AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliament Watch: PM Balendra Shah is set to reply to lawmakers’ questions today as the HoR continues deliberations on the government’s policies and programmes, with endorsement expected and the FY 2083/84 budget also in the same parliamentary run. Water Governance: The government has intensified work on a new umbrella Water Resources Bill to replace the old act, clarify federal-provincial-local powers, and strengthen the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat. Immigration Overhaul: A draft immigration-related law is out for public feedback, including a plan for free Non-Resident Nepali visas for eligible Nepali-origin foreigners for 10 years. Rights & Trust: The Supreme Court has issued interim orders halting moves against student unions and trade unions, keeping the dispute alive while squatter-eviction concerns continue. Economy & Prices: Inflation is reported at 4.47% in mid-April, driven by higher fuel costs, while Finance Minister Wagle warns of revenue leakage and smuggling. Public Services: Nepal Telecom says Q3 profits and revenue rose, even as health-sector trust issues resurface over free medicines.
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