Kathmandu, July 5: Nepal has clinched the title of ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cricket Cup.
In the final match held at UKM Oval Cricket ground of Malaysia today, Nepal defeated Singapore by two wickets and won the title. Chasing the 114-run victory target posted by Singapore, Nepal made it in 29 overs losing eight wickets.
For Nepal, Joy Thapa and Abhay Yadav contributed 24 runs, Shiwansh Bajgai 20 runs, Shubham Khanal 18 runs, Prasiddha Joshi 17 runs and Abhay 10 runs respectively.
Kapish Venkatraman of Singapore took four wickets while Yuvaan Pandey two wickets, Vedansh Gupta and Akash Teja one wicket each.
Earlier, winning the toss, Singapore chose to bat first. Singapore was limited to 113 runs in 40.5 overs losing all wickets. Rohan Austin scored the highest 23 runs for Singapore while Riaan Naik made 15 runs, Vedansh Gupta 12 runs and Akash Teja 10 runs.
Other batters of Singapore except them failed to secure double digit runs.
Nepal’s Abhay Yadab and Sushil Bahadur Rawal took three wickets each while Shubham Khanal two wickets and Captain Bipin Prasad Sharma one wicket.
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Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi and Bagmati
Kathmandu, July 5: Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places of the Koshi and Bagmati Provinces today. Furthermore, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at few places of rest of the provinces.
There are chances of light to moderate snowfall at a few places of the high hilly and mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of high hilly and mountainous regions of rest of the Provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
The weather today will remain partly to generally cloudy throughout the country as the influence of monsoon winds is felt across the country.
Tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at many places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and in some places of rest of the country.
There are also chances of heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, as well as moderate snowfall at a few places of the high hilly and mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of high hilly and mountainous regions of rest of the Provinces.
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Majhi youth get together to preserve their mother tongue
Manthali (Ramechhap), July 5: The Majhi youth of Ramechhap are working to preserve their mother tongue, customs and culture.
Traditionally a fishing community, the Majhi usually living along the banks of rivers. They face the risk of losing their mother tongue and culture.
As a result, the Majhi youth are now training Majhi children in 10 different places, teaching them about their indigenous customs and culture. The sensitization programs are being conducted in the neighborhoods of the Majhi community to preserve their identity, said Balkrishna Majhi of Gaikhura in Manthali Municipality.
Education about the Majhi language and culture is being conducted in various places where the Majhi community is located, including Hattitar, Seleghat, Bhatauli and Rajgaun in Khandadevi Rural Municipality.
Shree Bahadur Majhi, coordinator of Majhe Sawa Ramechhap, said that this program is being organized in 10 places in the district so that the next generation does not forget their mother tongue, culture, religion and customs.
Fishing and boating are the ancestral profession of the Majhi community. However, the increase in fishing by spraying pesticides in rivers and streams and the construction of bridges on most rivers has now led to the extinction of their ancestral profession.
Samrata Majhi, a trainee, said that the program was beneficial as many children like her have learned about the Majhi language and culture.
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Crude Soybean oil import Rs 52 billion, export more than Rs 55 billion
Birgunj (Parsa), July 5: Crude soybean oil worth Rs 52.58 billion has been imported through the Birgunj checkpoint in the 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, the import of crude Soybean oil has increased by 613.41 percent. In the 11 months of the previous fiscal year, only Rs 7.37 billion worth of crude Soybean oil was imported, according to Deepak Lamichhane, Chief Customs Administrator of the Birgunj Customs Office.
Furthermore, a large amount of refined soybean oil was exported through this checkpoint in the current fiscal year. In the 11 months of the current fiscal year, 2.58 million liters of refined soybean oil worth Rs 55.3 billion was exported through the Birgunj check point. In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, only 464,138 liters worth Rs 88.3 million were exported.
Likewise, crude Sunflower oil worth Rs 9.75 billion was imported during the same period of this fiscal year, which was worth Rs 8.4 billion last fiscal year.
During the same period 38.9 million liters of refined sunflower oil worth Rs 8.4 billion were exported through the Birgunj customs point, which was 527,291 liters in the corresponding period of last fiscal year.
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ACC Men’s U-16: Nepal limit Singapore to 73 for 7 runs in 25 overs
Kathmandu, July 5: Nepal has restricted Singapore to 73 runs taking 7 wickets in 25 overs in the final match of the ACC Men’s U16 East Zone Cup cricket tournament.
Singapore captain Riaan Naik won the toss and decided to bat first in the match underway at the YSD UKM Oval in Bangi of Malaysia. Nepal then restricted their opponents to mere 73 runs in 25 overs, with Sushil Bahadur Rawal taking 3 wickets and Abhaya Yadav and Shubham Khanal taking 2 and 1 wicket respectively.
