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Kedarnarasingh KC Tops Nepali Congress Professional Polls

Published about 4 hours ago

Dr. Kedarnarasingh KC has been elected as the central member under the professional category with the highest number of votes in the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, securing 3,253 votes. Held in Kathmandu, the election results for the five available positions were finalized on Ashwin 29, 2083 BS. Prof. Dr. Jagadish Chandra Pokharel secured the second position with 2,577 votes, followed by advocate Sitaram KC in third place with 1,536 votes, Dr. Pradeep Mishra in fourth with 1,478 votes, and Keshav Niraula in fifth place with 1,232 votes. Several other candidates also contested the polls, receiving varying vote counts as the party concluded this key segment of its landmark 15th General Convention proceedings.

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Kedarnarasingh KC Tops Nepali Congress Professional Polls
UML Forms Policy Study and Research Institute

UML Forms Policy Study and Research Institute

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Dr. Firdos Elected NC Joint General Secretary

Dr. Firdos Elected NC Joint General Secretary

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Karnali Province Publishes Asset Details of Six Ministers

Karnali Province Publishes Asset Details of Six Ministers

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Minister Pun Inspects Flood-Hit Myagdi

Minister Pun Inspects Flood-Hit Myagdi

Published about 1 hour ago

On October 16, 2026, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovations Mahabir Pun visited Myagdi district to inspect damages caused by monsoon-induced floods and landslides from September 24 to 27. The disaster has claimed seven lives, left two missing, and destroyed 111 homes, displacing numerous families. Infrastructure including the Beni-Jomsom road, water supply, and electricity suffered damages worth billions of rupees. During his visit across all six local levels, Minister Pun stated that the government's primary focus is on reconstruction and the rehabilitation of displaced citizens. He met with local officials and victims to formulate an effective action plan based on ground realities and stakeholder feedback. The government has already declared all six local levels of Myagdi as disaster-crisis zones to expedite relief and rebuilding efforts.

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Congress 15th Convention: Vote Counting Ends Today

Congress 15th Convention: Vote Counting Ends Today

Published about 4 hours ago

Seven days after voting concluded for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, the vote counting process is in its final stages at the party office in Sanepa, Kathmandu. Election Committee member secretary Raju Katuwal stated that all remaining results will be made public by this evening. Gagan Kumar Thapa has already been elected as the party president, securing an overwhelming 6,584 votes out of 7,013 total votes cast, defeating rival Shyam Krishna Khadgi. Other key positions including vice presidents, general secretaries, and several joint general secretaries have also been decided, with leaders like Bishwo Prakash Sharma, Chandra Kanta Bhandari, Pradeep Poudel, and Uday Shamsher Rana winning their respective races. The convention began on Ashoj 18, with voting taking place on Ashoj 23.

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Maharjan Leads Nepali Congress Open Central Member Vote Count

Maharjan Leads Nepali Congress Open Central Member Vote Count

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Karnali Ministers' Assets Revealed: Who is Wealthiest?

Karnali Ministers' Assets Revealed: Who is Wealthiest?

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Bagmati MP Demands Immediate Provincial Assembly Session

Bagmati MP Demands Immediate Provincial Assembly Session

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Why RSP's Majority Committee Rejected Government's Ambassadors

Why RSP's Majority Committee Rejected Government's Ambassadors

Published about 7 hours ago

In October 2083 BS, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee in Nepal rejected two ambassadorial nominees recommended by the government—Giribahadur Sunar (for Saudi Arabia) and Chudamani Kharel (for Malaysia)—following serious complaints regarding domestic violence and financial irregularities. Despite the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) holding a majority within the 15-member committee, members exercised their sovereign oversight role to reject the nominees, while a decision on Japan's nominee Jigyankumar Thapa was put on hold due to conflict-of-interest concerns over permanent residency. The government had initially selected these candidates through an open competition involving over 4,000 applicants to break away from traditional political quota systems. Ten other candidates were successfully approved.

