp 27/02/2018), Dark-horse Khatiwada is new finance minister, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 27/02/2018), Hurdle for Khatiwada (kp 27/02/2018), SSF-N seeks amendment deal to join coalition govt (kp 27/02/2018), Matrika Yadav is new industry minister: Private sector 'not impressed' (rep 27/02/2018)

Be a statesman: Time and circumstances are favorable for Prime Minister Oli and the door to transform the country into a prosperous nation is right in front of him, by Rishi Dhamala (rep 27/02/2018)

KP Oli’s First Few Steps Toward Downhill Journey, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 26/02/2018)

Frequent leadership changes, inadequate staff affect DoFE (kp 24/02/2018)

PM’s Office issues 24-hour directive to all ministries (kp 23/02/2018)

Cabinet to have 18 ministries, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 23/02/2018), UML to have 11 ministers, CPN-MC seven, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 23/02/2018), Bigger Cabinet likely tomorrow: UML Chairman and PM Oli, top Maoist leaders tasked with picking ministerial candidates (kp 24/02/2018), Cabinet decides to have 17 ministries (ht 24/02/2018), Fewer ministries welcomed (kp 24/02/2018)

Oli’s Test With Bureaucracy, by Mukti Rijal (rn 22/02/2018), New Government And Expectations, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 22/02/2018)

Berth row delays Cabinet expansion (kp 22/02/2018), Wrangling over portfolios delays cabinet expansion: Maoist plans to send ministers in phases, Ram Bahadur Thapa to lead the party in the government with DPM portfolio (rep 22/02/2018), A road not taken: PM Oli and Maoist Chairman Dahal must look at both symbolism and substance as they expand Cabinet (kp 22/02/2018)

PM Oli’s Cabinet may have 18 ministers, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 20/02/2018)

Cabinet discusses PM’s core team (kp 19/02/2018) [Thank god, all of them are male Bahuns!!]

PM Oli orders review of Deuba govt’s decisions (kp 18/02/2018)

Deuba finally passes the baton to Oli: The Maoist Centre, which  is having final negotiations on unification with the UML, supported Oli before he was sworn in on Thursday evening, by Binod Ghimire (kp 16/02/2018), Change of guard: As the new Premier takes over, time to reflect both on Deuba’s legacy and Oli’s challenges (kp 16/02/2018), Economic challenges facing new govt (kp 16/02/2018), ‘New govt should emphasise effective public service delivery’ (ht 16/02/2018), Oli must win confidence vote within a month (rep 16/02/2018), Deuba calls its quits,takes credit for polls (kp 16/02/2018), Deuba puts in his papers as premier: Claims he fulfilled his commitments during his tenure (ht), Deuba’s departure leaves mixed legacy, by Anil Giri (kp 16/02/2018)

Minister removes secretary over CAAN chief row: Neupane had refused to sign the proposal to sack Caan chief Sanjiv Gautam on multiple occasions (kp 27/01/2018), Tourism secy Neupane transferred to PPMO (ht 27/01/2018)

Health Minister draws flak over DG appointment (kp 19/01/2018)

Maoist Centre decides to quit govt, finally: Move said to mount pressure on PM Deuba to resign (kp 12/01/2018), Ministers from CPN-MC resign (ht 13/01/2018)

RPP asks PM to sack Minister Giri (kp 30/12/2017), PM sacks Urban Development Minister Giri (kp 02/01/2018)

Power tussle holds back health secy appointment: The post of health  secretary is vacant since Dr Kiran Regmi retired  on December 4 (kp 19/12/2017)

Hello Sarkar launches call centre (ht 19/12/2017), Addressing Complaints Of Citizens, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 22/12/2017)

New coalition govt by mid-Jan, by Rewati Sapkota (ht 13/12/2017)

UML objects to appointments of ‘caretaker’ govt: Says upcoming govt will revoke all such decisions (kp 12/12/2017)

New Cabinet not to exceed 25 (ht 12/12/2017)

Public expenditure review commission: FinMin proposes formation of review body under Mallik (kp 22/11/2017)

Deuba inducts eight ministers from RPP, by Anil Giri (kp 14/10/2017) [???], PM reiterates commitment to polls (kp 14/10/2017) [Hopefully, this man is voted out of office soon!], President administers oath to RPP ministers (kp 15/10/2017), Maoist Centre to continue support to Deuba govt (kp 15/10/2017), CPN-MC ministers not to quit, party won’t withdraw support to govt (ht 15/10/2017), PM may divest CPN-MC ministers of their portfolios: The PM wants CPN-MC ministers to quit the government on their own volition (ht 16/10/2017) [??], A day of high drama in Singha Durbar: CPN (Maoist Centre) does a volte-face after saying it will quit govt: PM Deuba relieves Maoist ministers of responsibilities, keeps home and foreign ministries with himself; Eight newly inducted leaders from the RPP assigned ministerial portfolios (kp 18/10/2017), CPN-MC ministers stripped of portfolios (ht), PM reshuffles cabinet, Maoists ministers left portfolio-less, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 18/10/2017), CPN-MC does volte-face on quitting govt: Says it has secret information PM planning to defer polls, by Roshan S. Nepal (ht 18/10/2017), Maoist Centre not to recall ministers anytime soon (kp 25/10/2017)

Is Deuba Competent?, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 14/10/2017)

Deuba mulls sacking Maoist ministers, govt reshuffle (rep 06/10/2017), Congress censures coalition partner, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 07/10/2017), EC tells govt not to reshuffle cabinet, by Bhadra Sharma (rep 07/10/2017), NC weighs Cabinet reshuffle option: Taking RPP on board possible move if Maoist-led ministries are vacated (kp 09/10/2017) [What kind of rubbish 7 weeks ahead of the elections! Besides, this would mean another waste of tax money!], RPP decides to extend support to Deuba govt: Kamal Thapa demands Home Ministry, currently held by Maoist Centre (kp 10/10/2017), PM secures RPP support as he mulls cabinet reshuffle: FSFN to shore up govt if Maoist Center withdraws (rep 10/10/2017), Won’t tolerate changes in Cabinet: Oli (kp 10/10/2017), Prime minister cannot oust ministers, say legal eagles, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 11/10/2017)

Gachhadar’s NLF to recall two ministers (kp 05/10/2017)

PM Deuba back home after attending UNGA (kp 29/09/2017)

Induction of state ministers breaches election code: EC (kp 20/09/2017)

100 days of deuba govt: Govt claims holding polls as major success (kp 15/09/2017), Government unveils 100-day report card (ht 15/09/2017)

