Singha Durbar

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) plans to construct an 11.92 km, 132-kV underground transmission line in central Kathmandu to ensure reliable electricity distribution within the Ring Road area and enhance urban aesthetics. The project, expected to be completed within three years, will connect Balaju Substation to Singha Durbar via Maharajgunj and Ratna Park, and will also include the construction of several new substations.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane has instructed party MPs from Koshi and Madhesh provinces to refrain from making public statements for at least 100 days. This directive, aimed at protecting the party's image, was given during separate meetings held at the parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has called for an immediate judicial commission to investigate the violence that occurred during the "Gen Z" movement on September 9, 2025. Thapa alleges that the current government is attempting to cover up the incidents, which resulted in the loss of lives for youths and police personnel, while investigations into an earlier event on September 8 have progressed.

Karnali Province in Nepal is experiencing significant industrial stagnation, lagging far behind other regions due to a lack of large and medium-scale industries. This deficit is attributed to insufficient physical infrastructure, energy shortages, and a lack of effective government policies and private sector investment, leading to continued dependence on federal grants and high unemployment.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane stated that Prime Minister Balen Shah will soon appear in the House of Representatives to answer questions. Lamichhane conveyed this to journalists at Singha Durbar, indicating that an official announcement regarding the Prime Minister's parliamentary attendance would follow shortly. He also clarified that he is not under personal pressure regarding the Prime Minister's absence.

The House of Representatives meeting has been postponed until May 26, with Speaker DP Aryal advancing proceedings amidst opposition protests. The 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082' was passed by a majority of ruling party MPs, while opposition members did not participate in the discussion or passage process.

Despite a nationwide government cleanliness campaign concluding recently, public toilets within Nepal's administrative complex, Singha Durbar, remain in poor condition. Observations reveal a lack of functional water supply for flushing, broken facilities, and inconsistent maintenance, contradicting the government's promoted sanitation standards. This situation highlights a significant gap between policy announcements and on-ground implementation.

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, tabled two bills in the House of Representatives on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, aimed at replacing ordinances related to the March 5 election. The bills, 'House of Representatives Members Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'Voter Name List (First Amendment) Bill, 2083', were approved for presentation by a majority vote.