Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has administered oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Honourable Governor of Province 2, Mr. Rajesh Jha, as per the Article 167 of the Constitution of Nepal. Jagannath Pant Spokesperson 19 February 2021
Rt. Hon’ble President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Mr. Rajesh Jha of Rautahat as the Governor of Province 2 on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal as per the Article 163 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal. Jagannath Pant Spokesperson 19 February 2021
Rt. Hon’ble President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has removed Mr. Tilak Pariyar as the Governor of Province 2 on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal as per the Article 165 (1) (B) of the Constitution of Nepal. Jagannath Pant Spokesperson 19 February 2021
Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has pardoned 15 individuals, including Mr. Salindra Yadav alias Surendra, of their prison sentences, penalties, and other punishments issued by different courts on different dates as per the recommendation of the Government of Nepal and according to the Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal and the Section 159 of the Criminal (Code) Act, 2017. Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson 18 February 2021
Right Honourable President Pardons Remaining Prison Sentence of 401 Prisoners Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has granted clemency for the remaining prison sentences of 401 prisoners, including Mr. Birkhahang Limbu, effective from the 18th of February 2021 upon the recommendation of the Government of Nepal and according to Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal, the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act, 2017 and Section 12 of the Senior Citizens Act,2006,. Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson 18 February 2021
Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari has pardoned the remaining prison sentence of 179 prisoners, including Mr. Sudip Limbu alias Twatike, who were imprisoned for life for committing criminal offense before the promulgation of the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act, 2017. They were granted clemency upon the recommendation of the Government of Nepal as per the Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal and the Supreme Court’smandamus issued on 3 August 2020 for their good conduct and having served at least 50 percent of their prison sentences by the 18th of February 2021. Keshav Prasad Ghimire Deputy Spokesperson Read More …
Their Excellencies the ambassadors to Nepal from the countries mentioned below presented the letters of credence to the Right Honourable President Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari at special and separate ceremonies held at the Office of the President on 15th February 2021. High-level officials of the Government of Nepal including Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign Affairs were also present on the occasion. SN Country Ambassador Residential/Non-Residential 1 Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Syed Haider Shah Residential 2 Australia H.E Ms. Felicity Jane Volk Residential Jagannath Pant Spokesperson
Dear sisters and brothers, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge human civilization and development. Millions of people have lost their lives, and billions of others have been affected by this pandemic. Our country could not remain an exception. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, other health workers, security forces, and sanitation workers including those serving at the frontline of the campaign against COVID-19. The communities and family members who have supported in creating a conducive atmosphere for the frontline workers deserve our best honours. Because of the efforts of science for controlling this pandemic, Read More …
Dear sisters and brothers, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge human civilization and development. Millions of people have lost their lives, and billions of others have been affected by this pandemic. Our country could not remain an exception. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, other health workers, security forces, and sanitation workers including those serving at the frontline of the campaign against COVID-19. The communities and family members who have supported in creating a conducive atmosphere for the frontline workers deserve our best honours. Because of the efforts of science for controlling this pandemic, Read More …
The Executive Director of UNICEF and Under-Secretary-General of the UN Ms. Henrietta H. Fore called on Rt. Hon’ble President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, today the 4th of November 2019. On the occasion, the matters including the ways of enhancing the bilateral relations between Nepal and the UN were discussed. Hari Prasad Dahal, Spokesperson
