Home Minister Lekhak assures action against perpetrators
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak today inspected different areas including Tinkune and Koteshwor where supporters of the former king vandalized and torched various physical structures.
A team comprising Home Minister Lekhak, Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, high-ranking officials of the Home Ministry and police officers carried out the inspection of the torched private house at Tinkune, Kantipur Television, Annapurna Post Daily, Judibuti-based Herbs Production and Processing Company Limited, party office of CPN (Unified Socialist) and CPN (Maoist Center) and Koteshwor-based sales store.
In the course of the monitoring, Home Minister Lekhak said the attack on the media house was condemnable and those involved in such inhumane activities would be brought to book. Condemning the attempt of destroying the media, he committed to taking action against the perpetrators.
He mentioned, "In democratic republic, there will be mutual competition. There are government and opposition sides as per the people's mandate. But it should be countered by being united when anyone orchestrates anarchic activities against the system."
Chair Dahal demands action against wrongdoers at Tinkune
CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has demanded the government to investigate the violent incidents that occurred at Tinkune area, Kathmandu and bring to book the culprits.
Chair Dahal said so after inspecting the office of the CPN (Unified Socialist) which was also vandalized by the protestors on Friday.
Talking briefly to the media, he said the government also needs to seriously review the lapses in security arrangement.
Trump claims ‘extremely productive’ call with Canada's new prime minister
US President Donald Trump claimed Friday that he had a “extremely productive” first discussion with Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney, despite rising tensions over tariffs and Trump’s desire to conquer his northern neighbor, Firstpost reported.
Trump added that the two planned to meet shortly after Canada's general election on April 28, where Carney, who took office two weeks ago, has made opposing the US president a key component of his campaign.The call marked their first communication since Carney was elected leader of Canada's ruling Liberals on March 9, according to the Firstpost.
Carney believes Trump's proposal of tariffs is a betrayal of a once-close economic and security partnership.
Trump has also warned Canada against working with the European Union against US reciprocal tariffs that he is expected to announce soon.
Home Minister Lekhak condemns attack on Annapurna Media Network
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has condemned the physical attack on Annapurna Media Network by pro-monarchy protesters.
Home Minister Lekhak, accompanied by Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, Inspector General of Nepal Police Deepak Thapa, and Inspector General of Armed Police Raju Aryal, inspected the office of Annapurna Post in Tinkune on Saturday morning.
Pro-monarchy supporters vandalized the office of Annapurna Media Network during a protest in Tinkune on Friday.
The protesters had also attempted to set fire the office of Annapurna Media Network.
After taking stock of the incident, Home Minister Lekhak said that the attack on the media house was condemnable and that anyone involved in the incident would be brought to justice.
Inspector General of Nepal Police Thapa said the physical attack on Annapurna Media Network was condemnable.
Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet informed the team, including Home Minister Lekhak, about the incident.



