Nepal’s Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s dissolution of the parliament on Wednesday.

Oli’s calls for fresh elections, which have been scheduled for April 2021, have been labelled unconstitutional by his opponents. The PM’s decision comes in the aftermath of internal squabbles in the party, which led to many protests in parts of Kathmandu - the capital.

Many have been asking for the resignation of Oli for his mishandling of COVID-19. "Hearing on 12 petitions against the dissolution of parliament has begun," said Bhadrakali Pokharel, who is a Supreme Court spokesman, as reported by Reuters.

Many lawyers believe that Oli had no legal grounds to declare dissolution of the parliament under the constitution.

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"I have requested that the court issue an interim order against the dissolution,"&nbsp; Dinesh Tripathi, a lawyer and one of the petitioners, was quoted as saying by Reuters.

At least seven ministers so far have claimed that the dissolution goes against the “popular mandate” given to them during 2017 elections.

Nepalese PM Oli has lost support from within his party - the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Many members have accused him of sidelining senior members, and of taking key decisions without their presence.

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Amid calls for resignation, Oli dissolve the parliament, claiming that his party members were refusing to cooperate. He also added how fresh elections were the only way forward.

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari approved the dissolution, and set April 30 and May 10 as the dates for the next general election, a year before scheduled.

Nepal’s Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s dissolution of the parliament on Wednesday. Oli’s calls for fresh elections, which have been scheduled for April 2021, have been labelled unconstitutional by his opponents.

Nepal’s Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s dissolution of the parliament on Wednesday. Oli’s calls for fresh elections, which have been scheduled for April 2021, have been labelled unconstitutional by his opponents. The PM’s decision comes in the aftermath of internal squabbles in the party, which led to many protests in parts of Kathmandu - the capital. Many have been asking for the resignation of Oli for his mishandling of COVID-19. "Hearing on 12 petitions against the dissolution of parliament has begun," said Bhadrakali Pokharel, who is a Supreme Court spokesman, as reported by Reuters. Many lawyers believe that Oli had no legal grounds to declare dissolution of the parliament under the constitution. Also read: Nepal's PM Oli says parliament had to be dissolved to end inaction "I have requested that the court issue an interim order against the dissolution," Dinesh Tripathi, a lawyer and one of the petitioners, was quoted as saying by Reuters. At least seven ministers so far have claimed that the dissolution goes against the “popular mandate” given to them during 2017 elections. Nepalese PM Oli has lost support from within his party - the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Many members have accused him of sidelining senior members, and of taking key decisions without their presence. Also read: Nepal parliament dissolved; mid-term polls to be held in April-May Amid calls for resignation, Oli dissolve the parliament, claiming that his party members were refusing to cooperate. He also added how fresh elections were the only way forward. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari approved the dissolution, and set April 30 and May 10 as the dates for the next general election, a year before scheduled.

Nepal: Supreme Court hears petition against dissolution of parliament by Oli

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday skipped meeting of Nepal Communist Party's standing committee. Although the reason of busy schedule and "high risk of COVID-19 infection" was given, Oli's absence is being viewed in relation to his worsening feud with Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Oli and Prachanda both are co-chairmen of the party and both factions are currently at loggerheads. Oli has categorically refused to step down.

However, Oli faction is numerically weak in the 43-member standing committee.

As per reports, the standing committee was going to discuss corruption allegations against Oli levelled by the Prachanda camp in the meeting on Sunday. This may have resulted in renewed demands for Oli's resignation.

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"Oli could not attend the standing committee meeting due to a busy schedule and the high risk of COVID-19 infection," said Surya Thapa, Oli`s advisor.

On Saturday, a pro-monarch march was held in the capital Kathmandu where hundreds took to the streets with national flags demanding the reinstatement of constitutional monarchy and declare Nepal a Hindu state.

(With ANI inputs)

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday skipped meeting of Nepal Communist Party's standing committee. Although the reason of busy schedule and "high risk of COVID-19 infection" was given, Oli's absence is being viewed in relation to his worsening feud with Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday skipped meeting of Nepal Communist Party's standing committee. Although the reason of busy schedule and "high risk of COVID-19 infection" was given, Oli's absence is being viewed in relation to his worsening feud with Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. Oli and Prachanda both are co-chairmen of the party and both factions are currently at loggerheads. Oli has categorically refused to step down. However, Oli faction is numerically weak in the 43-member standing committee. As per reports, the standing committee was going to discuss corruption allegations against Oli levelled by the Prachanda camp in the meeting on Sunday. This may have resulted in renewed demands for Oli's resignation. Also Read | Nepal: Hundreds protest again in support of monarchy "Oli could not attend the standing committee meeting due to a busy schedule and the high risk of COVID-19 infection," said Surya Thapa, Oli`s advisor. On Saturday, a pro-monarch march was held in the capital Kathmandu where hundreds took to the streets with national flags demanding the reinstatement of constitutional monarchy and declare Nepal a Hindu state. (With ANI inputs)

Amid worsening feud with Prachanda, Nepal PM Oli skips party meet

Nepal's&nbsp;Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, on Saturday, has rejected all accusations made by his rival&nbsp;Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" through an official document.

In the&nbsp;Central Secretariat meeting of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), Oli submitted a 38-page long political document against the allegations made by Prachanda. This documented came after Prachanda presented a 19-page political paper in the&nbsp;Secretariat meeting on November 18 accusing Oli of taking decisions without consulting his colleagues of the political party.

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The accusations made by Prachanda come in direct contrast with the party's due&nbsp;procedures and has also led to Oli being accused of engaging in corruption.

Oli, however, has dismissed all the allegations thrown at him and has instead accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in handling the party's affairs and trying to steer the government away from his control.

According to party Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha, the meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar. The next meeting has been scheduled for December 1 at the party headquarters in Dhumbarahi on the outskirts of Kathmandu.

The matter has gained momentum after Prachanda, and a few others, have demanded Oli's resignation on the basis of the accusations made.

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These accusations have come after Oli, in June, accused Prachanda 'and his allies' of conspiring against him and taking efforts to topple the Nepal government.

The Nepal Communist Party, formed after the merger between Oli led CPN-UML and Prachanda led CPN (Maoist Centre) in May 2018, is divided along the two factions led by Oli and Prachanda. The Prachanda faction enjoys a majority in the nine-member Secretariat, the highest decision-making body of the party.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, on Saturday, has rejected all accusations made by his rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" through an official document. In the Central Secretariat meeting of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), Oli submitted a 38-page long political document against the allegations made by Prachanda.

Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, on Saturday, has rejected all accusations made by his rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" through an official document. In the Central Secretariat meeting of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), Oli submitted a 38-page long political document against the allegations made by Prachanda. This documented came after Prachanda presented a 19-page political paper in the Secretariat meeting on November 18 accusing Oli of taking decisions without consulting his colleagues of the political party. Also read| Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla assures Nepal on vaccine; both agree to advance cooperation The accusations made by Prachanda come in direct contrast with the party's due procedures and has also led to Oli being accused of engaging in corruption. Oli, however, has dismissed all the allegations thrown at him and has instead accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in handling the party's affairs and trying to steer the government away from his control. According to party Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha, the meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar. The next meeting has been scheduled for December 1 at the party headquarters in Dhumbarahi on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The matter has gained momentum after Prachanda, and a few others, have demanded Oli's resignation on the basis of the accusations made. × These accusations have come after Oli, in June, accused Prachanda 'and his allies' of conspiring against him and taking efforts to topple the Nepal government. The Nepal Communist Party, formed after the merger between Oli led CPN-UML and Prachanda led CPN (Maoist Centre) in May 2018, is divided along the two factions led by Oli and Prachanda. The Prachanda faction enjoys a majority in the nine-member Secretariat, the highest decision-making body of the party. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal PM Oli rejects Prachanda's accusations through 38-page document

The Nepali government has sent requests to several countries that are producing Covid-19 vaccines seeking their early availability after they are proven to be effective, officials said here on Sunday. 
 
The requests were made after the Nepali government introduced an ordinance last week, paving the way for bringing the vaccines for emergency use, reports Xinhua news agency.

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"We have sent requests to the countries including China, India, the US, the UK, Russia and Australia for early availability of vaccines," Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population told Xinhua. 
 
"The letters were sent through our foreign ministry. It has been three days that we sent the requests," Gautam said. 
 
Sewa Lamsal, spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Xinhua that such requests were made to a number of countries.

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By introducing an ordinance, the Nepali government has authorized the Department of Drug Administration, the regular of the pharmaceutical sector, to register the vaccines of infectious diseases that have been declared as an epidemic or pandemic. 
 
The department has also been authorized to make necessary recommendations to provide import licenses to the firms or institutions to import vaccines as per the ordinance. 
 
The Nepali government has also formed a high-level committee represented by secretaries of finance, home and foreign affairs ministries to facilitate the early import of the vaccines. 
 
Nepal has so far reported a total of 218,639 coronavirus cases with 1,305 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

The Nepali government has sent requests to several countries that are producing Covid-19 vaccines seeking their early availability after they are proven to be effective, officials said here on Sunday.

The Nepali government has sent requests to several countries that are producing Covid-19 vaccines seeking their early availability after they are proven to be effective, officials said here on Sunday. The requests were made after the Nepali government introduced an ordinance last week, paving the way for bringing the vaccines for emergency use, reports Xinhua news agency. Also read| Moderna to charge $25-$37 for COVID-19 vaccine "We have sent requests to the countries including China, India, the US, the UK, Russia and Australia for early availability of vaccines," Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population told Xinhua. "The letters were sent through our foreign ministry. It has been three days that we sent the requests," Gautam said. Sewa Lamsal, spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Xinhua that such requests were made to a number of countries. Also read| US grants emergency use authorisation to Regeneron Covid-19 antibodies By introducing an ordinance, the Nepali government has authorized the Department of Drug Administration, the regular of the pharmaceutical sector, to register the vaccines of infectious diseases that have been declared as an epidemic or pandemic. The department has also been authorized to make necessary recommendations to provide import licenses to the firms or institutions to import vaccines as per the ordinance. The Nepali government has also formed a high-level committee represented by secretaries of finance, home and foreign affairs ministries to facilitate the early import of the vaccines. Nepal has so far reported a total of 218,639 coronavirus cases with 1,305 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

Nepal seeks early availability of Covid-19 vaccines

Rift has resurfaced in Nepal's ruling Communist Party last week following a meeting between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his opponent Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", with the premier hinting at splitting the ruling party.

Nepal’s ruling party is now divided into two camps. The Oli camp and the Prachanda camp. Both sides have launched a signature campaign to prove they are bigger than the other.

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This comes at a time when India and Nepal have managed to reach a thaw. Key members of the Indian establishment are going to Nepal.

According to the Nepali press, Nepal's prime minister discussed the border issue with the Indian army chief. Nepal is keen on the resumption of high-level visits in different sectors. Oli told general Naravane that any misunderstanding can be resolved through talks.

The army chief had travelled to Nepal last week. He has conferred the title of honorary general of Nepal army.

This is a decades-old tradition, it began in 1950. When General KM Cariappa was decorated with the title. The practise began as an effort to reflect the strong ties between the militaries of both countries.

By conferring General Naravane with the title Kathmandu sent a message, that it remains committed to its partnership with India. 
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Rift has resurfaced in Nepal's ruling Communist Party last week following a meeting between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his opponent Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", with the premier hinting at splitting the ruling party.

