GIFTS FOR OFFICIALS TO GO TO STATE Kathmandu, 28 June: Presents received by officials from foreigners will henceforts have to be registered at concerned ministries. The government took a decision Thursday to implement a rule that existing dyring the panchayat-era. Such gifts, including cash, will go into the state coffer. A ‘gift policy’ is being prepared by home ad foreign ministries. Nnnn SISTER ACCOMPANIES SUSHIL KOIRALA WHO FLEW FOR NEW YORK THURSDAY Kathmandu, 28 June: Sushil Koirala, a bachelor, is accompanied by his sister Sashi Sharma and Mridula Koirala on his visit to New York for medical treatment. The NC president left Thursday for New York where he was treated for tongue cancer three years ago. nnnn