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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)

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)

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.]

“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!]

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!]

Addressing HR violations : Nepal Police needs to reform, by Mohna Ansari (ht 23/02/2021)

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 14/08/2023)

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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