May 21, 2024

The growing resentment among Chief Ministers of provinces ended with the release of a nine point joint paper for the implementation of federalism. Political parties are divided over the  practice of federalism in Nepal. After the UML provincial convention in September 2023, the  Nepali Congress held its provincial conference in Lumbini, Gandaki, and Madesh provinces in  December. 
 

May 20, 2024

On October 14th, Kedar Karki became the Chief Minister of Koshi Province, the fifth in nine months. Provincial governments still lack the necessary bills for smooth functioning, and unwanted political pressure has paralyzed provincial activities. The Federal Education Bill became a topic of concern in Parliament, with parliamentarians dissatisfied with the provisions in the bill. The UML Provincial Convention also reflected intraparty struggle within the UML.

Mar 22, 2024

Koshi Province is once again in turmoil after the Chief Minister decided to appoint ministers from parties outside the ruling coalition. Provinces are not happy at the pace in which devolution of power is taking place. The federal government has stalled on critical legislations required to hand over more power to the provinces.
 

Nov 03, 2023

On 8^th September Hikmat Karki becomes the Chief Minister of the Koshi Province second time in eight months. The Federal Education Bill that stirred a countrywide protest, settled down with a six-point agreement. Likewise, the UML Provincial Convention is being held across the provinces.
 

Sep 21, 2023

After four months of unrest, Koshi Province is still facing political turmoil regarding appointment of the Chief Minister. On August 2, Uddhav Thapa was appointed as the Chief Minister. For the second time on 24^th August, the Supreme Court has declared an interim order to Uddhav Thapa government to a mere caretaker. Such political chaos has severely affected the budget of the province.
 

Aug 24, 2023

After frequent upheavals, finally a government formation took place in Koshi Province under Chief Minister Uddhav Thapa. The local levels in Nepal have been struggling to come up with annual budget, hampering development activities. The first meeting of national coordination council was held to discuss several agenda directed at enhancing coordination among the states and federation to institutionalize federalism.
 

Jul 19, 2023

In June, Nepal's provinces announced the fiscal year 2080-2081 budget allocations. The process aimed to ensure the equitable distribution of financial resources for balanced development within the federal system. Different provinces had varying priorities, with Koshi, Sudurpaschim, and Bagmati focusing on key sectors. However, Lumbini faced criticism, and Gandaki raised concerns over reduced funding in critical areas. Additionally, a political crisis occurred in Koshi Province, leading to the removal of Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki due to a failed vote of confidence.
 

Jun 21, 2023

The Nagarik Unmukti Party was influential in Sudurpaschim Province's establishment of the government and selection of the speaker, but has been sidelined in the balance of power in Far West due to the loss of the same decisive position created following the coalition of December 10. The Unified Socialist Party is requesting that it hold at least one ministry in a province other than Koshi as part of its participation in the cabinet. The Unified Socialist Party was not included in the appointments of ministers made by the Congress and Maoists. The Maoists have indicated that they will form a new government in the place of Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav, saying that Janta Samajwadi Party (JSP) is trying to run its own power. The JSP has withdrawn from Koshi and two Maoist ministers have resigned from their positions in the cabinet.
 

May 08, 2023

The Nepali Congress party has appointed new chief ministers in the two provinces of Gandaki and Lumbini. This comes after the ruling coalition experienced a transition in preparation for the presidential elections. 

Apr 13, 2023

Following the election of President and Vice-President, the change in composition of the ruling coalition has started showing effects in the provinces. 

Mar 24, 2023

The power equation in both province and centre is bound to change with the newly formed eight party alliance and CPN-UML drawing out from the government. While this state of instability is now observed, the performance of Province governments in terms of economy and administration is very weak.  According to the recent performance evaluation of the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission, the performance of the Provincial government is weak and that of the local government is average.
 

