ICTC flood aid

KATHMANDU: The ICTC Group of Companies on Tuesday donated Rs 1.1 million to the PM’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund. According to a press statement, ICTC’s managing director Dinesh Lal Shrestha handed over the cheque to PM Puspha Kamal Dahal for relief to the Saptakoshi flood victims in Sunsari

district. — HNS

LBEA’s meet

KATHMANDU: Local Body Employees’ Association (LBEA) is going to hold its second general convention from September 6 to 7 in Kathmandu, stated a statement issued here on Tuesday. The statement added that the convention would discuss on ways

to involve the local bodies in the constitution-making process. — HNS

Yadav greeted

KATHMANDU: Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Qureshi on Tuesday congratulated newly appointed Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav. In a statement issued here by Pakistani Embassy, Qureshi said, “I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our friendly

relations.” — HNS

Nepal retires

KATHMANDU: Election Commissioner Usha Nepal retired on Tuesday due to age limitation. Thanking her for her contribution as the Election Commissioner (EC), the panel wished her a happy retired life. — RSS