HAN optimistic

KATHMANDU: Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) urged the government to take tourism industry seriously. According to HAN, if the tourism industry flourishes, there will be more employment opportunities. Releasing a press statement HAN congratulated the first prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and hoped to get assistance in the development of tourism industry. — HNS

PM congratulated

KATHMANDU: Releasing a press note on Saturday, Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines, has congratulated chairman of the CPN (Maoist) for being elected the first prime minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. — HNS