Feb 16, 2023

Following the first provincial parliamentary meeting in the first week of January, the provincial government formation gained momentum. The coalition led by CPN-UML gave shape to the rest of the provinces, where all the chief ministers were appointed respectively. With the increase in financial expenditure and issues in power division amongst the ministries, some of the provinces decided to cut-off the number of ministries.

Jan 24, 2023

While the possibilities of Nepali Congress forming the government in all provinces were clearly visible post-election results, the new alliance led by CPN UML has a comfortable majority in all seven provinces. Also, the political parties have selected their respective parliamentary leaders in each province and are set for the upcoming provincial meetings.
 

Jan 05, 2023

Political parties began making efforts to form coalition governments before the results were declaired. Percentage of votes received by independent candidates is quite promising. 

Dec 16, 2022

The three tiers of government—Federal, provincial, and local have already presented the budget for the next fiscal year 2021/22.

Dec 16, 2022

With 37% of the budget spent in the last month of the Fiscal Year – a huge chunk indeed, tendency of

Dec 16, 2022

Auditor General of the Office of the Audit General (OAG), Tankamani Sharma on August 20th presented the 58th Annual Report to President Bidhya Devi Bhandari.

Dec 16, 2022

The political disagreements occurring in the central government since the last six months have affected provincial and local levels.

Dec 16, 2022

The country has been facing political turmoil for the last year and it reached extremes in dissatisfaction when former Prime Minister

Dec 16, 2022

Federal and provincial government’s functioning has been compromised by the long shadow of political turmoil. The opposition to the previous KP

Dec 16, 2022

Former PM KP Sharma Oli took an unconstitutional move in 2021, dissolving the House of Representatives two times in six months.

Dec 16, 2022

In the front of Federal affairs, after a prolonged struggle, Province 2 has finally endorsed provincial name as ‘Madhes Province

Dec 12, 2022

In the federal front, the provincial governments completed the 4th year of their establishment in February 2022. On the occasion of the anniversary,

Dec 12, 2022

The parties, in both the ruling alliance and in the opposition, had committed to working toward making the coalition with their respective allies effective in as many local bodies as possible. However, electoral coalitions couldn’t materialize in quite a lot of local bodies.

Dec 11, 2022

In the previous local level election conducted in 2017, the newly elected representative assumed their offices on May 20. Former elected representatives

Dec 10, 2022

According to the constitution of Nepal, provision 220 provides that after the completion of local level election within 30 Days all the District Assemblies require to hold a meeting consisting of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of Village Executives and Mayors

Dec 10, 2022

Revival of question of federal Nepal has yet again emerged as a debate among the political parties, provincial government and people.

Dec 10, 2022

The upcoming federal house of representatives and provincial assemblies’ election is announced for November 20, 2022.

Dec 10, 2022

With one month remaining for the elections, in October, political parties were occupied with forging coalitions and candidacy nominations. Two parties

Dec 10, 2022

Province 1 chief minister Rajendra Rai has failed to expand his cabinet from 2 and half months. According to the CM Rai informed that the

Dec 10, 2022

The assembly meeting of Province 2 on January 17, the two-thirds majority has finalized province name ‘Madhes’ and

Dec 10, 2022

Karnali Province Chief Minister Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has publicized the property details as per rule for the Member of Parliament and Council of Minister 2074 BS.

Dec 10, 2022

Chief Minister (CM) of Gandaki Province, Krishan Chandra Nepali administration has demanded NR. 5 billion additional budgets from the federal government to complete the development plan. A team including CM Nepali on January 31 reached Kathmandu and gathered with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s administration for the budget. CM Nepali also informed the government that the provincial government has been burdened by NR. 16 billion while a previous government led by Prithvi

Dec 10, 2022

Bharat Shah, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communication of Madhes province, filed a resolution proposal in the Provincial Assembly for the implementation of the Provincial Police Act. Minister Shah filed the proposal to gain the attention of the federal government and Members of Parliament to implement the act. The federal government has been reluctant to implement the police act, even though, the bill had been passed three years earlier