Govt fails to curb foreign junkets of ministers, officials (kp 13/09/2017)

PM Deuba set to expand Cabinet for fifth time today: Four Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Prajatantrik) leaders to be sworn in; Cabinet to have 54 members, breaking all records (kp 11/09/2017) [Criminal procedure! Nepal needs neither constitution nor other laws nor a SC as long as the politicians do what they like while continuing their power games!!], Deuba, ministers to draw Rs 14m  a month from the state coffers, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 12/09/2017), PM, ministers yet to furnish property details: Should have done so by first week of August, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 12/09/2017), A Compulsion Of Coalition Culture, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 13/09/2017) [This does not excuse the high number of members of the Council of Ministers! Besides, the number of ministries must be reduced to not more than 15!!], ‘Further expansion of Cabinet possible’ (kp) [Mr Deuba, you should contact a psychiatrist!], Musical chairs: Using Cabinet seats as political currency is unethical and an administrative burden (kp 13/09/2017), Cabinet expansion a compulsion, says Prime Minister Deuba (ht 13/09/2017)

Political pantomimes: Constitutional proscription on cabinet size will be problematic if coalition governments are to be the norm in Nepal, by Deepak Thapa (kp 24/08/2017)

Deuba’s Cabinet largest ever: PM inducts 15 state ministers, 12 from his Nepali Congress party, to Council of Ministers, by Binod Ghimire (kp 23/08/2017), Quantity over quality: Deuba has surpassed all records by installing a 50-member strong Cabinet (kp 25/08/2017), PM’s gracious gifts, by Biswas Baral (rep 25/08/2017)

Eight state ministers sworn in (kp 21/08/2017) [This means now 35 persons within the Council of Ministers; not more than 25 are allowed by the constitution!!]

RPP Prajatantrik to join govt after registration (kp 08/08/2017), Thapa-led RPP decides to pull support from govt (kp 09/08/2017)

‘Hello Sarkar ineffective’ (ht 03/08/2017)

The Sluggish Pace Of Govt, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 29/07/2017), The looting continues!, by Guffadi (kp 29/07/2017)

Cabinet forms five thematic committees (kp 29/07/2017)

RPP settles for supporting govt without Cabinet share: Even if the party with 37 lawmakers pulls the plug, the government will continue to have a majority in Parliament (kp 29/07/2017)

Little light: Whether Deuba goes for elections with or without the RJP will determine the success or failure of his fourth tenure as PM, by Om Astha Rai (nt 28/07/2017)

PM Deuba inducts 19 ministers: 10 from NC, six from Maoist Centre, two from NLF and one from CPN (Samyukta) administered oath of office (kp 27/07/2017), RPP drops plan to join govt (kp 27/07/2017)

Livestock Ministry addresses ‘cent percent plaints’ (kp 27/07/2017)

Deuba set to induct 19 ministers today (kp 26/07/2017) [But you are not even 2 months in office! And please respect that Article 76 of the constitution allows not more than 25 persons in the Council of Ministers! Your current plan would already bring the number to 27!!], Dispute within NC further delays cabinet expansion (rep 26/07/2017)

Shadow Government (nt 21/07/2017)

Cabinet expansion most likely on Thursday: Constituency Delimitation Commission soon: Sources (kp 18/07/2017), Cabinet expansion: 13 ministries for Congress, Maoist Centre to get 9; Ruling parties to hold talks on statute revision again (kp 19/07/2017) [This planned extension means once again a grave violation of the constitution that only allows a council of ministers with 25 persons!!], PM likely to expand Cabinet today (ht 19/07/2017), PM in fix over too many ministerial hopefuls (rep 19/07/2017), RJP-N rejects proposal to put statute revision bill to vote: Cabinet expansion further delayed, likely to get full shape on Sunday (kp 20/07/2017), Deuba expedites talks for Cabinet expansion (kp 24/07/2017), Delay in Cabinet expansion shameful: Dahal (ht 24/07/2017)

Preparations for PM’s India visit begin (kp 18/07/2017) [He should better start working on the numerous tasks at the home front!!]

Joshi appointed PM Deuba’s personal aide (kp 17/07/2017)

Cabinet expansion likely within this week, by Rupesh Acharya (ht 16/07/2017), Deuba to expand cabinet this week (rep 16/07/2017)

Officers at Hello Sarkar in risk of hearing impairment, by Pooja Chauhan  (rep 15/07/2017)

Chettri takes charge as chief secretary (kp 14/07/2017)

OAG told to produce plan to settle arrears by PAC (kp 13/07/2017)

Ruling alliance needs to improve image after local level election results (ht 12/07/2017)

Deuba starts homework to expand Cabinet: A joint taskforce of the  ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) has been assigned to allocate the ministries (kp 12/07/2017)

Civil servants’ 1,400 trips cost taxpayers over Rs 1b: A total of 1,442 civil servants acquired permission from the government to visit over three dozen countries from May 16 to July 11, by Bhadra Sharma and Roshan Sedhai (rep 12/07/2017), 26 secys make 32 trips to 16 countries in 2 months, by Roshan Sedhai (rep 13/07/2017)

PMO gets small team (kp 11/07/2017), Bhattarai named PM’s foreign affairs adviser (ht 11/07/2017)

Deuba struggles to expand Cabinet: PM on a tightrope with too many ministerial aspirants within his party (kp 05/07/2017), Deuba still struggling to give full shape to cabinet: NC is facing challenge due to internal disputes (rep 07/07/2017), The joke is on us, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 07/07/2017), Deuba strikes back! The Prime Monster doesn’t have Gyanu Uncle to fire him again. He knows that as long as he makes our CA members happy, they will support him, by Guffadi (kp 08/07/2017)

Deuba sends social media into frenzy: PM goes blunt on Sajha Sawal, heckles members of the audience, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 04/07/2017)

Race for chief secy post begins: Subedi is set to join the Asian Development Bank in about three weeks (kp 05/07/2017)

Maoist Centre preparing list of party’s ministers (kp 02/07/2017)

Cabinet expansion likely next week: Senior Congress leaders say PM Deuba is waiting for party General Secretary Shashank Koirala’s arrival from a foreign visit (kp 01/07/2017) [Obviously, there is no need of more ministers as Deuba's first three weeks in office have proved!]

