Khetan honoured

KATHMANDU: Rajendra K Khetan, executive director of Khetan Group, has been conferred ‘Official da ordem do Infante d’ Henrique’ by Portuguese president, Jorge Samphio. He has been awarded the national award for his valuable contribution to Nepal-Portugal bilateral relationship. King Gyanendra has approved the acceptance of the award under article 123 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal. Khetan is also the honorary consular of Portugal to Nepal. — HNS