Cancer society’s plea

KATHMANDU: Issuing a press release on the eve of the World No Tobacco Day, the Nepal Cancer Relief Society on Wednesday appealed to all to formulate a bill to control the production and use of tobacco. — HNS

Interaction held

LALITPUR: The Women’s Rehabilitation Centre held an interaction on Wednesday to mark one year of the passage of the resolution proposal seeking 33 per cent of women’s participation in state organs. Speaking at the programme, Information Minister KB Mahara said the difference between men and women is a social, cultural and political issue. — RSS

Chinese donation

KATHMANDU: The Chinese Embassy on Wednesday donated Rs 1.15 million to the Rishi Raj Pandey Bhagawat Pratishthan, a social organisation working for senior citizens. — HNS