For Singapore, Rohan Austin Arun (17) and captain Naik (15) have reached double figures as batsmen so far.
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ACC Men’s U-16: Singapore bundled out for 113 runs
Kathmandu, July 5: Nepal has bundled out Singapore for 113 runs in 40.5 overs in the final match of the One-day ACC Men’s U16 East Zone Cup cricket tournament.
Singapore captain Riaan Naik won the toss and decided to bat first in the match underway at the YSD UKM Oval in Bangi of Malaysia. Nepal then bundled out their opponents for a meagre 113 runs, taking all wickets in 40.5 overs.
Nepali bowlers Sushil Bahadur Rawal and Abhaya Yadav took 3 wickets each while Shubham Khanal took 2 wickets and Bipin Prasad Sharma took 1 wicket each.
For Singapore, Rohan Austin Arun (23) and captain Naik (15) reached double figures as batsmen, with tailenders Akash Teja (10) and Vedansh Gupta (12) adding some respect to the Singaporean total as they failed to play out their full quota of 50 overs.
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Lack of sufficient rain and fertilizer worrying farmers
Siraha, July 5: Even as the month of Asar, the most ideal time for paddy transplantation, is nearing to an end most of the paddy fields in Siraha are still barren.
Due to lack of timely rain and shortage of fertilizers paddy plantation has been affected.
Bound to depend on rainfall for paddy farming, farmers here are eagerly waiting for downpour while also hoping that the government could manage them the much needed chemical fertilizers.
Although the monsoon has become active in most parts of the country Madhes province is yet to get much rain.
Ram Kumar Yadav, a farmer from Lahan Municipality-23 in Siraha, says the transplantation has not been able to start due to lack of timely rain. “We have ploughed the fields and prepared the seedlings but neither rain nor fertilizer has arrived,” he said.
Furthermore, the fields have started to drying up due to poor rainfall. “Now is the most sensitive time for transplantation but DAP fertilizer is not available in the market. Without fertilizer, the paddy plants cannot be given the necessary nutrients to grow after transplantation.
According to Kiran Bishwakarma, Information Officer of Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Siraha, out of a total of 54,000 hectares of land used for paddy farming only 18 percent of the area has been transplanted so far.
If sufficient rain does not fall soon the remaining transplantation will be delayed and this will directly affect production. However, according to meteorologists, it will take a few more days for the monsoon to fully activate in all of Madhesh.
Pradeep Singh Danuwar, chair of the Nepal National Farmers’ Group, Siraha, said that if the government does not pay attention to timely supply of fertilizers and long-term irrigation solutions paddy farmers will continue to face problems, while the country will suffer from lack of production of a staple food grain.
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Chair Nepal for unity in communist movement
Kathmandu, July 5: Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said unity in communist movement is essential for building equitable society where everyone’s rights are protected and promoted.
Chairman Nepal said it while inaugurating the 5th district convention of students associated to his party in the federal capital on Friday. The contradiction in the communist movement needs ceasing, he stressed.
Communist party was endorsed by the Nepali people in view of the weakening communist movement in the world, he reminded, adding that communist party was established in Nepal for social transformation and national need. Efforts are on to consolidate the communist party by unifying the scattered leftist powers in order to work for social justice, equality, economic growth and end of suppression and discrimination in different forms, according to him.
Also the former Prime Minister, leader Nepal argued his party was established for the country with a functional democracy, pluralistic society and equal development of citizens. He also expressed worry over growing corruption impeding social transformation and good governance practices.
“We had waged a long struggle to achieve the present constitution for full freedom of press,” he reminded, arguing he was falsely implicated in a legal case as part of political conspiracy.
He believed that he would get justice from court.
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PM Oli, Malaysian businesspersons discuss investment potential in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 5: A delegation of Malaysia-Nepal Business Council called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and discussed investment potential in Nepal.
During the discussion held at PM’s residence, Baluwatar today, the 20-member delegation led by Executive Chairperson of the Paradise Group Company of Malaysia, Pradip Kumar Kukreja, informed PM Oli that they had arrived in Nepal to learn about business atmosphere here in detail and for the meaningful trade relations between the two countries.
On the occasion, PM Oli informed foreign businesspersons that Nepal government had made legal and structural reforms to encourage and facilitate foreign investment. The investment climate in Nepal was improved and favourable at present, Oli reminded, pledging further reform on it.
The delegation showed interest in pouring money in waste (plastic) management, IT park and tourism. The issues like tourism, agriculture, IT, workforce and garment also featured during the discussion.
