The Right Honorable President Summons the Session of the National Assembly

The Right Honorable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has summoned the session of the National Assembly at the International Convention Centre, New Baneshwor at 4 p.m. on Thursday July 1, 2021 as per the Article 93 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal on the recommendation made on 21 June 2021 by the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers. Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson 24 June 2021

The Right Honourable President Assigns Portfolios

The Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has reshuffled the Council of Ministers formed under the leadership of the Right Honourable Prime Minister Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli on 31 May 2021 and 4 June 2021 as per the recommendation of the Right Honourable Prime Minister on June 10, 2021 until further arrangement is made. This decision was taken as the Court issued a stay order on the writ petition filed at the Supreme Court against the appointment of two deputy prime ministers, fifteen ministers, and three state ministers barring them to do the work of their portfolios. S.N. Read More …

The Right Honorable President Appoints Senior Advocate Mr. Ram Prasad Bhandari as a Member of Judicial Council

Right Honorable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed senior advocate Mr. Ram Prasad Bhandari (certificate number 100), a resident of Khaniyapani-9, Ramechhap, as a member to the Judicial Council on the recommendation of the Right Honorable Prime Minister as per the Article 153 (1) (d) of the Constitution of Nepal. Rupnarayan Bhattarai Spokesperson 24 June 2021

The Right Honorable President Appoints Individuals to Different Commissions

The Right Honorable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed the following individuals to the following posts on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.  SN Legal Provision Name,  Surname Appointed  Post Agency for the Appointed Post 1   Article 238 (2) of the Constitution Dr. Hari Paudel, Baglung Commissioner Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority 2 Dr. Sumitra Shrestha (Byanjoo), Lalitpur Commissioner Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority 3       Article 242 (2) of the Constitution Mr. Madhav Prasad Regmi, Jhapa Chairperson Public Service Commission 4 Mr. Madhav Belbase, Kapilvastu Member Public Service Commission Read More …

The Right Honourable President Appoints Dr. Yubraj Khatiwada, Nepal’s Residential Ambassador to the United States of America, as Non-Residential Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica

Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Dr. Yubraj Khatiwada, the Residential Ambassador of Nepal to the United States of America, as the Non-Residential Ambassador of Nepal to the Republic of Costa Rica according to Article 282 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal on 21 June 2021. Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson 21 June 2021

Message on the Occasion of International Day of Yoga (June 21)

Message on the Occasion of International Day of Yoga (June 21) On the occasion of International Day of Yoga (June 21), I would like to express my heartfelt good wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health to all Nepali brothers and sisters residing at home and abroad. Yoga, which is a part of our rich heritage and philosophy of life, has acquired global recognition after the United Nations declared to celebrate June 21 as International Day of Yoga every year on 11 December 2014. This year, we are celebrating International Day of Yoga with the theme: “Yoga for good Read More …

The Right Honourable President Administers the Oath of Office and Secrecy to the Newly Appointed Ministers

The Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Ministers according to the Article 80 of the Constitution of Nepal at a special ceremony held at the Rastrapati Bhawan today. S.N. Name Designation Portfolios 1 Mr. Khaga Raj Adhikari Minister Home Affairs 2 Mr. Rajkishor Yadav Minister Industry, Commerce and Supplies 3 Ms. Nainkala Thapa Minister Communication and Information Technology 4 Ms. Jwala Kumari Shah Minister Agriculture and Livestock Development 5 Mr. Narad Muni Rana Minister Forest and Environment 6 Mr. Ganesh Kumar Pahadi Minister  Federal Affairs and General Read More …

The Right Honourable President Reshuffles the Council of Ministers

Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has made appointment, alteration and work division in the existing Council of Ministers formed under the leadership of the Right Honourable Prime Minister Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli on May 14, 2021 as follows on the recommendation of the Prime Minister in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal. S.N. Name Designation Portfolios 1 Mr. KP Sharma Oli Prime Minister Defense 2 Mr. Bishnu Prasad Paudel Deputy Prime Minister Finance 3 Mr. Raghubir Mahaseth Deputy Prime Minister Foreign Affairs 4 Mr. Rajendra Mahato Deputy Prime Minister Urban Development 5 Mr. Khaga Raj Adhikari Minister Read More …

The Right Honourable President Promulgates the Ordinance Concerning the Security of the Health Workers and the Health Organizations

Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has promulgated the following ordinance on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers, in accordance with the Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal.  SN Title of Ordinance 1 The Ordinance Concerning the Security of the Health Workers and the Health Organizations (First Amendment),  2021 Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson June 6,  2021

Message on World Environment Day (June 5) 2021

 Message on World Environment Day (June 5) 2021 On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) 2021, I would like to express my heartfelt good wishes for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all Nepali brothers and sisters living at home and abroad. This year we are celebrating World Environment Day with the slogan” New Thinking and Creation for the Restoration of Natural Ecosystem” by focusing on the restoration of ecosystem. I have taken this day as a day for all of us to take a vow to materialize constitutionally assured right to live in a clean environment by Read More …