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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government is committed to initiating the Constitution drafting process on the basis of a broader political consensus.

He said so while addressing a meeting of the House of the Representatives (HoR) today, expressing commitment to make corrections of weaknesses seen in the implementation of the country's main law, he added.

He was addressing concerns raised during discussions on the government's policies and programs for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2025-26).

He said efforts will be continued for guaranteeing political stability by giving continuity to a healthy competition among the political parties, mutual dialogue, collaboration and co-existence.

The policies and programs make commitments to protecting the Constitution and strengthening the federal democratic republic by defeating all sorts of potential regressive efforts, according to the Prime Minister who hoped that the respected Parliament will remain intact in terms of the policies and programs aiming at recognizing people's sacrifices and institutionalizing the achievements.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday..

During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar, Indian Ambassador Srivastava briefed Prime Minister Oli about recent tensions and scenarios developed between India and Pakistan due to the terrorist attack at Pahalgam of India on April 22.

The Indian Ambassador made it clear that India has only carried out retaliatory attacks but the propaganda that it carried out ‘jet attack’ was not the reality.

He thanked the government of Nepal for the statement made public on Thursday regarding the incident, according to PM Oli’s Secretariat.

Saying Nepal is always in favour of world peace, Prime Minister condemned the terrorist attack as per Nepal’s principle stance against all types of terrorism.

He clarified that Nepal would not allow its territory to be used against its neighbouring countries.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has laid emphasis on making efforts for eradicating leprosy more dynamic and effective under the Healthy Nepal Campaign.

Addressing the inaugural session of 'Nepal Leprosy Conference' organized by the Ministry of Health and Population and different organizations today, Prime Minister Oli argued, "Though the number of leprosy patients below one in 10,000 people each in Nepal is considered as the indicator of success, we will not be satisfied until it is completely eradicated."

He expressed the belief that we could stay healthy if we adopt a lifestyle paying special attention to diet and care.

Recalling that he was kept on the cold floor in prison during the Panchayat period and tortured, PM Oli said that it was due to this that his kidneys failed.

Prime Minister Oli said that the government would amend the law to prevent discrimination against the leprosy patients and the government would make necessary facilitation to prevent the spread of the disease.

He stressed on the need of providing regular treatment for infectious diseases like leprosy in the form of awareness.

The Prime Minister drew the attention of the Ministry of Health and Population to spread awareness for the prevention of leprosy through mass communication and information technology with the message that no disease should be concealed.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba held a meeting on Monday.

During the discussion held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, they discussed recent political developments and other contemporary issues.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the Prime Minister's Advisor on Human Rights and Transitional Justice, Agni Kharel, were present on the occasion.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and CPN (Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting on Sunday.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar,  they discussed transitional justice and contemporary issues.

The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister's Human Rights Advisor Agni Kharel and Maoist Center leader Barshaman Pun.

Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar today.

During the meeting, discussions were held on various issues of bilateral relations and interest as well as on enhancing mutual cooperation.

Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and talks were held in this context as well, the Prime Minister's Private Secretariat said.

Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present on the occasion.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need of ensuring citizens' access to the entire opportunities of labour and employment. 

Launching the Shramsansar online portal on the occasion of the 136th International Workers' Day (May Day) today, the Prime Minister was of the view of addressing challenges in regard with foreign employment. 

He pressed the need that all government services relating to labour, employment and social security should be made easily accessible to all citizens by integrating the Portal into the Nagarik App. 

Speaking of the inevitability of IT technology in the achievement of the goal of "Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali", he said the role of IT is vital in building the knowledge-based society, digital economy, achieving the goals of development and prosperity and providing services to the citizens in an easier way.  

As he said, the government has considered the need to incorporate the uses of IT in the labor market in the upcoming government policies and programs. 

Stating that the development of strategic plans is underway to observe the upcoming decade as the Decade for Promoting Internal Service, he called all to be part of this initiative. 

The Portal aims to support employment-related matters, analyze labour demand and supply, regulate employers, and improve access to services without physical or bureaucratic barriers. By enhancing skills and regulating the labour force, the system seeks to promote grassroots inclusion and contribute to national prosperity.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced that eye health would be integrated into the national Health Insurance Program.

PM Oli said so while inaugurating the international conference named '2030 In Sight Live Nepal' organized by various health organizations including the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

The event is a gathering of leaders, innovators and policy-makers where they deliberate on measures, collaborative initiatives and actions to achieve the goals outlined in 2030 In Sight Strategy to ensure that eye health is available to everyone by 2030.

On the occasion PM Oli reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthen the primary healthcare system and achieve the SDGs.

Oli reiterated that the government prioritizes eye health and thus is going to integrate it in the national insurance program. He also highlighted the government's prioritization of eye-care services, especially for those people at the risk of losing their vision.

The PM acknowledged the pivotal role played by the 'Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness' survey conducted in 2022 in shaping the country's eye-health priorities.

Furthermore, he informed that the National Health Sector strategy that has outlined the commitment to expand the coverage of cataract surgery from the current 35-45 percent to 75 percent by 2030.

Stating that no country could achieve the desired results in the eye health sector, the PM, thus, called for a greater global collaboration.

