- Thursday, 9 July 2026
Kathmandu, July 9: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has held a discussion with construction sector as part of the preparation of an atmosphere conducive to investment and economic reform with the development of physical infrastructures.
During a meeting PM Shah had with the officials from the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) at his office, PM Shah reminded that the construction sector plays a vital role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and building infrastructures. The government is committed to addressing the challenges facing infrastructure works, he pledged.
The PM stressed the collaboration among all stakeholders is instrumental in ensuring that development and construction projects are completed on time, while also making the development works more dignified, transparent, responsible and results-oriented.
The entrepreneurs associated with infrastructure building who attended the meeting were Nikolas Pandey, senior vice president of FCAN, Mukesh Pant, general secretary Shivhari Ghimire, Bagmati Province vice president Balkrishna Thapa, and former president and advisor Jayram Lamichhane.
They shared before PM Shah that they were facing numerous hurdles in construction sector such as delayed payment, time extensions, contract management, rigorous deadline, price adjustments, and banking and investment concern. They underlined the need for more effective cooperation between the government and the private sector so that sustainability of the construction industry would be ensured.
PM Shah’s chief advisor Kumar Byanjankar, advisor on information and communication technology, Bibek Mishra, and principal private secretary Subas Sharma also attended the discussion.
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13- Constitution amendment thru national consensus: NCP parliamentary party
Kathmandu, July 9: Member of Parliament from the Nepali Communist Party Pramesh Kumar Hamal, has advocated for the amendment of the constitution to be pursued through national consensus.
During today’s House of Representatives meeting, representing the NCP parliamentary party articulated that such amendments are essential for enhancing democracy, federalism, secularism, inclusiveness, and fundamental rights. Although his party has distanced itself from the working group responsible for drafting the debate note on constitutional amendments, Hamal clarified that they do not oppose the fundamental issues surrounding the amendments.
Hamal also expressed concerns about the potential weakening of parliamentary practices if the government continues to issue ordinances to address urgent needs, suggesting that this could undermine the legislative process.
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14- Medical Education Commission’s Fund Management Procedure, 2083 approved
Kathmandu, July 9: The Medical Education Commission’s Fund Management Procedure, 2083 BS has been approved.
The 26th meeting of the National Medical Education Commission held today under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the National Medical Education Commission, Balendra Shah took this decision.
In the meeting, the newly appointed vice-chairman of the commission, Dr. Devendra Khatri, submitted a proposal regarding the approval of the procedure.
Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta and Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel co-chaired the meeting.
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15- Indian Ambassador Srivastava pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal
Kathmandu, July 9: Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, paid a courtesy call on Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal at the latter’s office, Singha Durbar today.
In the meeting Speaker Aryal shared that the government had completed its first 100 days. Aryal expressed gratitude to Indian government for its support during the recently held elections in Nepal.
Speaker Aryal reminded that the relations between Nepal and India are based on common civilization, geographical proximity, socio-cultural ties, which he argued, would be further bolstered through bilateral mechanisms focused on the topics of trade, security, civil aviation, water resources and connectivity. The exchange of high-level visits has further reinforced the relations between the two countries. Expansion of connectivity through civil aviation, rail and bus services will further deepen the relations, he said, expecting bilateral cooperation on these areas in future, he added.
On the occasion, the Speaker shared that he had extended an invitation to Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha, Om Birla, to visit Nepal. He is ready to welcome him to Nepal at a time convenient for both sides, according to Aryal.
Ambassador Srivastava informed that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Birla, was interested in visiting Nepal. The Ambassador also invited the Speaker and members of parliament from Nepal to visit India to study and observe India’s parliamentary practices.
Srivastava viewed parliamentary diplomacy and high-level political dialogue play vital roles in enriching the Nepal-India relations. The Indian government is committed to continuous cooperation in expanding trade, connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people relations, according to him.
