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Dissatisfied student leaders and active members have hung banners at the central office of the Nepali Congress, demanding a convention of the party’s affiliated youth organization, the Nepal Democratic Students’ Federation (Nevisangh). Nevisangh leader Pushkarvikram Shahi stated that the banners question the party leadership about when the selection of leadership will begin after ending the rent-seeking practice.

Following the Nepali Congress’s decision not to extend the tenure of the central committees of Nevisangh and other affiliated organizations, these groups have effectively become dissolved. On April 10 (27 Baishakh), in Kathmandu, dissatisfied student leaders and activists raised questions through banners such as, “When will the rent-seeking practice in affiliated organizations end and leadership selection be conducted fully through democratic processes?”

Additionally, the banners included questions like, “What is the current party leadership’s stance toward student organizations?” and “What is the party’s position on granting operational autonomy to Nevisangh?” Another inquiry raised was, “What is the clear indication of the emotional unity within the party?”

With the Nepali Congress’s decision not to extend the tenure of the central committees of various affiliated organizations, these organizations have effectively been dissolved. The party is currently preparing to appoint interim committees led by central leadership in these organizations.

Initiated by Ward No. 3 of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, a digital board has been installed at Pulchok bus stop with an investment of around NPR 150,000 to display the live locations of buses. Currently, 1,400 buses are equipped with GPS devices, allowing passengers to track their buses in real-time through the Travel Nepal app. Installation of GPS devices on other buses is ongoing, with further efforts aimed at streamlining public transportation, according to Ward Chairperson Gopal Maharjan. “Passengers can see the live location of buses right at the bus stop,” he added. “It’s easy to know how many buses are approaching.”

Previously, commuters who had to change buses at the station found it hard to rely on such information. However, for the past three months, if you have traveled from the Pulchok bus stop in Lalitpur, you might have noticed a digital board that shows live bus locations. The live locations of almost all buses—including Sajha Yatayat, Nepal Yatayat, Riddhi Siddhi Yatayat, Jharna Yatayat, Mahanagar Yatayat, and Dakshinkali Yatayat—can be viewed on this smart board. This helps passengers easily know when and where the bus they intend to board has arrived.

Ward Chairperson Gopal Maharjan of Lalitpur Metropolitan City’s Ward No. 3 said the project was completed after about 20 to 21 days of effort and an investment of nearly NPR 150,000. Work is underway to equip additional buses with GPS units to make the system more organized, he stated. “I am also working to implement similar systems at other bus stops within the ward to make travel easier,” he added. “Passengers used to wait anxiously at these stops due to uncertainty about bus arrival times, so I sought a solution and adopted this approach.”

Promos Adhikari, COO of Travel Nepal, explained, “GPS devices will be installed in many more buses. This will allow passengers to easily know where their bus currently is and its route.” According to him, the digital board displays real-time GPS data, including bus numbers and the brand colors associated with each transport company. Even if passengers have not yet reached Pulchok, they can track buses via the Travel Nepal app. Adhikari said, “What appears on the board is mirrored in real-time on the app. You can check bus locations through the app before heading to the bus stop.”

Ward Chairperson Maharjan added, “We are currently training to incorporate other buses into this system. This will be a significant advantage for vehicle owners who lack information on their vehicles’ whereabouts.” “This is just the beginning. We have plans to undertake more such initiatives to further ease public transportation,” he said.

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The Annual General Assembly of the Nepal Cricket Association approved the income and expenditure statements of the first and second editions of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The assembly resolved to allocate NPR 200,000 each annually to 45 district cricket associations across the country from the revenue generated by the NPL. The general meeting held on 27 Baishakh in Biratnagar also ratified the audited financial report for the fiscal year 2081/082 and passed the annual program, action plan, and budget for 2026.

Additionally, the assembly decided that the 45 district cricket associations nationwide will receive NPR 200,000 each from the NPL proceeds. The Nepal Cricket Association also resolved to inaugurate the ‘CAN Annual Awards’ every December starting this year. These awards will recognize outstanding male, female, and youth players, lifetime achievement, and the ‘Moment of the Year’ in cricket.

