Top 10 News Events of the Day

Ratopati July 20, 2026

Today is Monday, July 21, 2026. Today's top 10 news events have been presented in Rato Pati dot com's regular presentation '10 AM 10 News'.

Today's main news includes the review of public holidays, 37-point guidance on budget implementation, UML delaying withdrawal from the Bagmati government, a bounced check in the name of Ashika Tamang causing a stir, the Prime Minister discussing with capital market stakeholders, Prachanda's increased activity immediately after returning from Sri Lanka, and teachers sending obscene messages to students being arrested.

1. Public Holidays to be Reviewed
The government is forming a task force to review public holidays. This decision was made in a meeting of secretaries chaired by the Chief Secretary.

2. 37-Point Guidance on Budget Implementation
The government has issued new guidance, focusing on fiscal discipline and frugality, to make the implementation of the current fiscal year's budget effective, transparent, and results-oriented.

3. UML Delays Withdrawal from Bagmati Government
CPN-UML, which is preparing to withdraw from the Bagmati government, has been delaying its decision. Although UML ministers were supposed to resign, UML has postponed the decision, stating that the decision will not be implemented immediately.

4. Bounced Check in Ashika Tamang's Name Causes Stir
A bounced check worth 13.5 million rupees issued in the name of National Independent Party MP Ashika Tamang has caused a stir.

5. Prime Minister Discusses with Capital Market Stakeholders
Prime Minister Balen Shah held discussions with capital market stakeholders on Monday. He also assured them that their legitimate demands would be met.

6. Prachanda's Activity Increased Immediately After Returning From Sri Lanka
The activity of Nepali Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has increased immediately after returning from his Sri Lanka visit. He has started discussions at a time when preparations are underway to change provincial governments.

7. Teachers Sending Obscene Messages to Students Arrested
Three people, including two teachers and a driver, have been arrested in Morang's Sundar Haraincha on charges of sending obscene messages to female students of Sukuna Secondary School.

8. What Does Congress Say About Provincial Governments?
Nepali Congress Vice-President Bishwaprakash Sharma has clarified that his party is not in favor of a province without an opposition. He stated that if necessary, Congress would sit in the opposition amidst preparations to change provincial governments.

9. What Impact Will the Amendment to the Public Procurement Act Have?
Construction entrepreneurs have felt some relief since the government implemented the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act 2083. The government has made timely improvements to the act with the aim of ending the delays in development and construction work. Rato Pati has prepared a special report on this.