Nepal News Evening Briefing | Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Summary
The Special Court has remanded CPN-UML Vice-Chairman Bishnu Prasad Paudel to seven days custody on money laundering charges amid political tensions. Meanwhile, the government plans to expand foreign student quotas in medical education, and the Rastriya Swatantra Party holds key internal elections.
Key Points
- Special Court remands CPN-UML Vice-Chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel in custody for seven days for money laundering investigation.
- CPN-UML condemns Paudel's arrest, calling it illegal and politically motivated, demanding his immediate release.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) holds internal elections with new eligibility rules, amid internal factional concerns raised by Chairman Rabi Lamichhane.
- Government plans to increase enrollment quotas for foreign students in medical education and streamline visa procedures.
