AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGavi Deal: Vaccine partner Gavi has decided not to seek return of $308,271 from Nepal, saying the amount will be adjusted in coming assistance under Gavi 6.0. Judiciary Under Scrutiny: Human rights groups (ICJ, HRW, Amnesty) warn of political interference in Nepal’s judiciary, alleging pressure on Supreme Court justices; the government rejects the claims. Court Challenge: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court against a move allowing personal secretaries for federal parliamentarians, calling it unconstitutional. Housing Caste Bias: Dalit activist Deepa Nepali ends a 96-day sit-in demanding a ban on landlords asking tenants’ caste, saying government action has been slow. Education Access: A-level graduates are being blocked from some health science admissions due to mismatched equivalency and medical entrance requirements. Fertilizer Crisis: Farmers report severe chemical fertilizer shortages, with urea/DAP/potash unavailable at depots and paddy turning yellow. Economy & Markets: NEPSE gained 57 points to close higher, while Nepal’s edible oil exports to India face scrutiny over tariff advantages. Governance & Services: Bagmati province moves to digitize industrial administration across 13 districts; Nepal also shuts down 223,000 illegal betting sites and apps.
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