A quick roundup of today’s most notable stories from Nepal’s news outlets.
Cricket captaincy shake-up. Nepal’s most successful cricket captain, Rohit Paudel, has been replaced as skipper by Sandeep Lamichhane. Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has offered no public explanation for the sudden change, drawing praise for Paudel’s tenure and raising questions about the decision. (The Kathmandu Post)
New provincial cabinet sworn in. Province Head Najir Miya administered the oath to newly appointed ministers following Chief Minister Khaga Raj Bhatta’s swearing-in. Santosh Sharma Thapa takes Social Development, Chakra Bahadur Malla takes Economic Affairs, Daman Bhandari takes Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, with Janaki Air Bom joining as a minister of state. (The Kathmandu Post)
Rastra Bank mops up excess liquidity. Nepal Rastra Bank absorbed Rs 20 billion from the domestic financial system via a one-month deposit collection instrument, aimed at managing excess liquidity in the market. Separately, NEPSE dipped 7.37 points to close at 2643.83, though Mount Everest Hydropower and Beston Paints investors saw gains of around 15 percent. (Ratopati)
Heavy monsoon rain warning. Monsoon winds continue to affect the country, with heavy rainfall forecast in five provinces and generally cloudy conditions expected nationwide today. (Ratopati)
Nepal reaffirms One China Principle. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to the One China Principle and pledged not to let Nepali territory be used against Chinese interests, as bilateral ties mark seven decades. In other diplomatic news, EU Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo paid a farewell call on Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav as she concluded her tenure in Nepal. (Ratopati)
This digest is generated automatically each day from major Nepali news outlets.