Politics
Federal parliament, provincial and local political affairs.
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Live: opening day of the parliamentary session
Rolling coverage of the day’s proceedings, proposals and reactions.
Sabina Shrestha, Deepak Thapayesterday · 1 min readConstitutional amendment proposal registered in parliament
The proposal seeks changes to clauses governing the electoral system and federal structure. It now moves to committee for a clause-by-clause reading.
Sabina Shresthayesterday · 1 min readDemo report: Ward budget forum weighs footpaths and drainage
A fictional local-governance story showing how a public budget discussion can separate proposals, costs and decisions. No real council action is being reported.
Sabina Shrestha2 days ago · 2 min readLocal budget execution lags, capital spending well below target
Halfway through the fiscal year, many municipalities have spent a fraction of their capital budgets.
Sabina Shrestha4 days ago · 1 min readOpinion: federalism without implementation
The structures exist. The transfer of authority and resources does not.
Deepak Thapa6 days ago · 1 min readHow parliamentary committees work
A guide to committee scrutiny, hearings and reports.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 5, 2026 · 1 min readWhat local governments are responsible for
The basics of local services, planning and lawmaking.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 5, 2026 · 1 min readHow a bill becomes law in Nepal
The main stages from registration to assent.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 4, 2026 · 1 min readHow federal and provincial governments coordinate
How decisions are coordinated where powers overlap.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 4, 2026 · 1 min readWhy public hearings matter
How public questions help hold officials accountable.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 4, 2026 · 1 min readUnderstanding election conduct rules
A primer on campaigning, spending and public office.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 4, 2026 · 1 min readUsing a citizen charter to find services
Where to find document lists, deadlines and complaint routes.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 3, 2026 · 1 min readWhat Nepal’s two houses do
A short introduction to the House of Representatives and National Assembly.
Sabina ShresthaOctober 3, 2026 · 1 min read