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16- Upper House passes Finance Bill, 2083
Kathmandu, July 9: The Upper House of the federal parliament, National Assembly, passed the ‘Finance Bill, 2083’. With the passage, the bill will be sent back to the House of Representatives (HoR), Lower House.
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle had presented the Bill for the clause-wise discussion along with a message from HoR. His proposal for the deliberation was passed by majority votes.
Earlier, Dr Wagle had presented the proposal at NA meeting, seeking the passage of the Bill without additional comments and return to HoR.
Taking part in the discussion, NA members Dr Prem Dangal, Samjhana Devkota, Roshani Meche and Somnath Portel expressed concern over imposing tax on education and health services.
In the zero hour, the NA members drew the government’s attention to ensure food and safe housing to landless squatters.
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17- Medical Education Commission approves Fund Management Procedure, 2083
Kathmandu, July 9: The National Medical Education Commission has approved the Fund Management Procedure, 2083.
The 26th meeting of the National Medical Education Commission held today under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Medical Education Commission, Balendra Shah, took this decision.
In the meeting, the newly appointed vice-chairman of the Commission, Dr Devendra Khatri, submitted a proposal regarding the endorsement of the procedure.
Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, co-chaired the meeting.
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18- NA approves ‘National Debt Recovery Bill, 2083’
Kathmandu, July 9: The meeting of the National Assembly endorsed the ‘National Debt Recovery Bill, 2083’ today. The Bill, which was received from the House of Representatives along with a message, was presented for approval following a clause-wise discussion. It was approved by majority votes.
In the meeting, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle tabled a proposal to pass the Bill without additional suggestions and send it back to the HoR. Earlier, the Minister had advanced the proposal for clause-wise discussion on the Bill.
In response to the questions raised during deliberation, Minister Dr Wagle pledged enforcement of suggestions, arguing that the government is aware that loans should be invested in a productive manner.
Admitting that Nepal has witnessed rise on debt in the last eight years, especially after Covid-19, Finance Minister Dr Wagle said that the loans should be taken for essential development works to achieve the goals set by the government and even to repay pending debts. The State currently has a debt of about Rs 3,000 billion, he said, adding that the Office of the Public Debt Management is handling it.
NA members Mina Singh Rakhal, Samjhana Devkota, Rukmini Koirala and Somnath Portel participated in the deliberation. They said that only adding debt is not achievement. It must be ensured with transparent distribution and direct returns in the sectors like agriculture, energy and others, he added.
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19- NA passes ‘Public Procurement (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2083
Kathmandu, July 9: The National Assembly meeting unanimously passed the ‘Public Procurement (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2083′ today.
On behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, presented a proposal in the NA meeting, seeking passage of the Bill.
The Bill was brought to substitute the ordinance. It was received along with a message from the Lower House. The NA endorsed the amendment made by a Legislative Management Committee. With this, the Bill is being sent to the HoR.
In response to the queries raised by the NA members, Minister Gautam made it clear that the Bill was introduced to make the public procurement more transparent, result-oriented and well-managed.
NA lawmaker Renu Chand took part in the discussion on the Bill.
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20- NA passes ‘Bill to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Institutes of Health Sciences’
Kathmandu, July 9: The National Assembly (NA) meeting unanimously passed the ‘Bill to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Institute of Health Sciences, 2083’ today.
Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, had tabled a proposal in the NA meeting, seeking the passage of the Bill. NA Member Basudev Ghimire participated in the discussion and thanked the government for accepting the amendments made to the Bill.
The Bill, which was introduced to substitute the ordinance, was received with a message from the House of Representatives, Lower House of federal parliament. NA accepted the report of the Legislative Management Committee with amendments. The Bill is being sent back to the House of Representatives.
NA Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal thanked the concerned ministers, committee members and all members for passing the four bills related to the substitution of ordinances and two other bills associated to budget following brief discussions amid short timeline.
NA will meet next at 1:15pm tomorrow.
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21- NA passes ‘Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083’
Kathmandu, July 9: The National Assembly (NA) meeting unanimously passed the ‘Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083’ today.
Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, Pratibha Rawal, had tabled a proposal in the NA meeting, seeking passage of the Bill.
The Bill, introduced to replace the ordinance, was received with a message from the House of Representatives. NA accepted the report of the Legislative Management Committee along with amendments. The Bill will be sent back to the House of Representatives.
In response to the queries raised by NA Members during the discussion on the Bill, Minister Rawal thanked the committee for the amendments and suggestions.
NA Member Dr Prem Dangal thanked the government for accepting the amendments to the Bill as suggested by the NA members.
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22- HoR endorses a proposal, seeking consideration on ‘Nepal Special Service Act’ by majority
Kathmandu, July 9: The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting approved a proposal, seeking consideration on a ‘Bill (2083) relating to then provisions of Nepal Special Service Act, 2042’ by a majority of votes.
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, tabled the proposal on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the HoR meeting today.
HoR Members Buddhi Prasad Panta, Bidushi Rana, Renuka Kaucha, Yagyamani Neupane, Narendra Kumar Kerung, KP Khanal, Samiksha Baskota, Prakash Chandra Pariyar, Bikram Thapa, Srishti Bhattarai, Khushbu Oli, Lima Adhikari Acharya and Kamal Subedi underscored the need to bolster the intelligence agencies, arguing that accurate information is imperative for national security.
Ganesh Bahadur Bishwakarma, Nishcal Rai, Krishnahari Budhathoki, Bharat Prasad Parajuli, Sulav Kharel, Manish Khanal, Parbati BK, Chandra Mohan Yadav, Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, Balawati Sharma, Nirasa Chaudhary (Dagoura), Premlal Chaudhary, Janak Singh Dhami, Thakur Singh Tharu, Prashant Upreti, Ganesh Karki, Sajita Khatun Siddiki, Mohan Lal Acharya, Shahjan Khatun, Radhika Ramtel, Som Sharma, Ganga Lakshmi Awal and Aryan Rai also took part in the discussion.
In response to their queries during the discussion, Minister Gautam said, “Earlier, the National Investigation Department was under the Ministry of Home Affairs, which is now brought under the Prime Minister’s Office, which helps ensure availability of entire information for smooth security; and it is under Head of Cabinet.”
The HoR meeting was postponed for 15 minutes.
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23- 18 persons including Poudel acquitted on Telecom billing case
Kathmandu, July 9: The Special Court has acquitted 18 persons, including then manager of Nepal Telecom, Sunil Poudel, in a case relating to telecom billing contract.
A division bench of judges Narayan Prasad Poudel and Bidur Koirala on Thursday gave clean chit to the 18 persons who were facing the charge, according to Spokesperson at the Special Court, Krishna Sharan Lamichhane.
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24- NHRC urges govt to ensure proper management of squatters
Kathmandu, July 9: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to ensure proper management of landless people.
Issuing a press statement on Thursday, Undersecretary and Assistant Spokesperson at NHRC, Shyambabu Kafle, urged the government not to take any action that jeopardizes the human rights of squatters, but respect their lives, freedom, equality and dignity.
Since April 25, the squatters settling in various places including the Bagmati River banks in Kathmandu were evacuated and kept in various holding centres. They are now removed from the holding centres as well.
“Since the last removal of squatters, NHRC has been monitoring their situation. As per monitoring, the landless households were found to have asked to vacate the holding centres within five days; once this time was over, they were handed over another time limit of seven days to quit the holding centres,” the press release mentioned.
Giving ultimatum to the landless households to leave the holding centres without any alternative, forcing them to leave centres and not providing adequate food shows the government agencies did not take guardianship of landless people to protect their economic, social, cultural and civil rights.