The play ‘Grand Rehearsal’ currently staged at Mandala Theatre explores the cycle of balance and imbalance in life. People constantly strive to find equilibrium in life so they can achieve their goals smoothly. However, circumstances are rarely that simple. Individuals face numerous challenges, and as a result, they rarely remain fully balanced. Sometimes, just as balance is restored, something breaks down again; other times, new problems arise after equilibrium is achieved. Yet people do not give up—they seek solutions and try to regain their balance. The unfortunate truth is that this process keeps repeating in different aspects of life. The play ‘Grand Rehearsal’ vividly portrays this dynamic. Balance and imbalance, harmony and discord—these are the core themes of the drama.

At times, the play also evokes memories of the abstract works of Russian painter Kazimir Malevich. His paintings were distinctive and often unexpected. They heavily featured thin, thick, long, or short geometric lines and shapes, yet were never fully complete; instead, their intentional incompleteness embodied a unique sense of wholeness. Although Malevich’s artworks did not depict any specific stories, objects, or real-world representation, they were emotionally rich. Similarly, ‘Grand Rehearsal’ never appears fully complete throughout its long performance, yet the audience experiences a sense of completeness. The characters in the play resemble Malevich’s geometric shapes and the blank spaces on his canvases. Through its staging, the play attempts to bring Malevich’s suprematist art to life on the theater stage.

Malevich completely eliminated objects, shapes, and realism in his paintings, reaching the concept of the ‘Black Square’. He believed true importance lay in absence of objects and pure emotion. Likewise, ‘Grand Rehearsal’ breaks away from traditional notions of theatrical completeness, plot, and structure. It subverts representational theater, prioritizing chaos, physical gestures, and energetic performance instead. Just as Malevich’s ‘White on White’ induces a sense of void in the viewer, this play shows how life’s vitality often emerges only through disorder and breakdown. It is a deconstruction—challenging conventional styles to produce new forms of enjoyment.

To elaborate, the play is a Nepali adaptation of the British play ‘The Play That Goes Wrong.’ The adaptation retains the essence of the original work. Translators Anup Nyaupane and Umesh Tamang infused local color into the Nepali version, making it highly relevant. It does not immediately feel like a foreign play. The story presented is a ‘play within a play.’ Here, we observe a novice group preparing and rehearsing for a theater production. They practice and stage a suspense thriller called ‘Biheko Tutulko’ (Marriage Knot). However, the performance is riddled with unexpected problems—actors forget lines, technical glitches occur, stage props fall to the floor, props get lost or mixed up, and sets break. In this way, the play becomes a celebration of imperfection and chaos, with laughter and entertainment as the primary focus. The slapstick comedy drama style within the ‘play inside a play’ framework adds to the humor.

Furthermore, the play offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the drama of theatrical production. We witness the struggles, improvisations, scarcity, and sacrifices essential to staging a play. Usually, audiences watch a polished production, but here, the internal conflicts and processes of theater are revealed. The actors’ performances, timing, dialogue, storytelling style, and the way the audience becomes an active participant are all crucial elements of ‘Grand Rehearsal.’ However, the repeated sequence of setbacks during the performance of ‘Biheko Tutulko’ can feel somewhat predictable to audiences, reducing freshness and making parts of the play seem slow and prolonged. On another level, both life and theater inspire dreams of perfection, but reality is always a mix of disorder, failure, and ongoing improvement. The play suggests that the interplay between human effort and fate never ends. True joy comes when we accept this disorder. Watching that ongoing struggle with humor makes life lighter and easier.

Photo credit: Prasun Sangroula.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has canceled the membership of 15 members for acting against the interests of the party. The decision was made during the party’s Central Secretariat meeting held on Sunday, according to party spokesperson Manish Jha. The RSP has not disclosed the names of the members whose memberships were revoked. Kathmandu, 27 Baisakh – The RSP confirmed that 15 members had their memberships canceled for behavior contrary to the party’s interests. This decision was taken by the Central Secretariat meeting, spokesperson Manish Jha stated. However, details regarding which members had their memberships canceled have not been made public.

