338 Local Levels Complete Land Use Plans by Mid-April Deadline
As of mid-April, 338 local levels across the country have successfully completed the classification of their land use plans. This initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Land, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs, and General Administration, aims to improve land use strategies and is crucial for agricultural protection, production, and urbanization.
Government Forms Committee to Study Bajura-Humla Border Dispute
The government has established a technical committee to study the border dispute between Bajura and Humla districts. The committee, chaired by Minister Pratibha Rawal and led by Sushil Dangol of the Survey Department, will investigate the technical aspects of the boundary issue.
Army's Role in Landless Settlements Sparks Controversy and Oversight Concerns
The Nepali Army's deployment in landless people's settlements in Kathmandu Valley on April 25 has drawn significant public criticism, with observers labeling it "unusual activism." The Army's involvement in clearing settlements, a task typically handled by the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, has raised questions about civilian oversight and democratic norms.