He asserted that the incumbent government had recognized eye health as an important aspect of the public healthcare system, he shed light on the government's initiatives such as eye-screening tests and imparting nursing programs at school level, and that he had contributed in promoting gender equity and gender access to education.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has opined that everyone should have a deep sense of gratitude and dedication towards mothers as they are the direct manifestation of mother Earth.

In his message of best wishes shared through a social site today on the occasion of the Matatirtha Aunshi festival, the Prime Minister wished for deepening the feeling of dedication and gratitude towards all mothers.

PM Oli has expressed heartfelt respect and tributes to all mothers on the day of Matatirtha Aunsi, a special day dedicated to paying gratitude and reverence to the mother. He stated that he cannot recollect his mother's face as she passed away when he was four years old.

"My mother's face is not very clear in my memory, because I was bereft of my mother's warm embrace when I was four years old. For me, the birthplace became a mother's image," the Prime Minister wrote in his social site post.

"Today is Matatirtha Aunshi or Mother's Day and I vaguely remember my mother's face,” he added.

Visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, today, various aspects of mutual friendship between the two countries as well as of trade and investment were discussed.

Lauding the speedy progress achieved by the UAE in the development sector, Prime Minister Oli urged the Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah for investment in various sectors in Nepal including hydropower and green energy. 

Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah said that he would encourage entrepreneurs of the UAE for investment expansion in various sectors of Nepal including tourism, energy and agriculture.

Abdullah, who arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day visit, said the UAE was ready to sign a free trade agreement with Nepal.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

During the conversation, PM Oli expressed sadness over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

The Prime Minister also thanked the Indian government for offering condolences following the incident in which a Nepali citizen also lost his life.

Informing about the telephone conversation held with Indian Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Oli through social media X said that he stands with India in the fight against such terrorist attacks.

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football championship underway at Dashrath Stadium as a special guest.

On the occasion, PM Oli welcomed the football star Carlos and said that his visit to Nepal inspired the players and youths here.

Stating that Nepal and Brazil enjoyed a cordial diplomatic relation, the PM stressed on exchange of learning in the sports sector between the two countries. The Prime Minister urged the Brazilian former player to visit Nepal again with an itinerary of enjoying mountain flight and jungle safari.

In response, Carlos expressed gratitude for the hospitality accorded to him in Nepal and said he was pleased to meet with Nepal's Prime Minister, youths and athletes.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in football history, Carlos made his senior debut for Brazil in 1992. He earned over 120 caps for the national team and was instrumental in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory in South Korea and Japan.

Carlos spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, where he played from 1996 to 2007. During his time with the Spanish giants, he won four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has condemned the terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. 

Taking to the social networking site X, PM Oli has extended deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

"Nepal stands firmly with India and  strongly condemns any and all acts of terrorism", the PM said. 

Close coordination has been established with different agencies to verify reports of a Nepali national among the victims, the PM said, expressing commitment to provide all necessary assistance from the government. 

According to Indian media reports, as many as 26 people, including a Nepali national were killed and 10 others were injured in the attack. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that Bidhya Bhattarai resigned from her position as Minister for Education, Science, and Technology due to her health issues. 

During his address at an event marking the 76th anniversary of the Nepal Communist Party, the Prime Minister clarified that Bhattarai’s resignation was not a result of any lack of cooperation from his side, as some media reports had suggested.

"I appointed her as the Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, and our cooperation remained strong throughout. I was guiding her," Oli stated. "She resigned citing health issues, and there is no need to create unnecessary propaganda about it," he added.

The Prime Minister also expressed objection over the 'linking' the ongoing visit of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba to Bangkok to potential efforts to destabilize the incumbent government. However, Oli reiterated that, as per the bilateral agreement, he would hand over the position of Prime Minister to Deuba after 15 months.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has invited agitating teachers, who have been staging protests in Kathmandu for the past 20 days demanding endorsement of the School Education Bill, for talks.

He called on the teachers for a dialogue while inaugurating the 11th National Conference of the Progressive Professors' Organization, Nepal in Kirtipur today

Saying that the present government is democratic and not oppressive, the Prime Minister said that the legitimate demands of the teachers would be addressed.

"The School Education Bill is under consideration in a  parliamentary committee. So, the teachers do not have to hit the streets to get the Bill addressed,” PM Oli said, adding, “The school enrollment campaign has already begun. So, please go to the school and carry out a student enrollment campaign.  Check the answer sheets of SEE.” 

Stating that the students and parents have suffered a lot due to the teachers' movement and it was also not benefiting the teachers as well, he invited  the disgruntled teachers for talks. 

"This is also not the right time for you to agitate when regressive elements are on the rise,” PM Oli cautioned.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the incumbent government was fully effortful for good governance, development, prosperity and political stability. 

He said so while  inaugurating the administrative building of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality amidst a program in Chitwan today. 

The administrative building of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan was constructed at the cost of 390 million. 

Also speaking on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh said the incumbent government formed on the strengths of two big parties was committed to deliver development with good governance in the country. 

He urged the sides concerned to deliver service without any hassles to the general public. 

Ichhakamana Chairperson Dan Bahadur Gurung said they were working to realize the national aspiration of 'Happy Nepali, Prosperous Nepal'. 

The building was constructed on the joint investment of the federal government, District Coordination Committee and Ichhakamana Rural Municipality.