Government held him illegally for 13 days, says UML Chair Oli after release
CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will stay in the hospital for a few days for medical treatment.
He has been released today from police custody.
Oli was in custody for the investigation based on the report of the high-level commission formed to investigate the Gen Z movement incident. He has been in hospital since his arrest.
Chair Oli stated that even though the government filed criminal charges against him in a prejudiced and vindictive manner and kept him in custody illegally for 13 days, he was eventually released as there was no basis or evidence to proceed with the case.
Following his release as per the Supreme Court's verdict, Chairman Oli thanked everyone who raised their voices for his release through social media.
Acting on the government's decision to implement the Commission's report, the police took Chairman Oli into custody from Gundu, Bhaktapur on March 28.
RSP decides to back Shram Sanskriti Party for Deputy Speaker
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to support the Shram Sanskriti Party for the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).
The Shram Sanskriti Party has nominated Ruby Kumari Thakur as its candidate for the post.
According to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha, Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, on behalf of the party, will second Thakur’s candidacy.
The registration of candidacies for the post of Deputy Speaker is scheduled for today.
UAE Regrets UN Security Council Inaction on Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates Mission to the United Nations has expressed deep regret over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a draft resolution addressing attacks on maritime navigation.
In a statement, the UAE criticized the Council’s inability to establish a clear framework to halt alleged attacks and threats by Iran targeting vessels and global trade routes, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE emphasized that the Strait must remain open and secure, warning that no country should be allowed to disrupt global trade or trigger an economic crisis.
Despite the setback, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to work with international partners to safeguard freedom of navigation and restore stability. It also thanked Bahrain for its leadership and diplomatic efforts within the Council.
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all concerned schools to refund illegally collected fees.
The ministry issued a press statement on Wednesday, instructing all concerned to refund the amount after receiving complaints that some schools were enrolling students before the start of the academic session 2083 and charging fees higher than the approved standards, in violation of the prevailing law and the order of the esteemed Supreme Court.
"Despite previous directives, complaints have been received that some schools are still charging fees illegally, hence all concerned are directed to refund the illegally collected fees to students in accordance with Section 16 D (6) of the Education Act (amended), 2028,” reads the statement.
The Ministry has also requested the Ministry of Home Affairs, concerned District Administration Offices and local levels for necessary coordination and monitoring in case any school is found to have acted otherwise.
In addition, the Ministry has established a Help Desk at the Education and Human Resource Development Center for the purpose of reporting and facilitating student complaints and grievances.
Further assistance can be obtained by calling the same desk and the focal point is Director Nimprakash Singh Rathour (Phone 9851-214638 Email [email protected]).
