- Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Kathmandu, May 19: Members of Parliament (MPs) in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) have urged the government to take stern actions against caste-based discrimination, particularly targeting the Dalit community.
Speaking during the ‘Emergency Hour’ of the meeting, the MPs have also drawn attention of the government on a range of pressing national concerns including landlessness, inflation and development-related issues
Airing her voice, Nita Ghatani highlighted the discrimination faced by Dalits in various sphere of society, especially in securing rental housing.
Ghatani cited a sit-in protest staged by Deepa Nepali at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu under the slogan ‘Is there no room for us, government?’, saying that protest reflected the harsh realities of caste-based exclusion in society.
“The issue is not merely about housing; it represents the longstanding discrimination, exclusion and marginalization imposed on the Dalit community for generations,” Ghatani asserted.
“It also raises a serious question about why equality and dignity for Dalits are still not fully guaranteed in the State,” she languished.
Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees equality, social justice, Dalit rights and declares the country free from untouchability, she lamented that the implementation in practice remains lax.
She went to share string on instances of caste-based discrimination and referred the case of Kiran BK, a postgraduate student who was allegedly evicted after his landlord came to learn about his caste, eventually forcing him to return to his home in Sudurpaschim Province.
She also mentioned the case of Niraj Bishwokarma who reportedly had to change rented rooms as many as 40 times due to being a Dalit.
The parliamentarian noted that even educated members of the Dalit community continue to face such injustices in housing, education, employment and public life.
Amid these incidences, she urged the government to adopt practical measures to eliminate caste-based discrimination.
She also emphasized the need to protect human rights, noting that Dalit rights are recognized under the 1948’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
During the same meeting, other lawmakers also raised various contemporary national concerns.
MP Bishnumaya BK shed light on the hardships faced by landless squatters living in holding centers and said that the concerns of landless people must be addressed seriously.
Demanding education for children staying in holding centres, she argued, “The government’s policy should focus not chasing away the poor but to eliminating poverty.”
Another parliamentarian Shambhu Prasad Dhakal called for thorough investigations and strict action against those founds responsible for abetting suicides reported in different parts of the country.
Likewise, Kshitij Thebe demanded that the government clarify its official position on the Pathibhara cable car project, saying that the issue had garnered national attention beyond Taplejung district.
“The government has verbally stated that the project work has been halted, but what is its official stance? Will the project move forward or be stopped?” he questioned.
Similarly, speaking in the ‘Special Time’ in the meeting of the House of Representatives today, lawmakers called attention of the government on various pressing public issues of the day.
Shreeram Neupane said that no development or construction is possible without energy and urged for the immediate enactment and implementation of the ‘Sunset Act’.
Bhumika Subba stated that the President Women Empowerment Programme should not be left out from the government’s policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year.
Dhan Bahadur Budha demanded the government to make Dolpa digital and fully internet accessible.
Saraswati Lama said that the public is suffering from inflation and the government must bear social responsibility to make their lives easier.
KP Khanal praised the government for making efforts to remove squatters from the foul-smelling river area and provide them with a dignified and organised way of life.
Prakash Chandra Pariyar expressed the view that not only prosperity but also equitable prosperity is necessary.
Taking special time on a party basis, MPs Anand Chand, Devraj Pathak, Yagya Bahadur Bogati, Ambika Devi Sangroula, Bishnu Bahadur Khadka, and Sulabh Kharel had also expressed their views.
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13- 1,181 climbers from 79 countries get permits to climb various peaks this spring season
Kathmandu, May 19: The number of foreigners obtaining permits for climbing various mountains in this spring mountaineering season is increasing.
According to the Department of Tourism, in the spring of 2026, one thousand one hundred and eighty-one climbers from 79 countries have obtained permission.
Department’s information officer Himal Gautam said that the highest number of permits have been issued for Mount Everest climbing. So far, 494 climbers from 55 countries have obtained permission to climb the world’s tallest peak.
For the ascent of Mount Everest, the highest number of permits, that is 109, were obtained by Chinese climbers. In addition, according to information officer Gautam, 77 from the USA, 61 from India, 32 from the UK, 18 from Russia, 15 from Australia, 14 from Japan, 12 from Nepal, and 10 from Brazil have obtained permits for Mt Everest expedition.
