KATHMANDU, April 21: His Majesty the King has expressed a deep sense of shock and grief at learning of the sad and untimely demise of Dr. Toni Hagen.
In a condolence message to Dr. Hagen's daughter Katrin Hagen, His Majesty said that in his demise Nepal and the Nepalese people have lost a friend and well-wisher.
Nepal will always remember Dr. Hagen for the yeoman service he rendered through his poineering efforts at development and also introducing the country to the larger world, His Majesty observed."The Queen along with the government and people of Nepal join us in sending our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and other members of your family," His Majesty said adding, "May god grant you the fortitude to bear this tragic loss". His Majesty also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Govt ready to hold talks with agenda, says DPM
By A Staff Reporter
KATHMANDU, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister and coordinator of the government talks team Badri Prasad Mandal has said that the first round of peace talks slated to commence this morning could not take place as the CPN-Maoist said it would not be able to sit for Monday's talks.
The Deputy Prime Minister refuted comments that the government lacked agenda and wanted to make it just as an 'know each other' programme. He said the government was always ready to sit with agenda.
"The government is sincere and honest for the peace talks and that it is eager to transform the ceasefire into permanent peace. The government is leaving no stone untumed to achieve that objective," stated the press release issued by Coordinator Mandal.
The talks team from both the sides were expected to meet for formal talks for the first time at 8 a.m. this morning at Shankar Hotel in Lazimpat Scores of journalists had gathered at the venue and police team had also reached the place.
Members of the CPN-Maoist for the talks team left the capital today for Kailali. They are expected to be back to Kathmandu Wednesday.
Meanwhile RSS adds, Minister for Labour and Transport Management Kamal Prasad Chaulagai has said that as the people are yearning for peace at present, instigating a movement, confrontation or conflict is in the interest of neither the country nor the people.
Inaugurating an interaction programme concerning efficient civil administration and good governance organised here today on the occasion of the 14th Foundation Day of the Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation, Minister Chaulagai said that cooperation from everybody was necessary for the management of the country politically, socially and economically through dialogue.
Referring to the eruption of various distortions and anomalies due to misgovernance in the recent past, he said that the aim was to take the country along the path of prosperity.
Stating that it was the duty of the civil service to implement the policy of the government and guarantee an efficient administration to the people, Minister Chaulagai said the civil service needed some reforms for that purpose.
As the civil administration had to bear the brunt of politicisation in the past, it should be consolidated professionally, he added.
Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Udaya Nepali said that the Civil Service Act has already been amended 33 times and it is good to make a timely amendment to it again.
General secretary of Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation Bhola Nath Pokharel presented a working paper at the programme.
Prof. Mahendra Narayan Mishra, member of the National Human Rights Commission Susheel Pyakurel, Dr. Govinda Thapa and other speakers commented on the working paper.Organisation president Murari Bhattarai presided over the programme.
KATHMANDU, April 21: His Majesty the King has expressed a deep sense of shock and grief at learning of the sad and untimely demise of Dr. Toni Hagen.
In a condolence message to Dr. Hagen's daughter Katrin Hagen, His Majesty said that in his demise Nepal and the Nepalese people have lost a friend and well-wisher.
Nepal will always remember Dr. Hagen for the yeoman service he rendered through his poineering efforts at development and also introducing the country to the larger world, His Majesty observed."The Queen along with the government and people of Nepal join us in sending our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and other members of your family," His Majesty said adding, "May god grant you the fortitude to bear this tragic loss". His Majesty also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Govt ready to hold talks with agenda, says DPM
By A Staff Reporter
KATHMANDU, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister and coordinator of the government talks team Badri Prasad Mandal has said that the first round of peace talks slated to commence this morning could not take place as the CPN-Maoist said it would not be able to sit for Monday's talks.
The Deputy Prime Minister refuted comments that the government lacked agenda and wanted to make it just as an 'know each other' programme. He said the government was always ready to sit with agenda.
"The government is sincere and honest for the peace talks and that it is eager to transform the ceasefire into permanent peace. The government is leaving no stone untumed to achieve that objective," stated the press release issued by Coordinator Mandal.
The talks team from both the sides were expected to meet for formal talks for the first time at 8 a.m. this morning at Shankar Hotel in Lazimpat Scores of journalists had gathered at the venue and police team had also reached the place.
