Kathmandu. National Assembly lawmakers have expressed strong opposition to the government's recent tightening of security at the Nepal-India border. Speaking at a meeting of the 'Development, Economic Affairs, and Good Governance Committee' under the National Assembly, several members voiced their disapproval of the government's decision.During the meeting, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) Chairman and lawmaker Mahantha Thakur led the criticism, prompting other members to demand immediate government attention. Thakur highlighted that the unnecessary restrictions at the border are causing daily hardships for citizens living in the Madhesh region and surrounding border areas.Thakur emphasized that the open border between Nepal and India,...
Hetauda. In an effort to improve institutional and administrative efficiency, the Bagmati Province government is preparing to abolish five directorates under various ministries.Aiming for a leaner administration, the provincial government plans to retain only two out of the existing seven directorates.The government intends to merge the Agriculture Directorate and the Livestock Development Directorate into a single entity, while retaining the Health Directorate and dissolving all others.The directorates slated for abolition include the Transport Infrastructure Directorate, Education Development Directorate, Forest Directorate, and the Industry, Commerce, and Consumer Protection Directorate.A high-level steering committee for administrative restructuring and reform, led by Minister for...