The delegation arrived in Nepal for three days at the coordination of Nepali Embassy in Malaysia. Also attending the discussion were PM’s chief advisor, Bishnu Rimal, and advisor on economic affairs, Dr Yubraj Khatiwada.
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Province Hospital Parbat gets specialist doctors after 35 years
Parbat, July 5: The Province Hospital here has started providing services from specialist doctors after 35 years of its operation.
The hospital has been providing its services with 64 beds. Services from specialist doctors were possible due to internal management and scholarship quota fulfilled by the government. However, additional quotas were not managed yet from the province government despite upgrading.
Medical superintendent at the hospital, Dr Hemant Bastola, said orthopedic, pediatric and gynecological services were being catered as specialist services to the patients.
He hoped the province government would also assist in appointing specialist doctors gradually.
Dr Prakash Gautam provides service as pediatrician and Dr Dhundi Raj Poudel as orthopedic and neurologist, added Dr Bastola. Similarly, Dr Priyas Adhikari is serving as gynecologist while Dr Bal Krishna Shrestha as the anesthesiologist.
The doctors, serving in the hospital after completing their MD in government scholarship, should work there for at least two year. Dr Bastola mentioned that patients of Parbat district and neighbouring districts would not be compelled to go to Pokhara as well as other hospital in search of orthopedic service with these services available at province hospital.
Currently, the hospital with its 110 human resources is providing services to around 300 patients every day, said outgoing Chairperson of the hospital, Shankar Giri.
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British businesspersons urged to invest in Nepal’s IT sector
Kathmandu, July 5: Think-tanks, policymakers, diplomats, investors, entrepreneurs and IT professionals of Nepal and the UK participating in the Nepal-UK Tech Forum agreed to explore the massive possibilities of investment and forward cooperation between Nepal and the UK in the IT sector in Nepal.
The Forum was organized by the Nepali Embassy in London, the UK on July 4 to attract investments in Nepal’s IT sector by expanding IT based business in Nepal and contributing to Nepal’s export of IT products.
Addressing the Forum, Nepali Ambassador to the UK, Chandra Kumar Ghimire, hailed Nepal as one of the most democratic and inclusive countries in the South Asia. Ghimire, referring to the recent economic and policy reforms, proudly mentioned that Nepal has emerged as an energy-export country and a vibrant IT hub lately.
He shared a series of Nepal’s success stories in the field of technology including favorable business climate, growing investment and export IT based products and services and appealed to the British companies to outsource Nepal’s IT services and consider investment in the Nepal’s IT sector.
On the occasion, British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn asserted that it was right time to attract British investment in Nepal and bolster bilateral trade. According to him, a foundation has been laid for investment in IT and renewable energy while preparation was underway to sign agreement for double taxation avoidance.
He suggested that it was important to assure smooth repatriation of dividend by the foreign investors so as to keep attracting more investments from abroad including the UK.
Similarly, British parliamentarian Alex Baker, also Chairperson of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Nepal, pressed for operating direct air services between Nepal and the UK.
Also speaking in the one-day forum, CEO of the Nepal Investment Board, Sushil Gyawali, highlighted the reforms in policy and legal fronts as well as institutional and procedural arrangements put in place by the government of Nepal to facilitate the incoming of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nepal. Stating that development of energy, information technology and infrastructures were some of the top priorities for the government of Nepal, he shared that Nepal had permitted cent per cent FDI in IT sector.
He also shed light on the provisions such as tax exemption up to seven years and facility to repatriate profits for foreign investors in Nepal. A plan was afoot to establish the IT Parks in all seven provinces across Nepal and form IT Promotion Board under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, according to Gyawali.
He pledged utmost cooperation on the part of the Investment Board to facilitate foreign investors.
More than 100 participants engaged in series of panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI ) as a driver of growth for Nepal, digital trade, prospects of UK investment in Nepal’s digital economy, digital diplomacy with extensive Nepali diasporas among others.
Dolma Impact Fund’s Founder Tim Gochar expressed his confidence over Nepal’s tremendous potential to increase its productivity through artificial intelligence and date centres. He hinted at the possibility of establishing world-class data centres by leveraging the cold climate in highland of Nepal, clean energy and digital human resources.
FNCCI’s President Chandra Prasad Dhakal proudly said that although IT and digital services are emerging sectors, Nepal has demonstrated its capability to compete in the global level in these sectors. “We are open to joint ventures, e-governance and other partnerships. We would like to invite you to collaborate with us in building a shared digital future,” he said, calling for British investment.
