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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. India rejects third-party role in Nepal–India border dispute India has reiterated that any involvement of a third party in the Nepal–India border dispute is unacceptable, stressing that all outstanding boundary issues should be resolved […]
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KATHMANDU: The main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has decided to boycott meetings of parliamentary committees in addition to continuing its obstruction of Parliament. Nepali Congress leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe said the party would not participate in parliamentary committee meetings until June 8 unless Prime Minister Balen Shah apologizes in Parliament. The House of Representatives has […]
KATHMANDU: India has reiterated that any involvement of a third party in the Nepal–India border dispute is unacceptable, stressing that all outstanding boundary issues should be resolved through bilateral mechanisms. During a regular press briefing on Thursday, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the border issue between Nepal and India is strictly […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives witnessed fresh tension on Tuesday following controversy surrounding Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks made on May 31, with opposition parties disrupting proceedings from the start of the session. Lawmakers from opposition parties protested and chanted slogans as soon as the meeting began, demanding clarification over the Prime Minister’s statement related […]
KATHMANDU: Major opposition parties on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the House of Representatives, intensifying political tensions over his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. Lawmakers raised objections over the Prime Minister’s statement made on May 31, in which he reportedly suggested that Nepal had encroached upon Indian territory. Opposition […]
KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has strongly criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his statement in Parliament on Sunday, demanding that the Prime Minister appear before the House and provide clarification. Speaking during Tuesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Sampang said the Prime Minister should correct the remarks he made regarding Nepal’s […]
KATHMANDU: Sudurpashchim Province Chief Minister and leader of the Nepali Congress parliamentary party, Kamal Bahadur Shah, is facing a leadership challenge after a majority of the party’s provincial lawmakers formally demanded a change in parliamentary leadership. According to provincial assembly member Padam Bahadur Shahi, a petition seeking a change in leadership has been officially registered […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting was postponed on Tuesday after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, protesting against Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks on border-related issues. Opposition lawmakers objected to the Prime Minister’s statement on the boundary dispute, demanding that he withdraw his comments. As protests continued inside the chamber, the session could not proceed. Following […]
KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday approved four major decisions during a Cabinet meeting aimed at addressing environmental commitments, security administration, and land management reforms. According to government spokesperson and Education Minister Sashmit Pokharel, the Cabinet decided to endorse an agreement related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol under […]
KATHMANDU: Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has defended Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his recent remarks made in the House of Representatives, saying the comments were taken out of context. Speaking after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Minister Pokharel said the Prime Minister’s statement expressing surprise over reports of Nepal allegedly encroaching on Indian territory […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has clarified that the party has not formed a shadow cabinet, despite assigning lawmakers to oversee specific ministerial portfolios. Angdembe said the appointments were made in accordance with the parliamentary party’s statute, under which coordinators have been designated for subject-specific committees corresponding to 18 government ministries. “The […]
KATHMANDU: Differences have surfaced within the Rastriya Swatantra Party over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial statement that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory, with a section of party leaders reportedly calling for an apology in Parliament. According to party sources, leaders associated with the former Bibeksheel Sajha group, along with several senior RSP figures, […]
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) under the federal parliament is scheduled to continue today at Singha Durbar at 1 pm. According to the agenda, Speaker DP Aryal will read out a letter received from the Office of the President regarding the certification of the bill. The meeting will also proceed with […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) has called a meeting of the cabinet. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar at 12 noon on Tuesday. The agenda for the meeting has not been made public. The development comes at a time when […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The latest economic and business developments present a mixed picture of Nepal’s economy, where strong investment momentum and infrastructure expansion are being offset by market volatility, fiscal pressures, and implementation challenges. While the government […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. House of Representatives adjourned till Tuesday amid continued opposition protest The House of Representatives meeting has been adjourned until Tuesday after opposition lawmakers continued their protest over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks on […]
