Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, March 30, 2026
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah consults with provincial lawmakers from Koshi and Karnali, focusing on regional development priorities for the upcoming federal budget. Various political and administrative updates include government reforms, protests, legal cases, and healthcare mandates.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah held discussions with Koshi and Karnali provincial lawmakers to integrate regional priorities into the federal budget.
- Dharmendra Jha resigned as Executive Chairman of the National News Agency following political changes in Nepal.
- Ride-sharing drivers protested in Kathmandu demanding fairer commission rates and fuel price adjustments.
- The government announced plans to reduce the number of ministries to 17 and enforce a mandatory 10% free bed rule for indigent patients in hospitals.
