July 5: A delegation of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) called on Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, and the Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Aman Lal Modi on Tuesday.    
During the separate meetings, the confederation team led by newly-elected President Rajesh Kumar Agrawal exchanged views on the nation's economy, labour and transport issues and so on with the ministers.    
The confederation demanded the government to help promote economic activities and the private sector. They said that the private sector has been affected the economic slowdown and the government's efforts are necessary to revive it. The government was also urged to increase minimum remunerations of the employees.    
Both the ministers congratulated the newly elected executive committee of the confederation, wishing them a successful tenure. They assured of the government’s support to the private sector, the confederation said. -- RSS