AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoParliament & Governance: PM Balendra Shah’s brief 20-minute return to the House after 43 days sparked fresh UML criticism over alleged rule violations, as lawmakers again pressed for answers on key government issues. Budget Bills Cleared: President Ramchandra Paudel certified three budget-related bills—Appropriation, National Debt Recovery and Finance—clearing the legal path for FY 2026/27 spending and tax implementation. Media Freedom Row: Traffic police released vehicles parked outside Kantipur, Onlinekhabar and Himalayan TV after fining owners; RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane warned action against those obstructing media entrances. Courts & Media Ads: Nepal’s Supreme Court annulled a government circular that sought to stop public advertisements to private media outlets. Disaster Preparedness: The government discussed upgrading Nepal’s multi-hazard early warning system, including faster tech options like cell broadcast. Energy Policy: Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said stalled hydropower licences will be reviewed and action taken against inactive projects. Finance & Regulation: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle tabled a bill to amend and repeal several finance laws, while MPs questioned insurance sector claims, claim delays and regulator capacity. Higher Education: Newly appointed university vice-chancellors pledged to keep campuses free from party politics and push reforms and scholarships.
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