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President Ram Chandra  Paudel has appealed to all to come together with enthusiasm for the progress and prosperity of the nation and move forward with a common resolve. 

In a message of best wishes on the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2082 today, he has said Nepalis consider the New Year as an auspicious occasion to review the past and make promises and resolutions for the coming days. “It is our tradition to set life goals on special occasions and days and to remain committed to fulfilling them throughout our lives. Hence, the New Year is a day for us to set a common national goal for the country and resolve to achieve it,” he has said in the message.

Stating that Bikram Sambat is a Shaurya Sambat based on ancient Hindu tradition and Vedic chronology, he said that this Sambat represents our civilization, social life and traditions, reminds us of Nepal's glorious past and inspires us to move forward towards a prosperous future.

President Paudel has emphasized the need to work for the development of agriculture, tourism and water resources to achieve prosperity, while expressing the confidence that today will inspire us all to become more democratic, just and result-oriented.

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Nepali Army is a symbol of dignity, peace and humanity not only for Nepal but also for representing the nation at the international level.    

He said so while addressing the concluding ceremony of the pre-deployment training of the entire rank of Shree Naya Bhairavi Dal Company, Seventh Contingent at Panchkhal in Kavre today. The contingent is leaving for Libya as part of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).    

President Paudel is the Supreme Commander of the Nepali Army. On the occasion, President Paudel made it clear that the army and security agencies are committed to the peace, constitutional order and freedom of the Nepali people.    

"I am confident that our army and security agencies are committed to the freedom, constitutional order and peace of Nepal and its people internally as well," the Head of the State said.    

Stating that the Nepali Army has been keeping the image of Nepal and Nepalis high in the international arena by participating in peacekeeping operations at the call of the United Nations for a long time, he said our presence in the peacekeeping force has made it clear that the world has great faith in the Nepali Army and security agencies.    

Recalling the completion of 67 years since the United Nations started involving the Nepali Army in various missions in recognition of its high discipline, loyalty, efficiency and commitment to peace work, he said it was a matter of happiness for us that more than 158,000 Nepali Army peacekeepers have so far demonstrated their capacity in 44 UN missions.    

The President said more than 6,000 peacekeepers are currently working in 11 different missions and Nepal is proud to be ranked in the first place as the largest peace troops contributing country in the world.    

"I am confident that you will continue the history of bravery and commitment demonstrated for nearly six decades by the Nepali Army for establishing peace in the areas where the UN mission is deployed and recognize our tradition of bravery, service and dedication in the world," president Paudel said.    

Reminding the army rank and file that their families, the Nepali Army, all the countrymen and the United Nations also have full confidence in them, the President wished them success in fulfilling the responsibility of world peace with pride.    

Stating that those going to be deployed in the region are aware of the current changing global environment and the increasing security challenges in the regional and international worlds, President Paudel expressed the belief that the members of the Nepali Army contingent are mentally and physically prepared considering the reality of mobilization in complex situations as the security situation in the UNSMIL mission Libya could be challenging.    

"Recalling the fact that the Nepali Army has made an outstanding contribution to world peace by working effectively in various missions in the past, I would like to wish everyone to perform their duties professionally and efficiently while keeping the image of Nepal, the Nepali people and the Nepali Army always high," the President said.On the occasion, President Paudel observed the presentation on the preparedness made by the team participating in the mb ission and he was also briefed about various trainings related to the UN peace mission. (RSS)

President Ram Chandra Poudel has certified five bills that were passed by both houses of the federal Parliament and submitted for certification.

President Paudel has certified the bills submitted for certification in accordance with Article 113 (2) of the Constitution, according to a press statement issued this evening by the Spokesperson of the Office of the President, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai.

The bills certified to take a form a Act include Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts related to Promotion of Good Governance and Delivery of Public Services, 2081, Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts related to Cooperatives, 2081, Bill related to Economic Procedures and Fiscal Responsibility (First Amendment), 2081, Privatization Bill  (First Amendment), 2081 and Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Improving Economic and Business Environment and Promoting Investment, 2081,

These bills, which were presented by the government as replacement bills for the Ordinances on the same, were passed by both houses of the federal Parliament today.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that the federal democratic republic is the system Nepali citizens gained through great sacrifices, ensuring that they would no longer remain ruled but become sovereign citizens. This system, he emphasized, provides citizens the right to hold those in power accountable.

In his address at the inauguration ceremony of a newly constructed administrative building in Nechasalyan Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu, the President remarked, "Each citizen is sovereign in the federal democratic republic."

He stressed that it is the collective responsibility of the government and political parties to make citizens feel that this system guarantees their future and destiny. 

