सरकारले आगामी आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/८४ मा कानूनी सुधार र निर्माण गतिविधिहरूलाई तीव्रता दिनका लागि नीतिहरू अपनाएको छ। यसले प्रमुख सडक पूर्वाधार परियोजनाहरूलाई छिटो अघि बढाउनेमा ध्यान केन्द्रित गर्नेछ, जसमा हुलाकी, पुष्पलाल र पूर्व-पश्चिम राजमार्गको उन्नयन समावेश छ। सडक दुर्घटनाहरू घटाउनका लागि, सरकारले जीपीएस ट्र्याकिङ, एआई आधारित ट्राफिक क्यामेरा र डिजिटल जरिवाना प्रणाली लागू गर्ने योजना बनाएको छ।
काठमाडौंमा, राष्ट्रपति राम चन्द्र पौडेलले सोमबार संघीय संसदको संयुक्त बैठकमा आगामी आर्थिक वर्षको नीति र कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत गर्दै यस दिशामा स्पष्ट संकेत दिएका थिए। यस नीति र कार्यक्रममा पूर्वाधार परियोजनाहरूलाई मिशन मोडमा कार्यान्वयन गर्न प्रधानमन्त्रीको डेलिभरी युनिटलाई सुदृढ पार्न जोड दिइएको छ। यस लक्ष्यलाई सहज बनाउन सार्वजनिक यातायात र सडकसम्बन्धी कानूनमा संशोधन गर्ने योजना बनाइएको छ।
सरकारले प्रमुख परियोजनाहरूको समयमै पूरा गर्नका लागि सुधारिएको प्रणाली र इन्जिनियरिङ मानकहरूको प्रभावकारी कार्यान्वयनलाई जोड दिएको छ। यसका साथै, सडक, रेलवे, जलमार्ग, रोपवे र हवाई यातायातलाई समेट्ने एकीकृत राष्ट्रिय यातायात मास्टर योजना तयार गर्दैछ। पूर्वाधारसँग सम्बन्धित छिटो विवाद समाधान र निर्णय प्रक्रियालाई “इन्भेस्टमेन्ट एक्सप्रेस” अवधारणाअन्तर्गत व्यवस्थित गरिनेछ।
आगामी वर्षमा, सरकार प्रमुख सडक पूर्वाधार परियोजनाहरूलाई तीव्रता दिनका लागि योजना बनाइरहेको छ। हुलाकी, पुष्पलाल र पूर्व-पश्चिम राजमार्गको उन्नयन र विस्तारलाई प्राथमिकता दिइनेछ। काठमाडौं-मधेस एक्सप्रेसवे र जडित सडकहरूलाई छिटो पूरा गर्ने योजना छ। राष्ट्रपति पौडेलले सबै स्थानीय सरकारलाई वर्षभर सञ्चालन गर्न सकिने सडक नेटवर्कमा जडान गर्ने योजना पनि प्रस्तुत गरेका छन्।
The National Examination Board (NEB) will release the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results on the evening of 28th Baishakh at 8 PM via a press conference. The SEE exams were held from 19th to 29th Chaitra, with a total of 512,421 students registering this year. Results can be accessed through SMS, IVR, and multiple websites, prominently including www.see.gov.np and www.neb.gov.np.
Kathmandu, 28th Baishakh – The National Examination Board is set to publish the SEE exam results shortly. According to exam controller Tukaraj Adhikari, the results will be officially announced during a press conference at 8 PM. He stated, “The press conference will take place at 8 PM, and students will be able to check their results after 9 PM.”
The exam board has already decided to release the results following a meeting. In the recent session of the SEE exams, conducted between 19th and 29th Chaitra, answer sheets were evaluated at the exam centers themselves, allowing a faster results publication process. This year, 512,421 students filled out exam forms. Of these, 441,566 were regular candidates and 70,855 were grade improvement candidates. Among them, 257,613 are female students, 254,801 male, and 7 others. Both regular and grade improvement exam results can be checked via SMS, IVR, and various websites.
Methods to check results via SMS and IVR – Nepal Telecom: 1600 (SMS/USSD and IVR service) Janaki Technology: 35001 (SMS service only) Ambition Guru: 31069 (SMS service only) How to view results on websites? Official government sites: www.see.gov.np and www.neb.gov.np Nepal Telecom: www.see.ntc.net.np Kantipur Publications: www.ekantipur.com Edu Sanjal: www.see.edusanjal.com Khalti:
April 11, Kathmandu – The National Examination Board is set to release the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results shortly. According to Examination Controller Tukaraj Adhikari, the results will be announced soon. Students will be able to view their results from 9 AM onwards. At this time, the area outside the Examination Board is bustling with students and guardians eagerly awaiting the announcement. The board has already held a meeting and decided to publish the results.
