Nepal News Roundup June 28: KP Oli in Spain, EV Surge, SEE Results, Crimes & More

by nep123 · Published June 28, 2025 · Updated June 29, 2025

From high-level political activity and rising electric vehicle imports to alarming crime reports, educational reforms, and cutting-edge environmental campaigns, Nepal witnessed a range of transformative developments on Ashar 14, 2082. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the day’s most important events:

🏛 1. Political Developments and Parliamentary Highlights

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli departed for Seville, Spain, to attend the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development hosted by the United Nations. He is scheduled to reach Madrid via Doha on the morning of Ashar 15. In his absence, Deputy Prime Minister Singh will serve as Acting PM.
In Parliament, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) boycotted the meeting, demanding the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the formation of an investigative commission into human trafficking and visa fraud cases.
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari formally re-entered politics, aligning herself once again with the CPN-UML. She declared her return during Madan Bhandari Memorial Day, reaffirming her commitment to Nepal’s socio-economic transformation through the people’s multiparty democracy model.
Maoist Chairman and former PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal highlighted past achievements under his leadership, such as the development of major infrastructure projects and the opening of northern border points.
Nepali Congress expanded its central office by purchasing additional land worth NPR 130 million.
Former King Gyanendra Shah’s 79th birthday will be celebrated nationwide on Ashar 23 with light ceremonies and cultural programs.
Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2082 and the Second Amendment to the Citizenship Act, reinforcing legal and economic frameworks.

⚡ 2. Economic & Business Updates: Rise of EVs and Cooperative Crisis Response

Electric Vehicle (EV) imports surpassed petroleum-based cars for the first time in Nepal. Out of 12,974 four-wheelers imported in the first half of the fiscal year, 7,349 were EVs.

Key Drivers Behind EV Growth:
- Environmental Benefits: Zero tailpipe emissions contribute to reduced air pollution and align with Nepal’s climate commitments.
- Economic Efficiency: Lower operation and maintenance costs reduce long-term consumer expenses and ease trade deficits.
- Business Opportunities: EV expansion is spurring demand for charging infrastructure and maintenance services.
Major EV suppliers: China (5,434 units) and India (1,890 units).
Despite the government increasing import tax by 10%, financial institutions are offering up to 90% financing, boosting sales.
To resolve the ongoing cooperative crisis, the government formed a Debt Recovery Tribunal chaired by Kirtibahadur Basnet.
Jewelry traders protested, closing shops across Nepal over luxury tax and VAT on gold and diamond ornaments announced in the new budget.
The government has instructed authorities to clear NPR 3 billion in unpaid dues to dairy farmers by the end of Ashar.
Forex update: The Nepal Rastra Bank fixed the USD buying rate at NPR 136.47 for the day.

🚨 3. Crime and Security: A Rise in Violence and Fraud

Several major criminal incidents surfaced across the country:

Murder & Assault

A 5-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Babiyachowk, Morang. One suspect is in custody.
A 57-year-old man was killed with a sickle in Makwanpur; suspect arrested.
A man in Siraha was found dead outside his home with clear signs of assault.
In Biratnagar, a 17-year-old boy died from electrocution while dancing at a wedding.
A horrific gang rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl was reported in Sindhupalchok; five suspects arrested.

Fraud & Scams

A 30-year-old man was arrested for robbing Global IME Bank.
A foreign employment scammer promising jobs in Serbia was arrested.
Three others arrested for visa fraud.
A bizarre case emerged from Taiwan where a man amputated his own leg to claim insurance.

Other Crimes

Motorcycle thief arrested in Morang.
Multiple fugitives caught over bounced cheques and banking fraud.
A man was arrested in Rautahat with unexplained cash of over NPR 1 million.
Armed police confiscated contraband and drugs worth NPR 380 million near TIA airport.
Over 2,951 cybercrime cases were registered in Gandaki Province in four years.
A TikTok user was released on NPR 30,000 bail after insulting the Prime Minister online.

🎓 4. Social & Educational Milestones: SEE Results & Innovation in Education

The SEE (Secondary Education Examination) 2081 results were released, with a 61.81% pass rate.
A total of 48,177 students scored a GPA between 3.6 and 4.0.
PM Oli praised the improvements and congratulated students and teachers.
Nepali schools in Japan also achieved impressive results.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City launched a two-day educational conference titled “Educational Conference on Enabling Innovations in Planning and Implementation.”
- Experts from Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, USA, and Canada participated.
- The event emphasized need-based, stress-free education aligned with national priorities.
Government is preparing legal amendments to allow NRNs to obtain 10-year free visas and operate companies in Nepal without foreign investment registration.
Portugal’s new immigration policy is reportedly harming Nepali-owned language schools, taxis, and rental businesses.

🌿 5. Technology & Environment: Tree Plantation Drive and AI in Farming

The Ministry of Forests and Environment launched the “Sagarmatha Plantation Mega Campaign”, a 20-year reforestation initiative aiming to plant 30 million saplings annually until 2045.
- Goals include mitigating climate change, improving biodiversity, creating jobs, and empowering local communities.
A two-day event in Kathmandu on AI in Agriculture showcased:
- AI-powered crop monitoring, poultry management, and automated irrigation.
- AI for disease detection and feed optimization in livestock farming.
‘Shram Sansar App’ was launched to digitize migrant worker information.
KOICA and Korea’s HR Development Service also introduced ‘Haami App’ for Nepali migrant workers, offering pre-departure and reintegration support.

🏗 6. Infrastructure & Transportation: Road Progress and Rain Alerts

The Muglin–Pokhara road blacktopping is complete in the eastern section (Abukhaireni to Jamune), significantly improving connectivity.
However, key bridges in Teku and Kalimati remain incomplete even after 12 years. The contract was awarded to Pappu Construction.
Weather alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in parts of Lumbini and western Nepal, increasing risks of flooding and landslides.

🏅 7. Sports: Cricket Defeat and Footballer’s International Signing

Nepal lost to Scotland by 34 runs in the final match of the tri-nation T20I series.
Nepali-origin footballer Kewan Rai signed with Aldershot Town FC, a club in England’s 5th-tier National League.

🔚 Conclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Nepal

Ashar 14, 2082 was a landmark day reflecting Nepal’s multifaceted journey. While the rise in EVs, improved SEE results, and AI-led innovation present hopeful strides, the spike in violent crime, delayed infrastructure, and political boycotts show critical areas needing reform.