"No absolutism or anarchy is acceptable for citizens. History bears witness to the fact that Nepali citizens have abhorred autocracy and anarchy, whether during the 104-year-old Rana regime, the 30-year-long Panchayat system, or under the monarchy. The federal democratic republic was not an easy gain, but the result of significant struggles, dedication, and sacrifices by the citizens," he said.

Recalling his experiences trekking through the eastern hills during his tenure as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President became emotional as he remembered his visit to a cave at Timburbote, weighed down by rain. Timburbote is the site where, in 2041 BS, the Panchayat government killed more than a dozen democratic fighters.

The President also underscored the importance of preventing the plight of the country's youth and highlighted the need for citizen-centered policies, programs, and budgets to ensure access to quality education, better healthcare, industrial development, job opportunities in villages, and income-generating activities.

Stating that the three-tier government is functioning to implement federalism, he argued this system has decentralized power from Singha Durbar to the villages. He urged local governments to be more proactive.

President Paudel further emphasized that the expansion of agriculture, water resources, tourism, infrastructure, and industry is the foundation of the country's development. He expressed hope that the small and large hydropower projects under construction in the Solu and Dudhkoshi rivers in the region will contribute to the nation’s economic development.

The Head of State also acknowledged the significant contribution of the Sagarmatha region to tourism development through expeditions and adventurous activities. He added that he is delighted to see that Mount Everest is now more accessible by road connectivity from the federal capital and the Madhesh. The President also recalled his role in initiating the construction of the Upper Sagarmatha Route.

The President highlighted the increased road connectivity from Dunai in Dolpa to eastern Nepal, which has liberated people from the need to trek for days while carrying daily essentials like salt. "Such transformations, made possible by democracy, should not be forgotten," he concluded.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed on the need of strengthening federalism, good governance and the rule of law. 

For this, the President said, the Parliament should play an effective role to make the government responsible and accountable to the people.

"It is your responsibility to make the role of Parliament more effective to make the government responsible and accountable to the people to strengthen federalism, good governance and rule of law," the Head of State said at a program organized at the Office of the President today for handing over the Pokhara Declaration of the Inter-Parliamentary Forum.

President Paudel suggested to the government and the Parliament to develop the Parliament as a place where the voice of the sovereign people can be voiced in the context of complaints being made public that some important constructions have been delayed and there is not enough discussion in Parliament on issues of public concern.

"I expect additional readiness from you to build an efficient, accountable and people-responsive Parliament in the days to come, embracing the opportunity to learn from parliamentary practices," he said.

According to the President's Private Secretariat, the President on the occasion stated that Parliament should position itself as a place for effective law making, budget formulation, policy formulation and raising the voice of the people.

The President was of the view that the federal parliament should create an inclusive, long-term and development-friendly legal framework.

"Law-making and transparency are beautiful aspects of the democratic system. Therefore, your cooperation is essential for the successful implementation of federalism by further strengthening the role of parliament," he reiterated.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has inquired about the health condition of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya who are undergoing treatment at the Burn Hospital in Kirtipur.

DPM Paudel and Mayor Acharya were injured when a hydrogen balloon exploded while inaugurating a program organized for the promotion of tourism in Pokhara on Saturday.

Both are being treated at the intensive care unit in the Burn Hospital.

Health Minister Pradeep Paudel, Health Secretary Dr Roshan Pokharel and Director of the Hospital Dr Kiran Kishor Nakarmi, along with the doctors involved in his treatment, briefed the President about the health condition of DPM and Mayor.

Dr Nakarmi shared that though the health condition of Paudel and Acharya is becoming normal, they should be kept under the supervision of doctors for some time.

He further emphasized that the hospital should be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology for the treatment of burns.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed the conviction that festivals like Sonam Lhosar contribute to further consolidating national unity.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar, festival of the Tamang community today, the Head of State expressed the belief that festivals such as Sonam Lhosar would foster mutual goodwill, tolerance and the sentiment of fraternity in the Nepali society characterized by multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-cultural diversity.

"I wish that the Sonam Lhosar festival further strengthens the unity among all Nepalis and gives energy to all to move ahead to build an economically and socially prosperous country," president Paudel said.

The Sonam Lhosar is celebrated on the day of Magh Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight in the month of Magh as per the lunar calendar. It is the New Year festival of the Tamang community.

On this festival, the Tamang community people offer worship to their clan deity, perform nature worship and recall Buddha's teachings, and also exchange happiness among each other amidst festive celebrations in gatherings.

Along with the Tamangs, other communities such as the Hyolmo, Thakali, Jirel, Nesyangwa, Bhote, Dura, Lepcha, etc living in different parts of the country, have also been celebrating this festival according to their own customs and tradition.

