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President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that the New Year is an occasion for us to set a common national goal and resolution for its achievement.

Giving a message of best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion of New Year, 2083BS today, President Paudel wished peace, prosperity, health and happiness. 

The existing calendars are parts of our history and civilization, he said, adding that they remind us of our glorious past and inspire a prosperous future. "The New Year is an auspicious occasion for Nepalis to review the past and make resolutions for future progress," the Head of State added.    

The President also stated in the best wishes message that Nepal recently held the House of Representatives (HoR) election successfully, thereby giving an exit to the adverse situation the country was facing. 

"Through the HoR election, people have given a mandate to their representatives for rule of law, sustainable peace, good governance and social justice that reinforce the federal democratic republic," President Paudel mentioned, arguing that it is a reflection of people's aspiration for development and prosperity.

He also stressed the urgency of making resolutions to achieve national goals. The resolution must be for adhering to the ideals of the federal democratic republic through words, action and intent. Keeping in mind the citizens, committing to good governance, inclusion and social justice are vital and keeping intact the country's independence and sovereignty is equally essential. 

Paudel wished that the New Year 2083BS inspired everyone to work in unison to foster harmony, tolerance, trust and cooperation so that the goal of a federal democratic republic could be realized.

The New Year of Nepali calendar, 2083BS, has begun today. The day is being celebrated across the country and abroad with special fervor. 

The New Year is a special occasion to make a new beginning and exchange greetings. 

Bikram Sambat (BS) is regarded as the oldest calendar and the year changes on Baisakh 1 every year.  It is also called Baisakh Sankranti.

BS is further regarded as an eternal and scientific calendar, reasoning it is determined as per solar movement.

Nepali people make new resolutions on this occasion. They review the last year and vow for success. The Nepali people also visit temples, chant hymns and hold events for exchanging greetings. The Nepalis living in various parts of the world celebrate the New Year 2083 with fanfare.

On this special occasion, President Ram Chandra  Paudel, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and other dignitaries have extended messages of best wishes.

Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys, Reuters reported. 

With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in Washington, Lebanon's foreign minister said Beirut would use face-to-face negotiations to press for ​a ceasefire in the war, which has complicated wider diplomacy to halt the conflict in the Middle East.

But the outlook for the meeting — an unusual, face-to-face encounter between countries formally in a state of war — is uncertain. Israel has said it will not discuss a ceasefire, while Hezbollah has objected ​to negotiations with Israel, reflecting sharply worsening political tensions in Lebanon.

The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said, BBC reported. 

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region but British naval ships and soldiers will not be used to block Iranian ports.

The prime minister said he was focused on getting the vital shipping channel of the Strait of Hormuz reopened in order to reduce energy prices "as quickly as possible".