King Asks Parties to Name PM

King Gyanendra today announced that he has returned the executive powers he had assumed on February 1 last year, back to the people and called on the seven-party alliance to recommend a name for the post of prime minister to form a government. The King said he has returned the executive powers to the people in accordance with the Clause 35 of the 1990 constitution. The King has also called on the seven-party alliance to recommend a name for the post of Prime Minister to form the government. Until the formation of next government, current cabinet will take the responsibility of governance.

Main while The district administration offices of Kathmandu and Lalitpur Friday extended curfew by four hours.

According to the statements issued by the administrations, curfew will be in place within the Ring Road areas from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.