Three province chiefs relieved of their positions

President Ram Chandra Paudel has relieved the province chiefs of three provinces of their positions.

The President relieved Hari Shankar Mishra, Chief of Madhes Province, Prithviman Gurung, Chief of Gandaki Province, and Devraj Joshi, Chief of Sudurpaschim Province, of their posts in accordance with Article 165 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal and on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on March 11, the Office of the President stated in a statement issued today.