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President Paudel authenticates three ordinances
President Ramchandra Paudel has authenticated three ordinances on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal. According to the Office of the President, the ordinances issued on Saturday include the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Health Science Academies, 2083, the Special Provision Ordinance on Removal of Public Officials, 2083, and the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Universities, 2083.
US envoy Gor meets RSP chair Lamichhane, discusses economic partnership
President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, held a meeting with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane on Saturday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest between Nepal and the United States, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
Encroached structures in Pashupati area being demolished
Authorities have begun demolishing structures built on encroached land in the Pashupati area at Tilganga, Kathmandu Metropolitan City–9. According to Metropolitan Police Chief Bishnu Joshi, the demolition drive started at 6 pm on Saturday as part of an ongoing campaign to remove illegally constructed buildings on government land. “We have initiated the removal of houses and temporary structures built by encroaching on public land in the Pashupati area of Tilganga,” Joshi said.
Demolition drive reaches Swayambhu as govt clears encroached structures
Authorities have begun demolishing structures built on encroached public land in the Swayambhu area of Kathmandu as part of an ongoing campaign to remove illegal settlements. The operation started on Saturday morning under the government’s broader initiative to clear squatter settlements in the federal capital. Bulldozers were deployed to dismantle houses and other structures constructed on government land.
Govt expands demolition drive to Balaju, Machhapokhari
The government has expanded its ongoing campaign to remove structures built along riverbanks and on encroached public land, with demolition works beginning in Balaju and Machhapokhari areas on Saturday. The operation, being carried out in coordination with the local administration, security forces and relevant authorities, targets houses, shops and other temporary structures constructed on riverbanks and public land.
23 referred for further treatment from free health camps for displaced squatters
The Ministry of Health and Population has referred 23 individuals for further treatment following free health camps organized for displaced squatters living in temporary shelters. According to the ministry, 17 individuals from a camp at Radha Satsang in Kirtipur were referred to Bir Hospital, while six children were sent to Kanti Children’s Hospital for additional care.
Indra Bahadur Rai’s ‘mistake’ of being poor
Shortly before resigning as Home Minister, Sudan Gurung posted a cynical jab on social media: “It’s not your fault if you are born poor, but it is your fault if you die poor!” The Instagram story, intended to deflect criticism regarding his unexplained accumulation of vast land and gold, didn’t last long. Under public pressure, Gurung deleted the post. Shortly after, following revelations of unethical share dealings with controversial businessmen, he himself was removed from the cabinet. But while Gurung’s exit was political, for 61-year-old Indra Bahadur Rai, the fault of being poor became a death sentence. On International Labor Day, Rai, a laborer at the Balkhu fruit market, ended his life by jumping into the Balkhu River. In the harsh lexicon of the former Home Minister, Rai committed the ultimate mistake: he died poor.
RSP secretariat meeting scheduled for Sunday
The secretariat meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party is scheduled to be held on Sunday. According to party officials, the meeting will take place at 12:30 pm at the party’s central office in Ghantaghar, Banasthali. The secretariat has urged all concerned office-bearers and members to ensure their mandatory presence.
Nepali Congress calls Central Working Committee meeting
The Nepali Congress has called a meeting of its Central Working Committee for May 4. According to the party, the meeting will be held at its central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur. Office bearers and members of the Central Executive Committee have been requested to attend the meeting.
NCP to hold national general convention in Kathmandu from November 27- December 1
Nepali Communist Party has announced that its unity national general convention will be held in Kathmandu from November 27- December 1, 2026. The decision was taken by a meeting of the party’s Central Working Coordination Committee chaired by coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
UML internal rejuvenation debate intensifies, youth leaders call for leadership change and structural overhaul
The internal call for restructuring and leadership change within the CPN (Unified Marxist–Leninist) party has intensified, as young leaders raised questions over the party’s current structure and working style during a “Rejuvenation gathering” held in Minbhawan, Kathmandu. The gathering, organized on Saturday at Nepal Commerce Campus, included central committee members and young leaders who openly questioned the party leadership and organizational direction. Central committee members Jhapad Rawal, Naresh Rokaya, and Samik Badal were among those present. Leaders including Ramesh Paudel, Roshan Basnet, and Sujan Kadariya reportedly expressed the view that party chair KP Sharma Oli should step down.