With ministries at odds, peace committees feel neglected, by Ashok Dahal (rep 24/06/2017)

Deuba’s PMO has yet to get the ball rolling: Prime minister’s ‘easy-going’ style of working offers fodder for critics (kp 23/06/2017), Deuba’s burdens: Elections or bust, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 23/06/2017)

Auditor General tells govt offices to clear backlogs (kp 21/06/2017)

PM Deuba moves to Baluwatar at auspicious hour (rep 20/06/2017) [He should better concentrate on his numerous tasks than on superstitious beliefs!]

PM’s secretariat to be formed after June 28 (ht 19/06/2017) [A functioning govt is the last thing Nepal needs, so please take time! According to schedule you still have about 8 months in office!]

Postpone till eternity: Maybe, we should just request Deuba’s astrologers to forget about the stars and the moons; Just tell the Prime Monster to do the right thing for once so that we can forgive him for all his screw-ups in the past, by Guffadi (kp 17/06/2017) [satirical]

Prabhu Sah appointed urban development minister (ht 17/06/2017)

MoHA given power to deport foreigners (ht 16/06/2017)

Awaiting auspicious hour to shift to Baluwatar (rep 15/06/2017) [??]

‘Limit ministries at central level to 16’: Chief secy insists on the original plan as efforts are being made to increase number to 18 (kp 13/06/2017)

House panel: Stop VVIP motorcade menace in Valley; Concerned ministries told to make processions hassle-free for public (kp 10/06/2017) [What do you demand? These selfish and arrogant politicians are even higher than gods!!]

Giving Continuity To Competent Ministers, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 10/06/2017)

Deuba sworn in as PM (kp 08/06/2017), Deuba braces for berth pangs as he takes office: Dispute arises over ministerial portfolio allocation; Factional feud surfaces in his party, RPP unhappy; CPN (Maoist Centre) also has too many aspirants (kp 08/06/2017), Strained legacy: New Prime Minister Deuba gets yet another opportunity to rewrite his blighted history (kp 08/06/2017), First Cabinet meeting catalogues priorities (kp 08/06/2017), New finance minister faces an uphill task, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 08/06/2017), Deuba may not induct NC ministers until June 28 polls: Tells party leaders to go to villages for elections (kp 09/06/2017), Cabinet likely to take time acquiring full shape (rep 11/06/2017)

New Government Under Deuba, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 07/06/2017), Deuba elected PM for fourth time: Set to have a full plate as he has to complete the job half done by Dahal, by Binod Ghimire (kp 07/06/2017), Deuba is Nepal’s 40th prime minister, by Rupesh Acharya (ht 07/06/2017), Oath with small Cabinet today (kp 07/06/2017)

18 ministries proposed at federal level (kp 03/06/2017) [The constitution disallows a council of ministers with more than 25 persons, not 25 ministries! 18 ministries are still too many!]

Voting to elect new PM most likely on Sunday (kp 02/06/2017), NC, Maoists in new govt bid (kp 02/06/2017), Deuba IV: The man who failed as Prime Minister not just once, twice, but three times is all set to become Nepal’s Prime Minister for the fourth time, by Om Astha Rai (nt 02/06/2017)

What Lies Ahead For Deuba?, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 31/05/2017), CPN-UML boycotts all-party meet: Formation of national consensus govt unlikely (ht 31/05/2017)

Govt policies and programmes: Budget focus on local body empowerment, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 26/05/2017), President Bhandari unveils annual policy, programmes (ht 26/05/2017)

Prez gives parties 7 days to pick consensus PM (kp 26/05/2017), Search begins for PM Dahal's replacement (rep 26/05/2017)

Dahal working to step down ‘in a few days’: PM’s press adviser Govinda Acharya says Dahal has already prepared the statement he will read out in Parliament for announcing his resignation, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/05/2017), Turn confusion into clarity: New government should ensure that the remaining elections are held successfully (kp 22/05/2017), PM Dahal announces his resignation (kp 24/05/2017), Prime Minister Dahal resigns (with full text in Nepali) (rep 24/05/2017), Dahal steps down to honour deal with NC: Says he wants to break the culture of not keeping word, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/05/2017), Prez accepts resignation (kp 25/05/2017), My govt mended shaky relations with India and China: Dahal (kp 25/05/2017), PM Dahal resigns, leaves behind a healthy economy, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 25/05/2017), A more pragmatic Dahal's second PM innings more successful, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 25/05/2017), Prime Minister Prachanda Quit Office, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 25/05/2017), Mixed legacy: In honouring the deal to step down, Dahal made a welcome departure from his predecessors (kp 26/05/2017)

Caretaker government to present new fiscal budget (ht 21/05/2017)

Star Performers In Present Cabinet, by Mukti Rijal (rn 18/05/2017)

PM Dahal says will step down within a week (kp 16/05/2017) [Nobody will shed tears, but to change the government every nine months is the opposite of political stability and prevents development development and reconstruction!!]

Gachhadar joins govt with 2 other party colleagues: Three state ministers from NLF to be sworn in today (kp 09/05/2017), Gachhadar senior DPM: PM’s Office (kp 10/05/2017), Two NLF leaders inducted as state ministers (kp 10/05/2017), State Minister Chaudhary sworn in (ht 13/05/2017)

RPP leaders quit govt (kp 04/05/2017)

PM will step down after first phase local polls: Aide (rep 04/05/0217)

Coalition stares at crisis after seeking to impeach Karki: RPP pulls support, Gachhadar’s NLF to decide today (kp 02/05/2017), With RPP pulling out, govt totters on the brink, by Ashok Dahal (rep 02/05/2017), Gachchhadar's NLP declines Dahal offer to join govt: Decides to continue support to govt (rep 03/05/2017)

DPM Nidhi resigns (kp 01/05/2017), NC yet to recommend new home minister (ht 03/05/2017), After pact with Deuba, Nidhi rejoins ministry: Home Minister Nidhi decides to withdraw his resignation after a meeting with Dahal and Deuba at the prime minister’s residence (kp 05/05/2017), Nidhi resumes his office as home minister (rep 05/05/2017)

PM: Deuba govt to oversee June vote (kp 24/04/2017)

One ministry mooted for forests, environment (ht 24/04/2017)

Talks with Madhes parties on back burner as NC-Maoist ties sour, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 06/04/2017)

Protocol row casts shadow over Cabinet that met last on Mar 16, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 04/04/2017), DPMs hierarchy row stalls cabinet meetings, by Ashok Dahal (rep 04/04/2017), Tussle of titans: It is already too much the country has suffered as a result of senseless quarrel over protocol between two DPMs in Dahal cabinet (ht 05/04/2017), Will Cabinet today put Nidhi-Thapa row to rest? Sources say two DPMs likely to continue to bicker (kp 06/04/2017), Nidhi ‘to quit if Thapa made senior DPM’ (kp 07/04/2017), Nidhi to skip Cabinet meeting (kp 10/04/2017), Oppn parties flay govt for row over seniority (rep 11/04/2017)

