Ambassador of Saudi Arabia calls on Vice President Yadav
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal Fahd Mohammad A. Manikhr paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav today.
During a meeting held at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today, matters relating to bilateral interest between the two countries were discussed.
On the occasion, Ambassador Manikhr said that Saudi Arabia is willing to cooperate in various fields for the development of Nepal.
He expressed his commitment to further strengthen Nepal-Saudi relations during his tenure.
Thapa elected UML Parliamentary Party leader
Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected as the Parliamentary Party leader of the CPN-UML.
After the PP meeting held at UML Headquarters, Chyasal today, Thapa was elected unanimously as the Parliamentary Party leader.
UML lawmaker Suhang Nembang had also staked his claim for the post of Parliamentary Party leader but Thapa was elected unopposed, said lawmaker Ain Bahadur Mahar.
Vice-Chairperson Bishnu Prasad Poudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel as well as other office-bearers of the party congratulated Vice Chairperson Thapa.
There are 25 lawmakers of the UML in the House of Representatives.
House Speaker election scheduled for April 5
The election for the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been scheduled for April 5.
During a meeting of parliamentary parties held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, a proposal was made to hold the Speaker's election on April 5, Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Khusbu Oli said.
He said that deliberations are underway regarding choosing the Speaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
UML Chair Oli to remain in hospital
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli will continue to remain at Tribhuvan University (TU) Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj.
He is currently under medical observation, shared the hospital's spokesperson Dr Gopal Sedhai.
Though Oli's health condition is normal, he has been found to have been carrying gallstones and a urinary tract infection,
It may be noted that the former Prime Minister was arrested by police from his residence in Bhaktapur last Saturday on the recommendation of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8 and 9 GenZ movement.
Before he could be produced before the Court, Oli was admitted to the teaching hospital, citing health complications.
NC leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak remains in detention after being arrested for the same charges.
The Commission has recommended prosecution against both the leaders on criminal offense.