Members of the CPN-Maoist for the talks team left the capital today for Kailali. They are expected to be back to Kathmandu Wednesday.
Meanwhile RSS adds, Minister for Labour and Transport Management Kamal Prasad Chaulagai has said that as the people are yearning for peace at present, instigating a movement, confrontation or conflict is in the interest of neither the country nor the people.
Inaugurating an interaction programme concerning efficient civil administration and good governance organised here today on the occasion of the 14th Foundation Day of the Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation, Minister Chaulagai said that cooperation from everybody was necessary for the management of the country politically, socially and economically through dialogue.
Referring to the eruption of various distortions and anomalies due to misgovernance in the recent past, he said that the aim was to take the country along the path of prosperity.
Stating that it was the duty of the civil service to implement the policy of the government and guarantee an efficient administration to the people, Minister Chaulagai said the civil service needed some reforms for that purpose.
As the civil administration had to bear the brunt of politicisation in the past, it should be consolidated professionally, he added.
Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Udaya Nepali said that the Civil Service Act has already been amended 33 times and it is good to make a timely amendment to it again.
General secretary of Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation Bhola Nath Pokharel presented a working paper at the programme.
Prof. Mahendra Narayan Mishra, member of the National Human Rights Commission Susheel Pyakurel, Dr. Govinda Thapa and other speakers commented on the working paper.Organisation president Murari Bhattarai presided over the programme.
KATHMANDU, April 21: His Majesty the King has expressed a deep sense of shock and grief at learning of the sad and untimely demise of Dr. Toni Hagen.
In a condolence message to Dr. Hagen's daughter Katrin Hagen, His Majesty said that in his demise Nepal and the Nepalese people have lost a friend and well-wisher.
Nepal will always remember Dr. Hagen for the yeoman service he rendered through his poineering efforts at development and also introducing the country to the larger world, His Majesty observed."The Queen along with the government and people of Nepal join us in sending our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and other members of your family," His Majesty said adding, "May god grant you the fortitude to bear this tragic loss". His Majesty also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Govt ready to hold talks with agenda, says DPM
By A Staff Reporter
KATHMANDU, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister and coordinator of the government talks team Badri Prasad Mandal has said that the first round of peace talks slated to commence this morning could not take place as the CPN-Maoist said it would not be able to sit for Monday's talks.
The Deputy Prime Minister refuted comments that the government lacked agenda and wanted to make it just as an 'know each other' programme. He said the government was always ready to sit with agenda.
"The government is sincere and honest for the peace talks and that it is eager to transform the ceasefire into permanent peace. The government is leaving no stone untumed to achieve that objective," stated the press release issued by Coordinator Mandal.
The talks team from both the sides were expected to meet for formal talks for the first time at 8 a.m. this morning at Shankar Hotel in Lazimpat Scores of journalists had gathered at the venue and police team had also reached the place.
Members of the CPN-Maoist for the talks team left the capital today for Kailali. They are expected to be back to Kathmandu Wednesday.
Meanwhile RSS adds, Minister for Labour and Transport Management Kamal Prasad Chaulagai has said that as the people are yearning for peace at present, instigating a movement, confrontation or conflict is in the interest of neither the country nor the people.
Inaugurating an interaction programme concerning efficient civil administration and good governance organised here today on the occasion of the 14th Foundation Day of the Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation, Minister Chaulagai said that cooperation from everybody was necessary for the management of the country politically, socially and economically through dialogue.
Referring to the eruption of various distortions and anomalies due to misgovernance in the recent past, he said that the aim was to take the country along the path of prosperity.
Stating that it was the duty of the civil service to implement the policy of the government and guarantee an efficient administration to the people, Minister Chaulagai said the civil service needed some reforms for that purpose.
As the civil administration had to bear the brunt of politicisation in the past, it should be consolidated professionally, he added.
Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Udaya Nepali said that the Civil Service Act has already been amended 33 times and it is good to make a timely amendment to it again.
General secretary of Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation Bhola Nath Pokharel presented a working paper at the programme.
Prof. Mahendra Narayan Mishra, member of the National Human Rights Commission Susheel Pyakurel, Dr. Govinda Thapa and other speakers commented on the working paper.Organisation president Murari Bhattarai presided over the programme.