The SEE examination was conducted from March 2 to March 12 this year. This time, the answer sheets were evaluated at the examination centers, enabling quicker publication of the results. A total of 512,421 students submitted their exam forms this year. Out of these, 441,566 registered under the regular category, while 70,855 submitted forms under the grade improvement category. Among the students, 257,613 are female, 254,801 male, and 7 belong to other categories.
How to check the results? Here are the methods to view the results via SMS and IVR:
Nepal Telecom: Dial 1600 (SMS/USSD and IVR services)
Janaki Technology: 35001 (SMS service only)
Ambition Guru: 31061 (SMS service only)
How to check online? Visit the following official websites:
The seventh session of the Madhesh Provincial Assembly has been convened for 11 a.m. on Friday, 1 Jestha. The Provincial Head called the session under Clause (1) of Article 183 of the Constitution upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. Narayan Prasad Dahal, Secretary to the Provincial Head, confirmed the convening of the session. Kathmandu, 28 Baisakh – Following the recommendation of the Madhesh Provincial Government, the Office of the Provincial Head issued a press release on Monday announcing the commencement of the Provincial Assembly session at 11 a.m. on Friday, 1 Jestha. The Council of Ministers meeting held today recommended the Provincial Head to call the session. Acting on this recommendation, the Provincial Head convened the session in accordance with Clause (1) of Article 183 of the Constitution, Secretary Narayan Prasad Dahal stated.
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, Judges Kumar Regmi and Hari Phuyal.
The Constitutional Council has recommended Dr. Manoj Sharma, a Supreme Court judge, as the Chief Justice. Senior Supreme Court justices have agreed to continue working regularly without resigning. With Dr. Sharma’s appointment, Sapana Pradhan Malla and Kumar Regmi will be denied the position of Chief Justice.
April 11, Kathmandu – Last Wednesday, the Constitutional Council recommended Dr. Manoj Sharma, the fourth in seniority among Supreme Court judges, as the Chief Justice. This recommendation, which caused significant stir within the judiciary, prompted immediate discussions among some senior Supreme Court justices. Subsequently, they began attending court sessions from the following day and have remained silent on the recommendation since.
“There is near consensus that no judge dissatisfied with the recent recommendation will resign,” said one Supreme Court justice. “No senior judge outranking Dr. Sharma has indicated any intention to resign.” According to sources, the discussions among these judges concluded with agreement to continue working regularly with high morale and without submitting resignations.
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, along with Judges Kumar Regmi and Hari Phuyal, have also decided not to resign but to continue their duties regularly. They argue that resigning now would amount to accepting allegations against them, as the Constitutional Council’s recommendation violates past precedents and traditions.
“There is also the psychological factor of why they should allow the demands of others to be fulfilled by resigning,” the source added. “Resigning would facilitate those seeking to remove them from office, which they are reluctant to allow.” Meanwhile, if Dr. Manoj Sharma’s recommendation is approved by the parliamentary hearing committee, he will serve as Chief Justice for six years. Consequently, acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla and Kumar Regmi will be excluded from becoming Chief Justice. However, Judge Hari Phuyal, with reduced chances for judicial leadership, is next in line for Chief Justice recommendation based on seniority. A Supreme Court insider stated, “Their terms have several years remaining, so there is currently no urgency for them to resign.”
According to recent data, the loan interest rate of commercial banks has decreased by 1.48 percent, reaching 6.77 percent by the end of the fiscal year in Chaitra month. Development banks’ loan interest rate stood at 7.96 percent and finance companies’ at 9.26 percent as of the end of Chaitra 2082. Deposit interest rates up to Chaitra this fiscal year are currently 3.40 percent for commercial banks, 3.77 percent for development banks, and 4.74 percent for finance companies. This update was reported on 28 Baishakh from Kathmandu.
Loan interest rates have dropped by 1.48 percent by Chaitra in the current fiscal year. The decrease in interest rates is attributed to increased liquidity in the financial system paired with stagnant loan demand. The weighted average interest rate on loans from commercial banks was 6.77 percent at the end of Chaitra, which is 1.48 percent lower compared to the same period last year when it was 8.22 percent.