Similarly, 143 permits have been issued for climbing Lhotse, 111 for Ama Dablam, 56 for Nuptse, 46 for Himlung, 36 for Kanchenjunga, and 30 for Dhaulagiri. Besides this, permits have also been issued for other mountain ascents.
The Department of Tourism has been granting permission to climb mountains above 6,500 metres while Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) grants permission to climb mountains from 5,800 to 6,500 metres.
The Department has collected revenue of Rs 1 billion 258 million 460 thousand and 554 this year from mountaineering royalty. It has collected a revenue of Rs 1 billion 78 million 691 thousand and 475 from Mount Everest climbing permits.
Likewise, the revenue collected from Lhotse is Rs 63 million 627 thousand and 700, from Ama Dablam Rs 16 million 690 thousand and 200, from Kanchenjunga Rs 16 million 81 thousand and 650, from Dhaulagiri-I Rs 13 million 454 thousand and 550, and from Annapurna-I Rs 12 million 49 thousand and 175.
Climbing expeditions to various mountains have already begun, while the ascent on Mount Everest started on 14 May. With the completion of rope fixing and route setting, climbers continue their ascents.
Recently, the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, as well as other mountains in Nepal, have seen an increased attraction of foreign climbers.
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14- NA meeting: Lawmakers call for prioritizing marginalized communities
Kathmandu, May 19: Discussions have been held in the National Assembly meeting today on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposals) presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle.
During the discussions, the lawmakers in the upper chamber of the Federal Parliament expressed their views on the proposed topic on a party basis.
In this connection, Bishnudevi Pudasaini urged the Prime Minister to be accountable for state affairs.
Urmila Aryal suggested that marginalised communities should be prioritised in relation to the principles and priorities of the proposed bill.
Somnath Portel stated that it is the government’s responsibility to boost the confidence of the private sector and also urged it to deliberate on the roadmap for financial federalism.
Roshni Meche said that the government should prioritise increasing digital literacy in the country.
MPs including Mahanta Thakur, Basudev Ghimire, and Suresh Kumar Alemagar had also aired their views in the meeting.
Government urged to ensure public security
Meanwhile, speaking during the Zero Hour in the meeting of the National Assembly today, Gomadevi Timilsina mentioned that incidents such as murder, violence, looting, and robbery have been increasing and urged the government to ensure security.
Durga Gurung said, “After the electricity tower between Deurali and Chisapani on the 132 kV transmission line was damaged by a storm, work has been carried out using the old 33 kV line. Currently, as the 132 kV transmission line in Surkhet is disrupted, there is the problem of low voltage in Surkhet and surrounding areas, and even household appliances that run on electricity cannot operate. Immediate action should be taken to resolve the issue.”
Narayan Datta Mishra stated that the judiciary should be allowed to remain independent and impartial while Bhuvan Bahadur Sunar mentioned that the squatter problem should be resolved as soon as possible.
Sonam Geljen Sherpa said that the hydroelectric project in Solukhumbu district must be completed on time.
Similarly, Suresh Kumar Ale Magar, Mohammad Khalid, Yubaraj Sharma, and Rajendra Laxmi Gaire expressed concern to the government on contemporary national issues.
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15- Call for effective rehabilitation of freed bonded labourers
Kathmandu, May 19: Participants in a policy dialogue in Kathmandu urged the government to expedite and complete the long-delayed rehabilitation of freed bonded labourers including agricultural bonded labourers, Kamaiya, Haliya, Kamlari and Harawacharwa communities.
The call was made in an event organized by the National Agricultural Bonded Labourers Joint Struggle Committee.
During the event, stakeholders criticized the government for failing to effectively implement rehabilitation programmes despite officially freeing Kamaiya in 2057 BS, Haliya in 2065 BS, Kamlari in 2070 BS and Harawacharwa in 2079 BS.
They also demanded a clear ‘cut-off date’ on the part of the government for rehabilitation and stronger implementation measures for fair and effective reintegration of these communities.
Putting forth the views, Surendra Chaudhary, member of the House of Representatives (HoR), said that the lawmakers should be sensitive to the need for the State’s structural transformation.