The National Examination Board has decided to release the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results for the year 2082 within one month. Since the answer sheets were evaluated directly at the exam centers, the results will be available sooner, and the board is preparing to publish the results accurately without errors. This year, 512,421 students registered for the exam, and arrangements have been made for results to be accessible via SMS, IVR, and the official website.

Kathmandu, 27 Baisakh – “If one puts in the effort, it is indeed possible.” This has been a common reaction on social media after the decision to publish SEE results within one month. Previously, it used to take about three months to release the results. According to the National Examination Board’s calendar, results were generally published in the second week of Ashar.

However, under the leadership of Mayor Balendra Shah, the government introduced a new decision to ensure the results are published within a month. Accordingly, the board is planning to release the SEE 2082 results within the next two days. The board is diligently completing data entry work to avoid any mistakes.

Exam Controller Tukaraj Adhikari stated, “The time to publish the results is approaching. They will be out by the day after tomorrow. The IT department is working on it. We will release error-free results.” The expedited release is possible due to the answer scripts being checked directly at examination centers.

He added, “Teachers participated actively. Since answer scripts were evaluated at the exam centers and the strategy changed, it became possible to publish the results more quickly.” Once the IT department completes their task, the board meeting will be convened to announce the results. “After the IT department completes its work, the board will convene,” he further explained.

Over 30 staff members have been assigned to ensure timely publication of the results. According to the Office of the Controller of Examinations, staff continued working even on public holidays. Delayed results previously caused psychological pressure on students and unnecessary stress due to the implementation of the bridge course.

Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel said, “The decision to publish results within one month was made to avoid psychological stress on students.” The government has also discontinued the bridge course program following the SEE exams. Instead, it aims to provide opportunities for students to learn sports or music based on their interests.

The removal of the necessity to wait three months for results has excited both teachers and students. President of the Principal Association, Sudam Gautam, said, “Students no longer have to wait long to get results or attend bridge courses. Both teachers and students are enthusiastic. With timely results, classes must also start promptly. Timely results and classes send a positive message.”

This year, the SEE was conducted from Chaitra 19 to 29. After the exam, Kritak Paudel from Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu, went trekking to refresh himself. In the following week, he also trekked to Gosainkunda. Kritak remarked, “The government has also removed the bridge course. There is no need to rush to study after SEE. That’s why I went trekking. I did not feel any stress.”

He added, “Previously, one had to wait three months, and it was difficult deciding how to spend that time. This time, with results arriving in a month, I won’t waste my time. After the results, I plan to study computer subjects.”

Similarly, Shan Nyaupane from Bhaktapur described the one-month wait as “boring.” He also spent much of his time traveling around after the exams. “I got bored within a month. If it took three months to get results, it would be even harder. After SEE, I traveled in Bhaktapur and Jhapa, played, and watched movies. There wasn’t the pressure like during SEE.” He is now preparing to study science subjects.

Not only Kritak and Shan, but a large number of students are excited about the faster result announcement. This year, 512,421 students registered for the exam, including 441,566 in the regular category and 70,855 in the grade improvement category. Among them, 257,613 are female students, 254,801 male students, and 7 others. The National Examination Board has arranged for the results to be accessible via SMS, IVR, and on the official website.

April 10, Kathmandu – The National Independent Party (RASWAPA) has scheduled a Central Committee meeting. According to Manish Gyawali, the party spokesperson, the decision to convene the Central Committee meeting was made during the party’s Central Secretariat meeting held on Sunday. He stated that the meeting has been called for April 13, but the exact time and venue have yet to be finalized.

The National Independent Party has decided to conduct its ward and municipal conferences in two phases during the month of Jestha, focusing on its first General Convention. According to the party’s bylaws, the Central Committee will consist of 129 members, with a mandatory 33 percent female representation. Preparations are underway to establish elected committees at six levels: central, provincial, district, electoral constituency, municipality, and ward through the General Convention.