Rift has resurfaced in Nepal's ruling Communist Party last week following a meeting between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his opponent Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", with the premier hinting at splitting the ruling party. Nepal’s ruling party is now divided into two camps. The Oli camp and the Prachanda camp. Both sides have launched a signature campaign to prove they are bigger than the other. This comes at a time when India and Nepal have managed to reach a thaw. Key members of the Indian establishment are going to Nepal. According to the Nepali press, Nepal's prime minister discussed the border issue with the Indian army chief. Nepal is keen on the resumption of high-level visits in different sectors. Oli told general Naravane that any misunderstanding can be resolved through talks. The army chief had travelled to Nepal last week. He has conferred the title of honorary general of Nepal army. This is a decades-old tradition, it began in 1950. When General KM Cariappa was decorated with the title. The practise began as an effort to reflect the strong ties between the militaries of both countries. By conferring General Naravane with the title Kathmandu sent a message, that it remains committed to its partnership with India.

Oli-Prachanda rift resurfaces: Nepal's ruling party is now divided into two camps

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) seems to be heading towards a split after "serious differences" emerged between Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and party chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda.

The speculation surrounding the split intensified after-party Secretary-General Bishnu Poudel tweeted on Sunday that the party "is facing a serious existential crisis, and confronting serious crisis".

Also, during meetings on Saturday and Sunday, Prachanda also briefed leaders close to him that PM Oli had requested him to "walk separately".

After the disagreement deepened in the party, after a hiatus, Oli and Prachanda had met on Saturday.

During the meeting, Oli requested Prachanda to "walk separately", according to the party spokesperson, Narayan Kaji Shrestha.

"It has been very difficult to work and walk together so let`s be separated," Shrestha told reporters quoting Prachanda, adding: "We are trying our best to save the party unity after the Prime Minister offered the split."

After ties between Oli and Prachanda worsened, Poudel on Sunday wrote on Twitter that the "unified existence of the NCP has witnessed a serious crisis".

"I request all party leaders, cadres and comrades to stand in favour of party unity," Poudel, who is also the Finance Minister, said.

On July, 30 out of 44 standing committee members had sought the resignation of the Prime Minister but later he managed to resolve the differences with Prachanda after both leaders reached an agreement on power-sharing.

Oli and Prachanda have had several differences over party functioning in the past.

Oli`s monopoly over the government`s functioning, unilateral decisions made by the government without discussions inside the party are among some of the reasons behind the differences that surfaced since the last two years.

The two communist parties led by Oli and Prachanda jointly contested the elections and later merged the party in May 2018.

Prachanda, however, said that Oli`s "unilateral" moves despite agreeing to take decisions on the basis of consultation and consensus, has created deep trouble in the party.

He said that the current situation in the party arose because of Oli who refused to abide by the party`s decisions.

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) seems to be heading towards a split after "serious differences" emerged between Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and party chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda.

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) seems to be heading towards a split after "serious differences" emerged between Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and party chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda. The speculation surrounding the split intensified after-party Secretary-General Bishnu Poudel tweeted on Sunday that the party "is facing a serious existential crisis, and confronting serious crisis". Also, during meetings on Saturday and Sunday, Prachanda also briefed leaders close to him that PM Oli had requested him to "walk separately". After the disagreement deepened in the party, after a hiatus, Oli and Prachanda had met on Saturday. During the meeting, Oli requested Prachanda to "walk separately", according to the party spokesperson, Narayan Kaji Shrestha. "It has been very difficult to work and walk together so let`s be separated," Shrestha told reporters quoting Prachanda, adding: "We are trying our best to save the party unity after the Prime Minister offered the split." After ties between Oli and Prachanda worsened, Poudel on Sunday wrote on Twitter that the "unified existence of the NCP has witnessed a serious crisis". "I request all party leaders, cadres and comrades to stand in favour of party unity," Poudel, who is also the Finance Minister, said. On July, 30 out of 44 standing committee members had sought the resignation of the Prime Minister but later he managed to resolve the differences with Prachanda after both leaders reached an agreement on power-sharing. Oli and Prachanda have had several differences over party functioning in the past. Oli`s monopoly over the government`s functioning, unilateral decisions made by the government without discussions inside the party are among some of the reasons behind the differences that surfaced since the last two years. The two communist parties led by Oli and Prachanda jointly contested the elections and later merged the party in May 2018. Prachanda, however, said that Oli`s "unilateral" moves despite agreeing to take decisions on the basis of consultation and consensus, has created deep trouble in the party. He said that the current situation in the party arose because of Oli who refused to abide by the party`s decisions.

Nepal's ruling NCP staring at split over Oli-Prachanda tiff 

At least seven of his close aides tested positive for deadly covid-19 within the last couple of weeks, Oli’s two ministers–Yogesh Bhattarai and Girirajmani Pokhrel–tested positive on Saturday and Sunday.

Nepal's tourism minister Yogesh Bhattarai, who also holds the culture and aviation portfolios, has become the first minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to contract the contagion which has so far infected over 100,000 people in the Himalayan nation.

In a Facebook post, the minister requested all those who came in his contact to be on alert.

According to The Kathmandu Post, Bhattarai is the eighth close aide of Oli to test positive for the Covid-19 after the Prime Minister's personal physician, personal photographer and media expert.

In February, Bhattarai, in a bid to boost tourism, had said that the world should be informed about the fact that Nepal is free from the dark shadow of coronavirus.

His statement had come a day after all the 175 Nepali nationals evacuated from China, who had been kept in quarantine, tested negative for the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, despite the several positive cases of Covid -9 around him Nepal’s PM is holding party meetings and interacting with opposition leaders and amid all this denial - Kathmandu is preparing for a high-profile visit from India. A visit by the Indian army chief --- General M M Naravane.

Oli he is 69 years old, he has pre-existing health conditions. He has undergone two kidney transplants and he frequently gets hospitalised for cough and fever.

The prime minister of Nepal - falls in the high-risk category of getting infected by the Wuhan virus. But there's no stopping him - from flouting covid-19 guidelines. 
Comrade Oli is still holding meetings despite several of his close aides testing positive in recent days. The lack of seriousness on the virus continues.

But there's a growing enthusiasm within the Oli govt to fix straining ties with India. Nepal has extended an invitation to the Indian army chief for a visit that had previously been postponed.

The announcement has been made by the Nepal army the visit could take place in November this year. The primary agenda will be settling boundary disputes. But reports also say that Indian army chief general Naravane will be conferred the honorary rank of 'general of Nepal’s army' by the country's president Vidya Devi Bhandari.

Facing growing criticism at home for its pandemic response. The Oli govt seems to be extending an olive branch to New Delhi. The coming weeks in the Himalayan republic will be something to watch out for.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least seven of his close aides tested positive for deadly covid-19 within the last couple of weeks, Oli’s two ministers–Yogesh Bhattarai and Girirajmani Pokhrel–tested positive on Saturday and Sunday.

At least seven of his close aides tested positive for deadly covid-19 within the last couple of weeks, Oli’s two ministers–Yogesh Bhattarai and Girirajmani Pokhrel–tested positive on Saturday and Sunday. Nepal's tourism minister Yogesh Bhattarai, who also holds the culture and aviation portfolios, has become the first minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to contract the contagion which has so far infected over 100,000 people in the Himalayan nation. In a Facebook post, the minister requested all those who came in his contact to be on alert. According to The Kathmandu Post, Bhattarai is the eighth close aide of Oli to test positive for the Covid-19 after the Prime Minister's personal physician, personal photographer and media expert. In February, Bhattarai, in a bid to boost tourism, had said that the world should be informed about the fact that Nepal is free from the dark shadow of coronavirus. His statement had come a day after all the 175 Nepali nationals evacuated from China, who had been kept in quarantine, tested negative for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, despite the several positive cases of Covid -9 around him Nepal’s PM is holding party meetings and interacting with opposition leaders and amid all this denial - Kathmandu is preparing for a high-profile visit from India. A visit by the Indian army chief --- General M M Naravane. Oli he is 69 years old, he has pre-existing health conditions. He has undergone two kidney transplants and he frequently gets hospitalised for cough and fever. The prime minister of Nepal - falls in the high-risk category of getting infected by the Wuhan virus. But there's no stopping him - from flouting covid-19 guidelines. Comrade Oli is still holding meetings despite several of his close aides testing positive in recent days. The lack of seriousness on the virus continues. But there's a growing enthusiasm within the Oli govt to fix straining ties with India. Nepal has extended an invitation to the Indian army chief for a visit that had previously been postponed. The announcement has been made by the Nepal army the visit could take place in November this year. The primary agenda will be settling boundary disputes. But reports also say that Indian army chief general Naravane will be conferred the honorary rank of 'general of Nepal’s army' by the country's president Vidya Devi Bhandari. Facing growing criticism at home for its pandemic response. The Oli govt seems to be extending an olive branch to New Delhi. The coming weeks in the Himalayan republic will be something to watch out for. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal PM Oli continues to hold meetings despite his close aides testing positive for Covid

According to a report the Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli continues to flout his own government's COVID-19 protocol even after several people have tested positive.

Protocol requires Oli to isolate: 2 ministers, 7 aids test positive

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday, declared Nepal's firm stand against terrorism as he added that the country called for an early conclusion of a comprehensive convention against terrorism. He was addressing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his speech, he stressed on multilaterlism and two-state solution for Israel-Palestine.

"We would like to see peace and stability in the Middle East with a twostate solution for Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with secure and recognized international borders based on 
relevant United Nations resolutions," he said

Oli said that Nepal believed in amity with all and enmity with none. But at the same time he noted in his speech that geopolitical tensions were resurfacing. He added that world needed more social funding to improve lives and not military funding to destroy them.

This is 75th General Assembly of the United Nations. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders are addressing the assembly through electronic modes.

Nepal PM Oli said Nepal was firmly committed to protect its sovereignty based on principles he mentioned earlier in his speech.

"Let's choose peace over war, co-operation over collision," he said. During his speech, he said Nepal had enduring faith in multilateralism. He added that the country was performing its due role on multilateral platforms like SAARC, BIMSTEC.

In his speech, he touched upon ongoing global conflicts.

"Nepal is deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situations in Libya, Syria and Yemen. Protracted conflicts inflict painful miseries to the innocent civilians.Nepal calls for peaceful resolution of all such conflicts, led and owned by the people of the respective countries," he said.

Nepal and India currently have a border dispute. Nepal included Indian terrotories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura in its national map earlier this year.

Nepalese government has now begun a new controversy by introducing a new book which showed the region of Kalapani within its boundary.&nbsp;

Nepal's education minister Giriraj Mani Pokharel has told TOI&nbsp;that the book titled as 'Nepalko Bhubhaag Ra Seesmasambandhi Swadhyay Samagri', which loosely translated as Nepal's territorial boundary and geography, has been introduced for students in higher secondary schools.&nbsp; 
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Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday, declared Nepal's firm stand against terrorism as he added that the country called for an early conclusion of a comprehensive convention against terrorism.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday, declared Nepal's firm stand against terrorism as he added that the country called for an early conclusion of a comprehensive convention against terrorism. He was addressing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his speech, he stressed on multilaterlism and two-state solution for Israel-Palestine. "We would like to see peace and stability in the Middle East with a twostate solution for Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with secure and recognized international borders based on relevant United Nations resolutions," he said Oli said that Nepal believed in amity with all and enmity with none. But at the same time he noted in his speech that geopolitical tensions were resurfacing. He added that world needed more social funding to improve lives and not military funding to destroy them. This is 75th General Assembly of the United Nations. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders are addressing the assembly through electronic modes. Nepal PM Oli said Nepal was firmly committed to protect its sovereignty based on principles he mentioned earlier in his speech. "Let's choose peace over war, co-operation over collision," he said. During his speech, he said Nepal had enduring faith in multilateralism. He added that the country was performing its due role on multilateral platforms like SAARC, BIMSTEC. In his speech, he touched upon ongoing global conflicts. "Nepal is deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situations in Libya, Syria and Yemen. Protracted conflicts inflict painful miseries to the innocent civilians.Nepal calls for peaceful resolution of all such conflicts, led and owned by the people of the respective countries," he said. Nepal and India currently have a border dispute. Nepal included Indian terrotories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura in its national map earlier this year. Nepalese government has now begun a new controversy by introducing a new book which showed the region of Kalapani within its boundary. Nepal's education minister Giriraj Mani Pokharel has told TOI that the book titled as 'Nepalko Bhubhaag Ra Seesmasambandhi Swadhyay Samagri', which loosely translated as Nepal's territorial boundary and geography, has been introduced for students in higher secondary schools.

