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A foundation stone has been laid at the Parliament premises in Singha Durbar in memory of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement, with the government pledging to work toward fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the movement.
Pragya Timilsina, a young Nepali-origin municipal council member in Bruges, Belgium, raised the need for emergency support for people affected by the recent disaster near the Nepal-Tibet border. Her request received broad council support, with €20,000 in emergency assistance committed, and the required formal application has already been submitted.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli says the party will provide at least Rs 1.2 crore in relief to people affected by the floods, with the party deciding whether to deliver the support directly or through the government relief fund.
The Cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry to prepare a Business Recovery Package for people and businesses affected by the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi flood, while the Prime Minister and all ministers will contribute one month’s salary to the disaster relief fund. The government also approved in principle the G2G purchase of 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer from India.
Prime Minister Balen Shah visited Bidur and nearby flood-hit areas of Nuwakot on Thursday, meeting affected and injured people, inspecting damage and receiving briefings from local and security officials. He ordered authorities to provide immediate relief to displaced families, reopen blocked roads, restore damaged infrastructure and accelerate rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah following the devastating floods in Nepal, expressing condolences and assuring that India is ready to provide humanitarian assistance.
Nepal has mobilized security forces, helicopters, medical teams and disaster agencies after a major flood struck Timure and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa and moved downstream through the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system. Emergency meetings are underway while authorities focus on rescue operations, evacuation of vulnerable communities and preparation for possible further impacts.
The Nepal government has announced a 100% exemption from import taxes and duties on qualifying vehicles for officially recognized families of Gen Z movement martyrs and people classified as seriously or very seriously injured, if the vehicle is purchased for self-employment. The exemption applies to petrol or diesel vehicles with a transaction value of up to Rs 15 lakh and electric vehicles worth up to Rs 20 lakh, and is available only during FY 2083/84, or 2026/27.
Prime Minister Balen Shah has submitted an eye examination report to the Federal Parliament Secretariat explaining his need to wear dark glasses during House meetings because of sensitivity to bright light and dry eyes.
Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang has questioned the purpose of Prime Minister Balen Shah’s private visit to Mustang, arguing that the prime minister’s position carries public responsibilities even during personal travel.
Nepal is exploring ways to store data generated by electric vehicles within the country, as officials and cybersecurity experts warn that foreign-hosted vehicle data could create privacy and national security risks.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has confirmed that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit to Mustang is a private trip.
Lawmakers Warn Against Attempts To Turn CIAA Into Government Branch As They Raise Concerns Over Reports That CIAA Officials Were Kept At The Prime Minister’s Office For Seven Hours Over A Passport Procurement Case
Nepal’s Cabinet has approved the Software Development and Operation Committee Formation Order, 2083, clearing the institutional path for a government mechanism intended to develop, operate and maintain software used by public agencies while strengthening state control over digital systems. The government sees the initiative as a way to improve security, ownership and digital independence, while parts of Nepal’s private IT industry have questioned whether the state should become a software developer instead of working with domestic technology companies.
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Khadgendra Sunar has alleged irregularities in Nepal Police uniform procurement, claiming requested documents have not been provided even as new tenders worth millions of rupees were issued.
Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.
Donald Trump shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “New U.S. Territory,” prompting strong rejection from Iran amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s direct question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives has emerged as a key test of parliamentary accountability, with lawmakers seeking answers on matters of governance, public concern and government policy.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has directed Prime Minister Balen Shah to appear in Parliament and answer questions raised by lawmakers under the House rules.
Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.
