AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRepublic Day: Nepal marked its 19th Republic Day with a public holiday and a ceremony at Tudikhel where President Ramchandra Paudel called for republican values, political integrity, and better public service delivery. Budget Watch: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is set to present the FY 2026/27 budget on Friday after Parliament secretariat preparations for the joint session were completed. Foreign Service Reform: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened ambassadorial posts to public applications for the first time via a competitive process, with 17 vacancies among 44 missions. Maternal Health & Climate Resilience: Japan, UNFPA and the government inaugurated the refurbished Bhur Health Post in Jajarkot under a climate-resilient maternal and newborn health project. Hydropower Diplomacy: Korea’s ambassador attended the Upper Trishuli-1 weir gate operation milestone in Rasuwa, highlighting long-term Nepal-Korea energy cooperation. Justice System Strain: The Supreme Court faces a backlog of 22,000+ cases as a junior justice was appointed chief justice, triggering protests over seniority norms. Cooperatives Crackdown: CIIC reported cooperatives issued loans up to Rs 140 million to a single member, pointing to regulatory failure and weak governance.
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