PM criticised for failing to commit to police integration, endorsement of federal civil service Act.

Party chief Rajendra Lingden calls for a new consensus among all forces, reiterates release of leaders detained after March 28 violent protest.

During a discussion in Kathmandu, the prime minister skirts around the Bangkok meeting, choosing instead to offer homilies about Nepal’s ‘balanced’ foreign policy.

The two regional parties are close to finalising the sharing of key positions and policy papers.

The legislatura failed to endorse federal civil service and school education bills, which are necessary for a full-fledged implementation of the constitution.

Back as chair, he says the party’s first general convention will be held on schedule in May.

Officials hope the meeting will pave the way for Nepali prime minister’s long-awaited visit to New Delhi.

Prime Minister Oli’s address triggers protests in Parliament from lawmakers of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, which advocates for restoration of Nepal as a Hindu kingdom.

Oli’s meeting with Modi, which is being planned for April 4, has yet to be confirmed, according to officials.

Maoist Centre calls for leaders defending the new constitution to correct past mistakes and unite.

Ruling Nepali Congress and opposition Maoist Centre hold Gyanendra Shah responsible for Friday’s incidents.

Opposition parties to allow House to resume business from Sunday.

As the ordinance is unlikely to be passed by the March 28 constitutional deadline, ruling parties decided to withdraw it, says Congress leader.

There is discord among pro-monarchy campaigners over the leader and banners of protest.

Unification could be announced on April 16 if all goes well: Janamat leader

The ruling party’s intellectual wing had suggested that the leadership should reconsider its stand on secularism.

Draft bill says parties must field candidates in 70 percent of seats, and maintain inclusive structures at all levels.

Confidants confirm the former President, who has attracted party dissidents, is soon visiting three western provinces.

Some independent candidates break the strongholds of party-affiliated unions as they win student council leadership positions.

The meeting is keenly watched as the party has a number of leaders who back the idea of Hindu state reinstatement.