NEPALI AMBASSADORS TO MYANMAR, ISRAEL PRESENT CREDENTIALS Kathmandu, 13 July: Nepali Ambassadors to Myanmar Paras Gimere presented his credentials to President of Myanmar Thein Sein Wednesday Nepali Ambassador Israel Prahlad Kumar Prasai also presented his credentials to President Shimon Peres Wednesday.. President Sein showed in starting direct flights between Yangon and Lumbini, the birthplace of The Buddha, Nepal's agriculture development, tree plantation, mountaineering and trekking expeditions, a statement released by the Nepali Embassy in Myanmar said.. Israeli President Peres said, "Nepal is an attraction for young Israelis who are captivated by its charm,” according to .Israeli foreign ministry. Nnnn FORMER UML LAWMAKER RANA RELEASED Kathmandu, 13 July: Former UML lawmaker Naradmuni Rana was released Thursday by the full bench of the special court after he furnished a Rs.500,000 bank guarantee. He’s beencharged and jailed for misuse of diplomatic or red passport—a widespread phenomenon involving lawmakers from other parties as well. Rana’s statement was recorded b the court and preliminary hearing was conducted on a charge filed by CIAA. lat.i, one of the accused in diplomatic passport misuse scam, was released on Thursday after he produced a bank guarantee of worth Rs 500,000 as set by the Special Court. The court had set the bail amount after recording his statement and conducing a preliminary hearing. Nirmal Baniya entered Australia on against Rana's red passport. nnnn