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Parliament Convenes: HoR and NA Meetings Discuss Bills and Economic Survey

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Both the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) held meetings today, with the HoR convening at 11:00 AM and the NA at 1:15 PM. Key agendas included tabling the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill, presenting the Economic Survey for fiscal year 2082/83 BS, and considering the Film Bill and Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill.

  • The HoR meeting was scheduled to table the 'Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill, 2081 BS', which originated in the NA.
  • Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle was set to present the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS in both houses.
  • Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina was scheduled to present a proposal for consideration of the 'Film Bill, 2082 BS'.
  • The NA meeting was to deliberate on the 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082 BS', received from the HoR.
  • Separately, two election-related bills, the 'House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083' and the 'Voter Roll (First Amendment) Bill, 2083', were unanimously passed by the HoR.

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