The first general convention of National Federation of Journalists (NFEJ) has concluded in the capital on Saturday electing a new executive committee.

The convention has elected senior journalist Nirod Raj Pandey as its first elected chairman.

Jasuda Pradhan and Kumar Yatru have been elected as the vice-chairperson and general secretary, respectively.

Karna Dhital has been elected to the post of the treasurer.

Mohan Dhungel, Anjana Rawal and Ram Hari Chaulagain are the newly elected members of the federation.

Sabin Chamling, Kabindra Sharma, Rama Mani Sitaula and Maiya Khanal are also the newly-elected members.

The NFEJ was established by scribes suporting the February 1 royal takeover of last year expressing dissatisfaction over the performance of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) last year.