Implementation of directives not satisfactory: SAC (kp 29/03/2017)

16 ministries for the central government suggested (kp 29/03/2017)

Cabinet meet put off after Nidhi-Thapa protocol row (kp 23/03/2017), A tale of two DPMs and Dahal’s trip to China: Bimalendra Nidhi-Kamal Thapa row over seniority leaves country without official head of govt, by Anil Giri (kp 25/03/2017)

Maoist MPs lash out at their ministers, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 22/03/2017)

Offices of 2 state mins changed (kp 14/03/2017)

Bid to induct Gachhadar in jumbo Cabinet (ht 13/03/2017)

Thapa makes it to govt, again: Three RPP leaders join Dahal who now leads the largest Cabinet ever, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/03/2017), Long live King Kamal! Kamal Dai and his fellow mandaley’s voted against our Emperor during the prime ministerial election in August. But in politics, friends become foes and enemies become lovers, by Guffadi (kp 11/03/2017) [satirical]

House panel’s directives go unheeded (ht 16/02/2017)

PM fails to walk the talk on ‘cutting ribbons’, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 11/02/2017)

Cabinet fails to pick police chief, by Anil Giri and Manish Gautam (kp 10/02/2017)

Relations between NC and Maoist Center sour, by Ashok Dahal (kp 08/02/2017)

RPP to recall ministers soon, says Lohani (kp 07/02/2017)

Dahal govt fails on three fronts: RPP Chair Thapa (kp 04/02/2017) [On four fronts, Mr Thapa! The participation of the non-inclusive, anti-federal and anti-republican RPP-Nepal has been another grave failure!]

Govt bodies at a loss for lack of right to spend: On average, each ministry has extended spending authority to about 80pc projects and programmes, by Rupak D. Sharma (kp 01/02/2017)

Portal offering official government data launched: www.nepalindata.com offers more than  400 datasets spread  over 12 sections (kp 28/01/217) [see website], Nepal by numbers: An ambitious project is trying to make government data accessible – and it all started with students, by Marc Allemann (kp 04/01/2017)

Panel informs House about govt's reluctance to implement its directives (rep 21/01/2017)

‘OAG sole legal adviser to govt’ (ht 20/01/2017)

PM expanding cabinet to secure two-thirds votes for amendment, by Kosh Raj Koirala (rep 14/01/2017) [This would not only be another grave violation of the constitution but it would also be a special kind of corruption!!], Cabinet expansion unlikely at the moment, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 16/01/2017), PM may appoint two ministers today (rep 19/01/2017), PM inducting minister from party that EC has scrapped? (kp 19/01/2017) [!!], 43 ministers in Dahal’s Cabinet (kp 20/01/0217)

National Vigilance Centre report: Delays, graft, bad behaviour rampant in govt offices, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 02/01/2017)

Secys transferred, nod to provincial civil service bill (kp 23/12/2016)

Dahal second poorest PM after Sushil Koirala! Property details say he owns just one katha land and three tola gold; no cash, no bank balance, by Anil Giri (kp 15/12/2016), Unconvincing details: The public does not believe what they have disclosed is true. Their sources of known taxable income are non-transparent and do not tally with their lifestyles (ht 16/12/2016), 'Lifestyles of PM, DPM at odds with property statements': Might be matter for investigations: Experts, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 16/12/2016), Chakka panja, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 16/12/2016)

Dahal’s Cabinet to reveal property details ‘soon’ (kp 11/12/2016) [?], Govt decides to reveal ministers’ property details (kp 12/12/2016), Meaningless ritual: Those responsible for acting against corruption should do their duty on the basis of the lifestyles of the holders of public offices and the expenses they have made (ht 13/12/2016)

Government overlooks directives of Parliament’s Development Committee (ht 06/12/2016), Government bodies not taking directives seriously: House committee (rep 07/12/2016)

Main complex of Singha Durbar to be rebuilt (ht 02/12/2016), PM Dahal instructs to renovate Singha Durbar (kp 03/12/2016)

NC names 10 state ministers (kp 30/11/2016), New state ministers take oath, assume office (ht 01/12/2016)

Women leaders demand 50pc representation in Cabinet (kp 29/11/2016)

8 state ministers from NC to be inducted (kp 25/11/2016)

Ashes to ashes: Second-time prime minister Dahal is in a tight spot once again as the country marks the tenth anniversary of the peace accord this week, by Om Astha Rai (nt 25/11/2016)

MoH to curb unnecessary foreign trips: As per the ministry’s  new guidelines, a  committee will select employees of the ministry and its subordinate bodies for foreign trips (kp 24/11/2016)

PM calls govt secretaries on the carpet: Seeks reports on progress made in various sectors (kp 22/11/2016), Prime Minister Dahal issues 26-point directives to secretaries (ht 22/11/2016)

MoFALD seeks updated details of govt offices (ht 18/11/2016)

Empower it: Under the decentralized federal structure, we need additional human resources at office of Chief Secretary, by Thaneshwar Bhusal (rep 16/11/2016)

Prachanda’s last chance: People have high hopes that he will do better during his second stint as prime minister, by Atindra Dahal (kp 13/11/2016), Prachanda’s 100 Days: Average Performance, by Nandalal Tiwari (rn 14/11/2016)

PM counts achievements of first 100 days of govt (kp 12/11/2016)

PM's office goes paperless, by Gyan P. Neupane (11/11/2016)

Twitter, Facebook push up complaints at Hello Sarkar: 9,164 complaints about Home Ministry, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 08/11/2016)

‘PM fails to deliver on promises’ (kp 06/11/2016) [Yes, just as the two previous governments failed!]