UNGA: Nepal PM bats for multilateralism, two-state solution for Israel-Palestine

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis.

According to an article by Roland Jacquard, the author explains China's policy of corrupting the political class of a country, especially those who are not economically strong. He also details how the foreign policy of Nepal, the latest entrant to fall victim to China's strategic expansionism, has veered towards pushing the interests of Beijing.

In January last year, the day when China condemned United States' move to slap economic sanctions on Venezuela, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) also issued a similar statement denouncing Washington and its allies for intervening in Venezuela's internal matters. This was probably the first time Kathmandu had taken a stand pertaining to US policies in Latin America.

Another worrying and trend noticed in Nepal is the deteriorating human rights condition of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal. The Himalayan nation shares a long border with Tibet and is home to over 20,000 Tibetan exiles, many of whom coming into the country after the Dalai Lama took refuge in India in 1959.

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According to a recent report submitted to the United Nations (UN), two human rights groups — Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet and the Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights — have noted that the new arrivals of Tibetans to Nepal often face threats of being deported to China.

With the growing links between the Nepal government and China, Tibetan refugees are barred from holding elections to elect members of their refugee associations or celebrate the Dalai Lama`s birthday, Jacquard writes in the article.

Attempts to protest against Chinese persecution are met with a heavy-handed response by Nepali authorities, says the writer.

To ensure that the top establishment of Nepal carries out China`s bidding, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has been steadily building a network of loyalists, and doles are given out to them, many times on the pretext of legitimate jobs undertaken for the embassy.

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For instance, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu awarded a contract of 1.5 million Nepali rupees to Rajan Bhattarai, a member of the NCP and who is currently Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli`s Foreign Affairs Advisor, for a research paper on Nepal-India relations. When the initiative started in October 2017, Bhattarai was a member of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations and the Chairman of the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies.

According to the contract, Bhattarai`s wife Geeta Gautam while he would oversee the project. The payment for the duty was sent to Bhattarai`s account in Nabil Bank.

"The contract was what the Chinese would call `a win-win`, as it not only found a way to engage a senior NCP functionary in a financial transaction, it also came with an added understanding of Nepal`s policies towards India," the writer states.

Bhattarai was appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to Oli in November 2018. While it is not clear whether China played a role in his appointment, what is interesting to note that despite his position in the Prime Minister`s Office, Bhattarai continued to keep contact with Li Yingqiu, a Chinese diplomat posted in the Nepali capital.

"With Nepal`s Prime Minister`s Office, including its senior advisors, known to have established a transactional relationship with China, it raises serious doubts about the autonomy of the government and its ability to take independent decisions," Jacquard says in the article.

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis.

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis. According to an article by Roland Jacquard, the author explains China's policy of corrupting the political class of a country, especially those who are not economically strong. He also details how the foreign policy of Nepal, the latest entrant to fall victim to China's strategic expansionism, has veered towards pushing the interests of Beijing. In January last year, the day when China condemned United States' move to slap economic sanctions on Venezuela, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) also issued a similar statement denouncing Washington and its allies for intervening in Venezuela's internal matters. This was probably the first time Kathmandu had taken a stand pertaining to US policies in Latin America. Another worrying and trend noticed in Nepal is the deteriorating human rights condition of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal. The Himalayan nation shares a long border with Tibet and is home to over 20,000 Tibetan exiles, many of whom coming into the country after the Dalai Lama took refuge in India in 1959. Also read: China occupying land in seven border districts, says Nepal survey department According to a recent report submitted to the United Nations (UN), two human rights groups — Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet and the Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights — have noted that the new arrivals of Tibetans to Nepal often face threats of being deported to China. With the growing links between the Nepal government and China, Tibetan refugees are barred from holding elections to elect members of their refugee associations or celebrate the Dalai Lama`s birthday, Jacquard writes in the article. Attempts to protest against Chinese persecution are met with a heavy-handed response by Nepali authorities, says the writer. To ensure that the top establishment of Nepal carries out China`s bidding, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has been steadily building a network of loyalists, and doles are given out to them, many times on the pretext of legitimate jobs undertaken for the embassy. Also read: Nepal to resume international flights from September 1 to bring back stranded nationals For instance, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu awarded a contract of 1.5 million Nepali rupees to Rajan Bhattarai, a member of the NCP and who is currently Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli`s Foreign Affairs Advisor, for a research paper on Nepal-India relations. When the initiative started in October 2017, Bhattarai was a member of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations and the Chairman of the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies. According to the contract, Bhattarai`s wife Geeta Gautam while he would oversee the project. The payment for the duty was sent to Bhattarai`s account in Nabil Bank. "The contract was what the Chinese would call `a win-win`, as it not only found a way to engage a senior NCP functionary in a financial transaction, it also came with an added understanding of Nepal`s policies towards India," the writer states. Bhattarai was appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to Oli in November 2018. While it is not clear whether China played a role in his appointment, what is interesting to note that despite his position in the Prime Minister`s Office, Bhattarai continued to keep contact with Li Yingqiu, a Chinese diplomat posted in the Nepali capital. "With Nepal`s Prime Minister`s Office, including its senior advisors, known to have established a transactional relationship with China, it raises serious doubts about the autonomy of the government and its ability to take independent decisions," Jacquard says in the article.

Nepal govt's links with China affecting its autonomy, ability to take independent decisions: Report

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it.

Prachanda and some senior leaders reached the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar at around 11 am for the scheduled meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to iron out the differences between the two warring factions.

However, Prime Minister's press advisor Surya Thapa said the meeting was postponed.

But Matrika Yadav, a Standing Committee member, said the meeting would be held at any cost, even if Prime Minister Oli refused to attend, the Kathmandu Post reported.

Prachanda and senior party leader Jhalanath Khanal then went to meet Oli only to return to the meeting hall after the latter told them to do whatever they wished to, the paper said.

At the meeting hall, Prachanda briefed the Standing Committee members about his talks with Oli.

The Standing Committee members close to Oli did not attend the unilateral meeting convened by Prachanda.

However, 29 Standing Committee members and two invitees were present at the meeting, which started at around 3:00 pm and lasted for one hour, party sources said.

Standing Committee member Ganesh Shah said the meeting was postponed as the two leaders need more time for informal consultations to sort out their differences.

The Standing Committee meetings have been postponed for nine times since June 24.

"It was against the party statute and inappropriate for PM Oli to postpone the meeting unilaterally," Party spokesperson Narayankaji Shrestha told reporters.

"Today's meeting did not discuss the party's agenda but it decided to hand over the responsibility of convening another Standing Committee meeting to party chairman Prachanda after consulting with the prime minister," he said.

Those who spoke on the occasion criticised Prime Minister Oli, according to a member of the Standing Committee.

On Wednesday last, a Standing Committee meeting was briefly held at the Prime Minister's official residence.

However, the prime minister did not attend the meeting.

Subsequently, the party decided to convene another meeting a week later, on July 28, to review its activities, the government's performance, finalising division of work among party's cadres and leaders, and proposed general convention among other issues.

During Tuesday's meeting, NCP Vice Chairman Bam Dev Gautam floated a 'middle path' solution to resolve the conflict between Prime Minister Oli and Chairman Prachanda.

Gautam proposed that Oli be allowed to stay as prime minister for the remaining term of the House of Representatives (HoR), that is, two-and-a-half years, and chairman of the party until the unity general convention that Oli has proposed to hold by mid-December.

Similarly, Prachanda should be given the responsibility as the party's Chairman with all executive powers until the unity general convention of the NCP is held.

Gautam also proposed that Oli be allowed to run the government independently even though the Chairman will have all executive powers.

He, however, proposed holding consultation in the party before taking any decisions on issues of national and international importance.

The proposal also include making fixed criteria for the promotion and transfer of security officials and bureaucrats; reshuffling the Cabinet on the basis of the suggestions and consultation of the party's central secretariat; holding consultation within the party's Secretariat prior to unveiling of the government's policies and programmes and hosting party's official meeting at its central office.

Gautam also proposed holding all party meetings in its central office rather than at the official residence of the prime minister.

Chairman Prachanda on the occasion asked the members not to take any untoward step which could harm the party.

"The party has reached a crucial phase," he said.

A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate."

They are also against Oli's autocratic style of functioning.

The differences grew further after Oli said that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.

Prachanda on Monday last week said efforts were going on to resolve the intra-party differences and ruled out an early general convention of the party as proposed by embattled Prime Minister Oli.

Oli and Prachanda have held at least eight meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them.

But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed.

Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the NCP.

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it.

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it. Prachanda and some senior leaders reached the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar at around 11 am for the scheduled meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to iron out the differences between the two warring factions. However, Prime Minister's press advisor Surya Thapa said the meeting was postponed. But Matrika Yadav, a Standing Committee member, said the meeting would be held at any cost, even if Prime Minister Oli refused to attend, the Kathmandu Post reported. Prachanda and senior party leader Jhalanath Khanal then went to meet Oli only to return to the meeting hall after the latter told them to do whatever they wished to, the paper said. At the meeting hall, Prachanda briefed the Standing Committee members about his talks with Oli. The Standing Committee members close to Oli did not attend the unilateral meeting convened by Prachanda. However, 29 Standing Committee members and two invitees were present at the meeting, which started at around 3:00 pm and lasted for one hour, party sources said. Standing Committee member Ganesh Shah said the meeting was postponed as the two leaders need more time for informal consultations to sort out their differences. The Standing Committee meetings have been postponed for nine times since June 24. "It was against the party statute and inappropriate for PM Oli to postpone the meeting unilaterally," Party spokesperson Narayankaji Shrestha told reporters. "Today's meeting did not discuss the party's agenda but it decided to hand over the responsibility of convening another Standing Committee meeting to party chairman Prachanda after consulting with the prime minister," he said. Those who spoke on the occasion criticised Prime Minister Oli, according to a member of the Standing Committee. On Wednesday last, a Standing Committee meeting was briefly held at the Prime Minister's official residence. However, the prime minister did not attend the meeting. Subsequently, the party decided to convene another meeting a week later, on July 28, to review its activities, the government's performance, finalising division of work among party's cadres and leaders, and proposed general convention among other issues. During Tuesday's meeting, NCP Vice Chairman Bam Dev Gautam floated a 'middle path' solution to resolve the conflict between Prime Minister Oli and Chairman Prachanda. Gautam proposed that Oli be allowed to stay as prime minister for the remaining term of the House of Representatives (HoR), that is, two-and-a-half years, and chairman of the party until the unity general convention that Oli has proposed to hold by mid-December. Similarly, Prachanda should be given the responsibility as the party's Chairman with all executive powers until the unity general convention of the NCP is held. Gautam also proposed that Oli be allowed to run the government independently even though the Chairman will have all executive powers. He, however, proposed holding consultation in the party before taking any decisions on issues of national and international importance. The proposal also include making fixed criteria for the promotion and transfer of security officials and bureaucrats; reshuffling the Cabinet on the basis of the suggestions and consultation of the party's central secretariat; holding consultation within the party's Secretariat prior to unveiling of the government's policies and programmes and hosting party's official meeting at its central office. Gautam also proposed holding all party meetings in its central office rather than at the official residence of the prime minister. Chairman Prachanda on the occasion asked the members not to take any untoward step which could harm the party. "The party has reached a crucial phase," he said. A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." They are also against Oli's autocratic style of functioning. The differences grew further after Oli said that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. Prachanda on Monday last week said efforts were going on to resolve the intra-party differences and ruled out an early general convention of the party as proposed by embattled Prime Minister Oli. Oli and Prachanda have held at least eight meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them. But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed. Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the NCP.

