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Four ministers representing the CPN-UML in the Madhes Province government submitted resignations from their post today. 

Those resigning from the post are: Minister for Labour and Transport, Sharada Devi Thapa; Minister for Sports and Social Welfare, Lakhan Das Tatma; Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development, Mohammad Samir; and Minister for Education and Culture, Manoj Kumar Singh. 

UML chief whip Hari Narayan Mahato confirmed that all four ministers had formally tendered resignation before Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav. 

The Madhes Province had a coalition government, comprising the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML,  and Nepali Communist Party. 

Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Krishna Prasad Yadav is the Chief Minister. 

UML's parliamentary party leader in Madhes Province, Saroj Kumar Yadav, announced the withdrawal of his party's support to the government, reasoning the administration's failure to abide by the agreements reached while forming the present government.

Newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Nepal, Siti Arnyfariza Binti Haji Mohd Jaini, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal. 

During the meeting held at the Ministry today, Minister Khanal congratulated Ambassador Jaini on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure. 

On the occasion, they exchanged views on further strengthening the friendly bilateral relations and cooperation between Nepal and Brunei Darussalam, according to the Ministry. 

Similarly, matters related to further expanding the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries were also discussed. 

Gagan Kumar Thapa, who was elected as the President of the Nepali Congress during the party’s 15th General Convention, is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Saturday.

Raju Katuwal, Member Secretary of the Election Committee, said that the oath-taking ceremony will be held at the party's central office in Sanepa at 2 pm. 

Katuwal stated that Thapa will be the only one to take the oath of office and secrecy on Saturday while other office bearers will take the oaths after Dashain.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that the government is committed to making the Nepal Police more capable of dealing with potential disasters in the future.

In a message of best wishes he gave on the occasion of the 71st Police Day today, Prime Minister Shah said that the government has focused on policy guidance, legal support, modern training, and infrastructure development to help the police, who are always on the front lines serving the people, become more capable.

He also shared that the government has planned to develop the Nepal Police Hospital into a medical college, keeping in mind the health services for police staff, their families, and the general public.

Prime Minister Shah paid heartfelt tribute to the police personnel who laid down their lives in different periods and in the recent Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster, in the course of discharging their duties. 

He also wished for the speedy recovery of the police officers who were injured and disabled while performing their duties.

“We are celebrating the 71st Police Day with the slogan ‘Guide During Disasters, Shelter in Crisis, Technologically Advanced Nepal Police.’ 

The 'Police Mirror–2083' to be released at the event is expected to connect the history and the present of the Nepal Police with future generations and keep the organisation’s memories fresh,” Prime Minister Shah said in his greeting message.

The Prime Minister said that the government is serious about preventing and controlling the increasing financial and cyber crimes lately.

For this, the Prime Minister mentioned that with the cooperation of the Nepal Police, arrangements are being made to bring together the central bank, internet and telecom service providers, and digital wallets in one place to address citizens' complaints more effectively. He also said that preparations are underway to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unit, an 'Aerial Security and Support Unit,' and an 'Integrated Anti-Scam Center.'

Prime Minister Shah also thanked friendly countries and international development partners who helped the Nepal Police in disaster management, technology expansion, and infrastructure development.

"The Nepal Police is continuously working to maintain internal peace, security, and order in Nepal. The real test of a public servant comes during times of crisis. In moments of difficulty, it is our patience, right decisions, and skilled execution that help avert any crisis," the Prime Minister said in his message of best wishes.

On the occasion, Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki read out the congratulatory message sent by Prime Minister Shah.