Likewise, another HoR member Thakur Singh Tharu asserted that the issue of the freed agricultural bonded labourers is also linked to human rights and social justice and thus stressed that the State must take responsibility to ensure respect for their rights along with their protection and full readdress.
Participants also highlighted the need for adequate budgets, verified data collection and coordination among all three-tier of government to address the longstanding rehabilitation of these communities.
According to the Committee, a total of 1,104 freed Haliya families are yet to receive their final installment of the rehabilitation programme while 1,135 families are still waiting for rehabilitation.
At the time of their liberation, 32,509 freed Kamaiyas and 14,242 freed Haliya families had received identification card while 12,970 freed Kamlari were identified across the country, it was shared.
Nevertheless, thousands of freed bonded labourers across the country also still deprived of proper identification, verification and rehabilitation, it was said.
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16- Indian national arrested with gold
Jhapa, May 19: A team from the Armed Police Force Nepal deployed at Kakarbhitta, in the east, has arrested an Indian citizen with 570 grams of 24-carat gold worth 14 million 465 thousand rupees and 20 thousand US dollar bills.
Ambika Prasad Joshi, Chief of the Number 2 headquarters of the APF Nepal, stated that 39-year-old Param Pathak, who claims to be from Kolkata, India, was arrested at the Kakarbhitta customs checkpoint on Monday evening at 5:10pm, while carrying out a checking. Joshi added that 20,000 US dollars equivalent to Rs 3 million 65 thousand along with 85,419 Indian rupees (Rs 136 thousand 657) were confiscated from him.
It has been reported that a driver’s licence, Aadhaar card, Vivo mobile, Samsung mobile, hard disk, SIM card, visa card and cheque have been seized from the arrested Indian citizen.
Police said Pathak has been kept at the Area Police Office in Kakarbhitta and will be presented at the Jhapa District Court today itself for necessary legal proceedings.
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17- APG delegation holds discussion with IGP Karki on grey list exit efforts
Kathmandu, May 19: A delegation from the Asia/ Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) held discussions with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki on Nepal’s ongoing efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s ‘grey list’.
The meeting took place at the Nepal Police Headquarters in Naxal, Kathmandu today.
During the meeting, IGP Karki briefed the delegation on the measures being implemented to remove Nepal from the enhanced monitoring list, commonly known as the ‘grey list’.
Karki highlighted the role of the Nepal Police as a key law enforcement agency in implementing the country’s action plan.
He also shed light on the coordination between Nepal Police and other stakeholder agencies to strengthen country’s anti-money laundering framework as well as the responsibilities the Nepal Police is shouldering to this end, according to the Police Headquarters.
During the meeting, both sides expressed their commitment to bolstering mutual cooperation, enhancing international coordination and strengthening information sharing to combat financial crimes, said the Police Headquarters.
They also discussed capacity building of police personnel and enhancing technical assistance to further improve enforcement mechanisms.
The APG delegation comprised Deputy Executive Secretary David Shannon and Policy Officer Kiah Sassall.
Present in the meeting were officials from the Financial Information Unit, Joint-Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Director of the Nepal Rastra Bank as well as senior police officers.
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18- Parliamentary Hearing Committee endorses Sharma’s name for Chief Justice
Kathmandu, May 19: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously approved the name of the proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Committee chairman Bodh Narayan Shrestha said that the committee meeting held today at Singha Durbar unanimously approved the proposed Chief Justice Sharma for appointment to the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Before this, the proposed Chief Justice Sharma presented his work plan and it was discussed in the hearing committee.
The committee had called a meeting this morning to review the proposed Chief Justice Sharma’s work plan and complaints against him. Sixteen complaints were lodged with the committee against Sharma.
According to the constitutional provision, the President shall appoint the Chief Justice after parliamentary hearing committee approves the recommendation for the same by the Constitutional Council.
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19- Minister Pokharel interacts with professors assigned to oversee universities’ functions
Kathmandu, May 19: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, today interacted with professors, who have been assigned to oversee day-to-day operations for the transition period at different universities, about functions and plans of the universities.
The concerned office-bearers presented their plans not to let activities of the universities affected and necessary steps to give continuity to teaching-learning activities until new arrangements are made.