Nepal's ruling party leaders fail to negotiate power-sharing deal between Oli and Prachanda

The ruling Nepal Communist Party seems to have survived the imminent danger of a split for now, as party chairs KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal are close to a deal.

Report: Dahal-Oli close to a deal, Is Dahal under China's pressure?

Nepal's archaeological department plans to start studies and excavation in Thori in the country's south after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's claim that it is the "real birthplace" of Lord Ram, according to a media report on Thursday. 
Several top Nepalese political leaders from different parties have slammed Oli for making "senseless and irrelevant" remarks that Lord Ram was born in Thori near Birgunj and the real Ayodhya lies in Nepal. They have asked him to withdraw his controversial statement.

Following Oli's remarks, the Department of Archaeology (DoA) has been discussing a possible archeological study in the area with different ministries, My Republica newspaper reported.

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"The department has been holding several meetings with different ministries to discuss the possibility of starting archaeological studies in Thori of Birgunj," it quoted Ram Bahadur Kunwar, the spokesperson for the DOA, as saying.

DoA Director General Damodar Gautam said the department is serious about conducting archaeological studies in Thori after Prime Minister Oli's statement.

"The department will discuss with experts and will come to a conclusion soon," said Gautam.

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However, the DoA doesn't have any basis to start any excavation at Thori - the birthplace of Lord Ram, as claimed by Oli.

"It is our responsibility to carry out a study after such statements by the prime minister. Having said that, I cannot say that we have enough bases to prove that Ayodhya is in Nepal," according to Gautam.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli "are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone."

It further stressed that his remarks "were not meant to debase the significance of Ayodhya and the cultural value it bears."

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"As there have been several myths and references about Shri Ram and the places associated with him, the Prime Minister was simply highlighting the importance of further studies and research of the vast cultural geography the Ramayana represents to obtain facts about Shri Ram, Ramayana and the various places linked to this rich civilisation," the ministry said.

The clarification came after much public outcry in India and Nepal over Prime Minister Oli's controversial remarks on Ayodhya.

BJP national spokesperson Bizay Sonkar Shastri condemned Oli's remarks and said that the Left parties even in India played with people's faith, and the Communists in Nepal will be rejected by the masses in the same way they have been here.

"Lord Ram is a matter of faith for us, and people will not allow anybody, be it prime minister of Nepal or anyone, to play with this," he said on Monday.

Opposition Nepali Congress has strongly condemned Oli's controversial statements on Ayodhya and said that he has "lost the moral and political basis" to rule the country.

The party also sought the official stand of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (NCP) and the government on the Prime Minister's remarks on Ayodhya.

Oli is already facing strong opposition from his own party leaders who are pressing for his resignation over his autocratic style of functioning and previous anti-India statement.&nbsp;

Nepal's archaeological department plans to start studies and excavation in Thori in the country's south after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's claim that it is the "real birthplace" of Lord Ram, according to a media report on Thursday.

Nepal's archaeological department plans to start studies and excavation in Thori in the country's south after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's claim that it is the "real birthplace" of Lord Ram, according to a media report on Thursday. Several top Nepalese political leaders from different parties have slammed Oli for making "senseless and irrelevant" remarks that Lord Ram was born in Thori near Birgunj and the real Ayodhya lies in Nepal. They have asked him to withdraw his controversial statement. Following Oli's remarks, the Department of Archaeology (DoA) has been discussing a possible archeological study in the area with different ministries, My Republica newspaper reported. Also read: Nepal PM Oli blames India whenever he finds himself in a sticky situation "The department has been holding several meetings with different ministries to discuss the possibility of starting archaeological studies in Thori of Birgunj," it quoted Ram Bahadur Kunwar, the spokesperson for the DOA, as saying. DoA Director General Damodar Gautam said the department is serious about conducting archaeological studies in Thori after Prime Minister Oli's statement. "The department will discuss with experts and will come to a conclusion soon," said Gautam. Also read: PM Oli's remarks on Ayodhya & Lord Ram not to debase significance of Ayodhya: Nepal However, the DoA doesn't have any basis to start any excavation at Thori - the birthplace of Lord Ram, as claimed by Oli. "It is our responsibility to carry out a study after such statements by the prime minister. Having said that, I cannot say that we have enough bases to prove that Ayodhya is in Nepal," according to Gautam. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli "are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone." It further stressed that his remarks "were not meant to debase the significance of Ayodhya and the cultural value it bears." Also read: Nepal PM Oli faces corruption charges with Chinese deals under scanner "As there have been several myths and references about Shri Ram and the places associated with him, the Prime Minister was simply highlighting the importance of further studies and research of the vast cultural geography the Ramayana represents to obtain facts about Shri Ram, Ramayana and the various places linked to this rich civilisation," the ministry said. The clarification came after much public outcry in India and Nepal over Prime Minister Oli's controversial remarks on Ayodhya. BJP national spokesperson Bizay Sonkar Shastri condemned Oli's remarks and said that the Left parties even in India played with people's faith, and the Communists in Nepal will be rejected by the masses in the same way they have been here. "Lord Ram is a matter of faith for us, and people will not allow anybody, be it prime minister of Nepal or anyone, to play with this," he said on Monday. Opposition Nepali Congress has strongly condemned Oli's controversial statements on Ayodhya and said that he has "lost the moral and political basis" to rule the country. The party also sought the official stand of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (NCP) and the government on the Prime Minister's remarks on Ayodhya. Oli is already facing strong opposition from his own party leaders who are pressing for his resignation over his autocratic style of functioning and previous anti-India statement.

Nepal's archaeological department plans excavation in Thori after Oli claims it as real Ayodhya

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is not a traditional politician. He is a school dropout and was sent to jail at the age of 22, not for any civil offence but for the murder of Dharma Prasad Dhakal, a farmer in eastern Nepal.

It is something that Oli doesn’t talk about much. He was born in 1952 in eastern Nepal. Oli was called "Dhruba" as a child and raised by his grandmother. His mother died due to smallpox when he was just four.

At the age of 18, he signed up for the Communist Party and&nbsp;almost immediately he was arrested. Oli spent 14 years in prison.

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The Nepali prime minister rarely refers to his time in jail but those who know him say he was moulded by his experiences there. Oli was released after getting a royal pardon in the mid-1980s.

Oli got a break in politics when he was elected to Parliament in 1991. He was one of the strongest critics of the Maoists throughout the insurgency that left 17,000&nbsp;people dead.

It was also the phase when&nbsp;he developed a rivalry with Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Prachanda went&nbsp;the other way, he launched an armed insurgency and adopted Maoism to finish the monarchy.

When the peace process ended in 2006, Prachanda won big. He was elected prime minister first in 2008&nbsp;then once again in 2016.

Nepal underwent a transition as monarchy gave way to a secular, federal republic with coalition governments becoming the norm.

It was the transition that also brought Oli and Prachanda together. They decided to contest the 2017 elections together and merged their parties. Two years later, the daggers have been drawn again.

Today, KP Sharma Oli is known as the face of "Nepali nationalism”&nbsp;but it wasn’t the case earlier. In 1996, Oli had split from his own party&nbsp;just because he wanted to support the India-Nepal agreement over the Mahakali river water-sharing agreement.

Oli’s shift to China is fairly recent driven by political and economic considerations. In 2016, he signed a deal with Beijing that gave Nepal access to dry ports and rail links from China for the first time since then&nbsp;the partnership has only grown from strength to strength.

Today, China drives the political choices of Oli, choices that have damaged India’s ties with Nepal, choices that have brought Oli to the brink of his ouster. The Nepal prime minister could end up paying a heavy price for an alliance with Beijing. 
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Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is not a traditional politician. He is a school dropout and was sent to jail at the age of 22, not for any civil offence but for the murder of Dharma Prasad Dhakal, a farmer in eastern Nepal.

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is not a traditional politician. He is a school dropout and was sent to jail at the age of 22, not for any civil offence but for the murder of Dharma Prasad Dhakal, a farmer in eastern Nepal. It is something that Oli doesn’t talk about much. He was born in 1952 in eastern Nepal. Oli was called "Dhruba" as a child and raised by his grandmother. His mother died due to smallpox when he was just four. At the age of 18, he signed up for the Communist Party and almost immediately he was arrested. Oli spent 14 years in prison. The Nepali prime minister rarely refers to his time in jail but those who know him say he was moulded by his experiences there. Oli was released after getting a royal pardon in the mid-1980s. Oli got a break in politics when he was elected to Parliament in 1991. He was one of the strongest critics of the Maoists throughout the insurgency that left 17,000 people dead. It was also the phase when he developed a rivalry with Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Prachanda went the other way, he launched an armed insurgency and adopted Maoism to finish the monarchy. When the peace process ended in 2006, Prachanda won big. He was elected prime minister first in 2008 then once again in 2016. Nepal underwent a transition as monarchy gave way to a secular, federal republic with coalition governments becoming the norm. It was the transition that also brought Oli and Prachanda together. They decided to contest the 2017 elections together and merged their parties. Two years later, the daggers have been drawn again. Today, KP Sharma Oli is known as the face of "Nepali nationalism” but it wasn’t the case earlier. In 1996, Oli had split from his own party just because he wanted to support the India-Nepal agreement over the Mahakali river water-sharing agreement. Oli’s shift to China is fairly recent driven by political and economic considerations. In 2016, he signed a deal with Beijing that gave Nepal access to dry ports and rail links from China for the first time since then the partnership has only grown from strength to strength. Today, China drives the political choices of Oli, choices that have damaged India’s ties with Nepal, choices that have brought Oli to the brink of his ouster. The Nepal prime minister could end up paying a heavy price for an alliance with Beijing.

KP Sharma Oli's journey from spending 14 years in prison to becoming Nepal's Prime Minister

Amid the political turmoil in Nepal, the ruling communist party executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said on Sunday that he will not allow the party to split and any attempt from anywhere to weaken its unity would hurt the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters.

Addressing the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) members in his hometown Chitwan, Prachanda said that he was determined to keep the party unity intact.

"It is natural to have differences of opinion, dispute and debate in a big party, but I will not allow the party to split," he said.

"If there is a dispute within the party, there are proper procedures to resolve it."

His remarks came amid speculation that the NCP could split after top party leaders, including 'Prachanda', demanded Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate."

Prachanda also advised the party cadres to abide by the party principles and not to run from one camp to another at the time of the crisis.

