BIRATNAGAR: The Koshi Province Assembly on Wednesday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2026, authorizing allocations and expenditures from the province’s consolidated fund for the fiscal year 2026/27.

The bill was endorsed by a majority after Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning Bidur Kumar Lingthep tabled it for approval. Earlier, expenditure cut motions on separate budget headings moved by assembly members Gombu Sherpa and Sapana Darji were rejected by a majority.

The Assembly also unanimously passed the Finance Bill, 2026, which implements the Koshi Province government’s financial proposals for the upcoming fiscal year.

Following the passage of the bills, Speaker Ambar Bahadur Bista adjourned the Assembly meeting until further notice.