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Gandaki Province Faces Political Impasse as 3 Ministries Remain Vacant

Gandaki Province Faces Political Impasse as 3 Ministries Remain Vacant

Published about 7 hours ago

Three ministries in Gandaki Province have remained vacant for over a month following the CPN-UML's withdrawal from the ruling coalition on August 26, 2023 (Bhadra 10). Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey has yet to fill these positions, which include health, industry, tourism, and agriculture, leaving multiple portfolios under his direct control. The delay in cabinet expansion is attributed to ongoing negotiations with the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), which is expected to secure two ministerial berths, as well as the Nepali Congress's general convention. Meanwhile, the political situation remains tense as the opposition CPN-UML has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court, arguing that Chief Minister Pandey must take a vote of confidence following the coalition change. The Supreme Court has issued an interim order restraining the government from making long-term decisions until the legal dispute is resolved.

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Chiribabu Maharjan Leads Nepali Congress Central Member Vote Count

Chiribabu Maharjan Leads Nepali Congress Central Member Vote Count

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Baskota Praises Parliament's Ambassadorial Review

Baskota Praises Parliament's Ambassadorial Review

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UML Leader Rijal Questions Government's Ambassador Selection

UML Leader Rijal Questions Government's Ambassador Selection

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RSP Faces Public Grievances in Nationwide Campaign

RSP Faces Public Grievances in Nationwide Campaign

Published about 13 hours ago

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) recently concluded its week-long nationwide campaign titled 'Hami Audai Chhau' (We Are Coming), which ran from October 6 to 13 across various districts including Dhading and Salyan. Aimed at strengthening grassroots connections ahead of local elections, the campaign deployed lawmakers and central members to engage directly with citizens. While the party successfully mobilized support and promoted candidate selection processes, it faced significant public grievances. Citizens primarily complained about soaring inflation, ineffective government market control, and leaders who spent more time giving speeches than listening. Additional concerns included low female representation, disconnect between central policies and local needs, corruption, and local-level administrative issues. In response, RSP leaders facilitated immediate dialogue with local government officials in places like Salyan to address urgent community problems.

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Koshi Province Thanks Parliament for Language Bill

Koshi Province Thanks Parliament for Language Bill

Published about 14 hours ago

On Thursday, October 15, 2083 BS, the Koshi Province Council of Ministers held its 24th meeting in Biratnagar. During the meeting, the cabinet expressed gratitude to the provincial assembly, political parties, and stakeholders for successfully passing the official language bill of the province. Additionally, the cabinet decided to grant theoretical approval for drafting a bill aimed at protecting, promoting, and developing indigenous cultures within the province. The meeting also nominated Dr. Indra Prasad Sapkota, Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, Forest, and Environment, to represent the Koshi Province government at the upcoming COP-31 climate change conference. Furthermore, the government reviewed the recently concluded Inter-Province Chief Ministers' Conference, concluding it was a grand success and thanking all participating officials from the seven provinces.

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Nepali Congress 15th Convention Results Out Tonight

Nepali Congress 15th Convention Results Out Tonight

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Emergency in KPK: Pakistan's Crackdown on Imran Khan's Stronghold

Emergency in KPK: Pakistan's Crackdown on Imran Khan's Stronghold

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Nepali Congress Top 10 Central Members & Opinions

Nepali Congress Top 10 Central Members & Opinions

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Bagmati CM Thapa Reverses Previous Govt Decisions, Risking Financial Burden

Bagmati CM Thapa Reverses Previous Govt Decisions, Risking Financial Burden

Published about 14 hours ago

The Bagmati provincial government, led by Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar, has begun reversing several policy, structural, and administrative decisions made by the previous administration under former Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya. The current government is moving to reinstate previously cut administrative structures, positions, and offices, arguing this is necessary to improve service delivery and workflow efficiency. However, critics warn this could significantly increase the state's financial burden. Plans are underway to expand the cabinet from 8 to 11 ministries by splitting existing departments, though this faces resistance from coalition partner RPP, which opposes increased administrative spending. Meanwhile, coalition partner NCP is demanding more ministries for power-sharing, turning ministry expansion into a political necessity for Chief Minister Thapa to appease allied parties.

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