JHAPA, FEBRUARY 4

Province 1 Chief Minister Hikmat Bahadur Karki said the naming of the province would be finalised through consensus.

At a journalist felicitation programme organised by Press Chautari in Birtamode, Jhapa, today, CM Karki shared his plan to name the province on the basis of consensus among all political parties representing the Province Assembly. 'We will finalise the name of the province soon,' he said, adding, 'Even if consensus is not forged, the name of the province will be finalised through majority.'

Karki, also the standing committee member of the CPN-UML, expressed commitment to revive the mass communications academy in the province.

The chief minister also expressed his commitment to consult with the Federation of Nepali Journalists, Press Council Nepal and media organisations to develop a package of assistance for working journalists, including operation of journalists' treatment fund and professional security. Press Chautari Jhapa Chapter felicitated its first chairperson Netra Pathak and five other senior journalists, today. CM Karki honoured the journalists by offering them shawls. The journalists honoured were Nakul Kaji, Govinda Bahadur Chhetri, Keshab Acahrya, Madhab Bidrohi and Maya Pakuwal. Pakuwal was honoured posthumously.

A version of this article appears in the print on February 5, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.