AMBASSADORS TOLD TO DIRECT MEETING REQUESTS WITH PM THROUGH FOREIGN MINISTRY

PM TO MEET FOREIGNERS IN PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS ONLY

Kathmandu, 15 March: Kathmandu-based diplomats will now have to direct their requests for meetings with the prime minister through the foreign ministry.
“This is not a new provision. The rule is already in place and we have just followed it.
All the meetings with the prime minister so far have been fixed by the foreign ministry,” Milan Tuladhar, foreign advisor of the government chief told Republica.
“I am meeting diplomats only after informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and I always make such that someone from MoFA
should be there for institutional memory.
“We are here for the sake of the state, not for personal gain,” The Kathmandu Post quoted the prime minister as saying for enforcing an existing rule.
Past attempts to enforce the rule were resisted in the past by ambassadors who sought direct appointments.
Envoys were asked to submit reasons for interviews with the prime minister.
There was one ambassador who had direct access to one the prime minister’s bedroom.
A rule says ministers have to meet ambassadors in the presence of foreign ministry officials only.
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KRISHNA PRASAD BHATTARAI’S 13TH DAY OBSERVED

Kathmandu, 15 March: The 13th day of former Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai was observed Tuesday with simple religious function at his government-donated ashram in Badegaon, Lalitpur.
Family members invited President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal and party leaders were invited.
The Hindu ritual was observed on the 12day of his death Tuesday as the 13th falls on Wednesday.
NC is organizing nation-wide commemorative meetings Wednesday; a public meeting is being held at the Open Air Theatre in the capital.
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RESIGNATIONS IN NPC

Kathmandu, 15 March; Vice-chairman Dr. Jagdish Pokhrela and six members of the National Planning Commission (NPC) have resigned with the change of government.
Dr. Pokhrel was a NC appointee.
Members who resigned are: Dr. Pushkar Bajracharya, Dr. Chet Raj Pant, Dr. RD Singh, Dr.Ganesh Gurung and Kamaleshwarpuri Goswami.
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AUSTRALIAN ASSSISTANCE FOR RIGHTS

Kathmandu, 15 March: Australia has contributed 120,000 Australian dollars as its commitment for human rights in Nepal, the Australian embassy said.
The money will fund a project for challenges faced by human rights defenders in South Asia.
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FOUR NEPALI WOMEN TO ATTEMPT ANNAPURNA-IV

Kathmandu, 15 March: Four Nepali will attempt to scale the 7525meters high Annapurna-IV this spring.
Nirma Rai of Solu, Muna Gurung from Manang, Sarashwati BK of Kaski and Shakuntala Rai also from Solu will attempt the climb.
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MIN KRISHNA MAHARJAN RESIGNS

Kathmandu, 15 March: Min Krishna Maharjan has resigned as treasurer of National Sports Council (NSC) with the installation of a new government.
Shrestha was a NC appointee.
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TRADE,COMMERCE, ECONOMY

SURAJ VAIDHYA PANEL FOR FNCCI

Kathmandu, 15 March: Suraj Vaidhya, who is contesting the election for the president of FNCCI 24 February announced his panel Monday.
Bhaskar Raj Rajkarnikar is senior vice-president and Kiran Saakha, Pashupati Kurarka and Bhawani Rana are vice-presidents.
Ajhad Shrestha announced his panel this week.
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YUGESHBHAKTA BADE SHRESTHA

Kathmandu, 15 March: Yugeshbhakta Bade Shrestha has been appointed CEO of Alliance Insurance Company for four-year term.
The board appointed Shrestha who has been with the company since inception.
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