Anjani Phuyal, CEO of Genese Solution, an IT company with its headquarters in the UK, commended the quality services provided by the Nepali IT professionals in the global market.
Highlighting Nepal’s Unique Selling Point (USP) as offering low cost and high quality, Phuyal spoke of the need to expand IT infrastructures in all provinces of Nepal.
Santosh Koirala, President of the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), said that there were around 90,000 youths working in the Nepal’s IT sector at present.
According to him, IT sector had been generating around 800 million USD of annual income altogether. “More than 75 per cent of our total exports currently go to the USA. We would like to expand our market in the UK as well in coming four-five years,” he shared his vision.
The Forum decided to set up a Nepal-UK Digital Working Group representing both embassies and other relevant stakeholders to follow up on the topics discussed in the forum to facilitate the Nepali tech export as well as FDI to Nepal in coming days.
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Scant rainfall delays paddy plantation in Jhapa
Baniyani, July 5: Paddy plantation has been adversely affected due to inadequate rainfall in Jhapa district.
It is already the third week of Asar month, the time paddy plantation used to go in full swing, but farmers have been worried over the scant rainfall.
A farmer Ratan Kumar Bhulel from Haldibari-6 said, “We used to be done with paddy plantation this time. Last year, I had completed it by this time.”
For lack of irrigation, Bhulel like others has to depend on monsoon rains for rice plantation. Tilling 1.5 bighas of land, he shared the plight that there was no alternative for irrigation either. The rice seedling is drying up with scorching heat.
The district has recorded only 14 percent paddy plantation so far, while it would have completed some 25 percent in normal time of sufficient rainfall.
However, an officer at Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Chetraj Bhandari, informed that farmers were using electric motor to pump underground water for irrigation, so the cultivation would increase now onwards.
Meanwhile, the district has been facing the recurring problem- the shortage of chemical fertilizer this year too. Chief of Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Sagar Bista, admitted that farmers were complaining of unavailability of fertilizer though it was essential at present.
Bista informed that Jhapa needs 12,000 metric tons of DPA and 14,000 tons of urea fertilizer, which is in sheer short supply. Only 10 percent of chemical fertilizers is available.
He suggested increasing use of compost to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers by 40 percent. It has also been reported that production of spring paddy (chaite dhan) is reducing gradually.
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Tree plantation in 20 hectares of land to curb riverbank erosion
Kailali, July 5: A campaign to plant 32,000 tree saplings in 20,000 hectares of land has kicked off today in a bid to prevent the riverbank erosion. The plantation began on the bank of Mohana River.
Tree saplings of various species would be planted on the riverbank within the area of Dilashaini Shiva Mandir Community Forest at ward no 3 and 13 of Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City, it was shared
The Nature Nexus Nepal organized the drive in association with the Division Forest Office, Kailali, said Division Forest Officer, Krishna Dutta Bhatta.
Currently, the riverbank area within the community forest is barren and is at high risk of erosion. Plantation drive is expected to restore greenery in the barren land and curb the riverbank washout, thereby contributing to environmental balance, said Officer Bhatta.
Dilashaini Community Forest’s Chairperson Krishna Singh Aire unveiled the plan to plant trees in the barren land to minimize the impacts of Mohana River flooding.
Nature Nexus Nepal’s Director Birendra Bista expressed confidence that the afforestation campaign was expected to aid not only in environment conservation but also in raising awareness about it.
Tree plantation is indispensable to protect biodiversity and it is also a reliable way to minimize the adverse impacts of climate change, he argued.
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Siren installed to protect locals from flooding
Tanahu, July 5: The under construction 140-MW Tanahu hydropower project at Rishing rural municipality-1 in Tanahu district has installed a flood siren to protect people settled near the Seti River from the disaster.
The project installed the siren under social responsibility scheme so that early information on fluctuations of water level could be spread to the people living in the downstream.
Chief of Tanahu Hydropower project, Shyamji Bhandari, shared that even an awareness programme related to flood-induced disaster risk reduction and management was organised for the people downstream the under construction dam. The undertaking also comes under river safety management plan.
He informed that with the monsoon season being active across the country, the sirens spread alarm to the concerned residents so that they would escape disaster like flooding.
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‘Say no to politics in development works’
Janakpurdham, July 5: Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi has said it was wrong to do politics in development and construction activities.
Even the journalism requires dissemination of factual information and views, he added. Leader Nidhi, also the former deputy prime minister, was speaking at a press meet here today.
He shared information that Rs 80 million was allocated for constructing a building of the Rajarshi Janak University. Nidhi claimed that the building construction was delayed because of political ill will.