The central bank has reported that development banks’ loan interest rate is 7.96 percent and finance companies’ is 9.26 percent. By Chaitra 2081, these rates were 9.59 percent for development banks and 10.40 percent for finance companies. Deposit interest rates as of Chaitra 2082 are 3.40 percent for commercial banks, 3.77 percent for development banks, and 4.74 percent for finance companies. Previously, at the end of Chaitra 2081, deposit interest rates were 4.45 percent for commercial banks, 5.22 percent for development banks, and 6.24 percent for finance companies.
Lalitpur police have arrested three individuals along with 2.2 million NPR in cash on charges of stealing gold jewelry valued at approximately 3.4 million NPR. The accused are Sameer Chaudhary from Saptari, Pooja Sharma Joshi from Lalitpur, and Shravan Kumar from Bihar, India. According to Lalitpur SP Gautam Mishra, Sameer is accused of committing the theft, Pooja Joshi is alleged to have sold the stolen jewelry, and Shravan runs a gold shop in New Road, Kathmandu, where he reportedly purchased the stolen items.
On 28th Baishakh, Kathmandu — Three individuals have been apprehended by the Lalitpur District Police with 2.2 million NPR in cash on charges of stealing gold jewelry worth around 3.4 million NPR. The suspects include 24-year-old Sameer Chaudhary from Khadak Municipality-10 in Saptari, 48-year-old Pooja Sharma Joshi from Kupandol, Lalitpur, and 45-year-old Shravan Kumar, originally from Bihar, India, residing in New Road, Kathmandu. The arrests were made by the Lalitpur District Police Office.
SP Gautam Mishra of Lalitpur stated that Chaudhary is the thief, Joshi sold the stolen jewelry, and Shravan owns a gold shop in New Road where he purchased the stolen goods. During the arrest, the police recovered 2.2 million NPR in cash, approximately 80 grams of gold ingots, and various gold items including bangles, rings, necklaces, and pendants. Chaudhary is alleged to have stolen jewelry worth 1.85 million NPR from the room of Minu Jha, residing in Sanepa, and jewelry worth 1.535 million NPR from the room of Babita Chinal Pariyar, also living in the same area.
The government has presented its policy and program on Monday, prioritizing good governance as the foundation for a prosperous Nepal.
In the joint sitting of the federal parliament, President Ramchandra Paudel read out the policy and program that includes topics such as constitutional amendment, management of informal settlements, reduction of tax burdens, and declaring a ‘Decade for Employment Promotion.’
Following the protests and destruction on 23rd and 24th Bhadra of last year, the National Independent Party (RASWA), which secured a clear majority in the election, formed the government under Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s leadership.
The 35-party coalition integrated several points from their electoral pledges to present this first policy and program at the joint session of both houses of parliament.
In the policy and program handed over by Prime Minister Balendra Shah for the President’s reading, the importance of good governance is emphasized from the outset.
Zero Tolerance Against Corruption
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“The government views good governance as the foundation of a prosperous Nepal and will move forward with campaigns against corruption with zero tolerance, improvement in public service delivery, economic revival, and social advancement,” said President Paudel.
The policy and program mention that the government is currently preparing a discussion paper for constitutional amendment, clarifying its objectives and purposes.
“To ensure equal ownership among all classes, regions, and communities, the discussion paper will be prepared by identifying shared constitutional amendment issues through dialogue and cooperation with political parties,” the policy states.
The policy also commits to reviewing the tax structure to reduce the tax burden on entrepreneurs and middle-class families.
Additionally, it covers plans to refund amounts to cooperative victims and various infrastructure development projects.
Reasons Behind Opposition Party’s Disapproval
Before the government presented its policy and program, opposition party members in the House of Representatives raised strong objections, especially regarding ordinances and the eviction of squatters.
They accused the government of abusing executive power.
Niskal Rai, a spokesperson of the main opposition Nepali Congress party, strongly opposed the issuance of the ordinance.
“Discussions can be held on other matters, but the ordinance issued concerning the Constitutional Council is an issue that cannot be overlooked. This ordinance does not strengthen the spirit or constitutionalism of the constitution in any way,” she said.
“Setting a numeric threshold does not fit within the constitutional concept. Furthermore, in a three-member council including the Prime Minister, how can the decision of all three be considered majority? Every clause of the ordinance grants wide powers to the Prime Minister, which the constitution has not facilitated this easily.”
Padma Aryal, leader of the CPN-UML, demanded the annulment of the ordinances, calling for an end to the ‘misuse to centralize authority.’
She also rejected the government’s actions related to the eviction of squatters. “I strongly oppose the distress caused to informal settlements and squatters by bulldozers. On behalf of the CPN-UML, I condemn this incident,” she said.