The government has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to convene a meeting of both the Houses of the Federal Parliament on January 31.

A Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to recommend President Paudel to call the Parliament meeting at 1 pm on January 31 (Friday).

Prior to calling the meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma had held a meeting with Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire.

During the meeting, they discussed convening the winter session of the Parliament.

Opposition parties have been mounting pressure on the government to call the Parliament session at the earliest.

Issuing a joint statement on Friday, the opposition parties had urged the government to call the Parliament session as soon as possible.

The newly appointed five ambassadors to various countries have taken an oath of office and secrecy in the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel.

In the oath-taking ceremony held at the Office of the President at Sheetal Niwas today, President Paudel administered the oath to the newly appointed ambassadors for Portugal, Malaysia, South Africa, Belgium and Denmark.

​​​​Prakashmani Poudel, the Ambassador designate to Portugal; Dr Netra Prasad Timilsina, the Ambassador designate to Malaysia; Prof Dr Kapilman Shrestha, the Ambassador designate to South Africa; Sewa Lamsal, the Ambassador designate to Belgium; and Sumnima Tuladhar, the Ambassador designate to Denmark took the oath of office and secrecy before the Head of the State.

President Ram Chandra Paudel said that festivals are instrumental to promote diverse cultural identities and enhance mutual good will, tolerance and solidarity among the communities having different religious faiths.

Extending best wishes to Christian religious people for their happiness, peace and good health on the occasion of the 'Christmas Day', he expressed the confidence that such festivals would further strengthen and consolidate national unity.

Christmas Day is celebrated every year on December 25 as a religious and cultural festival to mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

On the occasion, various programs are being organized in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Pokhara.

President Paudel wished that the festival of Christians would inspire all to deepen the spirit of mutual trust, love and unity.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed belief that Udhauli festival will help further strengthen national unity enhancing the mutual harmony, tolerance and fraternity in the diverse Nepali society.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Udhauli festival 2081, President Paudel wished for the happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepalis living home and abroad. Udhauli is the major festival of the Kirant community—mainly of Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar and Yakkha.

Clarifying that Udhauli festival marks the time of migration of people, animals and birds to lower land from highland as winter sets in, he said, "Newly harvested crops are offered to ancestors along with prayers to land on this festival."

"This Udhauli festival has helped to foster mutual harmony among all ethnic groups of Nepal as well as maintain familial, communal and societal unity", reads the message.

President Ram Chandr Paudel has appointed ambassadors to various five countries in accordance with the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.

Spokesperson at President's Office, Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, informed that President Paudel appointed Prakash Mani Paudel as Nepal's resident ambassador to Portugal, while Sanil Nepal to Spain, Prof Dr Kapilman Shrestha to South Africa, Sewa Lamsal to Belgium and Dr Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe to South Korea. 

Nepal's participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, under President Ramchandra Paudel's leadership has been fruitful, as the nation strongly voiced its major agendas on addressing climate change consequences.

Addressing a news conference organized at the VVIP lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport today upon President Paudel's arrival home after attending the COP29 in the Azerbaijani capital, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amrit Bahadur Rai, said the President's participation has further augmented the topics on climate change like 'the climate has to be protected with the unified sentiments from the Himalayas to the seas' that Nepal has been raising over the years.

"The President's visit has further supported in highlighting Nepal's view that the world community should increase the assistance in terms of technology and funds for the climate financing, reducing loss and damage and minimizing the sufferings of the least developed countries due to climate change impact," he said.

Spokesperson Rai said the President gave the message that Nepal is to host the 'Sagarmatha Sambad' or the 'Everest Dialogue' to forge a single voice calling for addressing the relationship from the Himalayas to the Oceans in an integrated way, and invited the world community to participate in the Dialogue.

According to him, the topic 'Protection of the Himalayas is Protecting the Earth' that the President raised in every forum, representing the common sentiment of the mountainous countries, has been found to be effective.

While in Azerbaijan, President Paudel participated in the inaugural session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on November 12 and addressed the event as the leader of the Nepali delegation.

Delivering the national statement at the Summit, the President reminded the global community that Nepal has been facing terrible consequences of global warming and climate change despite its negligible emissions.

He also underlined the importance of climate justice, adequate climate finance, and reparations for loss and damage.

The President underlined the importance of integrated approach and broader collaboration among mountainous and coastal countries as there is a linkage from mountains to the sea.

He highlighted that protecting the Himalayas is protecting ourselves and the entire humanity across the planet.

Besides, in the margins of the Summit, the President also held a meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

Matters related to strengthening the bilateral relations, as well as cooperation on regional and multilateral issues were discussed at the meeting.

