Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency as parliament convened on Monday, following a general election from which the biggest opposition parties were excluded, BBC reported.
Min Aung Hlaing is certain to be chosen, as he was nominated in parliament alongside two loyalists who are very unlikely contenders for president.
He has been sanctioned by many Western countries for leading a military coup five years ago, according to BBC.
Khadka hospitalized after arrest
Former Energy Minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Gyawali was admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital at around 3am on Monday, where he is currently receiving treatment in bed number 1029.
Khadka was arrested on Sunday and was taken to custody earlier on Sunday, and the court has granted permission to detain him for seven days for investigation.
Home Minister, Sudan Gurung stated that Khadka was arrested in connection with the investigation into money recovered from his residence during the GenZ movement on Sept 9.
The Money Laundering Investigation Department is probing the case, particularly focusing on burnt cash reportedly found at Khadka’s house. Officials had earlier collected pieces of burnt currency notes and ashes from the site as part of the investigation.
Waste management project launched in Sunsari
The foundation stone for a Waste Management Centre in Duhabi Municipality-4, Sunsari, Koshi Province, was laid on March 29. It was laid by Narayan Singh, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Bed Narayan Gachhadar, Mayor of Duhabi Municipality.
The project is being constructed with Rs 164m with support of the Government of India under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) framework.
Local officials and stakeholders expressed appreciation for India’s continued developmental support, noting that the facility is expected to significantly improve sustainable waste management practices in the municipality.
Cabinet meeting at 4 pm today
A Cabinet meeting will be held later today.
Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sashmit Pokharel, said that the Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 4 pm.
It is the second Cabinet meeting after the senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balendra Shah, was appointed the Prime Minister.
The first Cabinet meeting was held on the very first day of the formation of the new government on March 27.