PM Dahal wary of critics, detractors: Directs party ministers to prepare achievement report of first 100 days, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 05/11/2016)

Government liable: The concerned ministries need not wait for the PM’s instruction to carry out regular works (ht 14/09/2016)

Government transfers 12 secys (kp 12/09/2016)

Challenges Before The Government, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 08/09/2016)

Some Tips for Prachanda, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 06/09/2016)

Hello Sarkar settled 43,645 complaints last fiscal: OPMCM (ht 05/09/2016), Hollow Sarkar: How can the Hello Sarkar with just 16 junior employees claim to have resolved all these grievances within one year (ht 06/09/2016)

Govt rejigs senior bureaucrats (kp 02/09/2016)

13 ministers from NC sworn in: Dahal’s Cabinet far from being inclusive with only one woman in govt, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 27/08/2016) [And 70 percent male Tagadharis! This generation of politicians will never change!], Women's representation in cabinet declining (rep 27/08/2016), 13 new ministers from NC take oath of office (ht 27/08/2016), Faction distraction! Everybody gets their share and everybody is happy, except us the people, by Guffadi (kp 27/08/2016), Expanding The Coalition Cabinet, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 28/08/2016)

PM Dahal working from office, not residence, cheers officials (kp 21/08/2016)

Cabinet directive to control black-marketing; PM determines portfolios of three new ministers (ht 12/08/2016)

Darkness Under The Lamp, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 12/08/2016)

New Coalition Government: Challenge Of Populism, by Mukti Rijal (rn 11/08/2016), Challenge Upon Challenge, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 11/08/2016)

Sharing Of Portfolios Brews Trouble, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 10/08/2016)

Dahal sworn in as 39th prime minister, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 05/08/2016), Prachanda Became A New Prime Minister, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 05/08/2016), PM issues four directives in first decision (kp 05/08/2016), NC, Maoists struggle to finalise list of ministers, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 05/08/2016), NC leaders KC, Koirala refuse to join Cabinet: Koirala told Deuba that he would not join the Cabinet if not given the foreign ministry (kp 05/08/2016), Naya Shakti hails former leader’s feat (kp 05/08/2016) [It's critical demands are more important!], Yam between rocks: Dahal has been trying to remake himself as a pragmatic politician, but has come across as a flip-flopper, by Om Astha Rai (nt 05/08/2016), Awesome again: Let’s see if Comrade Prachanda has learnt lessons for his second term as prime minister, by Kunda Dixit (nt 05/08/2016)

Dahal returns to power: Maoist Centre chairman elected 39th prime minster with 363 votes, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 04/08/2016), Gathabandan backs Dahal after 3-pt deal, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 04/08/2016), Positive vote: Flexibility on both sides can translate the three-point agreement into constitution amendment (kp 04/08/2016), Tread with caution: Prime Minister-elect Dahal faces daunting tasks given the political bitterness surrounding months of efforts leading to the change of guard (kp 04/08/2016), Oath and small Cabinet today (kp 04/08/2016), Once foes, now friends: Observers say time to follow politics of conviction, not convenience, by Sarin Ghimire (kp 04/08/2016), Consensus in transition: Peace process, by Umesh Kumar Bhattarai (ht 04/08/2016), Enter Prachanda As PM: The Stakes Are High, by Mukti Rijal (rn 04/08/2016), Protean Government: A Setback To Development, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 04/08/2016), Experts recommend fewer ministers, by Siromani Dhungana (rep 04/08/2016), Rolpa locals sceptical about Dahal as PM, by Hira Bahadur Gharti Magar (rep 04/08/2016), Women participation: 33pc representation sought in Cabinet (kp 04/08/2016) [Hardly any woman has been participated in the consultations that led to this government!], The Oli syndrome: It’s a tendency to disguise one’s group interest as nationalism and use external fears to weaken internal demands for justice, by Pramod Mishra (kp 04/08/2016)

Challenges Before New Government, by Govinda Bahadur Tumbahang (rn 30/07/2016)

Govt doles out Rs 14m to ‘UML, Maoist cadres’ (kp 29/07/2016)

Three ministries yet to submit project roll-out plan to NPC (ht 27/07/2016)

Reality Check Of Outgoing PM Oli’s Speech In Parliament, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 25/07/2016), Tribute To Outgoing PM KP Oli, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 26/07/2016), Oli Leaves With Head Held High, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 27/07/2016)

Prime Minister Oli resigns, by Binod Ghimire (kp 25/07/2016), Prez to remove difficulties (kp 25/07/2016)

Oli Leaves Behind An Ineffaceable Legacy, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 17/07/2016) [Obviously, there must be another Oli than the one we know!!]

Oli Government In Crisis, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 14/07/2016)

Consensus Government: A Political Chimera, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 10/07/2016)

Playing for time: Eight months into his term, Prime Minister Oli seems to have settled for just one objective: not being overthrown (nt 10/06/2016)

Airy-fairy Announcements Won’t Work, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 09/06/2016)

Basnet, Pun to be dropped from Cabinet (ht 06/06/2016)

Seven wasted months: Oli's government neither talks with Madheshi parties nor is it keen on improving Nepal's strained relations with India, by David Kainee (rep 06/06/2016) [This has been predictable from the moment when he became PM! But the other so-called leaders are not one iota better!!]

PM miffed at transfer of CDOs on eve of trade union election (ht 02/06/2016), Ruling partners at loggerheads over civil servant transfers (rep 02/06/2016), SAC steps in to resolve officials’ transfer issue (kp 04/06/2016)

Eight contenders for post of IBN chief executive (kp 10/05/2016)

Oli, Dahal sign 9-pt deal (rep 06/05/2016)

Govt releases its half-yearly report (kp 27/04/2016)

Oli inducts RPP’s Chand into cabinet (kp 18/04/2016), Oli govt's council of ministers grows to 41 members (rep 18/04/2016) [And Oli is absolutely unaware that the constitution only allows upt to 25 members within the council of ministers!?]

RPP a frustrated coalition partner: Rana (ht 17/04/2016)

RPP-N tells Minister Bista to quit: To ask PM to sack if he doesn’t resign (kp 16/04/2016), RPP-Nepal to ask PM to sack asst minister (kp 17/04/2016), RPP-N urges PM to sack assistant minister Bista (ht 19/04/2016), PM Oli relieves Asst Minister Bista of his duty (ht 28/04/2016)

Say No To Mules And Meddlers, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 10/04/2016) [??]

DPM bemoans govt’s poor show (kp 01/04/2016)

PM censures NRA, and by extension, own govt: NC leader Mahat accuses government of viewing reconstruction through partisan lense, by Bhadra Sharma (kp 30/03/2016) [Oli forgot to mention himself and the other so-called leaders as the most responsible persons!!], Plan to make PMO model institute lost in the shuffle, by Anil Giri (kp 30/03/2016) [?!]