April 10, Kathmandu – The National Independent Party (RASWAPA) is focusing on its first General Convention. The convention, originally scheduled for Falgun, was postponed due to elections. The party is now mobilizing its organizational structure to hold the convention on a date to be announced. The party has decided to conduct ward and municipal conferences in two stages. Assemblies for wards that have not yet formed committees are scheduled for Jestha 2, while wards with committees established before April 20 will hold their conferences on Jestha 3, according to party spokesperson Manish Jhaka. The secretariat meeting decided that municipalities with committees formed before April 25 will hold their conferences on Jestha 10. Remaining ward committees established before Jestha 3 are required to hold their conferences by Jestha 16, and municipalities with committees formed before Jestha 10 are set to conduct their conferences on Jestha 17.

District assemblies are scheduled for Jestha 23 and 24. However, dates for provincial and central General Conventions have not yet been decided. The bylaws mandate that the General Convention must be announced at least six months prior. The Central Committee can only set the date after the Election Commission recommends holding the convention. Party leaders have indicated preparations to hold the first General Convention in Bhadra or Ashwin.

The decision to hold the General Convention six months after the elections was made at the extended meeting in Sauraha, scheduling the event in Bhadra. With the start of ward conferences, the process for the central General Convention has also begun. Although ward conferences had started before the elections, the election process disrupted the schedule. According to the party’s Election Commission, 452 wards and 62 municipalities had held their conferences before the elections. Post-election, more than 200 ward conferences are ongoing, Election Commission Secretary Bhuminanda Baral stated. Baral added that ward-level conferences are proceeding rapidly, with a goal to complete all within three weeks. Conferences are being held in all districts except Bara. To conduct higher-level conferences, lower-level structures must have completed their meetings. If lower-level conferences are not held, the Central Committee holds the authority to conduct upper-level conferences. According to bylaws, the party is preparing to hold the Central General Convention even if some structures have postponed their conferences. Leaders mentioned that RASWAPA is moving to fast-track the central General Convention.

After forming provisional committees, conferences are being conducted at the lower levels to mobilize party structures, a member of the Organization Department said. Several structures have been dissolved and provisional committees formed in some areas to include the faction supporting Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The Organization Department member stated, “District committees are being dissolved to form provisional committees representing both factions, with preparations underway to hold conferences immediately.” Although Prime Minister Shah’s faction is represented at the central level, integration at lower levels is still ongoing.

How Many Representatives Will Attend the General Convention?
Central Committee members will automatically serve as representatives at the National General Convention. Office bearers from the Central Advisory Council, Disciplinary Commission, Audit Commission, and Election Commission will participate. From the central departments, 11 members including the heads will be selected, with 33 percent female representation compulsory. Members of both houses of the federal parliament and provincial assemblies will serve as automatic delegates. Since RASWAPA has no representation in the National Assembly or Provincial Assemblies, members of the House of Representatives will be convention delegates.

According to the amended bylaws, the Central Committee will have 129 members, while the current committee has 92 members, all of whom are automatic delegates. Officers of provincial committees and their disciplinary, audit, and election commissions will be delegates. When selecting three representatives from provincial departments, one must be female. The district committees will elect five members, including one woman. The head of the Kathmandu District Coordination Department is also a delegate. Under the Federal House of Representatives area committee, coordinators and deputy coordinators from electoral constituencies will be appointed as representatives. The Overseas Nepalese Coordination Department from various country branches will send up to 11 delegates. At the municipal level, chairpersons will serve as representatives.

The municipal convention is empowered by bylaws to select delegates according to party membership numbers: one delegate from rural municipalities with over 201 members, two from municipalities with over 401 members, three from sub-metropolitan municipalities with over 501 members, and four from metropolitan municipalities with over 701 members. The municipal mayor and deputy mayor are automatic General Convention delegates. Five delegates, including a coordinator, from the central Disaster, Relief, and Rescue Task Force (RAT) will also be included.