"Don't describe some leaders within the ruling party as anti-national and others as a nationalist," he said, in an apparent reference to Prime Minister Oli's recent statement that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories.

The party and the government worked together to issue the new map, he pointed out.

Earlier in the day, addressing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Committee in Chitwan, Prachanda said that the political activities should not affect the government's response to the coronavirus crisis and natural disasters.

"Any attempt from anywhere else to weaken the party unity would not be in favour of the people," Prachanda was quoted as saying by Rising Nepal.

He urged the entire political parties, civil society, media and one and all to engage in a combined battle against the COVID-19 crisis and natural disasters.

Oli and Prachanda have held over half a dozen one-on-one meetings in recent days, but the two leaders are nowhere close to a power-sharing deal.

Meanwhile, the ruling party is divided on one-on-one talks between Oli and Prachanda, with a senior party leader saying that prolonging the issues will not serve anybody's interest.

The meeting of the NCP's 45-member powerful Standing Committee to decide Oli's fate was scheduled to be held on Friday.

But it was postponed for a week at the last moment, citing floods and landslides that killed at least 22 people.

NCP leader Asta Laxmi Shakya said it was okay for the party to postpone the crucial meeting for a week, keeping in mind the risk of extreme weather, but Oli should be ready to settle these issues after seven days.

She said that prolonging the issues will not serve anybody's interest and it means that differences will keep cropping up, impacting the party, The Himalayan Times reported.

Shakya said that one-on-one meeting between Oli and Prachanda would not help resolve the crisis.

"If the PM does not feel comfortable discussing some issues in front of all the members of the Standing Committee, then he could discuss these issues with the rival faction, with both factions including three to four key leaders or they can discuss the issues in the party Secretariat.

"But the two co-chairs should not discuss issues themselves," she argued.

Shakya said that Prime Minister Oli should have used his address to the nation on Friday night to calm down the youths protesting in his support and say that the party would not split, but he did not mention any of these things.

NCP Standing Committee member Beduram Bhusal said that Oli mixed politics in his message meant to inform the public about the government's efforts to deal with natural disasters and COVID-19.

Bhusal said that the only option for resolving the internal rift was to discuss all issues in the Standing Committee and follow the body's decision.

Another Standing Committee member Mani Thapa, however, said that Oli's statement that internal differences could be resolved through dialogue was a sign that differences between him and Prachanda were narrowing down.

Thapa said that he and some other second-rung leaders have advised Prachanda to focus on a one-on-one meeting with Oli as they were both signatories to the unity deal signed between the former CPN- UML and UCPN-Maoist Centre.

According to Thapa, Prachanda was initially hesitant to hold a one-on-one meeting with Oli because he thought that could antagonise his faction leaders, particularly former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jahala Nath Khanal, but he finally agreed when some second-rung leaders convinced him.

Under mounting pressure to resign, Prime Minister Oli has downplayed the intra-party rift and said such disputes are "regular phenomena" that can be resolved through dialogue.

The differences between the two factions of the NCP, one led by 68-year-old Oli and the other led by Prachanda on the issue of power-sharing, intensified after the prime minister unilaterally decided to prorogue the budget session of Parliament.

The political future of Oli is now expected to be decided on July 17 during the Standing Committee meeting, amidst the growing involvement of Chinese envoy Hou Yanqui to save his chair.

Amid the political turmoil in Nepal, the ruling communist party executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said on Sunday that he will not allow the party to split and any attempt from anywhere to weaken its unity would hurt the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters.

Amid the political turmoil in Nepal, the ruling communist party executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said on Sunday that he will not allow the party to split and any attempt from anywhere to weaken its unity would hurt the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters. Addressing the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) members in his hometown Chitwan, Prachanda said that he was determined to keep the party unity intact. "It is natural to have differences of opinion, dispute and debate in a big party, but I will not allow the party to split," he said. "If there is a dispute within the party, there are proper procedures to resolve it." His remarks came amid speculation that the NCP could split after top party leaders, including 'Prachanda', demanded Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." Prachanda also advised the party cadres to abide by the party principles and not to run from one camp to another at the time of the crisis. "Don't describe some leaders within the ruling party as anti-national and others as a nationalist," he said, in an apparent reference to Prime Minister Oli's recent statement that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories. The party and the government worked together to issue the new map, he pointed out. Earlier in the day, addressing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Committee in Chitwan, Prachanda said that the political activities should not affect the government's response to the coronavirus crisis and natural disasters. "Any attempt from anywhere else to weaken the party unity would not be in favour of the people," Prachanda was quoted as saying by Rising Nepal. He urged the entire political parties, civil society, media and one and all to engage in a combined battle against the COVID-19 crisis and natural disasters. Oli and Prachanda have held over half a dozen one-on-one meetings in recent days, but the two leaders are nowhere close to a power-sharing deal. Meanwhile, the ruling party is divided on one-on-one talks between Oli and Prachanda, with a senior party leader saying that prolonging the issues will not serve anybody's interest. The meeting of the NCP's 45-member powerful Standing Committee to decide Oli's fate was scheduled to be held on Friday. But it was postponed for a week at the last moment, citing floods and landslides that killed at least 22 people. NCP leader Asta Laxmi Shakya said it was okay for the party to postpone the crucial meeting for a week, keeping in mind the risk of extreme weather, but Oli should be ready to settle these issues after seven days. She said that prolonging the issues will not serve anybody's interest and it means that differences will keep cropping up, impacting the party, The Himalayan Times reported. Shakya said that one-on-one meeting between Oli and Prachanda would not help resolve the crisis. "If the PM does not feel comfortable discussing some issues in front of all the members of the Standing Committee, then he could discuss these issues with the rival faction, with both factions including three to four key leaders or they can discuss the issues in the party Secretariat. "But the two co-chairs should not discuss issues themselves," she argued. Shakya said that Prime Minister Oli should have used his address to the nation on Friday night to calm down the youths protesting in his support and say that the party would not split, but he did not mention any of these things. NCP Standing Committee member Beduram Bhusal said that Oli mixed politics in his message meant to inform the public about the government's efforts to deal with natural disasters and COVID-19. Bhusal said that the only option for resolving the internal rift was to discuss all issues in the Standing Committee and follow the body's decision. Another Standing Committee member Mani Thapa, however, said that Oli's statement that internal differences could be resolved through dialogue was a sign that differences between him and Prachanda were narrowing down. Thapa said that he and some other second-rung leaders have advised Prachanda to focus on a one-on-one meeting with Oli as they were both signatories to the unity deal signed between the former CPN- UML and UCPN-Maoist Centre. According to Thapa, Prachanda was initially hesitant to hold a one-on-one meeting with Oli because he thought that could antagonise his faction leaders, particularly former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jahala Nath Khanal, but he finally agreed when some second-rung leaders convinced him. Under mounting pressure to resign, Prime Minister Oli has downplayed the intra-party rift and said such disputes are "regular phenomena" that can be resolved through dialogue. The differences between the two factions of the NCP, one led by 68-year-old Oli and the other led by Prachanda on the issue of power-sharing, intensified after the prime minister unilaterally decided to prorogue the budget session of Parliament. The political future of Oli is now expected to be decided on July 17 during the Standing Committee meeting, amidst the growing involvement of Chinese envoy Hou Yanqui to save his chair.

Nepal political turmoil: As PM Oli's future decision deferred, NCP chairman says won't let party split

Nepal is desperate to rub India the wrong way. From map fixing to banning Indian channels, the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried it all.

Now, Oli claims that Hindu deity Lord Ram was a Nepali and not an Indian and that India has set up a fake Ayodhya.

Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram and the city of Ayodhya is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh but misleading the world with 'alternative history' is trick from the Chinese playbook and clearly&nbsp;Nepal is learning.

Nepal is not shy to follow the same path.&nbsp; First, Nepal banned the&nbsp;media, muzzled&nbsp;free press and propaganda then it questioned&nbsp;an age-old status quo just to divert attention from the crisis at home.

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There is a media war going on in the country. Nepal has accused the India media of unfair reportage and rumour-mongering. Private Indian channels were taken off air on July 9.

The government of KP Sharma Oli confirmed the ban over the weekend adding that the blackout will be in place till Indian channels change their approach.

It is Nepal's indiscriminate use of territorial nationalism villainising of India to score brownie points from China. It may work for a while or it may seem like it's working but the law of diminishing returns has set&nbsp;in and people have come out in protest demanding accountability, not rhetoric.

All of this is happening in Kathmandu plus the prime minister is struggling to keep his chair. There's no political resolution. Now Nepal's Supreme Court has entered the picture.

It has issued a show-cause notice to the government of Nepal. The notice asks a simple question, "Why are Nepalese working in India not included in the foreign employment category?"

Unlike the Nepalese working in other countries, those working in India do not need labour permits or insurance. Nepal's foreign employment act of 2007 rules out discrimination based on the country of employment.

India has never really treated Nepalese workers as foreigners. There are close to 8 million of them working in India. They have access to an open border. They do not need a visa or a work permit. So the current status is actually in favour of Nepal.

Not just its people, but also the government. The Nepali government did not have to provide financial support or other compensation to its citizens working in India.

But recently, a petition was filed by the forum for national building Nepal. The court's show-cause notice was in response to the&nbsp;petition.

The government hasn't replied yet. It is busy saving itself. The rift in the ruling party the Nepal Communist Party remains as wide as ever. There are two sides. One led by prime minister-- KP Sharma Oli, the other by the party's co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Now they're fighting over nationalism. A tug of war to prove who's a bigger nationalist. Dahal has hit out at Oli saying that no one has a monopoly that's because Oli took the entire credit for changing Nepal's map. Nepal depicted Indian territories, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as its own. The new map was signed into the constitution last month.

Oli claims credit for it and Dahal won't let him. So they continue to fight.&nbsp;This desperation to impress China by burning bridges with India is doing Nepal no good.

Nepal is desperate to rub India the wrong way. From map fixing to banning Indian channels, the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried it all. Now, Oli claims that Hindu deity Lord Ram was a Nepali and not an Indian and that India has set up a fake Ayodhya.

Nepal is desperate to rub India the wrong way. From map fixing to banning Indian channels, the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried it all. Now, Oli claims that Hindu deity Lord Ram was a Nepali and not an Indian and that India has set up a fake Ayodhya. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram and the city of Ayodhya is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh but misleading the world with 'alternative history' is trick from the Chinese playbook and clearly Nepal is learning. Nepal is not shy to follow the same path. First, Nepal banned the media, muzzled free press and propaganda then it questioned an age-old status quo just to divert attention from the crisis at home. There is a media war going on in the country. Nepal has accused the India media of unfair reportage and rumour-mongering. Private Indian channels were taken off air on July 9. The government of KP Sharma Oli confirmed the ban over the weekend adding that the blackout will be in place till Indian channels change their approach. It is Nepal's indiscriminate use of territorial nationalism villainising of India to score brownie points from China. It may work for a while or it may seem like it's working but the law of diminishing returns has set in and people have come out in protest demanding accountability, not rhetoric. All of this is happening in Kathmandu plus the prime minister is struggling to keep his chair. There's no political resolution. Now Nepal's Supreme Court has entered the picture. It has issued a show-cause notice to the government of Nepal. The notice asks a simple question, "Why are Nepalese working in India not included in the foreign employment category?" Unlike the Nepalese working in other countries, those working in India do not need labour permits or insurance. Nepal's foreign employment act of 2007 rules out discrimination based on the country of employment. India has never really treated Nepalese workers as foreigners. There are close to 8 million of them working in India. They have access to an open border. They do not need a visa or a work permit. So the current status is actually in favour of Nepal. Not just its people, but also the government. The Nepali government did not have to provide financial support or other compensation to its citizens working in India. But recently, a petition was filed by the forum for national building Nepal. The court's show-cause notice was in response to the petition. The government hasn't replied yet. It is busy saving itself. The rift in the ruling party the Nepal Communist Party remains as wide as ever. There are two sides. One led by prime minister-- KP Sharma Oli, the other by the party's co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Now they're fighting over nationalism. A tug of war to prove who's a bigger nationalist. Dahal has hit out at Oli saying that no one has a monopoly that's because Oli took the entire credit for changing Nepal's map. Nepal depicted Indian territories, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as its own. The new map was signed into the constitution last month. Oli claims credit for it and Dahal won't let him. So they continue to fight. This desperation to impress China by burning bridges with India is doing Nepal no good.

