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President advises new generations to take benefits from knowledge, skills of senior citizens
President Ramchandra Paudel has said the younger generation should take benefit from knowledge and skills of senior citizens. During his address to the Senior Citizens International Conference organised by the Manmohan Memorial Pratishthan (Foundation) here today, the President was of the view that new generation could adopt good practices and experiences of senior citizens through curriculum development or interactions. Likewise, the senior citizens who are physically capable could be engaged in production according to their abilities. There should be a mandatory provision to involve senior citizens in policy deliberations at the national level as well as in local-level affairs, the President said.
Justice impossible under fear of two-thirds majority or impeachment, says Acting CJ Malla
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has said that justice cannot function under fear or political influence, warning against attempts to weaken judicial independence. Addressing a programme organized on the occasion of Law Day on Saturday, Malla said judges must remain free from the fear of a two-thirds majority government or impeachment. “Justice is not possible under fear and influence,” she said. “Whether it is the fear of a two-thirds government or the fear of impeachment.”
Over 15,000 displaced as govt’s squatter eviction drive expands across Kathmandu Valley
Thousands of people have been displaced after the government intensified its campaign to clear squatter settlements across the Kathmandu Valley. The eviction drive, which began in Thapathali on April 25, left many families homeless after authorities arrived early in the morning with bulldozers and security personnel, giving residents only three days to vacate. While some residents had already fled, those with nowhere to go have been relocated to temporary holding shelters and lodges.
Govt seeks applications for National Cooperative Regulatory Authority posts
The government has invited applications for the posts of chairperson and expert member of the National Cooperative Regulatory Authority. The application process has been opened in accordance with the Cooperative Act 2017 and the Criteria for Recommendation for Appointment of Chairperson and Expert Members of the Authority. According to the Ministry of Land Management Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, applicants for the chairperson post must hold at least a master’s degree in economics, commerce, management, accountancy, law, or cooperative studies.
RSP launches parliamentary and leadership training for lawmakers
Rastriya Swatantra Party has launched a parliamentary practice and leadership development training program at the Staff College in Kathmandu on Saturday. Organized by the party’s central training department, the first phase of the programme aims to provide federal and provincial lawmakers with practical and theoretical knowledge on parliamentary practices, policy-making, leadership development, and effective legislative roles, the party said. The training includes sessions on parliamentary procedures, bill drafting, public policy, good governance, the role of elected representatives, and leadership development.
Govt calls for applications for key telecom and security printing posts
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has called for applications for the posts of chairperson and member at the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, as well as the executive director of the Security Printing Center. Issuing a notice on Friday, the ministry invited applications from eligible and interested candidates for the vacant positions. Applicants have been asked to submit their applications within office hours by Jestha 5. The ministry said detailed eligibility criteria, application forms, and required documents can be accessed through its official website at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Nepal.
Hajj pilgrims from Nepal bid farewell for journey to Makkah
Nepali Muslim pilgrims departing for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah were bid farewell at a program in Kathmandu on Friday. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s political advisor Asim Shah and Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nepal Fahad Mohammed Al Mnikhr attended the farewell ceremony and extended their best wishes for a safe and successful pilgrimage.
Govt launches public suggestion portal for upcoming budget
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has launched a “Suggestion Collection Portal” to ensure direct public participation in the formulation of next fiscal year’s policies, programmes, and budget. The digital platform has been introduced with the aim of making governance more transparent and people-oriented by incorporating citizens’ real needs and expectations into the policy and budget-making process. The government is scheduled to unveil its policy and programme on Monday. Through the portal, Nepali citizens living both inside and outside the country, subject experts, and policymakers will be able to directly submit suggestions to the government regarding budget priorities and development agendas.
Govt has made no list to arrest industrialists: Finance Minister Wagle
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has dismissed rumours that the government is preparing a list to arrest or crack down on industrialists and businesspersons, urging the private sector not to be misled by misinformation. Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Friday evening, Wagle clarified that the government has not prepared any such list targeting entrepreneurs for arrest or detention. “Do not believe rumours. You are our partners,” he said, addressing concerns from the private sector.
