Nepal Press

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has announced that Prime Minister Balendra Shah is preparing to attend a parliamentary session soon to respond to questions raised by opposition parties. This comes after continuous demands for the Prime Minister's presence and his engagement with the legislative body. Aryal stated that the date for the Prime Minister's appearance will be fixed after receiving a formal letter from the government.

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.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has reiterated his government's commitment to delivering "real and visible improvements" in citizens' daily lives, emphasizing good governance and inclusive economic growth. Speaking to European Union ambassadors and other diplomats, Shah stated that while the new government represents a new phase, it upholds democratic values and political stability with a clear policy direction. He also highlighted Nepal's pursuit of a balanced foreign policy based on mutual respect and shared prosperity.

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 14-member national squad for the Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2026, scheduled to be held in Singapore from May 31 to June 9. Dipendra Singh Airee has been appointed as the captain of the team, which includes prominent players like Rohit Paudel and Sandeep Lamichhane.

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.

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley penalized 2,453 drivers for various traffic violations within a 24-hour period, collecting over Rs 1.15 million in fines. The enforcement drive, which concluded this morning, targeted offenses including drunk driving, speeding, and running red lights, according to Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office Spokesperson Naresh Raj Subedi.

Local governments in Kanchanpur have announced temporary school closures due to extreme heat and rising temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Decisions were made to mitigate health risks for students, with missed class time to be adjusted with summer vacations. Several municipalities, including Bhimdatta and Krishnapur, have declared three-day holidays.

The PVCDC has issued a public notice demanding the removal of all structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. The committee aims to clear encroached land, originally acquired for a stalled bus park project, to proceed with its construction. Failure to comply will result in the PVCDC forcibly removing the structures and recovering costs.