KATHMANDU: Prime Minister and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Sushila Karki is scheduled to present a proposal on withdrawing Social Media Operation, Use and Regulation Bill, 2081 (2025 AD) in today’s meeting of the National Assembly.

The Council of Ministers on last Tuesday had decided to allow the withdrawal of the bill from the federal parliament.

The bill which was registered during the 17th Session of the National Assembly was under consideration in the Legislative Management Committee of the Upper House.

According to the tentative schedule of the meeting, Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Karki will present a proposal seeking approval of the ‘National Forensic Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081’.

Prior to this, Prime Minister Karki will present a proposal for discussion on the ‘National Forensic Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081’ along with the report of the Legislative Management Committee.

The parliament secretariat has stated that the agenda includes a proposal by Maya Prasad Sharma, Chairperson of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislative Committee, for discussion on the ‘Study Report of the Committee on Policy Issues Related to National Parks, 2082’.

The National Assembly meeting is scheduled for 1:15 pm today. Meanwhile, the National Assembly Legislative Management Committee meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am today.

Committee Chairperson Tulasa Kumari Dahal informed Rastriya Samachar Samiti that the meeting will have clause-by-clause discussion on the Immovable Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2081.