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A draft of the House of Representatives Rules of Procedure 2083 has been prepared, outlining the regulations to be followed during assembly meetings. According to the rules, all members must stand to show respect when the Speaker enters the meeting hall, and the Speaker will take their seat with due honor. Phones must be kept on silent mode during meetings, and strict prohibitions are imposed on taking photographs, as well as audio or video recording. The Speaker holds the authority to take action against any violations.

On 8 Baishakh, Kathmandu – With the draft of the House of Representatives Rules of Procedure 2083 now public, the key provisions are clear. When the Speaker enters the session hall, all members are required to stand to show respect, and the Speaker will assume their position with honor. The Speaker will only leave the hall when the session is adjourned, after which members may also exit. No member is allowed to speak without the Speaker’s permission. When speaking, members must address the Speaker respectfully and only from designated places. Members are prohibited from leaving their seats while the Speaker is speaking and must listen attentively.

The rules mandate that members refrain from passing between the Speaker’s seat and a speaking member. Turning one’s back to the Speaker while seated or standing is strictly forbidden. Any behavior that disrupts the session, causes disturbance, or creates disorder is not allowed. Reading irrelevant material during meetings is prohibited. Phone conversations are completely banned; phones must be set to on silent or vibrate mode. Communication via phone, photography, and audio or video recording during sessions are strictly prohibited. Participants must adhere strictly to these rules.

Members must stand to draw the Speaker’s attention and may speak only after being acknowledged by name or signal. Discussion about the Speaker’s conduct is allowed only when related to official duties; personal criticism is not permitted at other times. Use of obscene, insulting, or morally offensive language is banned. Speech that insults or impacts any individual, caste, religion, language, or gender is also prohibited. The right to speak should not be abused to obstruct the assembly’s work.

Speeches must relate to the matter under discussion in the assembly. Repetition of unrelated points or failure to maintain focus may lead the Speaker to stop the member from speaking or to question them. After being ordered, the member must cease speaking and take their seat. If needed, members may request permission through the Speaker to provide clarifications or convey related information but may not raise controversial issues. The Speaker retains the authority to take appropriate disciplinary actions against any rule violations.

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung held an extensive five-hour discussion with Home Secretary Rajkumar Shrestha, Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki, and Chief District Officers from Kathmandu, along with senior security officials. The meeting started at 6 PM and continued until around 11 PM. The topics discussed during this session have not been disclosed.

When exiting the ministry around 11 PM, reporters questioned the Home Minister about rumors concerning the targeting of major figures. In response, the minister replied, “I will explain later.” During the same time, Rashwap’s General Secretary Kavindra Buralkot made a call to the Chief District Officer of Kathmandu to discuss issues related to Gorkha and then visited the Home Ministry. He stated that since the Home Minister was occupied, he met with administrative staff before leaving.

“The Home Minister was in discussion with the IGP and Kathmandu’s CDO. I did not get a chance to meet him in the meeting,” Buralkot said. “The Home Ministry is not a place to remain silent, so the minister is working in his own way.” He added that the Home Secretary was also present and had visited the minister’s office.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in the IPL 2026. Abhishek Sharma played a magnificent unbeaten century, scoring 135 runs off 68 balls to help Hyderabad post a commanding total of 242 runs. Hyderabad currently stands third with 8 points from 7 matches, while Delhi is placed fifth with 6 points from 6 games. April 21, Kathmandu.

Thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s exceptional century, Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 encounter. In the match held on Tuesday night, Hyderabad defeated Delhi by 47 runs. Chasing a target of 243, Delhi managed only 195 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Nitish Rana was Delhi’s top scorer with 57 runs, followed by Shahbaz Ahmed contributing 41 runs.

For Hyderabad, Ishan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers, delivering 4 overs for 32 runs and taking 4 wickets. Harsh Dubey took 3 wickets, while Dilshan Madushanka and Sakib Hossain grabbed 1 wicket each. After losing the toss and opting to bat first, Hyderabad posted 242 runs for 2 wickets in 20 overs, buoyed by Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten century. Sharma struck 10 fours and 10 sixes in his 68-ball innings, finishing on 135 not out. Heinrich Klaasen also contributed an unbeaten 37 runs off 13 balls, while Travis Head scored 37 runs from 26 balls and captain Ishan Kishan added 25 runs off 13 balls. Delhi’s captain Axar Patel claimed 1 wicket and another wicket fell via run-out. Following this victory, Hyderabad moved up to third place with 8 points from 7 matches, while the defeated Delhi side remains fifth with 6 points from 6 games.

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation has issued a notice requiring repayment of loans from troubled cooperatives within 15 days. The notice states that if the loans are not fully repaid, the assets of borrowers and guarantors will be frozen and the collateral properties auctioned. The government has officially mandated the management committee for troubled cooperatives and has initiated processes to reimburse members’ savings. (April 21, Kathmandu)

The Ministry released the notice following the official formation of the Troubled Cooperative Management Committee. On Tuesday, the committee issued a 15-day ultimatum to directors, borrowing members, managers, employees, and guarantors associated with these cooperatives. The notice emphasized that failure to repay will result in freezing and auctioning of their properties and collateral.

