A delegation of Indian journalists, NUJ from Bihar, awarded Bhandari with the international honour. The delegation is in the Koshi province to contribute to Koshi Province Tourism Year 2082.
President Ramchandra Paudel has today, on the recommendations of the Judicial Council, appointed three new Justices to the Supreme Court.
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the Foreign Minister of Switzerland, Ignazio Daniele Giovanni Cassis held a meeting Monday. Home Minister Lekhak is currently holding the responsibility of the Foreign Ministry.
Some 213 landless families have been provided with land ownership certificates in Ilam district. The Ilam district chapter of Land Issue Resolving Commission has so far distributed the certificates to 110 families of Mangsebung Rural Municipality, 72 of Rong and 31 of Chulachuli.
Seeking time during the session, Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma urged the government, through the Speaker, to address the serious impact on citizens caused by the ongoing doctors' strike, which has led to the suspension of all medical services except for emergencies.
"On the agenda are the goals of Ukraine's demilitarization and denazification, the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions, the withdrawal of all lawsuits against Russia and the return of its assets that were illegally seized in the West. All these provisions should be spelled out in a legally binding peace settlement agreement," he said.
Air services have resumed in Taplejung after three weeks. Flights had been suspended in Taplejung since June 13 due to bad weather. A Nepal Airlines plane arrived today from Kathmandu carrying four passengers, and five passengers departed for Kathmandu on the same flight from Taplejung. Due to weather conditions, six flights have been affected, informed Narayan Kumar Karki, the station in-charge of Nepal Airlines in Taplejung.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has informed Parliament about Nepal's participation and achievements at the fourth international conference on 'Financing for Development' held in Seville, Spain. In Monday's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Prime Minister Oli stated that the conference has contributed to increasing new partnerships globally for economic diplomacy and has further accelerated the achievement of sustainable development goals.
As the American colonies fought against the UK, Russia maintained neutrality that played an important role in the outcome of those hostilities. Russia also supported the legitimate government in Washington after the secession of the southern states in 1861. The imperial government in St. Petersburg recognized the authority of the government in Washington over all US territory.
President Ramchandra Paudel has said the growing craze for cricket among the Nepalis and the success achieved by Nepali players in the recent period are admirable. Congratulating the ACC Men's U-16 East Zone Cup winning Nepali National Cricket Team at Sheetal Niwas today, President Paudel mentioned that the success achieved by Nepalis in cricket is the result of players' dedication, passion and hard work towards the game.
Visiting Foreign Minister of Switzerland, Ignazio Daniele Giovanni Cassis, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.
Former Prime Minister Jhalnath Khanal has departed for China today. He is traveling to participate in the 'World Civilization Dialogue' organized in Beijing at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously approved all three proposed Supreme Court Justices and a member at Judicial Council for appointment.
Hospitals and health institutions across Nepal have shut down all services except emergency care today, following a call by the Nepal Medical Association (NMA). The protest is in response to recent decisions by the Consumer Court regarding cases of medical practices.
Minister Pandey will present a proposal to include Tilaurakot, the historical place of Kapilvastu, in the list of World Heritage Site in the session scheduled in Paris, according to the Tourism Ministry.