Top 10 News Headlines for Chaitra 23, 2082

Today is Monday, Chaitra 23, 2082. We present the top 10 events of the day in RatoPati's regular segment '10 News at 10' –

Today's main headlines include the dismissal of the habeas corpus writ for Oli and Lekhak, why Speaker Aryal ordered a change of his chair, the unopposed election of Bhandari as Vice-Chair of the National Assembly, Congress's claim for the Deputy Speaker post, the formation of two committees by the House of Representatives, and pressure within the Congress party in Karnali to either leave the government or take leadership.

1. Habeas Corpus Writ for Oli and Lekhak Dismissed
The Supreme Court has dismissed the habeas corpus writ filed by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. However, the court has issued a mandamus order to complete the investigation within the third extended deadline.

Oli and Lekhak's habeas corpus writ dismissed, mandamus issued not to extend further deadline

Supreme Court's mandamus to release Oli and Lekhak after Chaitra 25

Supreme Court says– Oli and Lekhak were not found to be detained illegally

Citing these reasons, the Supreme Court issued a mandamus to release Oli and Lekhak

Why did the Supreme Court refuse to immediately release Oli and Lekhak on the habeas corpus writ?

2. Why did Speaker Aryal order a change of his chair?
Speaker DP Aryal ordered his chair to be replaced. Aryal, who conducted the House of Representatives meeting on Monday while sitting in the Speaker's chair, had ordered the change beforehand. After finding a chair different from the one provided for the MPs, he directed that a chair similar to those used by the MPs be arranged.

Discussion when DP changes chair

I will not discriminate against any party, I will play a neutral and coordinating role: Speaker Aryal

3. Bhandari elected unopposed as Vice-Chair of the National Assembly
Lila Kumari Bhandari of the CPN (UML) has been elected unopposed as the Vice-Chair of the National Assembly. National Assembly Chair Narayan Dahal announced her election as she was the sole candidate.

Lila Kumari Bhandari elected unopposed as National Assembly Vice-Chair

4. Congress's claim to the post of Deputy Speaker
The Nepali Congress has staked a claim to the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. The party's spokesperson, Devraj Chalise, stated that their claim to the position is natural.

Congress's claim to the post of Deputy Speaker, what does the RSP say?

5. House of Representatives forms two committees
The House of Representatives meeting held on Monday formed two committees. The meeting established the Business Advisory Committee and the House of Representatives Rules Drafting Committee.

2 committees formed in the House of Representatives, 3 ordinances approved

21-member Business Advisory Committee formed in the House of Representatives

Proposal to form House of Representatives Rules Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Ganesh Parajuli

6. What is the government's preparation to control black marketing?
Following the continuous rise in fuel prices in Nepal, the prices of daily essential goods have become uncontrolled. With fuel prices rising twice, preparations are underway to adjust transportation fares and shipping costs. However, using the excuse of increased shipping costs, traders have started to unreasonably hike prices, burdening consumers.

Black marketing in the market as fuel prices rise, what is the government's preparation to control it?

7. Pressure within Congress in Karnali to leave the government or take leadership
In Karnali, pressure has increased on the Nepali Congress to either leave the government or take leadership. However, the Congress has not been able to make a concrete decision regarding the government.

Pressure within Congress in Karnali to leave the government or take leadership

8. Stock market surges after Finance Minister's assurance
Nepal's stock market, which had been on a downward trend for some time, showed enthusiasm on Monday. A positive impact was seen in the market following the positive remarks made by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle regarding the stock market.

Stock market returns after Finance Minister's assurance: 83-point increase, turnover of nearly 11 billion

Finance Minister says– We have not adopted a policy of arresting big investors

Finance Minister's assurance: We will reduce tax rates to increase revenue

9. Why is there abuse of power by the Attorney General?
Incidents of the government's legal advisor, the Attorney General, abusing power have repeatedly come to light. Recently, it has been found that the Attorney General has been using his discretionary power according to the interests of the ruling party.

Why does the Attorney General abuse power?

10. New driving licenses to be printed within 24 hours
The Government of Nepal has implemented a new and effective arrangement to end the delays in printing driving licenses. In coordination with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, cards for new licenses will now be printed within 24 hours of the process being completed. 

Now new driving licenses within 24 hours, old ones to be printed by the end of Ashar