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25- ‘Power system connectivity, renewable energy resources align with shared sustainable future’
Kathmandu, July 9: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said Nepal’s commitment to sustainable energy development is absolute, and our progress speaks for itself, adding that Nepal has successfully extended its national grid to ensure electricity access to 98 per cent of the total population. “We are firmly dedicated to achieving universal access. We are actively diversifying our energy mix by promoting other renewable sources like solar, wind and bioenergy, targeting a 15 per cent share for these renewables by 2030,” the minister mentioned.
During the launch of the Energy Connectivity in South Asia event in Kathmandu today, Minister Shrestha said that power system connectivity and renewable energy resources align with our shared sustainable future.
He said our pursuit goes far beyond mere economic gains. “This project is fundamentally about accelerating the green energy transition, fighting the impacts of climate change, enhancing electricity access and generating employment opportunities, all while preserving our environment and addressing vital social and biodiversity challenges,” according to Minister Shrestha.
He said the government has formulated the Energy Development Roadmap and Action Plan, which said, was prepared by recognizing the escalating domestic and regional power demand.
“This roadmap aims to generate approximately 28,500 MW of power by 2035, with a heavy focus on hydropower and clean sources. We are expanding our grid infrastructure to cover over 17,000 circuit kilometers and boosting substation capacity to 40,000 MVA,” Minister Shrestha shared.
Likewise, he stated that Nepal is well positioned to serve as a reliable supplier of clean electricity and an important contributor to regional energy security, while supporting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Saying that true energy security and grid flexibility cannot happen in isolation, Minister Shrestha mentioned that it requires transmission infrastructure to move clean power across borders. “They require robust cross-border transmission infrastructure capable of facilitating reliable and efficient electricity trade. Nepal is proactively building these physical links with our neighbors through both bilateral and multilateral initiatives.”
Minister shared that Nepal’s grid is already linked to the Indian grid with an import-export capacity of around 1,500 MW and Nepal has achieved a historic milestone by operationalizing a tripartite power trade agreement to trade 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s power grid, marking the very first tripartite power trade agreement in South Asia.
He stated that as part of our long-term vision for regional energy connectivity with China, Nepal and China signed cooperation agreements for the Rasuwagadi-Kerung 400 kV transmission line project, alongside initiatives for the Chilime Hub-Jilong 220 kV and Hitar-Kimathanka-Chau 400 kV lines, which are expected to facilitate future cross-border electricity exchange.
Likewise, Minister Shrestha mentioned that Nepal is continuously working to strengthen regional cooperation, promote regulatory harmonization and foster a seamless environment for cross-border energy exchange by actively engaging in regional frameworks like SAARC, BIMSTEC and the BBIN initiative.
Nepal stands fully ready to collaborate with neighboring countries, international partners, and the private sector to harness our immense renewable potential, he announced.
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26- Govt. making efforts to ensure supply of chemical fertilizers, Minister Chaudhary says
Kathmandu, July 9: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Ecology Gita Chaudhary has said that the Ministry was making the best possible efforts to ensure timely chemical fertilizers.
At a news conference at the Ministry today, Minister Chaudhary said that the Ministry has taken the information received from across the country on supply of fertilizers, distribution system and farmers’ complaints into account.
She said that the government has intensified steps to control artificial shortage of fertilizers, black-marketing and unusual play of intermediaries. “We have prioritized the jobs of immediately handling farmers’ grievances, instructing the concerned agencies and resolving the issues,” Minister Chaudhary shared.
Minister Chaudhary shared that Agricultural Inputs Company Limited sold 53,716 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers and the Salt Trading Corporation sold 35,478 metric tonnes of fertilizers in the past four months.
She stated that these two companies issued notices to import 350,000 (including 50,000 metric tonnes under G2G) metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers since mid-March.
The Minister also shared that the government has planned to import additional 210,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers within a month to ease the distribution system.
Ministry’s Secretary Dr Rajendra Prasad Mishra said that all sugarcane farmers, if missing, will receive their entire cash for the sale of their products within some days.