On the occasion, Minister Pokharel directed them to give continuity to different activities of universities like examinations and daily administrative activities, but not to make decisions with long-term impact.
Process for the appointment of vice-chancellors at various universities is underway as applications were sought by forming recommendation committee at eight universities.
Similarly, process would be forwarded soon in the remaining universities. The government has introduced ‘Integrated Procedure for Selection and Recommendation of Different Universities’ Vice-Chancellor, 2083′ for the appointment of vice-chancellors.
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20- Access to justice shall be increased with IT use: Proposed Chief Justice Dr Sharma
Kathmandu, May 19: Proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said that he will work to increase access to justice by using information technology in the country.
Presenting his future action plan at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee earlier today, Sharma said that he will make judicial work transparent and predictable, thereby increasing the effectiveness of overall justice delivery and easy access to justice for service recipients.
Maximum use of information technology shall be ensured in the judiciary in accordance with the concept of e-court. Since the judiciary is an institution that lives on the trust of citizens, it is necessary for the judiciary to always be sensitive and active to increase public trust, he said.
Since the workload of the judiciary is continuously increasing, the action plan includes accelerating the disposal of cases. “There is a need to give special priority to the issue of maintaining good governance in the judiciary, while being serious and sensitive to the concerns regarding the state of good governance.”
Proposed Chief Justice Dr Sharma said that the judiciary will be transformed into a technology-enabled judiciary by establishing an information technology-friendly court and through the formulation and effective implementation of the judiciary’s policy and master plan.
He said that through the upgrading of information technology, the processes from case registration to judgment writing and implementation will be integrated into the information technology system within a year by developing software and modules.
On the work plan of the future Chief Justice, members of the committee, Padma Aryal, Barshaman Pun, Deepak Raj Bohara, Prem Dangal, Kabindra Burlakoti, Rajiv Khatri, Madhu Kumar Chaulagai and others raised questions on the controversy related to the judiciary, corruption, malpractices and anomalies, disputes between the bar and the bench, pressure being exerted not to register writ petitions in the court against the bench, etc.
Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Sharma said that there are no factions in the judiciary and since the work of registering writ petitions or filing writ petitions is purely the administration’s responsibility, the administration will work on it independently.
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21- Budget to lay special focus on excluded areas: Finance Minister Wagle
Kathmandu, May 19: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the upcoming fiscal year budget would lay special focus on the excluded areas, including Sudurpaschim and Karnali.
Responding to the queries raised by lawmakers in the discussion on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposal) for the fiscal year 2083/84, Finance Minister asserted that the middle class would be expanded by uplifting the weaker class.
Noting that he was clear on the assumption that implementation of development projects would be smooth only with adoption of a clear roadmap, Finance Minister Dr Wagle said the ‘mission mode’ has been put in practice for the first time.
He mentioned that the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill would not only reflect the government’s perspective but also clarify that honest efforts must be made for implementation.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal informed that the Federal Parliament Secretariat would submit the necessary report, incorporating the suggestions and opinions of the Members of Parliament regarding the priorities and principles of the Appropriation Bill, to the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Finance.
Earlier, participating in the discussion, MP Arjun Kumar Karki complained that the words ‘poor’ and ‘poverty’ were not included anywhere in the priorities and principles of the Appropriation Bill.
Lawmaker Indira Rana Magar urged the government to pay attention to citizens below the poverty line who do not receive basic healthcare.
Likewise, lawmaker Yogesh Gauchan Thakali presented data showing that a large number of Nepali citizens go abroad daily and opined that the budget allocation should be of a type that minimizes the impact of the migration of economically active young people.
Another lawmaker Kshitiz Thebe demanded that the Tamor Reservoir project be prioritized, a support price for cardamom be fixed, systems for the production and processing of medicinal herbs be developed, and provisions be made to ensure that farmers get the value of their produce directly at home.
Also speaking on the occasion, lawmaker Sagar Bhusal commented that the Appropriation Bill is not merely a document of expenditures but a clear roadmap for the country’s potential, self-reliance, and prosperity.
Even amidst limited resources and challenging economic circumstances, introducing such farsighted principles and priorities while focusing on production, employment, good governance, and public trust is truly commendable, he said.
