- Wednesday, 3 September 2025
National Assembly approves Civil Service Bill unanimously
The National Assembly has approved the much-awaited Civil Service Bill unanimously along with a provision of the cooling-off period. Prior to that, the Legislative Management Committee of the National Assembly had finalised the provision on retirement age of the civil servants. The committee failed to reach a decision Monday, as Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, proposed for increasing retirement age to 59 from 58 in the fiscal year the Bill turns into a law. The lawmakers of the ruling parties had agreed to the proposal but the opposition MPs refused to go against the endorsement of the House of Representatives.
Bill on land needs rewriting: National Assembly members
The National Assembly members have argued that the bill relating to the amendment of some Acts related to land needs rewriting because it allows misuse of public, community and Guthi lands.
V-Day in China -- history speaks to today's global challenges
China's millennia-old instinct for harmony, coupled with a long-standing military philosophy that emphasizes prudence in the use of force, informs its strategic outlook. Its armed forces, shaped by the CPC's commitment to the people and tempered by wartime experience, are disciplined, measured and purposeful. They are increasingly a counterweight to adventurism.
SCO acts to assume greater role in development, governance
In a major highlight of the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting. The initiative has five principles -- adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by the international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating a people-centered approach, and focusing on real action.
NA's Legislation Committee agrees on mandatory retirement provision in Civil Service Bill
The Legislation Management Committee of the National Assembly has finalized the provisions regarding mandatory retirement of civil servants in the Civil Service Bill as passed by the House of Representatives.
EC calls political parties for registration in view of upcoming PA by-election in Manang
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice inviting political parties to register for participation in the upcoming Province Assembly (PA) by-election scheduled for Kattik 17 (November 3). The by-election will be held in Manang PA Constituency-2, which falls under the House of Representatives (HoR) Constituency-1.
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China, Russia ties example of major-country relations: Chinese President Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Russia relationship has become an example of major-country ties, featuring permanent good-neighbourly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Prime Minister Oli in Beijing
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in Beijing today following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
PM Oli to leave for Beijing from Chinese port city Tianjin
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 concluded in Tianjin City of China on Monday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Beijing today.
Oli calls for renewed global cooperation
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Meeting held in Tianjin, calling for renewed global cooperation and a reimagined multilateral order amid growing global crises.
Foreign affairs experts emphasize tripartite dialogue regarding agreement on Lipulek
In a press meet organized by the Press Chautari Nepal here today, CPN (UML) standing committee member and foreign affairs expert Dr Rajan Bhattarai emphasized that the Lipulekh related issues should be addressed through tripartite dialogue, supported by evidences.
Xi says SCO bears greater responsibilities for peace, development
With major emerging markets and developing countries such as China, Russia and India among its members, the SCO represents nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
Culture of self-compunction essential in party: Chair Prachanda
"All leaders and cadres of the party should reach villages and form committees as organisational expansion and engage in party training. It is necessary to review past weaknesses", argued Chairman Prachanda.
