Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Asset Investigation, Congress Files Writ, Ganesh Nepali Dies, Other News
Kathmandu. Today is Friday, the 26th of Ashad, 2083 BS. We are here with the main events of the day and 10 news at 10 PM in Ratopati Briefing.
1. Supreme Court on Asset Investigation
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order not to compel former judges and former soldiers to submit their asset details.
The Supreme Court has raised serious questions, stating that the 'Asset Investigation Commission' formed by the government trying to investigate these specific groups of individuals is contrary to the constitutional system.
2. Congress's Lawsuit
The Nepali Congress has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court demanding the repeal of some provisions in the new regulations of the House of Representatives.
The court has also scheduled a hearing on the writ filed by Congress on Friday for the 31st.
3. Ganesh Nepali's Death
Ganesh Nepali, 25, of Soru Rural Municipality-1, Mugu, who was critically injured after attempting self-immolation, has died during treatment at Bir Hospital.
According to SSP Dilip Ghimire of the District Police Range Kathmandu, Nepali died after his health condition worsened during intensive care at the hospital. His death has drawn criticism of the government and has caused political ripples.
4. Another Attempted Self-Immolation
A youth who attempted self-immolation in Sarlahi has been brought to Kathmandu. SP Ravindra Poudel of Sarlahi informed that Vivek Mandal of Godaita Municipality-10 was sent to Kathmandu via army helicopter.
5. Condemnation of the Incident
The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has stated that the incident of Ganesh Nepali, 25, from Mugu, who set himself on fire in front of the Passport Department, is mocking the state.
Speaking in the House of Representatives meeting on Friday, Chief Whip Basana Thapa said that due to the state's failure, youth are forced to choose death.
CPN UML has stated that it is extremely ironic and condemnable that the state, which should protect the basic class of people, is trying to snatch the food and shelter of the helpless citizens.
6. Ordinances Become Law
Four ordinances issued by the Balendra Shah-led government in the last Baisakh have become laws. After being passed by both houses of the Federal Parliament (House of Representatives and National Assembly) and authenticated by President Ram Chandra Paudel, the four ordinances brought by the Balen government have been transformed into acts.
7. Civil Service Regulations Amendment
Civil servants will now not be able to raise their personal concerns and grievances and demand a hearing. The government has removed the 'provisions related to personal concerns, grievances, and hearings' by making the 16th amendment to the Civil Service Regulations, 2050 BS.
The 'Civil Service (Sixteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2083 BS' published in the Gazette on Thursday states that Rules 117 'A', 133 'A', and Schedule 17 'C' of the Civil Service Regulations, 2050 BS have been repealed.
8. Denial Statement
Police are investigating an education officer arrested on charges of exposing his private parts to a young woman walking alone in a street in Imadol, Lalitpur.
Surendra Bhatta, originally from Baitadi, was arrested on Ashad 22 on charges of involvement in the incident. Police Circle Satdobato is investigating him by taking a deadline under the offense of public display of genitals in public places of the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074 BS. The hearing of cases under this offense is conducted by the Chief District Officer. If the offense is proven, there is a legal provision of up to 6 months imprisonment.
9. Icebreaker at Singha Durbar
The election results of Falgun 2082 had generated a different enthusiasm and expectation in Nepal's private sector. They believed that a conducive working environment could be created with the National Independent Party (Rastriya Swatantra Party - RSP) securing nearly a two-thirds majority in the elections and the formation of the government under the leadership of Balendra (Balen) Shah.
Industrialists and businessmen expected that the system would change, bureaucratic hassles would be removed, and a new era of investment would begin. Investors viewed Balen's prime ministership as the beginning of an economic revolution. All doubts have been dispelled by the recent discussion.
10. Share Market
The stock market has shown a disappointing trend this week. Looking at the trading data for the available 6 days, the market increased on only one day, while the index declined on the remaining 5 days.
The market index, which was at 2653.40 points on the previous trading day, has fallen to 2600.78 points by the last trading day of this week. Thus, the market has decreased by approximately 52.62 points over the entire week.
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