Nation may face MRP scarcity

Kathmandu, 28 February: At the stock of the machine readable passport (MRP) has left 592000 copies only, the country may face passport scarcity due to the government indecision in printing passport on time.

Out of the total stock, only 160 copies of passports can be used for the commoners. The remaining 32 thousand copies are for the use of diplomatic and official passport, according to Ramkaji Khadka, director general, Passport Department.

The government, with the decision of introducing E-passport, had already called a tender but t was cancelled after Prime Minister Oli’s direct intervention.

The government plan was to install a French security printing press and print passport by itself. However, the plan to import the security press has been derailed due to the suspect of huge amount of commission deal on it.

People’s News Monitoring Service

Nepal advises PM Oli to follow party recommendation

Kathmandu, 28 February: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with party leader Madhav Nepal in Baluatar following the party secretariat decision to nominate Bamdev Gautam as the member to the National Assembly.

Oli, after the secretariat meeting, had remarked that he was not going to implement the party decision expressing his desire to continue finance minister Ubraj Khatiwada.

Nepal, however, has warned to PM Oli saying that such an attitude would invite anarchism in the party which would not benefit Oli.

Nepal suggested that after nominating Gautam to NA, the party could think about the fate of Khatiwada.

Khatiwada’s tenure as the NA member is going to end this week, however, he can continue as the minister for next six months.

People’s News Monitoring Service  

ARIES – February 28

A more possessive streak emerges and makes you wonder what is going on. Work-related interactions carry a secretive tone. Refuse to honor a request that could be costly or difficult in some manner.

Tonight: Indulge a little.

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LIBRA – February 28

One-on-one relating could take you down an unusual path. At first, you might not feel comfortable with what is happening. The unexpected occurs when dealing with an important person.

Tonight: Walk away from a power play.

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VIRGO – February 28

Look at the long term. What’s important is that you detach to get a sense of the big picture. Do not respond to a child or friend’s power play. Rather, allow this person to reveal more of who he or she truly is.

Tonight: Opt for something different.

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LEO – February 28

A must appearance could benefit you far more than you realize. Know when you have had enough and cannot push any more. Let others demonstrate their essence and opinions. An unexpected event could force a second look.

Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

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CANCER – February 28

Your emotions run out of control. You could experience substantial highs and lows. Neither set of feelings is an accurate representation of things. They are only feelings, which change quickly.

Tonight: Follow the action.

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