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KATHMANDU: The main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has proposed the formation of a shadow cabinet to strengthen parliamentary oversight and closely monitor the activities of the government. Under the proposed structure, the party has designated several leaders as shadow ministers responsible for scrutinizing government policies and performance in their respective sectors. Parliamentary Party leader […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has strongly criticized Prime Minister Balen Shah over his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues, describing the statement as anti-national and demanding an apology in Parliament. Addressing a provincial-level party program organized by the Nepali Congress Policy, Research and Training Academy in Manigram, Rupandehi, Thapa said the Prime […]
KATHMANDU: A probe committee has been formed to investigate the incidents that took place during Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, including alleged misconduct by lawmakers and damage to parliamentary property. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal informed the House that the committee was formed after some lawmakers were accused of displaying unruly behavior and causing […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives meeting has been adjourned until Tuesday after opposition lawmakers continued their protest over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. The second meeting of the House on Monday was obstructed immediately after it commenced, with opposition MPs standing up in protest and disrupting proceedings. Lawmakers from opposition […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress-affiliated youth wing Nepal Tarun Dal staged a protest in Kathmandu on Monday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Balen Shah over his controversial remarks on Nepal-India border issues. The demonstration was held at Maitighar Mandala, where protesters accused the Prime Minister of making a “traitorous” statement by claiming that Nepal has […]
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal has said that efforts to resolve ongoing parliamentary disputes were unsuccessful due to lack of cooperation from opposition parties. Speaking in the House on Monday after opposition lawmakers obstructed parliamentary proceedings, Speaker Aryal said he had repeatedly invited opposition parties for dialogue, but they did […]
KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 85.54 billion for energy production, transmission and distribution infrastructure in the upcoming fiscal year, with a major focus on completing ongoing transmission line and substation projects. According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Rs 70 billion of the total allocation has been earmarked specifically for the […]
KATHMANDU: Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned for 15 minutes after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah retract and apologize for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. Earlier, a meeting of opposition parties had decided to obstruct the House session if their demands were not met. […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has come under renewed criticism after his controversial statement that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory sparked outrage among opposition parties and on social media. The controversy began on Sunday when the Prime Minister unexpectedly appeared in the House of Representatives and sought time to address lawmakers through Speaker […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Whip Nishkal Rai has strongly criticized Prime Minister Balen Shah over his recent remarks on Nepal-India border issues, saying the statement has lowered the dignity of all Nepalis. Addressing Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Rai said the Prime Minister’s claim that “Nepal has encroached on Indian territory” was unacceptable and […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting was disrupted on Monday after lawmakers from various parties protested Prime Minister Balen Shah’s recent remarks suggesting that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory. As soon as the session commenced, members of the National Assembly stood in protest, expressing strong objections to the Prime Minister’s statement on Nepal-India border […]
KATHMANDU: The UML has expressed serious objection to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks in the Federal Parliament regarding Nepal’s border with India, describing the statement as baseless, irresponsible and contrary to national interests. In a statement issued on Monday, UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel criticized the Prime Minister’s claim that “Nepal has also encroached on […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have warned they will disrupt Parliament again today unless Prime Minister Balendra Shah retracts and apologizes for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. The issue was discussed during a meeting of opposition parties on Monday. During the House of Representatives meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah stated that “Nepal has also […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government has introduced a transparent budget aimed at improving Nepal’s economy through broad structural reforms. Speaking at a budget discussion programme organized by the Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) in Kathmandu on Monday, Wagle said the budget has been designed to address the economic impact of […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties represented in Parliament held a meeting on Monday at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar, with the Shram Sanskriti Party joining the opposition alliance for the first time. The meeting, convened by Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party Leader Bishmaraj Aangdembe, was attended by Shram Sanskriti Party lawmakers Arun Rai and […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the government will not reverse its decision to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, but is exploring measures to ensure the additional burden does not fall on consumers. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organized by the Nepal Association of Economic Journalists on Monday, Wagle said the […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Central Committee member Jhapat Rawal has strongly objected to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks made in Parliament on Sunday regarding Nepal’s border issue. Rawal said the Prime Minister’s statement on a sensitive matter related to Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national pride was irresponsible, baseless, and unacceptable. He argued that Nepal has consistently […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties represented in Parliament are set to hold an all-party meeting on Monday under the leadership of the main opposition party, the Nepali Congress. According to Nepali Congress Whip Nishkal Rai, the meeting has been scheduled for 12:00 pm at the party’s parliamentary office in Singha Durbar. The meeting is expected to discuss […]