Among others, delivering their remarks on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill were, Bikram Thapa, Samiksha Banskota, Jagadish Kharel, Prashant Upreti, and Narendra Kumar Gupta, along with Anushka Shrestha, Rukmini Devi Koirala, Achyuttam Lamichhane, Bharat Bahadur Khadka, Ram Lama, Rajan Gautam, Shraddha Kunwar Shretri, and Rukesh Ranjit.
Next meeting of the House of Representatives will be held at 11:00 am on May 20.
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22- Fire incidents at 11 different places, property worth Rs 7.79 million destroyed
Kathmandu, May 19: A person died and two others were injured in fire incidents that occurred at 11 different places in the last 24 hours.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the fire incidents occurred in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Jhapa, Morang, Dhanusha, Bara, Dang, Dadeldhura and Achham districts.
NDRRMA Spokesperson Shanti Mahat shared that three fire incidents occurred in Kathmandu—Ramghat, Chandragiri and Tinchuli.
A person was injured when a fire broke out due to gas leakage at Tinchuli-based Sindhuli Khaja Ghar. Similarly, a person sustained injuries when a grocery shop and fresh house caught fire at Githepani in Dang district.
A two-year-old girl died due to fire at Mangalsen in Achham, added the Authority.
The NDRRMA states that 18 incidents of disaster including fire had taken place in the last 24 hours. Three persons lost their lives and five were injured in such incidents.
A person died from fire in Achham, one from snakebite in Bara and one from altitude sickness in Dolpa.
It is estimated that property worth Rs 7.792 million was damaged in such incidents. Seven million rupees was destroyed after a truck (Lu 2 Kha 5941) caught fire due to short circuit at Jitpur of Bara.
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23- Nepal Police three-year strategic plan made public
Kathmandu, May 19: Nepal Police has made public a three-year strategic plan, prioritizing citizen-centric police service and technology-friendly transformation of the police organisation.
At a program held at the Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal today to make the plan public, Inspector General of Police Daan Bahadur Karki said that the 2083/85 strategic plan has been put forward with the aim of providing prompt service to the people by making maximum use of technology. “Our main objective is to win the trust of the citizens, to provide prompt and efficient service to the people by making maximum use of technology,” he said.
Inspector General of Police Karki expressed confidence that the strategic plan would establish Nepal Police as one of the best and most reliable security agencies in South Asia. He said that the plan aims to make Nepal Police modern and citizen-friendly in line with the demand of the changing times.
Meanwhile, on the occasion, an online complaint management system was launched through the ‘Nepal Police Mobile App’ for the convenience of the citizens.
The app has been launched so that citizens can register their complaints and grievances through the mobile app without having the need to go to the police office in person. The Police Headquarters has stated that arrangements have been made to ‘track’ the status of the registered complaints in ‘digital’ form.
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24- Government’s top priority is good governance: Finance Minister
Kathmandu, May 19: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the government’s top priority is good governance.
Corruption, dilly dallying, middlemen and illegal takeover of institutions have not only increased the cost of the state, but have also weakened the trust of the citizens. Therefore, this government has moved forward on the path of system reform,” the Finance Minister said.
In response to the queries raised by the lawmakers on the priorities and principles of the Appropriation Bill (for the new fiscal year) in today’s meeting of the National Assembly, he said that arrangements such as e-governance, digital delivery, data integration, performance contact have been adopted as the basis for changing the culture of state governance.
Making it clear that the government’s main objective is to embark on a long journey of good governance, he mentioned that the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill have been determined accordingly. The expansion of the middle class does not mean providing facilities to a limited group, but its main goal is to raise the economic status of the poor, landless squatters and deprived communities, the Finance Minister said.
He said that real social mobility is possible only by increasing the income, skills, productivity and access to opportunities of the citizens. Clarifying that linking social justice with economic development is a special priority of the government, the Finance Minister expressed his determination to implement the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and assured that it would be a working and implementation-oriented document.
The Finance Minister said that the government is on a ‘mission mode’ by placing legal reforms, institutional accountability, time limits, digital tracking, direct monitoring and outcome measurement at the center of state operations. “Special emphasis has been laid to the dividend of good governance, restructuring of the economy, integrated infrastructure, social investment and multidimensional international relations.”
