US Ambassador Thompson calls on PM Karki
US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson today paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Prime Minister of the interim government Sushila Karki.
During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, the two exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the US support to Nepal, expressing her hope that such assistance would continue in the future, too.
Congratulating the Prime Minister on her appointment, the ambassador pledged the continuity of the US support to Nepal with priority as in the past.
Election is government's major responsibility: Home Minister Aryal
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that ensuring a free and impartial environment for the upcoming election is a key responsibility of the incumbent government.
Speaking at an interaction organized today at the Election Commission in view of the recently announced House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026, Minister Aryal stated that the ongoing Gen Z demonstrations presented an opportunity to reaffirm democratic values and test public confidence through legitimate means.
He called upon all stakeholders to prioritize the upcoming election and contribute to creating a conducive environment for its success.
The Minister also emphasized the need for guaranteeing voting rights for eligible Nepali citizens residing abroad with the use of technology and acknowledged the right of voters to recall their representatives mid-term if necessary.
During the event, the Election Commission presented an update on its ongoing activities and its expectations from the government to proceed ahead.
Two constitutional bodies submit reports to President Paudel
The Madhesi Commission and the National Women Commission have submitted their annual report for the fiscal year 2024/25 to President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday.
The two commissions presented their reports to the President in accordance with Article 294 of the Constitution of Nepal, at separate programs held at the President's office, according to a statement issued here today by spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Koirala.
The acting chairperson of the Madhesi Commission, Jeevachha Saha, and the chairperson of the National Women Commission, Kamala Parajuli, presented their respective commissions' reports.
Janamat Party's six office bearers quit party en masse
Six office-bearers of the Janamat Party including senior Vice Chair Abdul Khan have resigned en masse, citing their demand for the leadership transformation remains unmet.
Party central spokesperson Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, central coordinator Kumar Yadav, CK Singh, senior province in-charge (Sudurpaschim) Rajaram Chaudhary and central member Bikram Bahadur Bam are those who resigned collectively along with Khan.
On Wednesday, the group had issued an ultimatum demanding the voluntary resignation of party Chair Dr Chandra Kant Raut and Dr Jaya Kant Raut from the Organizao Department within 24 hours.
According to spokesperson Yadav, the resigning leaders have not only stepped down from their respective positions but have also relinquished their general membership in the party.
In their resignation letter, the leaders stated that, given the country’s worsening political situation and the public sentiments, they had urged a change in leadership. However, the party leadership allegedly ignored their demands and, instead, responded arrogantly through the party's official social site page.
The leaders further accused the party leadership of insulting the sacrifices made by the Gen Z groups in pursuit of political transformation in the country.
