Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Madhesh province Chief Minister and Ministers on sit-in demanding adjustment of the police force



JANAKPURDHAM: The Chief Minister and Ministers of the Madhesh province government have started a sit-in since Sunday, alleging the federal government has not paid attention to adjusting the police force.

Ministers under the leadership of Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut sat on a dharna in the premises of the provincial head office inside Madhesh Bhavan.

Along with Chief Minister Raut, Physical Infrastructure Development Minister Ram Saroj Yadav, Home and Communications Minister Bharat Shah, State Minister Ruby Karn, Water Supply and Power Minister Omprakash Sharma are sitting on the gherao.

The provincial government announced the first phase of the protest after meeting with the prime minister and asking them (the federal government) to transfer the police to the provincial government, and sending a memorandum giving an ultimatum for the protest.

Under this movement, they have scheduled a daily sit-in for 2 hours for a week from Sunday.

 

Publish Date : 14 August 2022 14:10 PM

Kathmandu launches ‘Vehicle-Free Asan’ program to preserve historic settlement

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a ‘Vehicle-Free Asan’

Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships

KATHMANDU: Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz, one

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Oil prices drop sharply as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

TEHRAN: Global oil prices fell significantly after Iran announced that

World Heritage Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: World Heritage Day is being observed today with the