Hark Sampang, chairperson of the Labor Culture Party, questioned the government’s stance on the border dispute.
“Why has the government remained silent while India opened and is operating a checkpoint at Lipulek? Why were diplomatic talks not held? Why is the government silent relying only on diplomatic notes without signatures?” he asked.
The policy and program presented by the President is scheduled for debate in parliament starting Tuesday, with the annual budget slated for presentation on Jestha 15.
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Abhiyamskumar Yadav, a 3-year-old boy from Patari-3, Laxmipur, Siraha, who had been missing for two days, was found dead. His body was discovered near his uncle’s house in Sohpur, Ward-4, Bariarpatti Rural Municipality, with multiple cuts on his hands and other parts of his body, police reported. The boy went missing from his uncle’s house at 1 pm on Baisakh 26, and his body was found after a search. (Baisakh 28, Janakpurdham)
The boy from Patari-3, Laxmipur, Siraha, who had been missing for two days, was found deceased near his uncle’s house in Sohpur, Ward-4, Bariarpatti Rural Municipality, Siraha. Police stated that the 3-year-old Yadav’s body was discovered with various cuts on his hands and other parts of his body. He had gone to his uncle’s house in Sohpur from his home in Patari-3, Laxmipur. He disappeared at 1 pm on Baisakh 26 from the uncle’s house. After searching nearby ponds and other locations, police found his body.
In the current fiscal year, remittances amounting to Rs 209 billion were received in the month of Chait, marking the highest figure ever recorded. With the Nepali rupee weakening, the exchange rate against the US dollar has reached Rs 152, which has contributed to an increase in remittance inflows. Up to Chait of this fiscal year, remittances have grown by 39.1 percent, totaling Rs 1.659 trillion.
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the exchange rate of one US dollar has reached Rs 152, representing the weakest position of the Nepali rupee in history. The depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar has also aided the improvement in remittance inflows. In Ashoj of the current fiscal year, remittance inflows amounted to Rs 201 billion.
By the end of Chait in the current fiscal year, remittance volumes have increased by 39.1 percent to Rs 1.659 trillion. The central bank reported that the total remittance inflow for Chait 2082 was Rs 209.75 billion. In US dollar terms, remittances increased by 31.9 percent, reaching $1.155 billion up to Chait in the current fiscal year.
Regarding foreign employment, the total number of new labor approvals (both institutional and individual) obtained until Chait is 294,186, while the number of renewed labor approvals stands at 293,259.
April 28, Kathmandu – Police have arrested two individuals involved in a series of thefts. The apprehended individuals are 27-year-old Ramesh Kumar Tamang from Taplee Rural Municipality-3, Udayapur, and 29-year-old Prabhat Singh Pradhan from Kathmandu-9. The team from Swayambhu Police Station conducted the arrests. They are accused of repeatedly committing thefts in the Raniban and Sanobhayang areas.
Police recovered stolen items including mobile phones, laptops, cash, statues, narcotics, and a total of 135,000 Nepalese Rupees from the suspects.
According to SSP Ramesh Thapa of Kathmandu District Police Office, Ramesh Kumar Tamang is also a fugitive in connection with narcotics-related charges.
Nepal is currently selling electricity to India while also purchasing power from there. Some experts have expressed concern that a major shift in this balance could cause a power shortage in the future.
According to data released by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on Monday, Nepal sold 290 megawatts of electricity to India while buying 80 megawatts from the neighbour.
Purchasing agreements with India do not include the option of buying electricity at night, yet Nepal currently faces no shortage during nighttime hours.
During the day, Nepal has been able to meet its electricity demand solely by buying power from India, allowing it to continue exporting electricity to the country.
However, in a new electricity purchase agreement with India that will come into effect in June 2026, concerns have been raised by some experts about the anticipated water shortages in Nepal and the potential challenges this could bring to electricity management.
Relief Provided by Nature
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An official from Nepal Electricity Authority said, “Nature has currently granted Nepal relief,” resulting in no issues with electricity supply during the night.
Mohan Dangi, Senior Vice President of the Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN), noted that electricity production this dry season has increased compared to last year.
Most of Nepal’s hydropower plants operate on a ‘run-of-the-river’ model, relying directly on river water flow, which results in decreased production during the winter season when water levels drop.
According to Senior Vice President Dangi, production is still lower than during the monsoon season and plants are not operating at full capacity.
“However, compared to last year, this year’s production is 10 to 15 percent higher,” Dangi said. “Our 7.5 megawatt project managed to sell electricity worth 2.2 million rupees more than last year.”
