<p>The continuous rainfall for three days has adversely affected normal life.</p><p>Two persons of a family are reported to have gone missing after a rivulet swept them away in Solukhumbu district.<br><br>The missing ones are mother Phurbadoma Sherpa and daughter Pemajangmu Sherpa.<br><br>Similarly, the torrential rain obstructed Panchthar-Taplejung road section, Sindhuli road section and Rasuwa Syafru-Timurekhanda highway.</p><p>Five families are displaced in Parbat district due to rain and subsequent landslides.<br><br>Likewise, almost all area of Birgunj have been submerged in water while passengers have been hit hard as they have to get stranded due to obstruction of road sections in different parts of the country.<br><br><br></p>

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is paying a four-day state visit to India from coming September 15 to 18, at the cordial invitation of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. <br><p><br>The PM Dahal will be accompanied by his spouse, Sita Dahal. He will be staying at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi as the State Guest of the Government of India, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. <br><br>Minister for Foreign Affairs, Prakash Sharan Mahat, who is currently in New Delhi for the preparation of the high level visit, will also accompany the Prime Minister. <br><br>Similarly, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ramesh Lekhak, Members of the Legislature-Parliament, Secretaries and other officials from different Ministries, media persons and representatives of business community would also be part of the delegation. <br><br>During the visit, PM Dahal is scheduled to attend a reception to be hosted by the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi on September 15, while he would attend the Ceremonial Reception and inspect a Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan next day.</p><p>He will then pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. On the same day, the PM pays a call on President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, and hold official meeting with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Some senior Cabinet members of the Government of India will call on PM Dahal. <br><br>Moreover, PM Dahal will inspect Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himanchal Pradesh and visit Patanjali Yogpeeth and its industrial/manufacturing units in Haridwar. <br><br>He is scheduled to interact with intellectual circle and business community in New Delhi as well as with Nepali community in India during the visit. He is scheduled to return home on September 18, adds a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry here today. <br><br><b>MAKING CONSTITUTION ALL-ACCEPTABLE GOVT'S PRIORITY: PM DAHAL<br></b><br>Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said making the constitution all-acceptable and implementing it effectively is the top priority of the government. <br><br>In a telephone address to a party gathering at Mircharya today, PM Dahal said, government is planning to ensure rights to the oppressed class, region, and ethnicities with the amendment of the constitution. <br><br>He however said the process to amend constitution would be accelerated after he returns from India visit. <br><br>The first phase of the initiation of the Postal Highway has been finalized, and the discussion would be held with India during his imminent visit there, according to him. <br></p>

<p>The meeting of the Legislature-Parliament has unanimously approved the proposal tabled, seeking deliberation on the 'Labour Bill-2072 BS'.<br><br>Minister for Labour and Employment Suryaman Gurung who tabled the proposal in the parliament for discussion expressed his confidence that the Bill would be of help in regulating the labour market.<br><br><br></p>

<p>Different Student Unions have urged the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to sign any agreements against the interest of nation and people during his visit to India. <br><br>A joint meeting of different eight student unions held in Bagbazaar in the capital today urged the PM Dahal to make his trip effective and meaningful by keeping the national interest above all. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><br></p>

<p>Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat who is presently on India visit today called on his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi. <br><br>The Ministry of External Affairs, India has stated that the meeting focused on the agenda of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's upcoming visit to the southern neighbour. <br><br><br></p>

<p>The government has condemned the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on September 9, defying the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and the calls of the international community.<br><br>In line with its consistent policy of general and complete disarmament of all weapons of mass destruction, Nepal stands against such tests, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today in a press statement.<br><br><br></p>

<p>Lawmakers have, airing their views in special hour of the Legislature-Parliament meeting today, insisted on gearing up for the meaningful enforcement of the constitution and achieving economic progress along with safeguarding nationality and sovereignty.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>CPN (UML)'s Astalaxmi Shakya called one and all to unite for the effective enforcement of the constitution.<br>She further expressed her belief that no agreement would be signed going against the interests of the nation during the Prime Minister's upcoming India visit.<br><br>CPN (Maoist Center)'s Amanlal Modi Tharu complained that Madhes movements launched for the rights of people there were not recognised by the government.<br><br>Madahesi Janadhikar Forum (Democratic)'s Jitendra Dev said that the Prime Minister of a sovereign nation is supposed to take any decisions on the issue of national interests. He even urged the PM to harmonize the bilateral ties with a neighbouring country. <br><br>Rastriya Prajatantra Party's Ananda Devi Panta said that the Local Unit Restructuring Commission should prepare the report being based on the constitutional provision.<br><br>Nepal Workers and Peasants Party's Dilliraj Kafle opined for banning the lawmakers to attend the programmes of NGOs and INGOs. &nbsp;<br>Rastriya Janamorcha's Mina Pun expressed the dissatisfaction over the increasing incidents of violence against women.<br><br>Ramhari Khatiwada of Nepali Congress demanded the government provide Rs 150,000 in lump sum to the quake survivors as pledged in the past before the Dashain festival. <br><br>Similarly, Shyam Kumar Shrestha argued that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, should be allowed to perform without any internal interference. <br>Rewati Raman Bhandari questioned the government over the delay in the formation of a special committee regarding the impeachment as well as a Security Special Committee.<br><br><b>PARLIAMENT STARTS DISCUSSIONS ON VEHICLE AND TRANSPORT BILL </b><br><br>A meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today unanimously endorsed a proposal tabled in the meeting, seeking consideration on the 'Vehicle and Transport Management (second amendment) Bill- 2072 BS'.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak, presented the proposal before the meeting. <br><br>Responding to queries raised during the discussions in regard to the theoretical aspects of the bill, Minister Lekhak said the government decided to introduce the bill to the house a year ago with a view to easing discomforts being faced by persons with disabilities in public transport. <br><br></p>

<p>Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he would himself monitor the implementation status of national pride projects. &nbsp;<br><br>In his address to the meeting of National Development Problems Resolution Committee today, the Prime Minister said he would prepare the schedule for the implementation of projects of national pride and monitor the progress on their implementation chart. He called on ministers to regularly monitor and supervise the projects of subordinate bodies and create atmosphere for their timely completion.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;He insisted on the practice of reward and punishment in the implementation of the development projects.<br><br>PM Dahal also directed the ministers as well as the secretaries to present themselves to him after doing enough homework for the Committee meeting. <br><br>He insisted on seriousness of the authorities concerned, including ministers and secretaries, regarding the execution of development-related projects and works. <br><br>Underscoring the selection and implementation of development projects in line with the federal structure, he directed ministers and secretaries to make necessary preparations in connection to this. He also insisted on clear vision to usher country towards advancement and prosperity. <br><br></p>

<p>Amnesty International (AI) Nepal has passed a special proposal, calling on the government to abide by the court verdict over the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari of Fujel, Gorkha. <br><br>The 25th General Assembly of the AI Nepal concluded&nbsp; in Pokhara&nbsp; endorsed the proposal, expressing solidarity to the demand of Ganga Maya Adhikari, mother of Krishna Prasad, who is on a hunger strike for long, seeking justice to her murdered son.<br><br>Speaking at a press meet organised here today to share the decisions of general assembly, organisation General Secretary Lekhnath ( Laxmi) Niraula said&nbsp; the special&nbsp; proposal was endorsed, demanding justice to the victim and his family.<br><br></p>