Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, May 07, 2026
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel emphasized press freedom's role in democracy while several key developments unfolded, including a corruption case related to Pokhara Airport and the Federal Parliament adopting biometric attendance.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel stressed the importance of a responsible press for strengthening Nepal's democracy.
- The Constitutional Council recommended Manoj Kumar Sharma as the next chief justice of Nepal.
- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed a Rs 3.62 billion corruption case regarding Pokhara International Airport.
- Federal Parliament has initiated biometric data collection for electronic attendance tracking in meetings.
