Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Chang arrives in Kathmandu
Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chang MaoMing arrived in Kathmandu on Friday.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry appointed Chang as the new ambassador following the completion of tenure by his predecessor Chen Song, who recently returned to Beijing.
Prior to his new assignment, Chang served as deputy director-general of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Department of Asian Affairs.
He landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on Friday morning on an Air China flight. Chinese Embassy officials welcomed him at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Chang will take up his diplomatic post after presenting his credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel.
PM Karki appeals all to actively participate in elections to give political outlet to nation
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged one and all to actively participate in the upcoming elections to ensure the country's progress.
PM Karki made this appeal while interacting with locals in Pathibhara, Taplejung during her visit to the eastern hill districts today. She emphasized that everyone's contribution is necessary to ensure a peaceful election.
Prime Minister Karki also held discussions in Phungling with the Chief Election Officer, Chief District Officer, and district chiefs of security agencies regarding election preparations and security, said the PM's press advisor Ram Bahadur Rawal.
Prime Minister Karki also visited the Pathibhara Temple during her tour of the eastern hill districts today.
NC urges one and all to support party campaign for 'democratic norms, values'
The Nepali Congress has stated that strengthening the party, ensuring policy clarity, and restoring public trust are the top priorities of its current leadership.
In a press statement issued today, the party said the new leadership is committed to guiding the nation toward good governance, inclusion, and prosperity, while further advancing political awareness.
Through the statement, the party leadership has urged everyone to support its campaign to promote 'democratic norms and values'.
The party has called upon those who believe in building alternative forces, as well as social dignitaries from various sectors including medicine, education, law, information technology, agriculture, labor, industry, and civil society who wish to contribute to social transformation by engaging in political processes, to support and help make the party’s campaign successful.
“The Nepali Congress has always remained a democratic forum, a confluence of thoughts, ideologies, conscience, and commitment, where institutional norms are placed above personal interests. Transparency, accountability, and policy-based politics will be implemented and promoted. We believe that new ideas, fresh energy, and the participation of experienced individuals are essential for strengthening the nation and democracy,” the statement reads.
PM tabling Muslim Commission's report in National Assembly today
Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to table the 'Annual Report-2080/81 of the Muslim Commission' in today's meeting of the National Assembly.
According to the Parliament Secretariat, the Prime Minister is scheduled to table the stated report at the meeting to be held at 12:15 pm today.
In the meeting, President of the Legislative Management Committee, Tulasha Kumari Dahal, is scheduled to present the 'Inter-Legislative Relationship Study Report among Federal Units, 2082' and the 'Implementation Measurement Report of Provisions on Child Participation in the Child-related Act, 2075, 2082'.
In the meeting, President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Maya Prasad Sharma, will propose that 'there should be a discussion on the Administrative Act of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, 2049, and the study reports of delegated legislations made under this Act, 2082'.
In the meeting, Chairperson of National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, is scheduled to provide information regarding the procedure of the letter from the Prime Minister and the Office of the Council of Ministers concerning the allocation of responsibilities to the members of the Council of Ministers.
In addition, Chair Dahal will also provide information regarding the procedure of the letter received by the Upper House from President Ram Chandra Paudel concerning the prorogation of the session.
The President, on recommendation of the Council of Ministers on February 9 and in accordance with Article 93 (3) of the Constitution, has prorogued the ongoing session of the National Assembly effective from 12:00 tonight.