On November 13, the President addressed the 'High Level Dialogue: Advancing the Mountain Agenda and Mainstreaming Mountains and Climate Change within UNFCCC'organized by Kyrgyz Republic at the sidelines of COP29.

In his address to the High Level Dialogue, President Paudel stressed that integrated programs on poverty reduction and climate action should be implemented in the mountain region.

He underscored the importance of the Himalayas in ecological and environmental balanced and urged for mainstreaming mountain issues in global mountain agenda.

In the afternoon the same day, he chaired a high-level event titled 'Mountains in Peril: Loss and Damage in the Himalaya,' organized by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Forests and Environment.

Delivering his concluding remarks in the event, he stressed on the fact that mountains, particularly the Himalaya, are facing higher loss and damage due to their fragility. He also emphasized the need to build unity among mountainous nations and to raise unified voice in global forums for addressing the problem.

President also participated in a meeting of Heads of Delegation of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the sidelines of COP29.

In the meeting he urged the United Nations to intensify efforts for availing financial, technological and other forms of support to the LDCs and other developing countries to fight the impacts of global warming and climate change.

The President utilized the meeting to urge the UN Secretary-General to make the developed countries serious about the impact of climate change. President Paudel and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan held a bilateral meeting on November 14.

On the occasion, President Poudel thanked his Azerbaijani counterpart for organizing the COP29 successfully.

The two Presidents also exchanged views on strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Spokesperson Rai said that the Nepali delegation, under the leadership of the Ministry of Forests and Environment, will actively participate in the dialogues and discussions on thematic issues related to climate change and the documents to be passed therein, ensuring Nepal's national interest.

COP29 commenced on November 11 and it will continue until November 22. President Paudel had reached Baku on last Monday, leading the high-level delegation to the conference at the invitation of the Azerbaijan President Aliyev.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday.

Also today, President Paudel is organizing a special session on 'Addressing climate loss and damage in mountainous regions' on behalf of Nepal.

The session will draw the attention of the world community to the problems facing Nepal due to climate change. President Paudel will participate in the program to be organized by Kyrgyzstan today.

Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi will attend the high-level meeting.

President Paudel arrived here on Monday leading a high-level delegation to attend the 29th Conference of Parties of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) summit at the invitation of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev.

Influential leaders working in the field of climate change in most countries of the world, including presidents or vice presidents of 40 countries and prime ministers of 35 countries, are participating in the conference for discussions and global cooperation.

President Ram Chandra Paudel, who arrived in Azerbaijan leading a high-level Nepali delegation to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is hosting a high-level session on behalf of Nepal today.

In the session 'Addressing Climate Induced Loss and Damage in Mountainous Regions', Nepal would draw the attention of the global community to the agenda.

In his address to the COP29 summit on Tuesday, President Paudel called for the global community to internalize the reality that the protection of the mountains is the protection of the earth.

"Let us all take care that the protection of the mountains is the protection of the earth. The world should not forget that the process of turning the white mountains into black mountains will not only lead to the crisis in the countries but also the low-lying coastal countries", he stressed.

In the meeting with the President of the Maldives, Mohamud Muizzu on Tuesday, President Paudel said countries like Nepal and the Maldives which have been hit hard by climate change should ramp up bilateral collaboration on the issue and reciprocate in climate negotiations.

This time Nepal has participated in the 'World Leaders Climate Action Summit' under the leadership of President Paudel.

President Poudel arrived here on Monday to attend the COP29 summit at the invitation of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev.

Influential leaders working in the field of climate change in most countries of the world, including Presidents or Vice presidents of 40 countries and Prime Ministers of 35 countries, are participating in the conference for discussions and global cooperation.

President Ramchandra Paudel received the Tihar 'tika' from his sisters Sharada Pandit and Chanda Ojha at the auspicious hour of 11.37 am at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas, on the occasion of Bhaitika festival today.

On the occasion, the President's sisters put the ceremonial 'tika' on the forehead of the President and presented to him gifts including walnut and groundnut. Similarly, the President put 'tika' on the forehead of his sisters and offered them with money, as per the time-honoured tradition.

The ceremonial 'tika' comprises of blob of seven colours marked on a vertical thick line of white paste of rice flour on the forehead.

The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee had fixed 11.37 am today as the most auspicious time for the Bhaitika rituals.

However, the Committee has stated that the rituals can be conducted throughout the day today.

There is a custom of the sisters putting 'tika' on the foreheads of their brothers and vice-versa on Bhai Tika, the last and main day of the five-day-long Yamapanchak or the Tihar festival, the second biggest festival of Nepal.