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World Bank Country Director David Sislen paid a courtesy call on Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Gita Chaudhary today at the latter's office today. 

During the meeting, discussions were held with focus on enhancing partnership between Nepal and the World Bank in the areas of agriculture and livestock development. 

Furthermore, they also deliberated on promoting innovation, improving market management systems, mitigating the impacts of climate change and policy reforms aimed at advancing the agriculture sector, according to Minister Chaudhary's Private Secretariat. 

The two sides exchanged views on strengthening nutrition networks and promoting inclusive agriculture development in Nepal, added the Secretariat.

Presidents of four thematic committees in the National Assembly (NA) have taken oath of office and secrecy today. 

NC Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to the newly elected Committee Presidents amid a ceremony organized at the Federal Parliament Secretariat at Singha Durbar.

Puja Chaudhary was sworn in as the President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee and Jayanti Devi Rai as President of the Federalism Enabling and National Concerns Committee.

Likewise, Krishna Prasad Paudel took oath as President of the Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee and Krishna Bahadur Rokaya as President of the Committee for Legislation Management.

All four Committee Presidents were elected unopposed and on the basis of political consensus yesterday. 

The Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife and former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba over alleged illegal wealth acquisition.

The couple is currently abroad, reportedly in Singapore.

The Money Laundering Investigation Department is pursuing the case following claims that burnt currency and bonds were recovered from their residence during the GenZ protest.

Ambassadors from various countries in Nepal are meeting Prime Minister Balendra Shah collectively today. 

The meeting is scheduled at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

In the meeting to be attended by Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal as well, PM Shah is scheduled to address briefly, according to Foreign Ministry.

Meanwhile, political advisor to PM Shah, Ashim Shah, wrote in a social networking site, X, "PM Shah is holding a collective meeting with foreign ambassadors to Nepal today. The collective dialogue to be attended by Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal as well will set a new standard in diplomatic protocol."

He further wished for dignified diplomacy, strengthened Nepal.