The CPN (UML) standing committee is holding its meeting this evening to discuss the situation following the CPN (Maoist Centre), the main partner in the coalition, pulling out from the government. The main ruling party CPN (UML) has stated it is to give its formal reaction regarding the Maoist Centre’s decision after the standing committee meeting. Prime Minister and CPN (UML) chairman KP Sharma Oli held informal discussions with some ministers and former House Speaker Subash Chandra Nembang after the Maoist Centre submitted a letter to him informing of its withdrawing support to the government. PM Oli’s press coordinator Chetan Adhikari said the standing committee meeting will take place at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Baluwatar. -