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Home Minister Sudhan Gurung today visited the Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal. 

Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Inspector General of Nepal Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, among others.

On the occasion, the Home Minister thanked the Nepal Police for performing at their best despite limited resources. 

Urging the police administration to carry out their responsibilities with confidence, he assured them that there would be no unnecessary interference from any level in the discharge of their duties in the coming days.

Minister Gurung stressed that the police should work to change public perception and highlighted the need to bridge the gap between the police and citizens. 

He urged police personnel to treat citizens politely and present themselves in a cordial manner, making every effort to address public concerns.

"Nepal Police should take a leading role in disaster management efforts. Necessary training would be provided to Nepal Police for it," he said, promising career advancement opportunities for police personnel based on performance and through a scientific approach.

 The government is committed to making the police institution more technology-friendly and resourceful by further strengthening it, according to him.

Home Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha applauded the role played by each police employee in successfully conducting the recent elections to the House of Representatives despite various challenges. 

He added that the competence and efficiency demonstrated by the Nepal Police during the elections proved their ability to perform effectively in any context.

IGP Karki stated that the Nepal Police is carrying out its duties with dedication and integrity while remaining within the jurisdictions defined by the nation’s Constitution, laws, and national and international human rights standards. 

He added that the professionalism of the police will further enhance their effectiveness and help meet citizens’ expectations in a timely manner.

The Home Minister also observed a data center at the Nepal Police Headquarters.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah held discussion at the Office of the Prime Minister with lawmakers representing Koshi Province on Monday focusing on the issues and possible solutions. 

According to Yagyamani Neupane, a lawmaker who participated in the discussion, members briefed the Prime Minister on both collective challenges and issues faced in the province.

“He focused on the issues that require immediate attention and solutions, giving everyone the opportunity to express their views”, said Neupane.

During the discussion, Prime Minister Shah emphasized that the government would address the issue based on priority and available budget. 

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.

The Kathmandu District Court has extended the investigation period of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak by five days.

A bench of justice led by Anand Shrestha granted the remand, allowing police to keep both leaders in custody for further investigation. The Public Prosecutor’s Office had earlier requested a 10-day extension.

Oli and Lekhak were arrested on Saturday following the implementation of a recommendation made by an inquiry commission formed to investigate the incident of Sept 8 and 9.

Before being presented in a court, Lekhak was taken to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, while Oli appeared virtually due to health issues. Oli is currently at Teaching Hospital for treatment and Lekhal remains in custody at Battalion No. 2, Maharajgunj.

The inquiry commission, coordinated by Gauri Bahadur Karki, concluded that both Oli and Lekhak were responsible for the incident and recommended further investigation under criminal charges.