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CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underlined the need to institutionalize outcomes achieved through struggles.

In a message delivered today to commemorate the armed struggle waged 30 years ago under the leadership of then CPN (Maoist), he said the responsibility has come to their shoulders to complete the remaining task of social transformation through public trust and mandate.

Noting that the federal democratic republic has been established after the end of monarchy in the country today due to armed struggle, Chair Dahal said that it has opened up ways to ensure representation of the oppressed communities in the governance process.

"We participated in the peace process through a comprehensive peace accord under specific circumstances. For the first time in history, we were able to institutionalize the rights of the Nepali people through the Constitution. The foundation for prosperity, justice and equality has been prepared. This was possible due to the people's war", the message reads.

Dahal, also the former Prime Minister, further noted that there were some shortcomings on our part in the process, but there was never a flaw in our intentions".

They have been continuously working for the advancement of the Nepali people and Nepali society, he stated, adding, "Therefore, we are moving forward with an open heart reviewing our weaknesses".

Chair Dahal paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their precious lives during the armed struggle, respect for those who went missing and wished full recovery to those injured, the message noted.

The government has decided to accept USD 2 million (around Rs 277 million) for the 'emergency flood rescue plan-2024' to be provided by the Asian Development Bank under the 'Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund'.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, shared it while informing about the Cabinet decisions made on February 10.

An approval in principle was given on preparedness on financial management for the construction of reservoir-based Dudhkoshi hydropower project of 670 MW.

The government also decided to scrap the work procedure on punishment and pardon, case on hold, and change-2071; endorse the memorandum of understanding on visa permit to those except diplomatic officials and service passport holders between Nepal and Ukraine; and approve the MoU on diplomatic study and cooperation in training to be signed by the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Nepal and the Diplomatic Academy, Oman.

A 15-bed basic hospital run by Athbiskot Municipality of Dailekh district would be handed over to Karnali Academy of Health Sciences for its management.

Also endorsed by the Cabinet is the Insurance Regulation, 2081 BS.

Acting Chief Secretary at Lumbini Province, Baburam Adhikari, has been promoted by the government to the post of gazetted special class officer under Nepal administration service.

Secretary at Finance Ministry Dr Ram Prasad Ghimire has been transferred to Office of the President, while Secretary at President's Office, Narayan Prasad Duwadi to the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority, and Secretary at the CIAA Ghanshyam Upadhyay to the Finance Ministry.

A total of 17 joint secretaries (gazetted first class officers) have also been transferred by the government.

The Ministry of Health and Population is to provide free tests for noncommunicable diseases for a month. The service beginning tomorrow (February 13) will continue till the end of Fagun (March 13).

The campaign will be focused on increasing civic awareness on non-transmissible diseases and their prevention.  

According to Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki, people above 30 will be provided free tests for diabetes, hypertension and kidney-related issues with the measurements of body weight and height.

The nation's population above 50 is 14,090,000.  The services for them will be available in health institutions at the local levels.

Earlier on December 2, 2023, Minister for Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel, endorsed a directive for the month-long campaign on non-communicable diseases.

Similarly, the Ministry is preparing to launch a free screening test for cervical cancer in the month of Fagun (February-March).

Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar to probe the recent incidents involving the manhandling of police personnel and take action against the culprits.

The instruction follows the increasing cases of physical assaults and mistreatment against the police personnel on duty in recent days.

Summoning IGP Kunwar and other high-ranking police officers at the Ministry of Home Affairs at Singha Durbar this morning, Minister Lekhak expressed his serious attention over the rising cases of manhandling of security personnel.

He, thus, asked the police organization to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to justice.

The Minister emphasized more active work on the part of the police organization to maintain peace and order, especially in the wake of such incidents.

Minister Lekhak said, "I have instructed IGP Basanta Bahadur Kunwar to take action against anyone involved in such incidents." Understanding the government's resolve to protect law enforcement personnel, he reaffirmed his commitment to take actions against anyone who disrupts peace and security in society or attack the employees who guard the society.