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Madhesh assembly parties bring motion against Speaker

Janakpur, Nov. 14 -- An alliance of seven political parties in the Madhesh Provincial Assembly has brought a motion against Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal, accusing him of acting in a partisan manner and ... Read More


Seven parties raise concerns over Madhesh Province Speaker's conduct

Janakpur/jaleshwar, Nov. 14 -- Seven parties protesting the formation of the provincial government in Madhesh met with Province Head Surendra Labh Karna on Friday afternoon, stating that the appointme... Read More


Predawn power play rocks Madhesh

Janakpur, Nov. 11 -- In a dramatic turn of events, Madhesh Province Head Sumitra Subedi Bhandari, who left Janakpur for Kathmandu at 4 am on Monday citing health reasons, appointed CPN-UML leader Saro... Read More


Lawmakers stage sit-in against Chief Minister Yadav's appointment

Janakpur, Nov. 11 -- Lawmakers from seven political parties staged a sit-in outside Madhesh Bhawan in Janakpur on Tuesday, protesting Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav's appointment, which they say vio... Read More


Yadav's early-morning swearing-in as Madhesh chief minister sparks controversy

Janakpur, Nov. 10 -- Madhesh Province Head Sumitra Subedi Bhandari left Janakpur at 4am on Monday, citing health reasons, and travelled towards Kathmandu. She was seen off by caretaker Chief Minister... Read More


16 Nepali children rescued from India reunited with families

Janakpur, Oct. 30 -- Sixteen Nepali children trafficked to India have been rescued and reunited with their families in Madhesh province. The children, aged between 7 and 14, included 14 boys and two g... Read More


LSP's Jitendra Sonal appointed chief minister of Madhesh

Janakpur, Oct. 16 -- In a day marked by protests, political wrangling and heightened security, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) provincial assembly member Jitendra Sonal has been appointed Chief Minis... Read More


Madhesh chief minister, who resigned during Gen Z protests, backtracks

Janakpur, Sept. 20 -- Just days after saying he would resign amid the peak of Gen Z protests, Madhesh Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh backtracked on his announcement, arguing that talks with coaliti... Read More


Madhesh Chief Minister Singh announced resignation at the peak of Gen Z protests, now backtracks

Janakpur, Sept. 19 -- Just days after saying he would resign amid the peak of Gen Z protests, Madhesh Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh backtracked on his announcement, arguing that talks with coaliti... Read More


Historical Janakpur Cigarette Factory buildings damaged in violent protests

Janakpur, Sept. 18 -- The government's crackdown on the Gen Z protests in Kathmandu on September 8 ignited fury among youths, and by the following day that anger had spilled onto the streets of Janakp... Read More