गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ 289 prisoners receive presidential pardon on Constitution Day Nepal 289 prisoners receive presidential pardon on Constitution Day KathmanduPati September 19, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : President Bidya Devi Bhandari has granted clemency to 289 prisoners on the occasion of the Constitution Day. Upon the recommendation of the cabinet, President Bhandari on Friday announced the clemency for 289 inmates including Hemraj Tumbahamphe. These prisoners, who still have their jail term remaining, will be released today from various prisons across the country following the announcement of the clemency. Issuing a statement, the Office of the President said that the remaining jail term of 289 prisoners have been pardoned by the President Bidya Devi Bhandari in accordance to the Article 276 of the Constitution of Nepal. Write your comments RELATED NEWS US says China releases three ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans Foreign Minister Rana off to China Minister Paudel for securing optimum benefits from limited resources Road accident in Bhaktapur: One dead, another critical MCA-Nepal relaunches 297-km Transmission Line bid Temperature continues to fall in Kathmandu Valley Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus This time’s Teej, social distancing please!
