Message of the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari on the Occasion of Nepal Samwat 1137

On the auspicious occasion of historically and culturally important Nepal Samwat (Year) 1137, I express my hearty good wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and steady progress of  all Nepalese brothers and sisters residing home and abroad. As an original Samwat of Nepal, I wish that may this New Year strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, tolerance, social unity, and increase mutual goodwill among all Nepalese people. In the end, as we Nepalese unite with delight and enthusiasm to celebrate this festival, I express my best wishes that may this festival inspire us all to march ahead in the mission of nation Read More …

Message of the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari on the Auspicious Occasion of Dipawali

On the auspicious occasion of a great Nepalese festival Dipawali, I express my hearty good wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and steady progress of all Nepalese residing home and abroad. Celebrated with joy and enthusiasm and lightings at every home, I wish that may this festival bring light in the countenance of all Nepalese, strengthen mutual cooperation, fraternity, social goodwill, and tolerance among them, and inspire them to open up the gates of prosperity in the country by maintaining peace and stability. In the end, as we come together to celebrate this festival, I express my best wishes that may Read More …

Right Honorable President Appoints Nepalese Ambassadors to India and China

Pursuant to the sub-article (1) of article 282 of the Constitution of Nepal and upon the recommendation of the cabinet, the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Mr Deep Kumar Upadhyay, an inhabitant of Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, the Nepalese Ambassador to the Republic of India with the diplomatic capacity of a minister and Mr Leelamani Paudyal, an inhabitant of Baletaksaar, Gulmi, the Nepalese Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China today the 29th of October 2016. Saturday 29 October 2016 Prahlad Prasad Pudasaini Assistant Spokesperson

The Right Honorable President Appoints Nepalese Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt

Pursuant to the  article 282 (1)  of the Constitution of Nepal and upon the recommendation of the cabinet, the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Mr Jhabindra Prasad Aryal, a Joint-Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Nepalese Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt today the 24th  of October 2016. Monday 24 October 2016 Bashista Kumar Ghimire Under-Secretary

The Right Honorable Prime Minister Pays Courtesy Call on the Right Honorable President

The Right Honorable Prime Minister Mr Puspa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” paid a courtesy call on the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas, on 21st of October 2016.  During the meeting, the Right Honorable Prime Minister apprised the Right Honorable President of the achievements of BRICS-BIMSTEC Leaders’ Outreach Summit held in India recently. Congratulating and thanking the Right Honorable Prime Minister upon his successful visit, the Right Honorable President stressed on the implementation of the achievements. On the occasion, the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat including the high-placed government officials Read More …

Chief of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Pays Courtesy Call on the Right Honorable President

The visiting delegation under the leadership of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Major General Ahmed Shiyam, paid a courtesy call on the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas, on 18th of October 2016.  During the meeting, the subject matters such as the need of strengthening the ongoing bilateral cordial relations between Maldives and Nepal and enhancing the cooperation and relation between Nepali Army and Maldives National Defence Force featured in the discussion. On the occasion, the officers of MNDF and the high placed officials of the Office of the President were also present. Read More …

Under-Secretary General of UN Pays Courtesy Call on the Right Honorable President

The visiting Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, Prof. Philippe Douste-Blazy, paid a courtesy call on the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas, on 17th of October 2016.  During the meeting, the subjects such as growing cooperation between Nepal and the United Nations and its consolidation featured in the discussion. On the occasion, the French Ambassador to Nepal His Excellency Mr Yves Carmona and the high placed officials of the Office of the President were also present. Monday 17 October 2016 Prahlad Prasad Pudasaini Under-Secretary

Rt. Honorable President Assigns Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Mr Bimalendra Nidhi as Acting Prime Minister

Pursuant to the Constitution of Nepal and upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari today the 15thof October 2016 assigned the Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Mr Bimalendra Nidhi to look after the daily administrative worksduring the absence of the Right Honorable Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, who is leaving for friendly country the Republic of India to attend the BRICS-BIMSTEC Leaders’ Outreach Summit. Saturday 15 October2016 Dashrath Rai Section Officer

Rt. Honorable President Expresses Sorrows over the Demise of King of Thailand

The Right Honorable President Mrs Bidya Devi Bhandari is deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Bhumibol Adulyadej,the King of friendly country Thailand. In this hour of grief, the President has expressed soulful respects to the departed king and heartfelt condolence to the bereaved royal family andgrief-stricken people of Thailand. Friday 14 October2016 Hari Prasad Dawadi Acting Secretary

Rt. Honorable President MrsBidya Devi Bhandari’s Message on the Occasion of Great Festivals

On the delightful occasion of Nepalese great festivals—Badaa Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath 2016—I express my hearty and auspicious good wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepalese brothers and sisters residing home and abroad. Serving as the markers of unity in diversity and symbolizing common garden of people of all castes and religions, our festivals have contributed to create social good will, national unity, and common Nepaleseidentity by connecting our geographic, religious, cultural, ethnic,and linguistic diversities.The unique traditions of different ethnicities, communities, geographies, religious groups function as   our unparalleledcultural treasures, pillars, and tolerances. In addition, I wish Read More …