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In Pokhara, 52 makeshift structures on Amar Singh Secondary School land have been removed following a multi-party agreement. Business operators voluntarily dismantled the structures by May 18, as planned, after occupying the land since 1981. Discussions are underway to determine the future use of the cleared land.
Gen-Z Campaign Demands Human Rights Report Publication at Maitighar
The National Gen-Z Civic Campaign held a demonstration at Maitighar Mandala, demanding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) publicly release its report on the Gen-Z movement. Protesters called for the protection of fundamental and civic rights and urged that anyone found guilty be held accountable.
NHRC Recommends Investigation into Figures Linked to 'Gen Z' Protests
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended investigations into several individuals, including former Prime Minister Sushila Karki, filmmaker Nischal Basnet, vlogger Sisan Baniya, and businessman Durga Prasai, for their alleged roles in inciting or influencing the 'Gen Z' protests. The commission's report suggests examining whether their statements and activism contributed to disturbances in public peace and order during the demonstrations.
Speaker Aryal Advocates Collective Efforts for Human Rights Protection
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has called for collective efforts to protect human rights, commending the National Human Rights Commission's role. He emphasized Parliament's and the government's contributions to legal frameworks and implementation, highlighting Nepal's international standing in human rights.
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Mahabir Pun Alleges Taxi Number Plate Trading Manipulation Reaching NPR 1.5 Million
Member of Parliament Mahabir Pun claims that the illegal trade of taxi number plates in Kathmandu has reached up to NPR 1.5 million due to the government's long-standing halt on new taxi registrations. He asserted that this situation is severely exploiting taxi entrepreneurs and workers, and suspects collusion from provincial governments to the Department of Transport Management.
