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The 28th Ganeshman Singh Memorial Day is being observed today.

The supreme commander of the people's movement in 1990 is being remembered by recognizing his contribution to the restoration of democracy in the country.

An epitome of sacrifice and courage in Nepali politics, Singh had become a source of inspiration for many after the success of the people's movement in 1990.

Born on Kartik 24,  1972 BS at Chaksibari in Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Singh passed away on Asoj 2, 2054 BS. Born into a noble family in Kathmandu, he became active in the campaign to overthrow the Rana regime as a member of the Praja Parishad, Nepal's first political party established in 1997 BS.

He was jailed for many years during his strive for democracy in the country. He joined BP Koirala during exile in India, coming together to establish the Nepali National Congress party in 2003 BS.

Ganeshman was a senior minister in the government formed after the first ever parliamentary elections in 2015 BS. He also played a leading role in the 2036 BS student movement and the subsequent referendum.

Marking the occasion of Leader Singh's 28th Memorial Day, various programs are being organized by the sister and well-wisher organizations of the Nepali Congress. The events start with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled to be held at the statue of Ganeshman Singh at Shobha Bhagwati in Kathmandu this morning.

The government is celebrating Constitution Day and National Day, 2082 on Friday.

The Constitution Day major event will be held at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on September 19 and President Ram Chandra Paudel will attend it as the Chief Guest. 

Prime Minister Sushila Karki will be addressing the event, according to Home Ministry's Joint Secretary Rhishi Ram Tiwari.  

Bearing in mind the specific political scenario in the country, the Day will be celebrated accordingly, it is said.

The previous government on August 24 formed the Constitution Day and National Day 2082 Celebration Main Committee to celebrate a decade of the declaration of Nepal's Constitution in a grand manner. 

The Constitution of Nepal, 2072 was proclaimed by the Constituent Assembly on September 20, 2015 as a result of the sacrifices and long struggles of the Nepali people.

On the occasion of the Constitution Day and National Day on September 19, programs will be organized also at the provincial and local levels focusing on the historical background of the current Constitution, its importance, and the inherent aspects of the Constitution.

Bagmati Province Speaker Bhuwan Kumar Pathak resigned from his post on Wednesday.

His resignation letter states that he has resigned from the post of Speaker of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal and the Provincial Assembly Rules 2074 BS.

He is an elected lawmaker from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.

He was elected Speaker with the support of the then ruling coalition of CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center), and Hamro Nepali Party.

The Lumbini province government and its subordinate bodies witnessed damages during the recent Gen Z demonstrations held on September 8-9.  

A preliminary report about the damages has been made public today. 

According to the document unveiled by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, the Office of the Province Chief, the Chief Minister's residence, and the Butwal Liaison Office were completely damaged in the course of the protests. Similarly, three vehicles were destroyed at the Chief Minister's residence. 

Acting Chief Secretary for the Province, Liladhar Subedi said seven motorcycles and a car owned by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development were destroyed in Dang, while incidents of minor vandalism in government entities were also reported from Arghakhanchi. 

Under the Ministry of Urban Development, a motorcycle was burned in Rupandehi, and belongings inside the ministers' quarters in Lamahi, Dang, were set on fire.

The Butwal-based Treasury Controller Office witnessed damages worth around Rs 9.6 million.

Offices under the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Transport including the transport offices in Rupandehi, Banke, and Dang; the Directorate of Industry in Bhairahawa; the Office of Cottage and Small Industries in Dang; and the Tourism Information Center in Banke reported massive damages in the incidents of arson and vandalism.

Similarly, the Health Minister’s residence sustained damage, while under the Ministry of Energy, eight motorcycles were burned in Dang. The Directorate of Forests also reported massive destruction.

The Province Public Service Commission was subjected to arson and vandalism, resulting in the destruction of storage rooms, the loss of property records belonging to employees and public representatives, while six vehicles were reduced to ashes.

However, the administrative complex of the provincial government in Deukhuri, Rapti Valley, is spared from damage.