RSP issues condolence three days after Rolpa jeep tragedy, draws criticism over delayed response
The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has issued a condolence statement three days after a deadly jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives, drawing criticism over the delayed response from the party leadership. The accident occurred on Thursday in a steep section of Thawang Rural Municipality–1 in Rolpa district, when a jeep (Lu 1 Ja 4167) traveling from Rukum East towards Jaljala plunged around 700–800 meters down a cliff, causing heavy casualties. RSP spokesperson Manish Jha released the party’s condolence statement on Saturday, expressing grief over the tragic loss of lives and stressing the need for improvements in road safety.
PMO responds to Rolpa crash, forms four-member probe committee
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has expressed sorrow over the jeep accident in Thawang Rural Municipality–1, Salyap of Rolpa that claimed 20 lives. The government issued a condolence statement three days after the incident, formally expressing grief over the tragedy. According to the PMO, a four-member probe committee has been formed under the leadership of the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the incident. The committee is coordinated by a Superintendent of Police from the Lumbini Province Police Office.
Eviction drive along Bagmati intensifies; around 2,000 structures removed
The government’s campaign to remove encroached settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley has intensified, with demolition of illegal structures continuing across multiple locations. On Saturday, authorities cleared houses and makeshift shelters along the Bishnumati River in Balaju and the Dhobikhola riverbanks in Kathmandu. Similar operations were carried out on Friday in areas including Balkhu. According to the Kathmandu administration, demolition is ongoing in areas such as Swayambhu, Balaju–Gongabu Bus Park and Devinagar, targeting structures built on government, public and even privately encroached land.
Backlash against Nischal Basnet grows amid political undertones and boycott calls
Film director Nischal Basnet is facing mounting backlash on social media, with calls for boycott intensifying amid allegations of political alignment and involvement in recent protests. Even Surya Thapa, a close aide of KP Sharma Oli and a former lawmaker, publicly criticized Basnet, suggesting that several artists—including Swastima Khadka and Arjun Ghimire—had been “misused” during recent political events. However, Thapa stopped short of endorsing a boycott, stating he would still support their films. The controversy has escalated particularly after Basnet appeared at a protest in Maitighar Mandala supporting the film Lalibazaar, which had been halted by court order. His presence, partly linked to Khadka—who stars in the film—triggered intensified online criticism.
TU conducts backlogged exams in push to restore academic calendar
Tribhuvan University has accelerated the conduct of long-pending examinations in a bid to restore its academic calendar, which has remained irregular in recent years. According to the Office of the Controller of Examinations, the university is currently running multiple exams simultaneously to clear the backlog and ensure that regular examinations can be held from the month of Shrawan (mid-July/early August). Controller of Examinations Laxman Paudel said the university is conducting three to four types of exams each month as part of this effort. He added that even chance exams dating back to 1996 are being completed by the end of Asar (mid-June/early July).
Govt focuses on safe, inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem: Minister Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Bikram Timilsina, has said the government is focused on establishing a safe, credible, inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem. Issuing a message of best wishes on the occasion of National Information and Communications Technology Day, 2083, today, Minister Timilsina said information technology is not an alternative but a fundamental pillar for good governance, service delivery, economic development, entrepreneurship and citizen empowerment.
Mechi Customs collects over Rs 13.14 billion in revenue
The Mechi Customs Office has collected Rs 13.14 billion in revenue by the end of Chaitra in the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, achieving 69.83 percent of its annual target. According to Information Officer Ishwar Kumar Humagain, the office has set a target of Rs 18.87 billion for the fiscal year. In Chaitra alone, it collected Rs 1.60 billion, which is 94.69 percent of the monthly target. Revenue collection stood at Rs 1.26 billion in Shrawan, Rs 1.36 billion in Bhadra, Rs 1.52 billion in Asoj, and Rs 1.30 billion in Kartik.
Customs crackdown slows Raxaul market, boosts business in Birgunj
The Indian border market of Raxaul, usually bustling throughout the year, has turned noticeably quiet following tighter customs enforcement by the Nepali government. The decline in Nepali shoppers crossing the border has significantly affected trade in Raxaul, which has long served as a key shopping hub for residents of Birgunj and nearby areas including Simara, Hetauda and Chitwan. Local traders in Birgunj, however, say the stricter checks have had a positive impact on domestic markets. With fewer consumers traveling across the border for shopping, footfall in Birgunj has gradually increased.
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