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27- Spokesperson Pokharel briefs HoR on govt achievements in first 100 days
Kathmandu, July 9: Minister for Education and Sports and spokesperson of the government, Sashmit Pokharel, has argued the government is committed to maintaining good governance which the citizens could realize. For it, reform initiatives would be institutionalized and result-oriented, he added.
Presenting a summary of major activities and achievements of the government in the first 100 days since its formation in the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Minister Pokharel shared that concrete results were achieved with zero tolerance to corruption, frugality, appointments based on competence and ‘digital’ service delivery during this period.
The first Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah approved the 100-point agenda for governance reform, he reminded, adding the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has been conducting regular monitoring, coordination and facilitation by setting deadline and assigning responsible body and performance indicators of each agenda.
The Spokesperson underscored that the number of federal ministries was reduced to 18 to lessen administrative burdens and 17-member Cabinet was in place. These moves help save around Rs 20 billion in a year.
Various policies and legal provisions related to good governance, public service and development were forwarded and the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill was tabled in the parliament he shared, expressing belief that the passage of the Bill would make purchasing process simpler, easier and competitive.
According to him, the government decided to abolish trade unions, thereby liberating the public administration from political interference.
The property investigation commission was formed to investigate the illegal property of top political leaders and high-ranking employees and take action against them. Over 11,000 such persons had submitted property details and complaints were collected so far, the Spokesperson added.
Pokharel stressed that a high-level probe report related to Bal Mandir and dispute over Ncell Share ownership were brought into implementation. National Integrity Policy incorporating the promotion of ethics, formulation of code of conducts, implementation and control of conflict of interest was brought by the government, he shared before HoR.
Coordination has been established with 17 agencies to clear the encroached land of Tribhuvan University and record of a large amount of government and public land updated, Minister Pokharel stated.
The government’s spokesperson briefed the HoR that the government paid Rs 350 million to dairy farmers; fixed minimum support price of wheat and paddy; and facilitated in payment of Rs 13.76 billion to sugarcane farmers.
As per government’s performance in the first 100 days, the boards, committees and projects having dual mandates were scrapped and merged and quotas at ministries were cut down through organisation and management (O&M) survey. A separate Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry was formed and a process forwarded to auction and handover of vehicles stuck in customs office.
Likewise, 31 different non-productive government agencies were scrapped, six merged, and six others transferred. An initiative has been forwarded to restructure 18 bodies, according to him.
Rs 132.6 million was recovered from university teachers who misused study leave. Even 672 government vehicles used illegally were returned.
Sharing that more than 1,500 politically appointed office-bearers were relieved of posts and a move taken to ensure appointments through open competition, public advertisement and expert selection committee based on merit system, he said the government for the first time adopted open competition to appoint ambassadors for different countries. The appointment process is in final phase.
Help desks have been set up at Survey and Land Administration Office by ending undue influence of middlemen. Arrangement is in place to provide different documents including citizenship certificates and passports at people’s doorsteps through postal service in 75 districts, he said.
Minister Pokharel added the government has made arrangement for the recommendation of citizenship certificate through online system from local levels of all 77 districts. Similarly, online ‘pre-enrollment’ and appointment systems are in place for passport service and digital timecard at the Department of Immigration.
Government Apps and portals have been ensured disabled-friendly and integrated ‘website’ launched, according to Spokesperson Pokharel.
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28- French Ambassador pays courtesy call on Vice President Yadav
Kathmandu, July 9: French Ambassador to Nepal, Virginie Corteval, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav on Thursday.
They discussed various issues relating to Nepal-France relations during the meeting, according to Vice President’s secretariat.
Vice President Yadav said Nepal and France have been enjoying bilateral relations based on mutual respect, cooperation and friendship. Nepal’s political movements are inspired by values of French revolution such as freedom and equality, he added.
Yadav extended gratitude to France for its support to Nepal via European Union. He wished peace, prosperity and happiness of the French President and people via the Ambassador on France’s upcoming National Day.
On the occasion, Ambassador Corteval said efforts were made to bolster France-Nepal relations during her term.
