Government Capital Spending Remains Low, Below 30% with Two Months Left in Fiscal Year

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has released a report holding former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and former Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung accountable for human rights violations during the Gen Z protests. The commission also recommended action against senior security officials and noted shortcomings by the Nepal Army, attributing the security apparatus's failure to control the situation to leadership negligence.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded that Rabi Lamichhane's exit from Nakkhu Prison on September 8, 2025, was an illegal act and a criminal offense under the Prison Act, 2079. The commission recommends a thorough investigation and legal action against those involved in facilitating his release, including jailer Satyaraj Joshi, and lawmakers Manish Jha and Hari Dhakal.

The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has organized a training gathering for its people's representatives in Kathmandu, focusing on reviewing progress and future plans. Concurrently, the Ministry of Information and Communications claims significant achievements under its 100-point reform agenda, particularly in digital governance and service delivery.

The Lumbini Provincial Assembly is set to begin discussions on the government's policy and programme for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84, with Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya presenting the annual plan. Concurrently, the Bagmati Provincial Assembly is also scheduled to present its policy and programme for the same fiscal year, following the presentation of the Appropriation Bill's principles and priorities.