गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Lawmakers bemoan initiatives not taken to improve economy Politics Lawmakers bemoan initiatives not taken to improve economy KathmanduPati May 19, 2022 KATHMANDU – Deliberations on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (except tax) for the fiscal year 2022-23 is on in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. On the occasion, CPN (UML) lawmaker Bhim Bahadur Rawal objected over not taking initiatives to improve country’s economy. Saying attention has not been paid on agro products and its productivity, leader Rawal demanded to increase employment in the country and make arrangement of not hiring foreign workers. He suggested that the country itself should construct large hydropower projects like Upper Karnali and West Seti hydropower projects, adding, “The government should pay special attention to maintain good governance.” Similarly, Bishal Bhattarai of the same party objected over absence of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma in the discussion of principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill. Saying his attention has been drawn towards it, Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota ruled for the presence of the concerned minister. He directed other ministers present in the House to take notes until the Finance Minister arrives. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Minister responds to criticism over rescue Home Minister Says hope remains after tunnel rescues PM Shah and Australian counterpart discuss flood rescue efforts Mustang customs office struggles without permanent infrastructure 15 militants trying to infiltrate through Afghanistan border killed: Pakistan… Lawmaker faces voters’ anger over flood response Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal “Ranju Darshana: Government has been using superiority approach to handling pandemic” Former PM Bhattarai felicitates Indian taekwondo head coach Jaigadi After visitors’ uptick, Barju lake gets facelift as new destination in eastern Terai Pandemic may not halt festivities Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan now coronavirus free 16 DSPs recommended for promotion to SPs (With Recommendation List) Call for private investment in drinking water and sanitation services