KATHMANDU: The past week was dominated by the unveiling of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, the first full budget of the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. More than a fiscal document, the Rs 2.124 trillion budget represents an attempt by the new administration to translate its election promises of governance reform, […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The developments of the week reveal a government attempting to balance fiscal consolidation, welfare expansion, and growth-oriented reforms amid persistent structural weaknesses in Nepal’s economy. While the Rs 2.124 trillion budget has received support […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives (HoR) under the Federal Parliament is scheduled to meet today at Singha Durbar at 1 pm. The meeting will focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083–84 BS, which was presented in Parliament last Friday by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle. According to the agenda, Finance Minister Wagle will […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. PM Shah says Nepal in talks with India, China, and UK over border issue Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that Nepal has held discussions with India, China, and the United Kingdom regarding […]
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KATHMANDU: Ten student organizations have jointly condemned Prime Minister Balen Shah for his remarks on Nepal’s border issues made in the Federal Parliament on Sunday, demanding that he immediately withdraw the statement and issue a public apology. In a joint press statement, leaders of various student groups, including All Nepal National Free Students Union, Akhil […]
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives on Sunday turned tense after opposition lawmakers staged protests and encircled the rostrum, demanding procedural changes in the parliamentary agenda. The confrontation escalated in the evening session as opposition parties objected to the attempt to proceed with the meeting without revisiting the report of the House Rules […]
KATHMANDU: As criticism intensifies over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks in Parliament regarding Nepal–India border issues, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have largely remained silent. The Prime Minister’s statement, in which he said Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory, has triggered widespread political backlash, with opposition leaders and the public demanding […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial statement in Parliament regarding Nepal’s alleged encroachment on Indian territory, saying the remarks are linked to a technical concept of “cross-border occupation.” Issuing a statement on Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri said the Prime Minister’s comments refer to issues […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has come under intense criticism following remarks made during a question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives on Sunday, where he stated that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory. The statement triggered immediate objections from opposition lawmakers inside Parliament and has since drawn widespread criticism from political leaders, constitutional […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 is not overly ambitious and remains within a realistic fiscal framework. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said the budget size should be viewed in relation to the country’s projected Gross Domestic Product […]
KATHMANDU: Remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah in the House of Representatives on Sunday have triggered political debate in Nepal and drawn attention in India. Addressing Parliament, Shah said Nepal had held diplomatic discussions not only with India and China but also with the United Kingdom regarding the long-standing border dispute involving Lipulekh, Kalapani […]
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the ongoing National Assembly meeting have expressed concern over the worsening drinking water crisis in Nepal’s southern plains, the Tarai region. Urmila Aryal highlighted the growing water shortage in Madhes Province amid increasing dry conditions, stressing the need for urgent government intervention. Goma Devi Timalsena raised concerns that the budget presented by […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the budget provision designating capital gains tax on share transactions as a final tax is a settled decision and will not be revised. Speaking to journalists at Singha Durbar on Sunday, Wagle said there had been attempts to create confusion over the provision despite it being introduced at […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that the government is committed to eliminating corruption and injustice in order to steer the country towards good governance. Responding to a question raised by Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Kabindra Burlakoti in Thursday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister said the government would take […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmakers have raised objections in the House of Representatives over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s responses during the parliamentary session, questioning the procedure followed while allowing him to address lawmakers’ queries. They argued that the Prime Minister was given time to respond under provisions that are not outlined in parliamentary rules, and said the […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has said that residents of high-risk settlements along Kathmandu’s riverbanks have been relocated as part of ongoing urban safety measures. Responding to a question raised by Shram Sanskriti Party MP RN Rai in Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister said the government is also working to […]