Oli faces growing isolation inside UML amid calls for leadership change
KP Sharma Oli is facing mounting internal pressure within the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) following the party’s electoral setbacks and political turmoil surrounding the Gen-Z protests held on September 8 and 9, 2025. After the collapse of the coalition government led by the Nepali Congress and UML on September 9, Oli has increasingly come under criticism and is now seen by many within the party as politically isolated. Oli was arrested on March 29 over allegations linked to the government crackdown during the Gen-Z protests. Acting on the direction of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, then Home Minister Sudan Gurung ordered his detention. Oli spent 13 days under police supervision while undergoing treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital before being released on bail on April 9.
CIA assessment suggests Tehran can endure blockade for months as Gulf tensions escalate
Efforts to bring an end to the conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to lose momentum on Friday as both sides exchanged fire in the Gulf, while a U.S. intelligence report suggested Tehran could endure a naval blockade for several months. According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, a CIA assessment found that Iran would likely avoid severe economic strain from a U.S.-led blockade of its ports for roughly four more months. The report indicates that Washington’s leverage over Tehran may remain limited as both countries attempt to negotiate an end to a war that has faced growing opposition among American voters.
‘Talks with Harka Sampang and Sudan Kirati remain inconclusive’
Kulman Ghising is currently traveling across the country to expand the organization of the Ujyalo Nepal Party. After holding a provincial gathering in Dharan and positioning himself as a political challenger to Harka Sampang in Koshi Province, Ghising says his party is moving ahead in a measured and disciplined manner. Following the collapse of the proposed unification process with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Ghising says he has gradually come to better understand the realities of politics. While discussions among alternative political forces are ongoing, he insists there have been no concrete talks of party unification with either Harka Sampang or Sudan Kirati. Ghising acknowledged meeting Sudan after returning from his eastern tour, but said no meaningful progress had been made toward any alliance. “No one knows what circumstances may bring, but right now nothing has matured,” he said.
Govt’s cooperative relief fund yet to deliver despite ordinance push
The Rastriya Swatantra Party had pledged in its election manifesto to return savings of small depositors within 100 days of forming the government. In line with that commitment, the government has amended the cooperative law through an ordinance and moved ahead with mechanisms aimed at refunding depositors. The ordinance introduces a provision for establishing a revolving relief fund to facilitate immediate repayment to members of troubled cooperatives. According to the amended provision, the fund may include allocations from the government, reimbursed amounts recovered from concerned cooperatives, and other available sources. The ordinance also states that money provided by the government to the management committee must gradually be reimbursed through recovery of movable and immovable assets and other sources linked to debtors of problematic cooperatives.
Shram Sanskriti Party stages protest at Maitighar over treatment of landless people
Shram Sanskriti Party staged a protest demonstration at Maitighar Mandala on Saturday, accusing the state of suppressing landless and unmanaged settlers. Organized under the slogan “This country belongs to the poor too,” the protest saw participants expressing concern over what they described as harsh treatment of landless and marginalized communities by the government. Demonstrators carried placards with messages such as “Manage the landless before eviction,” “We stand for human rights,” “Protecting vulnerable groups is the state’s responsibility,” and “Provide land to the landless.”
Vehicle reaches Dumling on Tinkar road for the first time
A vehicle has reached Dumling village in Byas Rural Municipality-2 of Darchula District for the first time after the completion of a key section of the under-construction Tusharpani–Tinkar road. The Nepali Army, which is leading the road construction project, completed a 12-kilometre stretch from the zero point at Tusharpani to Dumling, allowing transportation services to begin from Friday. Locals expressed excitement after the first vehicle arrived in the remote Himalayan village. Residents believe the road will significantly ease transportation of daily essentials, improve access to healthcare and education, and reduce travel hardships.
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