Politics

POLITICS: Houses Divided

Major political parties need to bridge the trust deficit to make sure that the past did not repeat

By Abijit Sharma Feb 01, 2014

Low-cost Antiseptic Gel Wins Coveted USAID Science and Technology Prize

Using the gel on newborn navels cuts infant death rate by 34 percent in Nepal

By Debesh Adhikari Jan 23, 2014

CA II: Mayhem Over Meeting

The row over who should call the first meeting of the newly elected Constituent Assembly gets murkier

By A Correspondent Jan 10, 2014

POLITICS: The Maoist Mess

Weeks after crying foul over election results, the UCPN-Maoist finds itself in greater mess with old wounds opening up in the leadership

By A Correspondent Jan 10, 2014

POLITICS: As Uncertainty Plays

As leaders of major political parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and UCPN-Maoist, are still in dispute over several constitutional and political issues, it is likely to create more political troubles in the coming days as regards formation of the new

By Keshab Poudel Dec 27, 2013

RESIGNATION ROW: Divided House

CPN-UML’s decision to seek the resignation of president Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has divided current politics

By A Correspondent Dec 13, 2013

POLITICAL INSTABILITY: Neighborly Concerns

As Nepal drifts into a prolonged course of political instability, India and China,regional rivals step in

By A Correspondent Dec 13, 2013

POLITICAL CHAIR: Round Two

Nepal’s politics has entered into a new phase following the completion of the elections for the Constituent Assembly. However, political leaders are yet to guarantee political stability as expected by the people

By Keshab Poudel Dec 13, 2013

POLITICS: Destination Stability

Although Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and UCPN-Maoist together have secured a thumping two thirds majority in the recently concluded election to the Constituent Assembly, they are no guarantee to political stability and constitution writing

By Keshab Poudel Nov 30, 2013

SECOND CA POLL: Then Uncertainty

Despite the escalation of the political violence, political parties are finally preparing for the second Constituent Assembly election slated for November 19

By Keshab Poudel Nov 11, 2013

SECOND CA POLLS: Troubled Leaders

Despite a continuing threat by CPN-Maoist led alliance, the campaign for November 19 CA polls is picking up pace. But the top leaders of major political parties will be in trouble visiting constituencies and convincing the masses

By Keshab Poudel Oct 26, 2013

AMBASSADOR ROW: Unfair Delay

Even as dozens of Nepali missions abroad remain vacant, the government has nominated secretary of foreign affairs Arjun Thapa as Nepal's candidate for SAARC General Secretary

By A Correspondent Oct 07, 2013

ELECTION POLITICS: Heading For Confrontations?

After failure to reach consensus on elections issue, Nepal’s major political parties are heading for confrontations

By A Correspondent Oct 06, 2013

EU ambassador Teerink presented credential

The newly appointed EU Ambassador to Nepal, Ms. Rensje Teerink submits her credentials to President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav

By A Correspondent Oct 04, 2013

POLITICS: Continuing Stalemate

Despite several efforts of major political forces, the political situation is yet to be completely conducive for the Constituent Assembly elections to be held on November 19, 2013

By Keshab Poudel Sep 13, 2013

POLITICS: Twists & Turns

After the break-up of the negotiation between the High Level Political Committee and the CPN-Maoist led alliance, more confrontations are likely on the political course of the nation

By Keshab Poudel Aug 30, 2013

CA ELECTIONS:Building The Mood

By publishing the election program, the Election Commission has shown that it is committed to the crucial Constituent Assembly polls slated for November 19, 2013. Although major political parties are yet to bring the three main disgruntled parties in

By Debesh Adhikari Aug 09, 2013