The notification reads, “As per Section 104 of the Cooperative Act, 2017, the listed cooperatives have been declared troubled by the Government of Nepal (Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation) and brought under the management and liability settlement committee. Despite repeated notifications via the office website, national daily newspapers, SMS, and phone calls, the borrowers have not repaid principal, interest, and damages owed. Therefore, this notice calls upon these individuals to contact the committee office in Budhanagar, Kathmandu within 15 days from the publication date to reconcile accounts and settle outstanding dues.”

Moreover, if loans remain unsettled within the 15-day period, details including the names of borrowers, their families, and guarantors will be published publicly. Their assets and bank accounts will be frozen, public services suspended, and collateral pledged during loan acquisition auctioned. The notice further states, “If repayment is still not completed within the stipulated period, details of borrowers and guarantors, including their family members, will be made public; their assets, accounts, and public service facilities will be blocked by coordinating with relevant authorities. Collateral pledged at the time of borrowing will be auctioned or disposed of as per the Cooperative Act, 2017 and Cooperative Regulations, 2018, to recover the full outstanding dues of the cooperatives.”

Today, the government officially empowered the Troubled Cooperative Management Committee. The cabinet meeting on Tuesday appointed Dilliraj Acharya from Pyuthan as chairman, and Nawraj Simkhada from Dhading and Roshan Bahadur Shakya from Lalitpur as members. The ministry is advancing the phased process to reimburse savings to cooperative members. With the loan recovery process underway, the ministry is prepared to accelerate savings reimbursement.

The National Sports Council has established a three-member investigation subcommittee, led by Bhojananda Rai, to address disputes arising in the boxing sector. The subcommittee is tasked with investigating complaints and petitions concerning officials of the Boxing Federation and submitting a report within seven days. The investigation will be conducted based on regulations, laws, and the federation’s statutes, with arrangements to review necessary documents and coordinate with relevant stakeholders. Kathmandu, April 21.

The National Sports Council (NSC) formed this subcommittee to resolve various conflicts and issues within Nepal’s boxing federation and related areas. The decision was made at the NSC Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday. The committee comprises three members: Bhojananda Rai, the head of the NSC’s Administrative Department, as chairperson; Narayanraj Aryal, head of the NSC Legal Division; and Sanuraj KC, Administrative Officer of the NSC Sports Development Department.

The subcommittee has been given a deadline of seven working days to study complaints and petitions related to boxing disputes, engage with concerned parties, conduct necessary investigations, and prepare a report with appropriate recommendations. “Among the cases under review are complaints alleging that Boxing Federation officials unlawfully dismissed the federation’s secretary, Pushkar Raj Pant, and that previous Council leadership covered irregularities by purchasing vehicles; a petition filed by Pushkar Raj Pant on January 22, 2026 (2082 Poush 8), requesting action against those responsible; complaints submitted to the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority against Boxing Federation President Kiran Bahadur Shrestha, Vice President, and other officials for actions that allegedly harmed national pride; and requests by the NSC’s chief boxing coach, Prakash Thapa Magar, who accused assistant coach Deepak Maharjan of verbally abusing players and filed disciplinary requests twice with the Council,” the NSC stated.

The committee’s duties include examining all relevant documents related to the complaints, coordinating with stakeholders to gather facts, preparing the report based on existing laws, regulations, and federation statutes, and submitting the findings within the specified timeframe. The subcommittee is also authorized to determine its own procedural rules during the investigation.

The Supreme Court has refused to register a petition filed against Ravi Lamichhane. The court administration issued a “Darpith” order, meaning a refusal to register, regarding the petition submitted by Ayush Badal. Badal is allowed to file a fresh petition against the administration’s decision in the Supreme Court. Kathmandu, 8 Baisakh.

The Supreme Court administration declined to register the petition submitted against Ravi Lamichhane by issuing a darpith order. This order effectively rejected Badal’s petition. However, he can still file another petition in the Supreme Court challenging the administration’s decision. If a single-judge bench of the Supreme Court hears this new petition and revokes the darpith order, the court administration will then be required to register the petition. The petition sought to prohibit Rashtriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane, who is facing money laundering allegations, from performing his duties as a Member of Parliament.

The United Student Organization held a protest with a rally along Exhibition Road in Kathmandu against the hike in petroleum product prices. The students demanded the resignation of Education, Science and Technology Minister Sashmit Pokharel. They accused the government of interfering politically in universities. April 20, Kathmandu.

The United Student Organization organized the rally and protest in Kathmandu’s Exhibition Road against the increase in petroleum product prices. Various student groups affiliated with different political parties called for a reduction in petroleum prices during the demonstration. They also demanded the resignation of Education, Science and Technology Minister Sashmit Pokharel.

The protesters alleged that the government has politically interfered in universities. They carried placards demanding the rollback of the petroleum price hike, an end to political interference in universities, and opposing the dissolution of student organizations.