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National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal left for Istanbul, Turkey today. 

He is leading a parliamentary delegation to attend the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

Chairman Dahal is scheduled to make a presentation on 'guarantee of peace and justice to the next generation' in the General Assembly slated from April 15 to 19, according to the federal parliament secretariat.

In the course of the visit, he will also hold bilateral meetings with chiefs of parliaments from various countries. 

The Chairman will be addressing the fifth parliamentary network of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). 

Spokesperson at parliament secretariat Ekaram Giri said that even the parliamentarians associated with Nepali delegation will attend the event. 

The Dahal-led delegation is scheduled to return home on April 21.

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.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a discussion with the MPs of Bagmati Province on Monday at the Prime Minister Office in Singha Durbar.

After taking office, he had earlier held discussions with the MPs of other provinces as well. 

He is discussing with the MPs about the problems of their respective constituencies, immediate and long-term solutions, etc.

Newly elected Deputy Speaker Rubi Kumari Thakur assumed office at Singha Durbar on Monday.

Following her oath, Thakur paid a courtesy call on Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal.

Thakur was elected Deputy Speaker on April 10, defeating Saraswati Lama of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Representing the Shram Sanskriti Party, she secured the position with support from the RPP.