MORANG, May 9 -- Chief of Koshi Province, Parshuram Khapung, has called for the formation of a new government.

In accordance with Article 169 (5) of the Constitution, Province Chief Khapung called for the formation of a new government in the province on Wednesday evening.

Province Chief Khapung has set a deadline of 5 PM on Friday for the formation of a new government, according to a press release issued by the Province Chief's office on Wednesday.

"The province chief has called upon any member of the Koshi Province Assembly, who can secure a vote of confidence for the formation of the province government, to present the claim by 5 PM Friday," Information Officer at the Province Chief's Office, Ram Kumar Shrestha, said in a press relea...