The private sector has been considered as the leader of economic development, he said while adding that emphasis has been placed on private sector partnership in the construction of physical infrastructure.
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25- Dr Sharma assumes office as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal
Kathmandu, May 19: Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma assumed office today.
He took oath as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal before President Ramchandra Paudel earlier today.
Dr Sharma’s recommendation was approved by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee today itself. He was recommended as the next Chief Justice by the Constitutional Council.
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26- Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Sharma takes oath
Kathmandu, May 19: President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma today.
President Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Dr Sharma at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, this evening.
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal and other high-level government officials were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Earlier, President Paudel had, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council and in accordance with Article 129 (2) of the Constitution, appointed Sharma to the post of Chief Justice today. The meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee held at Singha Durbar today unanimously approved the recommendation by the Constitutional Council to appoint Dr Sharma as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal.
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27- Govt. to provide monthly treatment expenses for Gen Z Uprising survivors
Kathmandu, May 19: The government is planning to classify those injured during the Gen Z Uprising and provide with monthly treatment expenses.
The Ministry of Health and Population has come up with a plan to categorize the survivors of the September protests and arrange monthly treatment expenses to the needy, shared Chief of Health Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki.
“We have classified the Gen Z movement injured based on the admission at hospitals during the last September 8-9”, he said, adding, “in accordance with this, the Ministry of Home Affairs has provided monthly financial aid for the treatment of the injured”.
According to him, the government has decided to provide the caretakers of those critically injured and injured during the Gen Z protests with nine thousand each, the seriously injured with a monthly Rs. 9,000, and the moderately injured with a monthly Rs. 4,000.
It has been clarified that no amount would be provided to the normally injured. Similarly, he stated that a lump sum of Rs. 35,000 was provided to all the injured of the Gen Z Uprising.
A total of 539 injured persons have been classified into four different categories. The classification of those injured was done based on the identity cards provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
According to him, 29 were categorized as very critically injured, 130 critically injured, 85 moderately injured, and 295 normally injured.
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28- Cabinet meeting: Govt. to provide rehabilitation assistance to displaced families
Kathmandu, May 19: The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to the families affected in course of removing vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley.
A cabinet meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Tuesday decided to provide monthly relief for rehabilitation expenses and temporary settlement to the displaced families, shared Spokesperson of the government, Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel.
As per the decision, each family would get Rs 25,000 in lump sum for their rehabilitation. Similarly, the family with five members would receive Rs 15,000 per month and the family having more than five members would get additional Rs 2,000 per member for three months for accommodation arrangement.
The meeting took the decision to keep elderly, disabled and helpless people in designated holding centres as well as to ensure teaching learning and health service of children in coordination with local levels.
Likewise, the government decided to accept 6.116 million Swiss francs grants provided by Swiss government for municipal revenue enhancement project.
It also approved 79.36 million RMB grants provided by Chinese government for maintenance and upgrading of Araniko highway.
The cabinet also approved Accreditation Regulations (प्रत्यायान नियमावली), 2083 and Military Service (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2083.
Similarly, the meeting decided to give permission to present bill designed to amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 in the Federal Parliament.
A decision was also taken to align the posts of Gazetted Special Class Secretaries and their installation as per the Government of Nepal (Work Division) Regulations, 2083.
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29- 144,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizers in stock: Ministry of Agriculture
Kathmandu, May 19: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment has stated that there is currently 144,803.25 metric tons of chemical fertilizers in stock.
At a press conference organized here today, Chief of the Agricultural Development Division and Joint Secretary Dr Ramkrishna Shrestha shared that there is no shortage of fertilizers at the moment as the stock fertilizers are being distributed.
Stating that there has been a delay in the arrival of the fertilizers due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, he expressed confidence that the 491,000 metric tons of fertilizers will arrive as soon as the obstruction in the Strait of Hormuz is lifted.
The ministry has stated that the price of fertilizers has increased compared to the previous year due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Joint Secretary Shrestha also encouraged farmers to use organic fertilizers as much as possible to protect the health of the soil.
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