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29- Minister Dr Timilsina instructs line agencies to hire contract staff thru legal process
Kathmandu, July 9: Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina has directed the officials of the ministry and line agencies not to recruit contract staff by going against the existing laws.
The contract staff should be hired only by complying with the legal processes, justifying the relevance and identifying needs, which should be to ensure law-based, transparent and systematic human resources management, Minister Dr Timilsina said.
Illegal recruitment of a large number of contract employees by the line agencies has now created issues in the management of the institutions, Minister Dr Timilsina said while asking the line agencies under the ministry to hire contract staff only when there is a dire need to carry out their daily operations.
Minister Dr Timilsina added that such recruitment should be made only on a competitive basis by remaining within the legal framework established by existing laws, concerned institutions’ Acts and the Employees’ Service Terms and Regulations.
Minister Dr Timilsina argued that institutional governance remained weak and the economic burden remained high in some of the state-owned media houses in the past, following recruitment on the basis of political backing. The minister said that such practice will be totally scrapped.
Following the directive of the ministry, Gorkhapatra Corporation, Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) and have already initiated their human resource management as per their Acts and the Employees’ Service Terms and Regulations.
On the occasion, RSS General Manager Sandip Rai said that the RSS has no issue regarding the contract staff except for the Mother Language News Service, adding that recruitment of the local stringers will also be carried out through a competitive manner.
The present government has taken the policy to recruit human resources in the state-owned media outlets by being law-based, transparent, competitive and need-based.
The ministry stated that emphasis has been given for professionalism and institutional strengthening of the state-owned media institutions and ensure institutional governance and fiscal discipline by ending anomalies of the past in the human resource recruitment.
General Manager of Gorkhapatra Corporation Hikmat Bahadur Rawal and Acting Chief Administrative Officer of PSB Arati Chataut shared their concerned institutions’ status on human resources management.
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30- HoR endorses four Bills
Kathmandu, July 9: The House of Representatives (HoR) has unanimously approved the amendments made to four bills by the National Assembly.
The HoR meeting held on Thursday endorsed the amendments made to Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2083; Prevention of Money Laundering (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083; Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083; and Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Institutes of Health Sciences by the NA.
The proposal tabled by Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam on the behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, seeking consideration on amendment made by NA to ‘Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2083’ was passed unopposed.
Similarly, the proposal tabled by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, seeking consideration on amendment made to ‘Prevention of Money Laundering (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083’, was passed unanimously, while the proposal presented by Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, Pratibha Rawal, seeking consideration on amendment made to ‘Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083’, were passed by a majority.
Likewise, the proposal tabled by Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, seeking consideration on amendment made to ‘Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Institutes of Health Sciences, 2083’ by NA was passed unopposed.
The HoR will meet next at 1:00 pm tomorrow.
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31- Farewell to retired Chief Secretary, welcome to new one
Kathmandu, July 9: Retired Chief Secretary of Nepal government, Suman Raj Aryal, was bidden farewell and the newly appointed Chief Secretary Gobinda Bahadur Karki welcomed amidst a programme organised on Thursday.
At a programme organised at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, outgoing Chief Secretary Aryal expressed happiness for getting opportunity to serve the nation and the people for around three decades.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s political advisor Asim Shah shared that though the political government is temporary, the role of civil administration is crucial to run the country because bureaucracy is a permanent government.
He mentioned that cooperation between the government and bureaucracy is indispensable, clarifying that evaluation of employees is based on their performance. Shah hoped civil administration would be more effective under the leadership of newly appointed Chief Secretary Karki.
Expressing commitment to fulfill his new duties with honesty, impartiality and responsibility, newly appointed Chief Secretary Karki stressed that policy related to civil service reforms forwarded by the government would be implemented effectively for the welfare of public administration and civil service.
On the occasion, on the behalf of Prime Minister Shah, the political advisor presented a letter of appreciation to the retired Chief Secretary Aryal.
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