From: www.ayogorkhali.com June 16th, 2026 Another day of chaos in beautiful Nepal. Good Morning, Nepal! 1. Rabi Lamichhane’s Legal Remix The District Court of Rupandehi has finally granted permission to "remix" the organized crime charges against Rabi Lamichhane. It seems the original skript wasn't dramatic enough, so the government lawyers are back to editing the plot of the Supreme Cooperative fraud saga. One has to admire the flexibility of our legal system—it’s less of a rigid pillar of justice and more of a "choose your own adventure" novel for politicians. We’re all sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for the next plot twist, but the ending will likely be as predictable as a local soap opera. 2. The Ex-Secretary’s Clean Slate Former Health Secretary Sangita Mishra has been cleared of all corruption charges related to a mammography machine purchase—a true miracle of modern judicial foresight. While she walks away completely unscathed, six other poor souls were sentenced to four months in jail and fined nearly 40 lakhs each. It’s comforting to know that in the grand hierarchy of corruption, the "big fish" get the VIP treatment while the "small fry" get the short end of the stick. Clearly, if you’re going to be corrupt, aim high enough to qualify for a "get out of jail free" card. 3. Refugee Scam: The Lawyers’ "Creative" Retelling Lawyers for the defendants in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal have started their debate, and they’ve opted for the "it wasn't us, it was the investigator's fault" strategy. Apparently, the real crime here wasn't scamming vulnerable people out of their life savings and identities, but the audacity of the police for actually investigating them. It’s truly heartwarming to see such dedicated legal minds arguing that those trying to uphold the law should be the ones punished. We can’t wait to see if "I was just doing my job while stealing your future" becomes the new national defense strategy. 4. Locking Down the Stolen Land The government is finally moving to lock down 2,000 ropanis of encroached public land identified by the Rawal Commission. The Ministry of Land Management has officially prohibited any further property transfers, which is great news if you’re a fan of closing the stable door long after the horse has bolted. We’re sure the current "owners" of this public land are absolutely devastated by this sudden bout of governmental integrity. Perhaps next they’ll try to reclaim all the time and tax money we’ve lost to similar "high-level commissions" over the years. 5. Bagmati Province’s Billion-Rupee Fantasy Bagmati Province has announced a budget of Rs 66.94 billion, claiming to prioritize capital expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year. It’s festive season for bureaucrats, as they shuffle around massive numbers that bear as much relation to reality as a fairy tale. Nothing says "infrastructure development" like promising to build things that will realistically be completed by the next century. Don’t worry though, they’ve factored in enough "overhead costs" to keep themselves comfortable for another fiscal year. 6. Lumbini’s Budget Shuffle Lumbini Province has brought a budget of Rs 37.38 billion, with a heavy emphasis on capital spending for development projects. It’s the same old dance of allocating percentages that look great on a spreadsheet and disappear once the real work begins. We’ll see how much of that 37 billion actually touches the ground versus how much stays in the administrative void. It’s a bold gamble to promise such growth in a system that usually prioritizes paperwork over pavement. 7. Gandaki’s 32-Billion-Rupee Question Gandaki Province has joined the party with a Rs 32.99 billion budget, presented with the usual ministerial enthusiasm. It’s amazing how much "development" we can dream up on paper when the money hasn't even been collected yet. Hopefully, this budget manages to survive the fiscal year without being repurposed for administrative "overhead." We’ll be here waiting to see what actually materializes from this grand total. 8. Koshi’s Multi-Billion Commitment Koshi Province has unveiled a Rs 40.44 billion budget, promising the moon and the stars to its residents for the next year. It’s just another round of budgetary gymnastics in a country where "project completion" is more of a suggestion than a requirement. We’ll be here waiting to see what actually materializes from this grand total. It’s a lot of money to spend on dreams that often end up as half-finished construction sites. 9. Thamel’s High-Stakes Cocaine Delivery Police in Thamel busted three foreigners with 7.5 crores worth of cocaine, proving that our tourism sector is diversifying into more "exciting" exports. If only they had channeled that kind of ambition into something legal, they might have made their millions without the inevitable prison upgrade. It’s almost impressive that they thought they could move that much product through the heart of the city without anyone noticing—talk about bad planning. Talk about a very bad day for international "trade" and a very good day for the police stats. --------------------------------------------------- Sita Rana Chief Sunrise Satirist Sita distills the daily chaos into nine bite-sized jokes so you can digest the news before your tea gets cold or the Kathmandu smog makes it impossible to see the paper. Last edited: 16-Jun-26 12:25 PM