NC has not formed any shadow government: Angdembey
Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party leader Bhisma Raj Angdembey has made it clear that the party has not formed a 'shadow council of ministers'.
According to him, the party has merely assigned thematic responsibilities to its members in line with the 18 existing government ministries, and in accordance with the party statute.
He stressed that this arrangement should not be interpreted as the formation of a 'shadow government' or a 'shadow council of ministers'.
The ministerial-level responsibilities have been entrusted to party members in the House of Representatives and the National Assembly from the party aiming to make parliamentary affairs more effective, rather than forming a parallel structure as an alternative to the government.
Stating that the term 'shadow government' was in practice in the Nepali politics in the past, he said, however, the NC has not established such a structure this time.
RSP President Lamichhane to engage in political talks, including with BJP President Nabin
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is presently on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
As part of his visit, Lamichhane is scheduled to engage in high-level political meetings today, including talks with BJP President Nitin Nabin.
The bilateral meeting to take place at the BJP's central office in New Delhi, is expected to focus on democratic forces in both countries, political collaboration and the strengthening of bilateral relations, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha.
The RSP President departed for India on Monday. During his stay in India, he will interact with the members of the Nepali community in India as well as party well-wishers.
He is also scheduled to visit Ayodhya.
The delegation accompanying Lamichhane includes his spouse Nikita Paudel, RSP Joint General Secretary and House of Representatives (HoR) member Bipin Kumar Acharya, RSP Secretariat member and House of Representatives (HoR) member Deepak Bohara and private secretary Pradeep Acharya.
The Nepali Embassy in New Delhi is coordinating Lamichhane's high-level meetings and other programs during the visit.
Gandaki Province govt unveiling policies and programs today
The Gandaki Province government is unveiling policies and programs for the fiscal year, 2026/27 today.
Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta is scheduled to present the government policies and programs in the Province Assembly at 4 pm, according to Govind Paudel, secretary at province assembly secretariat.
The province governments are constitutionally stipulated to bring a budget on Asar 1 of Nepali calendar, which is preceded by unveiling of the policies and programs.
The budget session of the Province Assembly had begun a week back. The
Province Assembly secretariat informed that even a discussion was held on principles and priorities of the appropriation bill.
US Under Secretary Rogers Concludes Nepal Visit
Sarah B. Rogers, the United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, concluded her official visit to Nepal after a series of high-level talks aimed at expanding digital infrastructure, boosting private investment, and strengthening bilateral ties.
During her visit, Under Secretary Rogers met with top government officials, delivered a keynote address at an international tourism summit, and outlined a roadmap for the future of US-Nepal relations ahead of a major diplomatic milestone.
Rogers held separate bilateral meetings with Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal and Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina to discuss enhancing decades-long diplomatic ties.
Her talks with Foreign Minister Khanal focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, culture, and tourism.
Meanwhile, her courtesy call on Communications Minister Timilsina focused heavily on technological cooperation.
Rogers expressed a strong interest in expanding partnerships to build digital infrastructure and develop Nepal’s IT and telecommunications sectors.
Emphasizing the necessity of a predictable regulatory framework, Rogers noted that improving the investment climate would successfully attract American private firms to Nepal's tech sector.
A key highlight of her itinerary was a keynote address at the Ascent Summit 2026 in Kathmandu, an event that brought together more than 1,400 climbers, expedition leaders, outdoor brands, and tourism executives.
Rogers underscored how American innovation—ranging from high-quality outdoor gear to specialized communication tools designed for extreme mountain conditions—can make Himalayan expeditions safer while simultaneously boosting Nepal’s tourism economy.
"The United States continues to cooperate with Nepal to advance innovation and economic growth for both nations, strengthening Nepal’s rise as a premier global destination for adventure tourism," Rogers stated.
Speaking to a select group of journalists before her departure, Rogers reiterated that the US expects Nepal’s new government to establish a favorable regulatory environment, noting that American private companies are highly enthusiastic about investing in the country.
She also emphasized Washington's firm stance on digital rights and infrastructure, stating that the US stands behind the expansion of reliable, high-quality internet connectivity in Nepal alongside robust protections for internet freedom.
Looking ahead, Rogers noted that next year marks the 80th anniversary of US-Nepal diplomatic relations. She announced that a series of special events will be organized to celebrate the historic milestone and elevate bilateral ties to new heights.