MoHA defies apex court order with politics in play: Fails to comply with SC ruling to promote four DIGs, by Manish Gautam (kp 29/03/2016)

PM’s China visit costs taxpayers Rs 15 million (ht 27/03/2016)

An open letter to the PM: Your outlandish declarations show you have no clue what it takes to translate a dream into reality, by Naresh Koirala (kp 22/03/2016)

Oli’s jumbo team draws flak: When nation’s economy is squeezed, it is unceremonious to go to a neighbouring country with nearly 100 people: BRB (kp 21/03/2016)

Government show gets Maoist thumbs down (kp 20/03/2016)

Misplaced notions: Government seems to spare no effort in indulging in extravaganza in all its activities to foolishly charm and attract the simple and innocent, by Shyam KC (kp 11/03/2016)

PM briefs ruling party leaders on his India visit (kp 26/02/2016)

Hello Sarkar receives 205 complaints in a month (ht 17/02/2016)

FM Thapa ‘reluctant’ to accompany Oli, by Anil Giri (kp 15/02/2016)

New ministries for ministers’ sake: Recently created ministries face dearth of staff, budget, office space, by Binod Ghimire (kp 14/02/2016) [Oli's irresponsible and unconstitutional procedure is a grave and special kind of corruption to rob the state coffers for the sake of power!]

Junk vehicles become an eyesore in Singha Durbar (ht 14/02/2016)

Not bad, not bad at all: The Oli administration’s greatest achievement  has been on the diplomatic front, by Gopal Khanal, foreign affairs advisor to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (kp 02/02/2016) [???]

First 100 daze: If the people had to grade the government’s performance, they would give it 30 percent, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 31/01/2016)

Story of failure: Government heads in Nepal fail in such a way in such a short span of time that every PM proves to be worse than his immediate predecessor, by Mahabir Paudyal (rep 30/01/2016)

UCPN (Maoist) dissatisfied with ministers’ performances (kp 28/01/2016), UCPN-M concerned about govt’s poor show, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 29/01/2016), Dahal for ‘serious’ talk with PM on governance issues (kp 29/01/2016)

Government’s Showing: Leaves Much To Be Desired, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 28/01/2016)

Govt functioning draws flak in Parliament: NC lawmaker Ramesh Lekhak calls Prime Minister Oli-led government a bunch of jokers, by Prakash Acharya (kp 27/01/2016)

PM in bid to override PAC fiat (kp 26/01/2016)

Lessons To Be Learned, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 26/01/2016)

Selling patriotism: King Mahendra started the patriotism game to enrich his henchmen; PM Oli is using the same to benefit his coterie, by Kuvera Chalise (rep 25/01/2016), Hail Comrade Premier: The Pahadi Rights Defenders protesting against the so-called Indian Blockade failed to contemplate over absurdities of their own action, by CK Lal (rep 25/01/2016)

In 100 days, Oli Cabinet has little to boast about, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 19/01/2016), Hundred Days Of Disturbed Honeymoon, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 22/01/2016), A government full of ‘promise’, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 22/01/2016)

Cabinet expansion need of hour, says PM (ht 13/01/2016) [unbelievable statement!], Unwarranted Expansion, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 13/01/2016)

Divide and rue: The split of Ministry of Agriculture Development into Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Livestock Development was both untimely and unnecessary, by Bhairab Raj Kaini (rep 12/01/2016)

Government has failed, says Jhalanath Khanal (ht 12/01/2016), Discontent over govt brewing within PM’s party (rep 12/01/2016)

Six state ministers sworn in (kp 02/01/2016), Six state ministers sworn in amid criticism (ht 02/01/2016)

The postmaster, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 01/01/2015)

Hello Sarkar flooded with public complaints (kp 31/12/2015)

Six ministries settled less than 50 pc public complaints (ht 20/12/2015)

State of utter failure: If the current crises continue, public anger could be directed towards govt (kp 26/11/2015) [It's overdue for long! And please do not forget to include the NC that was responsible for the failed politics of the previous government!!]

PM Oli spends 1.2m in food, entertainment (kp 25/11/2015)

Home, finance secretaries among 14 officials transferred (kp 20/11/2015)

Prime Minister's address to the nation: ‘Blockade cruel, inhumane’, by John Narayan Parajuli and Binod Ghimire (kp 16/11/2015), Unofficial Indian blockade has led to humanitarian crisis: PM, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 16/11/2015) [Stop calling it "unofficial"! It may not be total but it's very official!], Half-hearted: In times of national crisis, Prime Mister  Oli failed to assure a nervous population (kp 16/11/2015) [Oli is the concentrated incompetence that marks all so-called leaders of Nepal's failed political generation!!], Nepali Congress, Madhesi parties disappointed with Oli’s speech (ht 16/11/2015)

Hello Sarkar resolves 36,610 complaints (ht 15/11/2015)

PM picks Rimal as political adviser (kp 10/11/2015)

Oli expands Cabinet again, inducts 4 more state and assistant ministers (ht 09/11/2015)

PM Oli to address nation: To dwell on ongoing crisis in Tarai region (kp 09/11/2015), Shadow economy expands thanks to govt fecklessness, by Kuvera Chalise (rep 09/11/2015), NC tells ministers to mind their language: Urges them to handle the nationmal crisis with wisdom without sensationalising it, by Prakash Acharya (ht 09/11/2015)

Oli has record 6 DPMs: With 26 Cabinet members, 'breaches statutory limit', by Bhadra Sharma (kp 06/11/2015), Cabinet strength expanded to 26 members: Government now has six deputy prime ministers, 17 ministers and two state ministers (ht 06/11/2015), Oli expands cabinet for third time (rep 06/11/2015)

Cabinet expansion likely today (kp 01/11/2015), UML leaders battle for Cabinet positions: Besides appeasing his party leaders, Oli also faces the challenge of satisfying the coalition partners (kp 02/11/2015), UML fails to pick ministers, again (ht 03/11/2015), PM Oli gets UML nod to expand Cabinet (kp 04/11/2015)

5-member taskforce to draft CMP with focus on rebuilding (kp 25/10/2015)

9 ministers sworn in: Cabinet expansion not over; Oli’s party UML unable to decide names (kp 19/10/2015), Oli inducts nine ministers: Top Bahadur Rayamajhi named deputy PM, Shakti Basnet home minister (ht 19/10/2015), Oli expands cabinet to 18 members (rep 19/10/2015), Row in UCPN (M) over candidates (kp 19/10/2015), Passing the buck: Soon enough, the new PM is likely to find daggers pointing at him from all directions, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 19/10/2015)

