Three-member high-level commission formed to investigate September 8, 9 incident
The government has formed a high-level probe commission to investigate the incident that occurred during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9.
A Cabinet meeting held on Sunday made the decision to this effect, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal informed.
According to him, a three-member commission was formed under the headship of former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki.
Former AIG Bigyan Raj Sharma and legal expert Bisheshwor Prasad Bhandari are the members of the commission.
Home Minister Aryal said that the commission has been given three months time to submit the report.
At least 72 people died and over 100 injured in clashes with security personnel during the protests led by Gen-Z against corruption and the government’s decision to ban social media sites.
Hitendra Dev Shakya removed from NEA, Manoj Silwal appointed as new Executive Director
Manoj Silwal has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.
A Cabinet meeting held on Sunday made the decision to this effect.
Similarly, the meeting has decided to appoint NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya as a senior officer at the Water and Energy Commission.
He was appointed as the Executive Director at the NEA on March 24.
PM Karki calls on private sector to rise from the ashes
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on the private sector to rise with determination from the adverse situation and expressed the government's commitment to fully support them.
In a discussion with the representatives of the private sector held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar today, PM Karki stated that both the state and the private sector are facing a common challenge, citing significant damage to business establishments and industries during the recent Gen-Z protests.
"There has been such destruction. This has not only affected the private sector, but has also impacted the state. It is unfortunate that the private sector, which has provided employment, is being attacked," Prime Minister Karki said, adding that the government is committed to strengthening the rule of law and urged the private sector not to be disheartened.
She said, "Do not be distressed at this time, we are with you. It is a positive aspect that the private sector is ready to support the state even when it is devastated."
In the discussion, Prime Minister Karki expressed a clear commitment that the government will operate within its legal jurisdiction.
"We will work within the rights we have. We will not operate outside the law. The state will take initiatives to provide relief for the affected industrial and commercial establishments," PM Karki said addressing the private sector. "Show the spirit to rise from the ashes; the state will assist. The private sector must also help to boost the morale of the security personnel."
Prime Minister Karki pointed out the possibility of controlling imports and raising taxes if necessary to promote internal production. However, she clarified that there will be no immediate policy for tax increases, stating, "Now is not the time to impose taxes. There will be an effort to evaluate the losses and provide relief."
Public Service Commission submits its annual report to President
The annual report of the Public Service Commission (PSC) has been submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel today.
The PSC Chairman Madhav Prasad Regmi presented the PSC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to the President in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal amidst a ceremony organized at the Office of the President.
