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Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that true revolution begins with knowledge. 

In his greetings to all through his social media account on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti today, he has said that our country Nepal, blessed by the birth of Buddha, has always been in favour of non-violence and peace. 

In his message, Prime Minister Shah wished for world peace on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the promoter of peace, Gautam Buddha. “Buddha said – there is suffering, there is a cause of suffering, there is a solution to suffering, there is a path to eliminate suffering. The path shown by Buddha is the path to eliminate suffering, the absence of light is darkness; whenever a ray of light steps in, darkness automatically disappears, likewise, our journey should be in search of the light of knowledge, and should be on the path to solve problems.”

The US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor arrived in Kathmandu last night. 

During his visit, Special Envoy Gor will meet senior government officials and business leaders in Kathmandu, according to the US Embassy in Kathmandu.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended best wishes and greetings to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, International Workers' Day and the Kirant Community's Ubhauli Parva today.

In his message on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, President Paudel stated that national unity could be further strengthened by maintaining tolerance and mutual goodwill amid religious, social and cultural diversities, abiding by the messages and guiding principles of Lord Buddha, the proponent of non-violence and peace.

"It is a matter of pride for all Nepalis since Nepal is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, who is revered as a symbol of peace," the President stated in his message. 

Likewise, in his message on the occasion of the Ubhauli Parva, the President stated that festivals could help maintain familial, community and social unity as well as promote mutual goodwill amongst all ethnic communities. 

Such cultural festivals denote respect for our cultural diversities and preserve them, the President's message read. 

Furthermore, in his message on the occasion of International Workers' Day, President Paudel has expressed confidence that the constitutional provision of developing a socialism-oriented economy will be materialized in the country.

The President has also wished for the assurance of labour rights to all workers. 

In his message, President Paudel has called for growth in domestic production through entrepreneurship development for economic prosperity in the country and underscored the need for a self-sufficient and self-reliant economy.

This Day unites all workers to advocate their rights, welfare and freedom across the world, he added.

President Ram Chandra Paudel issued the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday. 

President Paudel, on recommendation of the Council of Ministers, issued the Ordinance in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to the Office of the President.