KP Sharma Oli's claim on Lord Ram: A new weapon to target India and impress China

Is Nepal following the footsteps of China? Kathmandu has decided to ban the Indian media for 'insulting' its Prime Minister. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal bans Indian news channels

The anger against the Oli government in Nepal is growing. The youth are demanding a better strategy to counter the pandemic. This comes after senior advisers within the government were accused of taking kickbacks while purchasing Covid-19 supplies from China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Senior Advisers in Nepal PM's govt receive kickbacks from COVID contracts?

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting.

The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding Prime Minister Oli's resignation.

The two leaders failed to reach any agreement as both stuck to their respective stands, said a source close to Prime Minister Oli.

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However, they have agreed to meet again for dialogue on Monday ahead of the scheduled Standing Committee meeting to sort out their differences, a senior minister told PTI.

"The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues but no common ground was reached," he said.

The twice postponed powerful Standing Committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of the 68-year-old prime minister.

On Saturday, a crucial meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee was postponed until Monday to allow more time for the top leadership to iron out their differences over Oli's style of functioning and anti-India statements.

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Meanwhile, Oli has met with the opposition Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba. Although it is not clear what issues were discussed during their meeting, there is speculation that Oli might have sought Deuba's backing to save his government in case the ruling party splits.

On Saturday, Oli said that the ruling communist party is facing a grave crisis, indicating that it may split soon. 
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, Oli told the ministers that "some of our party members are also trying to remove President Bidya Devi Bhandari from the power,"&nbsp;My Republica quoted a senior leader as saying. 
"Now, conspiracies are being hatched to remove me from the post of prime minister and party chairman,"&nbsp;Oli said, adding that he will not let it happen.

At least three ministers contested Oli's statements about the conspiracy to impeach the President.

"Ministers including Barshaman Pun, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Parbat Gurung had urged the prime minister that the two party chairs, who are responsible for the party unity, should find a way to resolve the ongoing conflict," said a state minister.

"Bhusal urged the prime minister not to get swayed by unverified information. Pun said that the prime minister should not reach an early conclusion on such matters."

After Oli's remarks, three former prime ministers -- 'Prachanda', Madhav Nepal and Jhanalanth Khanal -- met Bhandari and clarified that the rumour about the NCP leaders trying to remove her from office were untrue.

"The President is an institution. Let's not drag the institution into controversy for our self-interest. Let's not spread rumours about impeaching the President,"&nbsp;NCP spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha wrote on Twitter.

During the Cabinet meeting, a defiant Oli said that he will not be forced to accept the party's Standing Committee decision. He urged the ministers to make their position clear whether they support him or not.

"I had to make a quick decision to prorogue the budget session of Parliament last week after coming to know that some of our party members were hatching conspiracy to register an impeachment motion against the President at Parliament," Oli told the ministers.

Prior to the Cabinet meeting, Oli held a one-on-one meeting with President Bhandari at her office in Maharajgunj. 
The intra-party rift in the NCP is at its peak after majority of the party's Standing Committee members and Central Secretariat members demanded Oli's immediate resignation from the post of Prime Minister and party chairman, accusing the government of failing to live up to the people's expectations.

Oli has accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in running the government while he is accusing the prime minister of imposing hegemony in the party.

Prime Minister Oli last week claimed that there have been various kinds of activities in the "embassies and hotels" to remove him from power.

He said some Nepalese leaders were also involved in the plot after his government redrew the country's political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian territories -- Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

Raising baseless accusations against India and leaders of his own party by the Prime Minister was not appropriate, a senior leader of the party quoted Prachanda as saying during the Standing Committee meeting last week.

Prachanda has time and again spoken about the lack of coordination between the government and the party and he was pressing for a one-man one position system to be followed by the NCP.

In May 2018, when Oli and Dahal announced formation of the Nepal Communist Party, they had reached a gentleman's agreement to lead the government in turn, two-and-a-half years each.

But according to the November 2019 agreement, Oli would lead the government for the full five-year term and Dahal would run the party as "executive chairman".

Dahal has maintained that Oli failed to uphold the spirit of the November 2019 agreement, hence he should abide by the May 2018 gentleman's agreement, making way for him to lead the government.

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting.

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting. The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding Prime Minister Oli's resignation. The two leaders failed to reach any agreement as both stuck to their respective stands, said a source close to Prime Minister Oli. Also watch| Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli asks cabinet ministers to stand by him However, they have agreed to meet again for dialogue on Monday ahead of the scheduled Standing Committee meeting to sort out their differences, a senior minister told PTI. "The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues but no common ground was reached," he said. The twice postponed powerful Standing Committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of the 68-year-old prime minister. On Saturday, a crucial meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee was postponed until Monday to allow more time for the top leadership to iron out their differences over Oli's style of functioning and anti-India statements. Also read| Nepal: Ruling Nepal Communist Party impasse continues Meanwhile, Oli has met with the opposition Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba. Although it is not clear what issues were discussed during their meeting, there is speculation that Oli might have sought Deuba's backing to save his government in case the ruling party splits. On Saturday, Oli said that the ruling communist party is facing a grave crisis, indicating that it may split soon. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, Oli told the ministers that "some of our party members are also trying to remove President Bidya Devi Bhandari from the power," My Republica quoted a senior leader as saying. "Now, conspiracies are being hatched to remove me from the post of prime minister and party chairman," Oli said, adding that he will not let it happen. At least three ministers contested Oli's statements about the conspiracy to impeach the President. "Ministers including Barshaman Pun, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Parbat Gurung had urged the prime minister that the two party chairs, who are responsible for the party unity, should find a way to resolve the ongoing conflict," said a state minister. "Bhusal urged the prime minister not to get swayed by unverified information. Pun said that the prime minister should not reach an early conclusion on such matters." After Oli's remarks, three former prime ministers -- 'Prachanda', Madhav Nepal and Jhanalanth Khanal -- met Bhandari and clarified that the rumour about the NCP leaders trying to remove her from office were untrue. "The President is an institution. Let's not drag the institution into controversy for our self-interest. Let's not spread rumours about impeaching the President," NCP spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha wrote on Twitter. During the Cabinet meeting, a defiant Oli said that he will not be forced to accept the party's Standing Committee decision. He urged the ministers to make their position clear whether they support him or not. "I had to make a quick decision to prorogue the budget session of Parliament last week after coming to know that some of our party members were hatching conspiracy to register an impeachment motion against the President at Parliament," Oli told the ministers. Prior to the Cabinet meeting, Oli held a one-on-one meeting with President Bhandari at her office in Maharajgunj. The intra-party rift in the NCP is at its peak after majority of the party's Standing Committee members and Central Secretariat members demanded Oli's immediate resignation from the post of Prime Minister and party chairman, accusing the government of failing to live up to the people's expectations. Oli has accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in running the government while he is accusing the prime minister of imposing hegemony in the party. Prime Minister Oli last week claimed that there have been various kinds of activities in the "embassies and hotels" to remove him from power. He said some Nepalese leaders were also involved in the plot after his government redrew the country's political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian territories -- Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura. Raising baseless accusations against India and leaders of his own party by the Prime Minister was not appropriate, a senior leader of the party quoted Prachanda as saying during the Standing Committee meeting last week. Prachanda has time and again spoken about the lack of coordination between the government and the party and he was pressing for a one-man one position system to be followed by the NCP. In May 2018, when Oli and Dahal announced formation of the Nepal Communist Party, they had reached a gentleman's agreement to lead the government in turn, two-and-a-half years each. But according to the November 2019 agreement, Oli would lead the government for the full five-year term and Dahal would run the party as "executive chairman". Dahal has maintained that Oli failed to uphold the spirit of the November 2019 agreement, hence he should abide by the May 2018 gentleman's agreement, making way for him to lead the government.

Oli-Prachanda power-sharing talks fail; both agree to meet again on Monday

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is extending his support to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Pakistani diplomats wrote to Nepal's government - seeking time for a phone call between two leaders. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Imran Khan is fishing in troubled waters of Nepal's politics.

Gravitas: Why Imran Khan has extended his support to Nepal's Prime Minister

An alliance created with Beijing's blessing is on the verge of a collapse in Nepal. According to reports from Nepal, KP Sharma Oli's differences with Pushpa Kamal Dahal have become insurmountable. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Nepal's Prime Minister could be scripting his fall.

Gravitas: Nepal | 'Made in China' alliance on the verge of a collapse

If there were any doubts that China's tentacles run deep in the Oli administration

Pakistan, a&nbsp;vassal state of China, is extending help to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in these troubled times.&nbsp;Imran khan has reached out to his Nepal counterpart. Khan&nbsp;plans to speak to Oli over the phone.

Unable to tackle the coronavirus in Pakistan, Imran Khan is now fishing in the troubled waters of Nepal's politics.

Pakistan's misplaced priorities

Pakistan is going through a wave of crisis. The coronavirus has taken close to 5,000 lives in the country. In the last two months, Pakistan has witnessed a fatal plane crash and an attack on its stock exchange.

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Imran khan rose to power as a messiah for Pakistan but&nbsp;in the recent months, he has only added more misery to the lives of Pakistanis.

But, Imran Khan couldn't care less as his focus is on Nepal and the internal turmoil within the country's ruling party.

So when KP Sharma Oli accused India of trying to topple his government on Sunday, Imran Khan responded on cue. He ordered his diplomats to reach out to Kathmandu and set up a call with Oli.

The embassy of Pakistan in Nepal typed up a letter and even&nbsp;suggested a time -- 12 noon on July 02.

However, whether the call happened or not is unclear as Oli had&nbsp;went to see the President of Nepal around that time in an attempt to save his government.

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As china has tried to seize the Indian territory, Pakistan and Nepal have been steady pillars of support for Beijing. The Pakistani government and Imran Khan himself have relentlessly attacked India.

Oli launched a tirade of his own, first by claiming disputed territories in a new map and then, by accusing India of a ploy to unseat him.

The fact is that Oli's own party wants him to step down.

China's support to the embattled Prime Minister has been steady. Oli has held consultations with the Chinese ambassador.&nbsp;His proximity to China is no secret.&nbsp;In 2016, when Oli was unseated from power, Chinese state mouthpiece, the Global Times blamed Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Dahal, famously known as Prachand, has held the Prime Minister's post twice and he was in an coalition government with Oli but withdrew his support. Four years later, both leaders find themselves on the same crossroads, but this time, China and its allies have rushed in to strengthen Oli's hand.

If there were any doubts that China's tentacles run deep in the Oli administration Pakistan, a vassal state of China, is extending help to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in these troubled times.

