Top 10 Nepali News Highlights: Joint Secretary Arrested, Durga Prasai Released, Political Developments
Summary
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs joint secretary has been arrested over alleged illegal travel permit issuance, while medical businessman Durga Prasai has been released on a court order. Political uncertainty continues in Koshi, Sudurpashchim and Bagmati provinces amid shifting alliances and government formation disputes.
Key Points
- Joint Secretary Pushparaj Bhattarai of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau over alleged illegal travel permits for Tibetan refugees.
- Durga Prasai was released on Monday following an order from the Bhaktapur District Court.
- Internal disputes continue in UML over government leadership in Koshi Province, while Sudurpashchim and Bagmati face uncertainty over new government formation.
- A car fell into the Sun Koshi river after being hit by a bus, and the Gandaki Province marijuana bill was certified by the Province Chief.
