AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia Regulation: Information and Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina discussed a draft bill to amend and integrate media council laws, stressing a stronger, accountable regulator that can balance press freedom with credible journalism and enforce norms. Communal Violence in Sunsari: Dewangunj violence has drawn sharp political backlash; Nepali Congress demanded a Home Minister response and an impartial probe, while NHRC urged peaceful dialogue, law-and-order action, relief and compensation. Digital Identity & Payments: Nepal Rastra Bank made National ID verification mandatory for digital wallet onboarding, and Nepal approved IN Groupe for a new 10M-record biometric ID system via direct procurement. Govt Oversight & Consumer Rules: Commerce Department collected Rs 26.12m in fines from 537 firms; IRD clarified VAT won’t be charged on electricity bills for the last month of FY 2025/26. Infrastructure & Trade: Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel was inaugurated, and India-Nepal rail hit a milestone with the first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata to Biratnagar. Governance & Public Safety: Ministers inspected unmanaged telecom cables progress, warning of punishment for delays; Advertisement Board ordered pre-vetting of broadcast ads.
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