If there were any doubts that China's tentacles run deep in the Oli administration Pakistan, a vassal state of China, is extending help to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in these troubled times. Imran khan has reached out to his Nepal counterpart. Khan plans to speak to Oli over the phone. Unable to tackle the coronavirus in Pakistan, Imran Khan is now fishing in the troubled waters of Nepal's politics. Pakistan's misplaced priorities Pakistan is going through a wave of crisis. The coronavirus has taken close to 5,000 lives in the country. In the last two months, Pakistan has witnessed a fatal plane crash and an attack on its stock exchange. Also watch| Pressure mounts on Napalese PM: Rift between PM Sharma Oli and Prachanda Imran khan rose to power as a messiah for Pakistan but in the recent months, he has only added more misery to the lives of Pakistanis. But, Imran Khan couldn't care less as his focus is on Nepal and the internal turmoil within the country's ruling party. So when KP Sharma Oli accused India of trying to topple his government on Sunday, Imran Khan responded on cue. He ordered his diplomats to reach out to Kathmandu and set up a call with Oli. The embassy of Pakistan in Nepal typed up a letter and even suggested a time -- 12 noon on July 02. However, whether the call happened or not is unclear as Oli had went to see the President of Nepal around that time in an attempt to save his government. Also read| Nepal PM Oli's chest pain: real or a play to buy time? As china has tried to seize the Indian territory, Pakistan and Nepal have been steady pillars of support for Beijing. The Pakistani government and Imran Khan himself have relentlessly attacked India. Oli launched a tirade of his own, first by claiming disputed territories in a new map and then, by accusing India of a ploy to unseat him. The fact is that Oli's own party wants him to step down. China's support to the embattled Prime Minister has been steady. Oli has held consultations with the Chinese ambassador. His proximity to China is no secret. In 2016, when Oli was unseated from power, Chinese state mouthpiece, the Global Times blamed Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Dahal, famously known as Prachand, has held the Prime Minister's post twice and he was in an coalition government with Oli but withdrew his support. Four years later, both leaders find themselves on the same crossroads, but this time, China and its allies have rushed in to strengthen Oli's hand.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan extends support to Nepal as Pakistan struggles with its own problems

Several reports from Nepal claimed today that senior leaders have asked Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest updates on the feud within Nepal's ruling party.

Gravitas: Nepal | Senior leaders ask Prime Minister to step down

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli is facing a revolt and battle lines have been drawn from within his party. For this Oli is blaming India. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: 'Mahakali treaty' back to haunt Oli, PM Oli's government in shaky grounds

Facing a rebellion from within, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has accused India of trying to topple his government. But reports from within Nepal claim that Oli is skipping party meetings to evade scrutiny. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest on the infighting within Nepal's ruling party.

Gravitas: Nepal | Cornered Oli targets India again

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal.

Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars.

It was once described as the 'yam between the two rocks', by the founder of Modern Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah. Little did he know that in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, the yam would be squashed by one rock.

For Nepal, its alliance with China has come at a very heavy cost. Kathmandu has lost its identity, and is dancing to the tunes of China.

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Nepal is indulging in unprecedented provocation, and not just in map fixing. While map fixing was bad, at least that was only on paper.&nbsp;The recent developments are&nbsp;on ground, as&nbsp;Nepal has deployed troops on its border with India.

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This has never happened before.&nbsp;The Nepali army has built a helipad, and is planted tents. All of this drama is playing out in Dharchula, which is&nbsp;just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border.

While playing around with a map is one thing, deploying troops is another. The former is not okay, but the latter counts as military provocation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/map-move-why-is-nepal-provoking-india-306906">Also read|&nbsp;Map move: Why is Nepal provoking India?</a>

This is very uncommon for Nepal. This has also made it clear that Nepal and China are not just friends or allies, but Chinese government has made Mr. Oli's government as its puppet.

Earlier today, the Nepal Communist Party held a workshop along with the Chinese Communist Party. Apparently, the two sides wanted to share experiences on running the party and the government. A similar workshop was held last year, few weeks before Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal.

There are two takeaways from this so-called virtual worship. First, there is no real sharing of experiences here. These are virtual schools being runs by the CCP. Comrade Oli and his team are being coached by the CCP.&nbsp;

A line from the statement of Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachand. He is the chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party -- the ruling party in Kathmandu.

Prachand told the gathering that the relations between Nepal and China are 'nurtured on the basis of sovereign equality'. He was once viewed as India's man, trusted to counterbalance Oli.&nbsp; However, that's not the case anymore.

Another important thing to note is the the timing of this virtual meet. It comes a day after Nepal constitutionally adopted a wrong map, claiming India's territories as its own. It also comes four&nbsp;days after the Galwan skirmish

Four days after so many lives were lost, Nepal's ruling party is taking classes from the CCP.

Mr. Oli is proving to be a fast learner. The first thing he has picked up from the CCP is how to ignore the problems of his people, and that's exactly what he's doing -- turning a blind eye to the problems in Nepal.

The first problem that Nepal locals are facing is the novel coronavirus, which has made over&nbsp;9,000 people sick in Nepal.

Healthcare in Nepal is a mess. Plus, there's a humanitarian crisis, as some 25,000 Nepali citizens are stranded abroad, without jobs.

Nepal's apex court has asked the government to evacuate them. It had to step in&nbsp;to remind Mr. Oli of his duty as a Prime Minister.

Another problem is the caste-based violence. A 21-year-old Dalit man was recently killed in Nepal. There are have been over 33 cases of violence against Dalits this year. There were at least 84 cases in 2019. There are thousands on the streets&nbsp;protesting these incidents. They have caught the attention of the United Nations and the European Union.

However, Mr.&nbsp;Oli is learning from China to not to care about human rights either.

The next problem is the crippling economy, again affected by the coronavirus. There is no money coming in to Nepal, and no tourists either. Remittances are expected to slide by 14 per cent this year, as per World economic forum.

Interestingly, remittances represent more than a quarter of Nepal's economic output. Any good government would understand the gravity of this situation. But Mr. Oli's poor governance is the reason behind his failed delivery.

Now his politics depends on fanning anti-India sentiment. Ultra-nationalism is politically profitable in Nepal, but remember the law of diminishing returns, and the significance of timing.

Now is not the time to construct helipads, or move troops. And it is never a good time to burn bridges with a friendly neighbour, especially one on whom you depend so heavily.

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal. Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars.

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal. Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars. It was once described as the 'yam between the two rocks', by the founder of Modern Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah. Little did he know that in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, the yam would be squashed by one rock. For Nepal, its alliance with China has come at a very heavy cost. Kathmandu has lost its identity, and is dancing to the tunes of China. Also read| 'Enough is Enough', Nepal youth tells Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Nepal is indulging in unprecedented provocation, and not just in map fixing. While map fixing was bad, at least that was only on paper. The recent developments are on ground, as Nepal has deployed troops on its border with India. This has never happened before. The Nepali army has built a helipad, and is planted tents. All of this drama is playing out in Dharchula, which is just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border. While playing around with a map is one thing, deploying troops is another. The former is not okay, but the latter counts as military provocation. Also read| Map move: Why is Nepal provoking India? This is very uncommon for Nepal. This has also made it clear that Nepal and China are not just friends or allies, but Chinese government has made Mr. Oli's government as its puppet. Earlier today, the Nepal Communist Party held a workshop along with the Chinese Communist Party. Apparently, the two sides wanted to share experiences on running the party and the government. A similar workshop was held last year, few weeks before Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal. There are two takeaways from this so-called virtual worship. First, there is no real sharing of experiences here. These are virtual schools being runs by the CCP. Comrade Oli and his team are being coached by the CCP. A line from the statement of Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachand. He is the chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party -- the ruling party in Kathmandu. Prachand told the gathering that the relations between Nepal and China are 'nurtured on the basis of sovereign equality'. He was once viewed as India's man, trusted to counterbalance Oli. However, that's not the case anymore. Another important thing to note is the the timing of this virtual meet. It comes a day after Nepal constitutionally adopted a wrong map, claiming India's territories as its own. It also comes four days after the Galwan skirmish Four days after so many lives were lost, Nepal's ruling party is taking classes from the CCP. Mr. Oli is proving to be a fast learner. The first thing he has picked up from the CCP is how to ignore the problems of his people, and that's exactly what he's doing -- turning a blind eye to the problems in Nepal. The first problem that Nepal locals are facing is the novel coronavirus, which has made over 9,000 people sick in Nepal. Healthcare in Nepal is a mess. Plus, there's a humanitarian crisis, as some 25,000 Nepali citizens are stranded abroad, without jobs. Nepal's apex court has asked the government to evacuate them. It had to step in to remind Mr. Oli of his duty as a Prime Minister. Another problem is the caste-based violence. A 21-year-old Dalit man was recently killed in Nepal. There are have been over 33 cases of violence against Dalits this year. There were at least 84 cases in 2019. There are thousands on the streets protesting these incidents. They have caught the attention of the United Nations and the European Union. However, Mr. Oli is learning from China to not to care about human rights either. The next problem is the crippling economy, again affected by the coronavirus. There is no money coming in to Nepal, and no tourists either. Remittances are expected to slide by 14 per cent this year, as per World economic forum. Interestingly, remittances represent more than a quarter of Nepal's economic output. Any good government would understand the gravity of this situation. But Mr. Oli's poor governance is the reason behind his failed delivery. Now his politics depends on fanning anti-India sentiment. Ultra-nationalism is politically profitable in Nepal, but remember the law of diminishing returns, and the significance of timing. Now is not the time to construct helipads, or move troops. And it is never a good time to burn bridges with a friendly neighbour, especially one on whom you depend so heavily.

Allies or puppets? Nepal's movement around border raises questions about its friendship with China

Number of Cases of deadly coronavirus in Nepal continue to rise amid people’s protests against the government’s response.&nbsp;

But the Himalayan country is moving ahead with a new map which shows Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh — areas also claimed by India — within its borders.&nbsp;

‘Enough is Enough!’ has been the slogan of Nepal's youth-led protests in various parts of the country held in the past few days.&nbsp;

Enough is enough -- is their message to the Oli govt. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has failed Nepal, in his response to the pandemic and his conduct of foreign policy but&nbsp;Oli thinks he has secured his position by altering Nepal's map.

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"India is our neighbouring nation and it would be good if both remain united," said a Kathmandu resident, Sushil Magar.

The people of Nepal have chosen sides and they do not want to burn bridges with India. They do not agree with the Oli govt's map fixing, neither do their support the plot's mastermind. Leave alone its endorsement of violence and sour ties.&nbsp;

There are protests outside the Chinese embassy. War is a crime, the demonstrators say ‘China-- stop war, promote peace'. Like the rest of the world--- the people of Nepal too have seen through the dragon's provocation at the Galwan valley.

Protestors are water-cannoned, some of them--- even arrested. This is the Nepal leadership taking a page from the playbook of the Chinese communist party. Using state forces to quell protests.

Oli does not even acknowledge the healthcare crisis his govt is busy blaming India for the virus from China. The Nepali govt says India is responsible for the rising cases of covid-19 in Nepal.

Nepal today finds itself on the verge of a catastrophic explosion in the number of COVID-19 cases and with his over-the-top statements and his unwillingness to listen to dissenting voices, Oli seems intent on self-sabotage.

(With inputs from agencies)

Number of Cases of deadly coronavirus in Nepal continue to rise amid people’s protests against the government’s response. But the Himalayan country is moving ahead with a new map which shows Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh — areas also claimed by India — within its borders.

