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The Nepali Congress has decided to nominate Ishwori Devi Neupane, chairperson of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, for the vacant post of the chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.

A meeting of the top leaders of the party held today under the chairmanship of party President Sher Bahadur Deuba made this decision, party General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma said.

Vice Presidents Purna Bahadur Khadka and Dhanraj Gurung along with the General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sharma were present in the meeting.

Elections for the new chairperson of the Committee will be held on August 27. 

The Parliament Secretariat has announced that the nomination of candidacy is scheduled to take place today from 1 pm to 4 pm.

The position was vacant after Congress lawmaker Ramhari Khatiwada resigned from the post amid ‘cooling off period’ controversy.

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that the Teej festival is a moment to voice for gender equality and women empowerment. 

The Former President wished that the festival inspired everyone to end discrimination to build an equitable society. 

Issuing a message of best wishes to all Nepali sisters on the occasion of Teej festival through the social media today, Former President Bhandari extended best wishes and believed that the Teej would strengthen sociocultural and family ties.

"Teej is a living tradition of our lifestyle, culture and tolerance. The married women wish longevity and good health to their spouses by observing fasting today," she reminded. The togetherness of the married daughters to their parental family members and childhood friends creates further affinity in society and relatives, according to her.

Bhandari suggested to the celebrants that they maintain frugality and conserve the festival by protecting religious and cultural values.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended greetings to all Nepali sisters on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej) festival.

Taking to the social site today, the PM has extended greetings to all on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej), the great festival of Nepali Hindu women. The PM has termed Teej as a festival of reverence, courtesy and kindness.

Likewise, PM Oli has wished for intimacy in a family, joyous among couples and harmony in the society, adding that this festival embodies the fragrance of the joint family culture.

Stating that the Teej festival is generally considered a festival of songs and dance, PM Oli viewed that its root was closely attached to devotion, restraint and self-discipline.

"In ancient times, it was found that both husband and wife had the tradition of fasting by worshipping the Sapta Rishi. With the change in time, the tradition of fasting only by women was established. In the present society, new opinions too have emerged," the PM stated in his post. PM Oli has argued that even science has stated that fasting also benefits our body.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that the Teej festival should be protected and promoted since this symbolizes emotional attachment, love, affection and creativity. 

In a message today on the occasion of the Teej festival 2082 BS, the President wished for happiness, peace and prosperity as well as religious, cultural and social goodwill to all Nepali sisters at home and abroad. 

The President has stated that this festival has played a crucial role in fostering brotherhood, harmony, mutual unity, patience and dedication.

Likewise, President Paudel mentioned that the Teej festival would infuse new vigour to all for the creation of a civilized and equitable society by ending all sorts of injustices including discrimination and violence that could happen against women.