Shah recommended as new Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister
The government has recommended Deepak Kumar Shah to be appointed to the post of Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies.
According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to appoint Shah as the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies.
His swearing-in ceremony has been scheduled for today itself.
Earlier today, Gauri Kumari Yadav had tendered her resignation from the post of Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies to the Prime Minister.
Industry Minister Yadav resigns
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has resigned from her post on Thursday.
She tendered her resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.
Minister Yadav's secretariat said, "Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has tendered her resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.”
Cabinet meeting at 3 pm today
A meeting of the Council of Ministers has been scheduled for 3 pm today.
According to the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM), the meeting summoned by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, will likely dwell on contemporary issues.
The meeting is expected to discuss disaster-response efforts following the devastating flash floods that struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems on August 26. It is also expected to make necessary decisions to make the ongoing search and rescue operations, delivery of humanitarian assistance, and rehabilitation efforts in the affected areas more effective.
Both Houses of Federal Parliament set to hold meetings today
Both Houses of the Federal Parliament are holding their meetings today.
According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the House of Representatives (HoR)'s meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 pm on Thursday.
Likewise, the National Assembly is holding its meeting at 1.15 pm today.
In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is set to present the 'Citizen Investment Trust Third Amendment) Bill, 2083' and the 'Payment and Settlement (First Amendment) Bill, 2083'.
Minister Wagle will also propose consideration to the Employee Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083.
Likewise, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam will propose a general discussion regarding membership in the 'Council of Asian Legislative Institutions' in the meeting.
Similarly, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal is scheduled to present a condolence motion on the passing away of former member of the National Assembly Shukraraj Sanyok in the meeting.
Also in the National Assembly meeting, Prime Minister Balendra Shah will present the annual reports of the National Human Rights Commission for the fiscal years 2080/81 and 2081/82.
Likewise, Prime Minister Shah will present the bill received from the House of Representatives along with the report of the Legislative Management Committee concerning the continuation of the provisions of the 'Nepal Special Services Act, 2042'.
The Federal Parliament Secretariat has disclosed an agenda to discuss and pass the proposal in the Upper House.