Elected Committee Structures
The General Convention will establish elected committees at six levels: central, provincial, district, electoral constituency, municipality, and ward. Chairpersons at each level must secure more than 50 percent of votes from the delegates. The central executive will comprise 13 office bearers, including the chairperson, three vice-chairpersons (including females), one general secretary, three co-general secretaries (including both men and women), treasurer, co-treasurer, spokesperson, and co-spokespersons. Currently, RASWAPA has one senior leader and one vice-chairperson along with two general secretaries. Central office bearers will be elected at the General Convention, while the chairperson will nominate the treasurer, co-treasurer, and spokespersons. Twenty-five Secretariat members will also be appointed by the chairperson. The 129-member Central Committee must comprise at least one-third women and youth as prioritized by the bylaws.

The provincial committees will comprise seven members, including a chairperson, vice-chairperson, general secretary, treasurer, and spokesperson. The size of the seven provincial committees varies: Koshi 61, Madhesh 59, Bagmati 65, Gandaki 47, Lumbini 57, Karnali 41, and Sudurpaschim 43 members. The treasurer and spokesperson will be nominated based on the recommendation of the provincial chairperson. District committees will elect their chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, co-secretary, inclusive members, and one representative per federal parliamentary constituency. The district chairperson can nominate one treasurer. Each electoral constituency will have a seven-member committee, consisting of a coordinator, two vice-coordinators from two provincial constituencies, secretary, and members elected accordingly.

At the municipal level, elected committees will include 11 members in rural municipalities, 15 in municipalities, 21 in sub-metropolitan municipalities, and 25 in metropolitan municipalities. The municipal treasurer will be nominated on the recommendation of the municipal chairperson. The municipal executive will include one chairperson, one vice-chairperson, one secretary, one co-secretary, one treasurer, and girl members to ensure gender balance. Ward committees can range from a minimum of three to a maximum of 11 members, including one chairperson, one vice-chairperson, one secretary, and six members elected by representatives. The bylaws grant the elected ward committee the authority to nominate two additional members from party members. In a full 11-member ward committee, four women members are mandatory, including at least one Dalit woman.

The Rashtriya Swatantra Janata Party (RASWAPA) has decided to dissolve the Bara district committee following a recommendation from the provincial committee. The party’s central secretariat made this decision in a meeting held on Sunday and also announced plans to prepare for a district congress in Bara. Spokesperson Manish Jha stated that the meeting resolved to dissolve the Bara district committee and to proceed with preparations for the district congress. April 10, Kathmandu.

The absence of political ideology and principles in Nepal has posed significant challenges to long-term political stability and social transformation. Established parties have struggled to implement their ideological principles practically, while emerging political forces have yet to develop a clear ideological foundation. Only when these new political entities establish distinct ideological accountability and cultivate strong institutional culture can Nepali politics become sustainable.

Pradeep Giri often engaged in discussions about political ideology and philosophy. He possessed the ability to captivate audiences wherever he spoke. While some listened attentively, others simply heard without absorbing his message. Currently, one leader who has advanced Giri’s philosophical approach is Ghanshyam Bhusal. Bhusal believes that politics should fundamentally be guided by principles. Firm in the conviction that politics must be rooted in ideology, he did not receive favorable recognition within his former party, the CPN-UML.

For decades, the Nepali people have participated in various political movements, sacrificing and bringing about changes in governance, drafting constitutions, abolishing the monarchy, and establishing a republic. Yet, despite these numerous transformations, expected improvements in everyday life have remained elusive, raising a crucial question: why? The inability to answer this leads to an even more serious question—does ideology fill stomachs? This very despair has fueled widespread disenchantment with traditional political parties, while simultaneously sparking extraordinary interest in new political forces.

April 10, Kathmandu – The Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswap) has decided to conduct its ward and municipality level conferences in two phases. The Secretariat meeting held on Sunday fixed the dates for the ward conferences on May 17 and May 29, while the municipality conferences will be held on May 24 and June 1.

Wards where committees were formed before April 3 will hold their conferences on May 17. For wards with committees formed by May 17, the second-phase conferences will be organized on May 29. Similarly, municipalities with committees established before April 10 will conduct their conferences on May 24, while those yet to form committees by May 24 will hold their conferences on June 1.

The Secretariat also decided to hold the district conferences on June 6 and 7. Additionally, assemblies for wards without committees will be convened on May 17, and gatherings for municipalities without committees are scheduled for May 24.