Tapendra Karki

Before leaving office, outgoing Chief Secretary Eaknarayan Aryal had already blocked three decisions — most notably the move to grant nearly Rs 1 billion in tax exemptions to Dolma Impact Fund.

Their political ambitions did not begin only after the Gen-Z movement; even earlier, many police officers had begun linking their post-retirement plans with politics, positioning themselves for a nation-building mission.

The government signaled flexibility on location limits for KP Sharma Oli and other leaders during talks with UML, as both sides emphasized creating a fair, fear-free environment for upcoming elections.

Despite Oli’s refusal to recognize the Karki-led probe panel, former Lekhak appears willing to cooperate as the commission prepares to summon both leaders.

A familiar lineup of former Maoist leaders has resurfaced under a new banner—the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)—a move that has taken them even further from the communist ideology they once championed.

Addressing the event, which saw a strong presence of UML’s affiliate organizations and party members, UML chair KP Sharma Oli delivered the above remarks. The event was held without touching internal party issues, yet it drew a sizable crowd of UML leaders and workers.

According to the COD’s decision made two days ago, delegates should preferably be selected through consensus, but if that fails, an election may be held. Central representatives have been deployed for this purpose.

Secretaries from various ministries, each hoping to lead Nepal’s nearly 150,000 civil servants, have begun briefing Prime Minister Sushila Karki on their experience and eligibility. While some have met her directly, others have conveyed their interest through Chief Secretary Aryal, who was app...

According to sources, the three-member commission led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki is preparing to dispatch formal letters summoning the duo. “It may take a few days. We are currently questioning police and civil servants. Once those statements are complete, we will move towards calling...

Teams from the DMLI have already visited the homes of Deuba, Dahal, and Khadka and prepared official inventories, allowing the investigation to move to its next phase. Although statements from the accused will not be taken immediately, officials said the team is drafting questions and identifying th...