Number of Cases of deadly coronavirus in Nepal continue to rise amid people’s protests against the government’s response. But the Himalayan country is moving ahead with a new map which shows Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh — areas also claimed by India — within its borders. ‘Enough is Enough!’ has been the slogan of Nepal's youth-led protests in various parts of the country held in the past few days. Enough is enough -- is their message to the Oli govt. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has failed Nepal, in his response to the pandemic and his conduct of foreign policy but Oli thinks he has secured his position by altering Nepal's map. "India is our neighbouring nation and it would be good if both remain united," said a Kathmandu resident, Sushil Magar. The people of Nepal have chosen sides and they do not want to burn bridges with India. They do not agree with the Oli govt's map fixing, neither do their support the plot's mastermind. Leave alone its endorsement of violence and sour ties. There are protests outside the Chinese embassy. War is a crime, the demonstrators say ‘China-- stop war, promote peace'. Like the rest of the world--- the people of Nepal too have seen through the dragon's provocation at the Galwan valley. Protestors are water-cannoned, some of them--- even arrested. This is the Nepal leadership taking a page from the playbook of the Chinese communist party. Using state forces to quell protests. Oli does not even acknowledge the healthcare crisis his govt is busy blaming India for the virus from China. The Nepali govt says India is responsible for the rising cases of covid-19 in Nepal. Nepal today finds itself on the verge of a catastrophic explosion in the number of COVID-19 cases and with his over-the-top statements and his unwillingness to listen to dissenting voices, Oli seems intent on self-sabotage. (With inputs from agencies)

'Enough is Enough', Nepal youth tells Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

KP Sharma Oli, who took over as the Prime Minister of Nepal twenty months ago is set to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-17-members-of-pm-secretariat-tender-resignations-261147">shuffle his cabinet</a>&nbsp;today. He informed his Council of Ministers that the shuffle would take place today, requesting them to not make plans and to stay in the Kathmandu valley.

''I will be reshuffling the cabinet tomorrow. Some of you might be replaced by new faces; you will know my decision the next day. I thank you all for your support and ask you not to take it otherwise," a minister requesting not to be identified by name quoted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as saying after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening.

The latest cabinet meeting was held at PM's residence in Baluwatar. 
 
"He (Prime Minister) did not give any hints about who would be going off the seat and who will be chaired. Even I don't have a clue whether I would remain minister for remaining days or it's my last day in the post," the minister added.

This did not happen out of the blue as the PM had been planning to reshuffle the cabinet for a long time and even asked his secretariat members to resign from the post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-appoints-governors-of-all-seven-provinces-260040">The incumbent government</a> under the leadership of KP Sharma Oli was formed in February of 2018 after the landslide victory in the Federal Election. The erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist Leninist won the maximum seats after forming an alliance of Leftist parties in Nepal.

(With inputs from ANI)

KP Sharma Oli, who took over as the Prime Minister of Nepal twenty months ago is set to shuffle his cabinet today. He informed his Council of Ministers that the shuffle would take place today, requesting them to not make plans and to stay in the Kathmandu valley.

KP Sharma Oli, who took over as the Prime Minister of Nepal twenty months ago is set to shuffle his cabinet today. He informed his Council of Ministers that the shuffle would take place today, requesting them to not make plans and to stay in the Kathmandu valley. ''I will be reshuffling the cabinet tomorrow. Some of you might be replaced by new faces; you will know my decision the next day. I thank you all for your support and ask you not to take it otherwise," a minister requesting not to be identified by name quoted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as saying after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening. The latest cabinet meeting was held at PM's residence in Baluwatar. "He (Prime Minister) did not give any hints about who would be going off the seat and who will be chaired. Even I don't have a clue whether I would remain minister for remaining days or it's my last day in the post," the minister added. This did not happen out of the blue as the PM had been planning to reshuffle the cabinet for a long time and even asked his secretariat members to resign from the post. The incumbent government under the leadership of KP Sharma Oli was formed in February of 2018 after the landslide victory in the Federal Election. The erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist Leninist won the maximum seats after forming an alliance of Leftist parties in Nepal. (With inputs from ANI)

Nepal: PM Oli to shuffle the cabinet today

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was on Thursday evening discharged from the Grande International Hospital here where he was admitted on Wednesday morning for a health check-up, the hospital said. 
 
Oli underwent kidney dialysis twice within two days during his stay at the hospital, Nepal Communist Party (NCP) co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said. 
 
67-year old Oli had undergone a kidney transplant 13 years ago at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. In the following years, he has undergone several health check-ups in Delhi and Singapore. 
 
In August, this year, he was admitted to Singapore-based National University Hospital where he underwent plasmapheresis.

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was on Thursday evening discharged from the Grande International Hospital here where he was admitted on Wednesday morning for a health check-up, the hospital said.

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was on Thursday evening discharged from the Grande International Hospital here where he was admitted on Wednesday morning for a health check-up, the hospital said. Oli underwent kidney dialysis twice within two days during his stay at the hospital, Nepal Communist Party (NCP) co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said. 67-year old Oli had undergone a kidney transplant 13 years ago at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. In the following years, he has undergone several health check-ups in Delhi and Singapore. In August, this year, he was admitted to Singapore-based National University Hospital where he underwent plasmapheresis.

Nepalese Prime Minister Oli discharged from hospital

The Opposition party Federal Socialist Forum- Nepal (FSF-N) will be joining the Central Government, led by the Communist Party of Nepal, to ink two agreements.

"As per the agreement inked in the presence of the two sitting chairman of the newly-merged parties, the Communist Party of Nepal KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal on the issues pertaining the amendment in the constitution will be addressed on basis of mutual understanding," the Prime Minister's Personal Secretariat informed.

Prime Minister Oli has been constantly making a promise to amend the constitution on the basis of importance and mutuality. FSF-N was previously with a long-time disgruntled party alliance known as the Federal Alliance, but later it was differed as the FSF-N Chairman and the then co-coordinator of the alliance Upendra Yadav was ousted from the same.

Though the FSF-N differs from the Rashtriya Janata Party- Nepal (RJP-N) they still have a common demand to amend the constitution.&nbsp 
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Though the FSF-N differs from the Rashtriya Janata Party- Nepal (RJP-N) they still have a common demand to amend the constitution

The Opposition party Federal Socialist Forum- Nepal (FSF-N) will be joining the Central Government, led by the Communist Party of Nepal, to ink two agreements. "As per the agreement inked in the presence of the two sitting chairman of the newly-merged parties, the Communist Party of Nepal KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal on the issues pertaining the amendment in the constitution will be addressed on basis of mutual understanding," the Prime Minister's Personal Secretariat informed. Prime Minister Oli has been constantly making a promise to amend the constitution on the basis of importance and mutuality. FSF-N was previously with a long-time disgruntled party alliance known as the Federal Alliance, but later it was differed as the FSF-N Chairman and the then co-coordinator of the alliance Upendra Yadav was ousted from the same. Though the FSF-N differs from the Rashtriya Janata Party- Nepal (RJP-N) they still have a common demand to amend the constitution.

Nepal: Opposition to join Oli-led government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/without-nepal-indias-history-is-incomplete-pm-modi-at-janakpur-136068">two-day trip to Nepal</a>, a visit that aims at resetting and strengthening India-Nepal ties. PM Modi is expected to push for development projects between both the nations while discussing a range of regional and bilateral issues with his Nepalese counterpart.

India's relationship with Nepal assumes great importance, the same is evident from the fact that this is PM Modi's third visit to the Himalayan nation in the last four years.&nbsp;

India seeks to launch a series of development projects with the neighbouring country in a bid to strengthen ties and boost cooperation in the wake of China making inroads into Nepal on the political and economic front.&nbsp;

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Earlier today, PM Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli launched the construction work of what will translate into the biggest hydroelectric project in Nepal.

New Delhi seeks to rebuild trust in the Himalayan republic by investing in the single biggest foreign investment project in the cash-strapped country. The 900 MW hydro-power project is expected to cost $1.04 billion and is being built by state-run Indian firm Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited.

"Nepal prominently features in India's neighbour first policy. We assure that we will continue to stand with Nepal," Modi stated.&nbsp;

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India, strategically, carves out a plan to get in&nbsp;good books of Nepal while silently competing with China -- a country which, on the other hand, is pouring aid and investment into Nepali hospitals, roads and hydroelectric plants.

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"The power plant will provide employment, economic and business opportunities to Nepal," Modi told reporters.

According to a Reuters report, the project moves fast just about when a Chinese proposal to build a 750 MW power plant in west Nepal faces a roadblock.

PM Modi faces heat over bringing ties with Nepal back to normal with a patchwork of ambitious projects aimed at winning Nepal's trust and faith.&nbsp;

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"India-Nepal ties are historic. We are similar in many ways our strength, desires, aspirations are all same. Without Nepal India's faith, history is incomplete," Modi noted.&nbsp;

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India, strategically, carves out a plan to get in good books of Nepal while silently competing with China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day trip to Nepal, a visit that aims at resetting and strengthening India-Nepal ties. PM Modi is expected to push for development projects between both the nations while discussing a range of regional and bilateral issues with his Nepalese counterpart. India's relationship with Nepal assumes great importance, the same is evident from the fact that this is PM Modi's third visit to the Himalayan nation in the last four years. India seeks to launch a series of development projects with the neighbouring country in a bid to strengthen ties and boost cooperation in the wake of China making inroads into Nepal on the political and economic front. भारत और नेपाल के बीच व्यापार भी रिश्तों की एक अहम कड़ी है। नेपाल बिजली उत्पादन के क्षेत्र में तेज़ी से विकास कर रहा है। आज भारत से लगभग 450 मेगावाट बिजली नेपाल को सप्लाई होती है। इसके लिए हमने नई ट्रांसमिशन लाइंस बिछाई हैं: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 11, 2018 × Earlier today, PM Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli launched the construction work of what will translate into the biggest hydroelectric project in Nepal. New Delhi seeks to rebuild trust in the Himalayan republic by investing in the single biggest foreign investment project in the cash-strapped country. The 900 MW hydro-power project is expected to cost $1.04 billion and is being built by state-run Indian firm Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited. "Nepal prominently features in India's neighbour first policy. We assure that we will continue to stand with Nepal," Modi stated. भारत दशकों से नेपाल का एक स्थाई विकास साझेदार है। नेपाल हमारी 'Neighbourhood First' policy में सबसे पहले आता है: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 11, 2018 × India, strategically, carves out a plan to get in good books of Nepal while silently competing with China -- a country which, on the other hand, is pouring aid and investment into Nepali hospitals, roads and hydroelectric plants. ये समय हमें मिलकर शांति, शिक्षा,सुरक्षा, समृद्धि, और संस्कारों की पंचवटी की रक्षा करने का है। हमारा ये मानना है कि नेपाल के विकास में ही क्षेत्रीय विकास का सूत्र है: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 11, 2018 × "The power plant will provide employment, economic and business opportunities to Nepal," Modi told reporters. According to a Reuters report, the project moves fast just about when a Chinese proposal to build a 750 MW power plant in west Nepal faces a roadblock. PM Modi faces heat over bringing ties with Nepal back to normal with a patchwork of ambitious projects aimed at winning Nepal's trust and faith. Ties between India and Nepal are special. pic.twitter.com/CtWDo6zPxe — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 11, 2018 × "India-Nepal ties are historic. We are similar in many ways our strength, desires, aspirations are all same. Without Nepal India's faith, history is incomplete," Modi noted. (With inputs from Reuters)

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