Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation

The Office of the Auditor General has directed the Shree Bouddhanath Area Development Committee to properly preserve research records related to the Bouddhanath area. The directive comes as the committee has failed to maintain a systematic archive of materials concerning the social, economic, cultural, and archaeological aspects of Buddhism, despite conducting annual studies. The report also highlights ongoing management disputes between the committee and the Buddha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi, which have impeded development.

The Office of the Auditor General has instructed the Shree Bouddhanath Area Development Committee to properly preserve records from its annual research and studies concerning the Bouddhanath area. This directive comes amidst ongoing disputes between the Committee and the Buddha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi, which have impeded the development of heritage sites in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed area.

The Nepali government is proceeding with new political appointments in vacant positions despite ongoing controversies and legal challenges. Complaints have been filed regarding transparency and meritocracy in appointments, leading to Supreme Court intervention in at least one case. The reappointment of previously dismissed officials at Kathmandu University has also sparked dissatisfaction among professors.

The government has appointed Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the new Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting on Monday, as announced by government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Sasmit Pokharel. Dangol, who has prior experience as an acting Director General, was selected from 21 applicants.

The government has established a five-member inquiry committee to investigate issues related to music royalty, copyright, and intellectual property. Headed by Laxman Bidari, the committee was formed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation following attention from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. It is tasked with submitting recommendations within 10 days.

The government has established a five-member committee to investigate disputes, complaints, and systemic problems concerning music royalty, copyright, and intellectual property. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation formed the committee, led by Laxman Bidari, following attention from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.