New rules tilt balance towards lower house in constitutional amendments

Kathmandu, June 3 -- The House of Representatives on May 31 passed its new rules of procedure, the House of Representatives Rules, despite fierce opposition from rival parties. As opposition lawmakers... Read More

Government names panel to probe assets of politicians and officials since 2006

Kathmandu, April 15 -- The government has formed a commission to investigate the assets of politicians and officials who have held top political and administrative positions over the past two decades.... Read More

New National Assembly arithmetic puts check on lower house dominance

Kathmandu, March 10 -- The composition of the upper house of the federal parliament has changed following the newly elected members of the National Assembly (NA) taking the oath of office on Monday. S... Read More