AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoForced Evictions: Nepal’s eviction drive against squatter settlements is sparking fresh protests in Kathmandu, with rights groups warning of long-term displacement and inadequate rehabilitation as bulldozers move ahead. Government Reshuffle: The cabinet has cut federal ministries from 22 to 18, merging functions and creating a new Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Cost of Living: Consumer price inflation rose to 4.47% in mid-April, with food and non-food/service pressures both contributing. Education Politics: SEE results are out (about 65.98% pass), but the bigger debate is student politics—Balen’s government is pushing to depoliticize campuses, including a ban on student unions. Regional Tensions: Nepal has objected to India routing the Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulek, adding friction to an already sensitive India-Nepal relationship. Culture & Heritage: A National Assembly committee report advances an Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Bill, aiming to strengthen protection across federal, provincial, and local levels.
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