Cabinet expansion in limbo (kp 18/10/2015), Rayamajhi to lead UCPN-M in govt (ht 18/10/2015), No HR violators in Cabinet, PM told (kp 18/10/2015) [A person who in 2006 during Jana Andolan II as the putsching king's right-hand ordered the security forces to apply brutal force against demonstrating civil society killing at least 20 and hurting thousands has now even been nominated DPM!], New government faces daunting challenges, by Prakash Acharya (ht 18/10/2015)

A Leader Who Stands Out From The Crowd, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 16/10/2015) [A exaggerated eulogy on PM Oli that leaves the impact of his conservative mind unmentioned!], An Uphill Task Ahead Of Oli, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 16/10/2015), PM Oli forms his core team: Hari Krishna Karki appointed attorney general; Pradeep Gyawali likely to become Oli’s chief political advisor (kp 16/10/2015), High-level political committee to assist govt (rep 16/10/2015), UML, UCPN (M) leaders eye plum ministries; Cabinet still incomplete: Rival faction opposes PM Oli’s ‘monopoly’ while picking Cabinet members while UCPN (M) Chairman Dahal under pressure to come up with inclusive list of nominees (kp 16/10/2015), Mahara as DPM to lead Maoists in govt, by Ashok Dahal (rep 16/10/2015)

Dispute over posts hits Cabinet expansion: Some UML leaders are said to be against the dealallocating eight ministries to the Maoists (kp 15/10/2015) [There is nothing more important than the power games the male Tagadhari leaders of the parties! Agreements are never meant to be observed! They are not more than irresponsible liars who are not interested in people and country!!], UCPN-M indecision delays government expansion (rep 15/10/2015)

Ruling parties near power-sharing deal: After the UML agreed to give the Vice President and Speaker posts to the Maoists, the latter gave up its claim to Prez position (kp 14/10/2015), UML, UCPN-M leaders negotiate power sharing (rep 14/10/2015), Three President contenders from UML (kp 14/10/2015), Bhandari in fray for President post?, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 14/10/2015), International community welcomes new government (kp 14/10/2015), New Government, New Challenges, New Hopes, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 14/10/2015)

Travel allowances for govt officials hiked, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 13/10/2015)

Oli takes oath in the name of people, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 13/10/2015), 9-member Cabinet formed (kp 13/10/2015), PM Oli forms 9-man cabinet (rep 13/10/2015), Cabinet focuses on Madhes issues: PM Oli holds discussion with his Cabinet colleagues and seeks their inputs on ways to address the grievances of the agitating Madhesi and Tharu communities (kp 13/10/2015), Power-sharing ‘before full Cabinet’: Multiple claims to posts of Prez, VP and Speaker (kp 13/10/2015)

Oli’s Elevation To Office Of Prime Minister, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 12/10/2015), UML’s Oli elected new PM, by Binod Ghimire (kp 12/10/2015), Oli elected prime minister with 338 votes, by Prakash Acharya and Tika R. Pradhan (ht 12/10/2015), Muddled, yet united: Having secured premiership, Oli now needs to mend fences with Madhes and minorities (kp 12/10/2015), Foes to friends, Oli’s dramatic rise (kp 12/10/2015), Forged by hardship, communist rebellion (kp 12/10/2015), Tehrathum celebrates Oli’s election (kp 12/10/2015), Challenges Of The New PM, by Nandalal Tiwari (rn 12/10/2015), Will Oli live up to nationalist image as PM ?, by Thira L. Bhusal (rep 12/10/2015), After trading charges, PM’s election ends on conciliatory note (ht 12/10/2015), Cabinet to get full shape in a week: Key coalition partners will have a tough task ahead when it comes to portfolio allocation (kp 12/10/2015)

Oli, Koirala in PM race (kp 11/10/2015), Koirala, Oli vie for PM’s chair: The latter apparently enjoys the support of a comfortable majority in Parliament, by Prakash Acharya (ht 11/10/2015), What made Koirala run for his chair (kp 11/10/2015), UML-Maoist tie covers larger power-sharing (kp 11/10/2015), Dahal UML’s first choice for president (ht 11/10/2015), UML, UCPN-M to amend statute to tackle agitation (ht 11/10/2015)

36,326 complaints settled in 5 years, claims Hello Sarkar (ht 10/10/2015)

Prime minister election tomorrow, by Binod Ghimire (kp 10/10/2015), Candidates to file names for PM poll today, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 10/10/2015), UML hopes Oli will lead govt (kp 10/10/2015), Cong to talk to Madhes forces before decision, by Anil Giri (kp 10/10/2015), Dahal urges PM Koirala not to contest for new term (rep 10/10/2015), NC, UML’s word sought on amending statute: UCPN-Maoist says ruling coalition partners should strike a new deal, by Ram Kumar Kamat (ht 10/10/2015), RPP-N to join govt if a major party sits in opposition (kp 10/10/2015)

Congress at odds over leading next Cabinet: NC troika Koirala, Poudel and Deuba interested to run for PM post; Mahesh Acharya and Narahari Acharya say Congress should not claim prime ministerial post, by Anil Giri (kp 09/10/2015), NC decision on contesting PM post today, by Prakash Acharya (ht 09/10/2015), PM: Have not promised support to Oli, by Ashok Dahal (rep 09/10/2015), UML intensifies meetings to bolster its PM chances (kp 09/10/2015), House to vote for new PM (kp 09/10/2015), MJF-L and its allies want consensus govt: MJF-L Chairman Gachhadar has hinted his party could join the government if federalism dispute is resolved (kp 09/10/2015), NOC invites global tender for fuel supply (kp 09/10/2015)

Will honour past Deal, PM assures Oli (kp 08/10/2015), Will support anyone as next PM, says Dahal, by Bedraj Poudel (kp 08/10/2015), No Alternative To National Unity Govt, by Mukti Rijal (rn 08/10/2015)

New govt should at least have Big Three: UCPN (M) (kp 07/10/2015), Oli way out Making Oli the next PM is still the best option to salvage the constitution out of the current morass, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 07/10/2015) [Kina?? Only new charismatic leaders should lead the nation, not the old conservative male Tagadhari elite!!], Major Parties Must Keep United Face, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 07/10/2015)

PM defers new cabinet discussions (kp 06/10/2015), NC divided over new PM candidate (kp 06/10/2015), Three parties urged to keep unity intact: Dahal backs CPN-UML Chair Oli for the prime minister’s post, by Prakash Acharya (ht 06/10/2015), Maoists call for nat’l unity government (kp 06/10/2015)

