He picks Dol Prasad Aryal as acting president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Political analyst says Congress-UML combine used amendment agenda to gain power without commitment for reform.

New legislation seeks to plug a legal loophole that has allowed politicians to escape corruption investigations.

Some experts say it’s unnatural for a ruling party to be focussing on the next elections rather than on governance.

Request to disable industrial firms’ accounts should come from government or law enforcement, says an NRB official.

Provincial government forms three-member talks team as dissidents plan protests.

But leaders insist it won’t strain their partnership in government as the deal was struck in presence of leaders from both the parties.

Many leaders say party president Deuba is unlikely to convene the event without becoming prime minister first.

Leaders warn Maoist Centre’s decision could set a bad precedent and allow other parties to justify similar moves.

The debate heats up as Shekhar Koirala, party presidency contender, skips Koshi provincial conference.

Some in the ruling party criticise the agreement as departure from party stance while others defend it.

Kirtipur’s mayoral seat, the biggest prize in Kathmandu Valley in Sunday’s by-election, goes to Nepali Congress.

China and India are ancient civilisations. We can solve our problems together. We don’t need a third party.

Some say Thapa seeks Deuba’s backing to lead the party. Others aren’t too sure as they doubt their bond will last long.

KMC has fined UML Rs100,000 for littering during Friday’s rally at Durbarmarg. The ruling party protests the move.