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RSP chief Lamichhane's lead helped government douse eastern Tarai flames without further losses

Kathmandu, Aug. 1 -- Following the communal unrest in Sunsari on the night of July 26 that later spread to several districts in Madhesh Province, Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Pa... Read More


Parliament will be back with little on its plate

Kathmandu, July 29 -- The federal parliament is set to reconvene on Thursday after a fortnight-long recess, but lawmakers are returning to an almost empty legislative agenda. Opposition parties say th... Read More


RSP to appoint leadership in phases after Shah camp misses deadline

Kathmandu, July 28 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane is preparing to nominate a limited number of central committee members and office bearers after Prime Minister Balendra Sh... Read More


Stakeholders welcome PM's outreach, but experts question absence of line ministers

Kathmandu, July 23 -- After 100 days in office Prime Minister Balendra Shah has held marathon consultations with business leaders, professionals and other stakeholders in an apparent bid to restore co... Read More


MPs to get personal secretaries back

Kathmandu, July 17 -- The federal government has decided to restore personal secretaries for members of the federal parliament, a move that has reignited debates over fiscal responsibility and nepotis... Read More


RSP lawmakers turn critical after Balendra Shah government completes 100 days

Kathmandu, July 15 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers have begun openly criticising the Balendra Shah-led government as it completes its first 100 days in office, raising questions over ministerial... Read More


RSP statute gives chair power to remove parliamentary party leader

Kathmandu, July 7 -- Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has introduced a provision in its party statute under which the parliamentary party leader's position will automatically become vacan... Read More


RSP leadership appointments delayed as Lamichhane and Shah divide positions

Kathmandu, July 6 -- More than a week after the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) elected its new leadership, the party is yet to complete its central committee and executive body, with internal c... Read More


RSP under NHRC scrutiny over underage party members

Kathmandu, July 2 -- The National Human Rights Commission has initiated an inquiry into reports that the Rastriya Swatantra Party enrolled minors as party members. In a letter to the party, the consti... Read More


Calls grow for probe after 35,257 minors found in RSP membership list

Kathmandu, June 29 -- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has come under criticism from opposition parties and child rights advocates after admitting that it has granted party membership to more... Read More