गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN Nepal NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN KathmanduPati June 04, 2021 KATHMANDU – The Secretary-General of the United Nations has presented a letter of commendation to Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Bista in recogsition of his indomitable bravery and initiative in preventing ethnic violence in the South Sudan. Bista is the member of the 10th contingent of Kalidhwaj Battalion (Shase) deputed for the peacekeeping mission in the Republic of South Sudan. The United Nations has highly appreciated the role and contribution of Nepali peacekeepers in preventing the recurrence of incidents of ethnic violence in the country which was devastated by genocide in its history, it is said. According to the NA Public Relations and Information Directorate, the Nepali peacekeepers deployed for temporary operations received applause from the UN Secretary General for acting as a buffer in the clash between armed groups near Keiwet in last November. Huge (potential) loss of life and property was averted due to the timely intervention by the NA peacekeepers, it is said. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Bangladeshi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal Germany to provide 37.6 million Euro for Nepal’s socio-economic development Nepal reassures India over border remarks but domestic political fallout… No parking fees required for ‘pick and drop’ for 15… ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine… Government initiates revising school level national curriculum framework Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Pandemic may not halt festivities Kathmandu-Hetauda tunnel way construction on priority Combatting Asia Pacific’s digital skills deficit in the post-Covid era CAN categorizes cricketers and signs contracts There are no qualms with Nepal Army: Ministry of Defense NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN
