Human Rights The international human rights body annual report states that the many human rights situation in Nepal remains unaddressed in 2021 due to the ‘political infighting’. Furthermore, a pervasive culture of impunity remains a serious concern undermining fundamental human rights in Nepal. Nepal Human Rights situation remains worrisome during … [Read more...] about News Digest: Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion (January 13 – 19, 2022)
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News Digest: National Security & Climate Change (January 13 – 19, 2022)
According to the Former Minister J.P Gupta, inclusion of only 8 districts in the Madhesh Province impacts the identity of Madhesi communities in other districts. The Interim Constitution of Nepal had recognized 22 districts in the South and East Nepal as Madhes. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) will initiate the investigation of … [Read more...] about News Digest: National Security & Climate Change (January 13 – 19, 2022)
News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Traders and businesspersons protested the undeclared border blockade in Kerung and Tatopani checkpoints in Kathmandu on January 12. As per the customs office, only nine trucks from Kerung and 11 from Tatopani are allowed to enter Nepal. Previously, 200 to 250 containers of goods entered Nepal daily. Earlier, there used to be correspondence with Chinese counterparts. However, … [Read more...] about News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)
News Digest: Economy & Development (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Money and Banking By introducing a ‘Financial Literacy Framework Directive’ on 17 January 2022, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory for banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to invest at least one percent of their annual profits in financial literary programs to promote e-literacy across the nation. Similarly, NRB has also directed BFIs to prepare and submit … [Read more...] about News Digest: Economy & Development (January 13 – 19, 2022)
News Digest: Federal Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Provincial and Local Issues The assembly meeting of Province 2 on January 17, the two-thirds majority has finalized province name ‘Madhes’ and Janakpur as the capital city through the voting system. 90 provincial members have attended a meeting where 80 members voted were cast favour of capital name and 78 for the capital city. Most of the political parties had supported the … [Read more...] about News Digest: Federal Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)