NEA officials stated that current rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced demand while increasing production compared to previous years.
“Hence, it has become possible to sell more electricity to India than to buy from them,” one official said.
Why Are There Concerns About Reduced Production From the Monsoon Onward?
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Caption, During the monsoon season, excess production often leads to a large amount of electricity being wasted
However, a weather forecast released last Friday by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Climate Science Division has raised concerns.
The department predicts that from May 31 to October 1, nationwide rainfall is expected to be lower than usual.
Similarly, maximum and minimum temperatures are also forecasted to be higher than average.
Experts have stated that all these changes will directly affect hydropower projects.
Attempts to contact energy ministry officials, NEA’s Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha, and spokesperson Rajan Dhakal for government assessments were unsuccessful.
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NEA’s Information Officer Sarvajit Kumar Chaudhary said he is not authorized to speak on the matter, and some officials declined to provide an official comment.
One official noted, “Although rainfall is expected to be below average and temperatures above, the extent of the change will determine the impact’s severity.”
He added that reduced electricity sales to India might decrease revenue for the authority and hydropower projects.
Senior Vice President Mohan Dangi also stated that it is premature to make definitive comments on this issue.
“A study has not been completed, this is a natural phenomenon everyone anticipates,” he said. “However, if we commit to selling electricity, we might find ourselves unable to supply the promised amount to the Nepal Electricity Authority.”
‘Penalties for Shortages’
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Dangi explained that producers are required to pay penalties if they cannot supply the agreed electricity capacity, a condition he finds unreasonable.
According to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), projects below 10 megawatts must declare their electricity sales one month in advance if they plan continuous production for a week or longer.
“During the monsoon season, when production exceeds the scheduled amount, the authority is forced to sell electricity at less than 50 percent of the price, even if it doesn’t want to,” Dangi said. “This results in price instability and leads to claims that the PPA is unbalanced.”
Currently, around 4,200 megawatts of electricity are connected to the transmission lines, with private sector projects contributing nearly 3,500 megawatts.
Total production from projects under 10 megawatts capacity may range between 1,200 to 1,500 megawatts.
“We demand that electricity purchase and sale operations be prioritized,” Dangi said. “Having to pay penalties when water levels are low is unjust, and natural causes should not be blamed on us.”
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The government has incorporated a plan to link sports with tourism and the economy in the policy program for the upcoming fiscal year. President Ramchandra Paudel announced that talent identification programs will be implemented starting from the school level. The policy program also includes objectives to commercialize the sports sector, encourage private sector participation, and ensure social security for athletes.
Kathmandu, 28 Baisakh – The government has outlined a strategy in the forthcoming fiscal year’s policy program to connect sports with national unity, health, tourism, and the economy. Presenting the policy program as the President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel stated that talent identification initiatives will be conducted beginning at the school level. Additionally, the policy emphasizes the commercialization of sports, involvement of the private sector, and securing social protection for athletes.
Google Photos has announced a new feature that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to help users create a ‘digital wardrobe.’ This feature scans users’ old photos to organize a digital collection of their worn clothing, aimed at reducing the common dilemma of ‘what to wear?’
The key features of this new addition include automated clothing categorization: Google Photos’ AI identifies garments from your photo library and compiles them into a ‘wardrobe’ collection. Users can filter by types such as jewelry, shirts, pants, and more, making it easier to locate previously worn items that may be tucked away.
Virtual try-ons: Before physically wearing any outfit, users can preview how the clothes might look through a ‘virtual’ trial feature. By selecting different clothing pieces and clicking on the ‘Try it on’ button, users can digitally visualize the ensemble.
Outfit mix and match: Users can combine different pieces from their digital wardrobe to create fresh outfits. These combinations can be saved into mood boards tailored for various occasions like weddings, office settings, or trips, and can also be shared with friends. This new feature is set to roll out first for Android users this summer, followed by availability on iOS devices.
President Ram Chandra Paudel, presenting the budget and policy program for the fiscal year 2083/84 to Parliament, declared plans to make police investigations more technology-friendly. He emphasized enhancing forensic examinations and advancing modern technology for investigations related to narcotics and transnational crimes.
The government has announced a plan to integrate technology into police investigations. President Paudel highlighted the refinement of forensic checks and a focus on technologically advanced investigative procedures. Additionally, there are plans to improve physical infrastructure standards.
He also noted the development of modern technologies for narcotics and cross-border crime investigations. Separate units will be established to handle cybercrime and financial crime probes. Furthermore, President Paudel stated that efforts will be made to effectively confiscate criminal assets.