PM post not a done deal for KP Oli yet: Two possible contenders from Congress; Maoist and Madhesi parties hold the key, by Anil Giri (kp 05/10/2015) [Anyway, all three are incompetent and will contribute to the continuation of Nepal's crisis!], NC to name own candidate for premiership: UML to field Oli for the post; New PM by Oct 11: Nembang; UCPN-M to play kingmaker, by Prakash Acharya (ht 05/10/2015), Maoist not to claim any key positions: Dahal (kp 05/10/2015), Conspiracies are afoot to break alliance of big parties: Dahal (rep 05/10/2015)

Parties discuss govt formation, by Prakash Acharya (ht 04/10/2015), CPN-UML to field KP oli as PM candidate (kp 04/10/2015), Dahal confirms ‘deal on Oli govt’: Says UCPN (Maoist) is also open to joining new government led by Nepali Congress, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 04/10/2015)

PM paves way for new government: Prez calls for consensus govt within 7 days, by Ashok Dahal (rep 03/10/2015), Prez calls for unity govt within a week, by Binod Ghimire (kp 03/10/2015), Prime minister stops short of resigning (ht 03/10/2015), President Yadav calls parties to elect new PM, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 03/10/2015), UML, UCPN (M) say PM didn’t take them into confidence (kp 03/10/2015), NC, UML in dispute as process to form new govt begins (rep 03/10/2015)

Premier to decide on his resignation today, by Prakash Acharya (ht 02/10/2015)

PM asks Oli to recall 2 UML ministers (kp 30/09/2015), Power abuse accused UML ministers out (kp 02/10/2015), Minister Gyawali sacked, Poudel resigns, by Tika R. Pradhan (ht 02/10/2015)

PM Koirala pressed to cancel New York visit: India cannot impose trade embargo, say leaders, by Anil Giri (kp 23/09/2015)

Pradhan resigns as PM's press advisor: PM accepts Pradhan's resignation (kp 22/09/2015)

After statute, parties focus on new govt (kp 21/09/2015), New govt after October 3: Koirala to resign once he returns from UN General Assembly (ht 22/09/2015)

New govt agenda takes centre stage (kp 20/09/2015)

Problems of Self-creation Prime Minister Koirala, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 31/08/2015)

Sushil Faced Humongous Problem?, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 21/08/2015)

Hello Sarkar settles 90 per cent complaints (ht 16/08/2015)

Secy transfers (kp 15/08/2015)

New appointments at health bodies (kp 14/08/2015)

Major reforms recommended at Foreign Ministry: Panels advise ministry to revamp its structure from top to bottom, reform its organisational policy and reorient diplomacy (kp 17/07/2015)

Retail prices of 96 medicines fixed, fertiliser to be imported from India (ht 07/07/2015)

DPM Gautam takes charge of Agro ministry (kp 07/07/2015)

Minister Parajuli finds his job on line over unseemly act (kp 02/07/2015), Minister in hot water for paddy field antics: His ‘indecent’ behaviour draws flak in Parliament (ht 02/07/2015), Under-fire Agriculture Minister Parajuli quits (kp 03/07/2015), Woman says minister was not misbehaving (kp 03/07/2015), Paddy field antics cost minister Parajuli job (ht 03/07/2015)

CPN-UML divided over recalling sports minister: Minister Purushottam Poudel has been drawn into controversy after he appointed Keshav Bista as the member-secretary of the National Sports Council, by Bhadra Sharma (kp 29/06/2015), Paudel under pressure to quit as minister of youth and sports (ht 29/06/2015)

PM Koirala’s twitter handle ‘compromised’ (kp 25/06/2015)

Pandey ignores fiat to visit China, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 19/06/2015)

Ministries’governance capacity down: Mahat (ht 18/06/2015)

Directive non-compliance concerns House panel (kp 08/06/2015)

PMO, Ministry in row over relief from foreign units, by Anil Giri (kp 25/05/2015)

Sherpa appointed new tourism minister (kp 23/05/2015), Sherpa appointed tourism minister (ht 23/05/2015), Change of tourism minister fuels speculations: Sherpa picked as new tourism minister (rep 23/05/2015)

Offices in Singha Durbar relocated (kp 17/05/2015)

Quake displaces PM’s office, other agencies (kp 14/05/2015), Scores of govt offices under makeshift tents (ht 14/05/2015)

Tested and failed: Govt ineptitude has been on display, but it is the prime minister who has been found most wanting, by Deepak Thapa (kp 05/07/2015)

PM to undergo check-up in Thailand (ht 18/04/2015)

3 govt agencies face uncertainty: Given political influence, uncertainty shrouds over new appointments to fill the vacuum at these agencies, by Sangam Prasain (kp 05/04/2015)

The accountability of Sushil Koirala: Dr Govinda KC (alive) and Nanda Prasad Adhikari (dead) speak for the weak and desolate, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 27/03/2015)

Can old House be new venue for meetings? Speakers suggest using Gallery Baithak in Singha Durbar could also save millions, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 24/03/2015)

4 key ministries show low capital spending: As of the first eight months of the fiscal year, they have been able to spend only Rs 20.51 billion out of their combined budget allocation of Rs 91.43 billion, by Rajesh Khanal (kp 20/03/2015)

All divisions at MoWCSW functioning sans chiefs, by Rajan Pokhrel (ht 12/03/2015)

New secretaries get postings (kp 05/03/2015), Cabinet effects transfers, postings of 23 secretaries (ht 05/3/2015)

Govt’s grievance desk gets few complaints (kp 12/02/2015)

Junkets bleeding state coffers dry: This violation of ethical norms is simply appaling, says Chief Secretary Leela Mani Paudyal, by Rajan Pokhrel (ht 08/02/2015)

16 joint-secys promoted (kp 06/02/2015), Govt promotes 17 joint secretaries (ht 06/02/2015), Cabinet promotes 16 to secretaries: 7 picked by NC, 6 by UML, 3 on seniority basis, by Santosh Ghimire (rep 06/02/2015)

Subedi takes reins of DoFE (kp 29/01/2015)

Cabinet appointments (ht 27/01/2015)

OPMCM encourages public to lodge grievances with Hello Sarkar (ht 12/01/2015)

2 secys each at foreign and finance ministries, by Anil Giri (kp 09/01/2015), Cabinet decides againstordinance on foreign secretary appointment (ht 09/01/2015)

MoF starts inspection of ministries (ht 07/01/2015)

Documents / Websites

The Official Portal of Government of Nepal [see also English version]

Council of Ministers (updated 02/08/2024)

Nepal Sarkar (Government of Nepal)

Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM)

Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA)

Hello Sarkar


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