Congress concerned over law making through ordinance
The Nepali Congress has expressed its concern over the government's move to adjourn the Parliament and enact laws through ordinances.
In a statement today, Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that the practice of adjourning the Parliament and enacting laws through ordinances is not correct in terms of democratic values, parliamentary dignity and constitutional process. "The government's decision is a clear violation of the legislative powers by the executive."
The Congress has stated that choosing the path of ordinances despite having a clear majority in the house is a dangerous sign of centralization of power.
It has urged the government to remain fully committed to democratic values, parliamentary practices and constitutional dignity, to respect the role and dignity of Parliament, and to immediately reconsider such steps.
Traffic Police take action against 2,746 people in last 24 hours
Traffic Police have taken action against 2,746 people in the last 24 hours.
As of this morning, during checks conducted by traffic police at various locations in the Kathmandu Valley, 79 drivers were penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol, 225 for violating ride sharing rules, 175 for running red lights, 148 for speeding, 324 for lane crossing, 149 for driving on footpaths, 55 for no-horn violations, 54 for U-turns and overloading, and 1,537 for other offences, totalling 2,746 drivers, said Traffic Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi.
"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. A total revenue of Rs 2. 96 million has been collected from these penalties," he added.
Driving under the influence of intoxicants is illegal and punishable, and the Traffic Police have urged passengers to immediately report it to the nearest police station, the traffic control room hotline number 103, or the police hotline number 100, if they suspect that the driver has taken intoxicants or drugs.
Nepse plunges by 26. 16 points on Tuesday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 26. 16 points to close at 2, 770. 26 points on Tuesday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 14 points to close at 467. 57 points.
A total of 14,018,920-unit shares of 349 companies were traded for Rs 1. 57 billion.
Meanwhile, Himalayan Bank Limited Bond, 2086 (HBLD86) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 4. 74 percent.
Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) was the top loser as their price fell by 14. 99 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 72 trillion.
Rainfall likely in most parts of the country today
The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain with thunderstorms and lightning in most parts of the country today.
The Division stated that based on updated weather information from various stations, rainfall is expected from the Tarai to the hilly and mountainous regions.
According to the weather bulletin, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall during the day in cities of the Tarai region including Bhairahawa, Simara, Janakpur, and Biratnagar, and the rain is expected to continue at night as well.
The Division stated that the maximum temperature in these areas is expected to be around 30 to 36 degrees Celsius.
There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning throughout today in the Kathmandu Valley as well.
The maximum temperature in the Valley is expected to be between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature will drop to between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
The effects of rain will also be seen in Dhankuta, Jiri, Taplejung and Okhaldhunga of the eastern hilly region. In these areas, there is a likelihood of moderate rainfall especially in the evening and night.
Similarly, light rain with thunderstorms is forecasted in Pokhara, Jomsom, and Jumla areas.
In the western region, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj and Birendranagar may experience light rain during the day, but it will likely be partially cloudy during night.
The likelihood of rain in these areas appears relatively low.
Meteorologist Saroj Pudasaini said that due to the influence of the local wind and the Westerly wind system across the country, cloudy and rainy conditions have developed.
The Division has urged the public to take precaution as there is a risk of thunderstorms and lightning.
