Bharatpur, Jan. 5 : Minister for Information and Communications Purna Bahadur Khadka has said that it is the duty of journalists to dessiminate factual news keeping in mind the situation of the country.

Mr Khakda, who was addressing a face to face programme organised here today by the Nepal Press Union Chitwan, said that during the past four and half years the country has seen political instability, economic deterioration, Maoist terror and loss of life and property.

Speaking of the need for the press to work honestly and extend all possible cooperation in the development of the country, the minister urged journalists to use their pen impartially for the sake of country and people.

He also said journalists should come forward to challenge the so called Maoists who are trying to harm the multi-party democractic system which was won through the great sacrifice and effort of the people.

In answer to a question asked by the journalists, he said if the Maoists want the happiness of the people they should show political honesty and work in accordance with the people’s wishes.

Meanwhile, Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka, adressing a gathering of office chiefs here today, said that as government employees are the servants of the people they should consider it their duty to carry out the people’s work impartially and expeditiously.

He said our aim is to bring about the development of the country and the people and this aim will materialise if each and every Nepalese focuses on a single goal.

He said as most of the people live in the countryside and have to come to government offices on business from afar, it is hard for them to return home if their work is not done the same day. That is why it is the prime duty of public servants to expedite their work.

The laws and regulations passed by parliament for the good of the country and people should be adhered to by the employees, he said.

He also urged the employees to evaluate their own work and fulfill their duties without prejudice. On the occasion cdo tikaram Aryal presented the problems of the employees.