The NC leader reminded that he had involved in the struggle for establishment of the University, and was committed to building the university infrastructure at any cost.
Also speaking on the occasion were NC Dhanusha district president Yogendra Panjiyar, province assembly member Ram Saroj Yadav and other leaders and cadres.
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PM Oli extends best wishes for Nepal’s victory against Uzbekistan
Kathmandu, July 5: The Nepal Women’s National Football team, which is ready to compete with Uzbekistan today in the final after defeating Sri Lanka, received a message of best wishes from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
PM Oli wished virtually the women’s football team, which is in Uzbekistan, all set to play for victory. Waving hand for the team, PM Oli said, “Hello, Samba and the team, wish you all the best!” In response Captain Sabitra Bhandari and her team also greeted PM Oli waving their hands.
The team received best wishes message for the victory by the PM.
Member Secretary of the National Sports Council, Tanka Lal Ghising, President of All Nepal Football Association, Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, who were connected virtually from Nepal were also excited from Prime Minister Oli’s encouragement to the players.
PM Oli, expressing his delight over Nepal’s ‘excellent’ performance by defeating its rival Sri-Lanka, was confident that Nepal would secure a victory in the final match against Uzbekistan today.
“I appreciate the contribution you are making to enhance the glory of the country. Another golden result will be achieved in the 40-year-old history of Nepali women’s football. You have the spirit to win. You must win. We will win. This would be a turning point,” the PM inspired.
Oli further encouraged the players, “I will be with you in the match. The government will do whatever it needs to do to develop sports sector.”
Citing his recent visit to Real Madrid’s stadium in Spain, he admitted that he was mulling how Nepal could build a similar stadium. He opined that sports sector in Nepal was improving despite the resources constraints. The PM insisted that the sport sector should not be only seen as spending but as something that too could generate income.
Likewise, ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang extended his thankfulness towards PM Oli for his best wishes and support and pledged the ANFA’s full support in the government’s effort to develop infrastructures in sports sector.
He viewed that Oli’s visit to Read Madrid’ football club’s stadium reflected his interest and dedication to developing Nepal’s sport sector and it had enthused and further encouraged the sports fraternity.
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Chair Dahal congratulates title winner cricket team
Kathmandu, July 5: CPN (Maoist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has congratulated the Nepali cricket team for clinching the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Championship title.
Taking to the social media today, former Prime Minister extended congratulations to the Nepali cricketers, coach and associated officials who remained successful in winning the championship.
In the final held today in Malaysia, the Nepalese team defeated Singapore by two wickets. Chasing a modest target of 114 runs posted by Singapore, Nepal achieved it in 29 overs at the loss of eight wickets.
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‘All should put unified efforts to conserve Himalayas for human existence’
Kathmandu, July 5: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has stressed the need for all to put unified efforts to conserve Himalayas as heart of the earth for human existence.
During his address to the ‘Himalayan Climate Charter’ Summit here today, Minister Pandey claimed preserving Himalayas is the protection of human existence so all national and international actors should exert concerted efforts for the conservation of mountains.
He viewed that the Himalayan region should be taken as a common heritage of the entire planet and a system to keep balance in climate.
“Mountain is the heart of the earth. It is not only the duty to protect the Himalayas but also the preservation of human existence”, he noted.
Expressing serious concern over the rising threat of climate crisis in the Himalayan region, Minister Pandey said rapid melting and outburst of glaciers and mounting threats of floods and landslides have seriously impacted the water resources, bio-diversity, tourism industry and local life.
He also shared the information that the government’s preparation for charting out the ‘Clean Mountain Strategy-2082’ has come to a final stage.
The five-year action plan has envisaged waste management, environment protection, rehabilitation, responsible tourism and leadership transfer, the minister informed.
He called for international financial institutions to channelize resources in resolving climate crisis evolving in Himalayan nations.
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Call to protect Chure region to safeguard life in Madhes
Mahottari, July 5: Stakeholders have expressed serious concerns to the possible risks in Madhes Province if Chure region were not conserved.
At an interaction programme organized at Lalgadh on Saturday by the Ministry of Forest and Environment, the speakers said that the Chure region should be conserved adding that the life in Madhes will plunge into crisis from continuous extraction and overuse of Chure region.
Minister for Forest and Environment of Madhes Province, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, stated that uncontrolled extraction of Chure, deforestation and impacts of climate change have had adverse results on forest and environment there.
The status of forest in Chure and Madhes was in red zone and it should be conserved, according to Minister Yadav.
“Only the government cannot conserve this. So, efforts from general public and civil society were needed for this,” he said.
The Minister also urged the journalists to write more about the issues of forest conservation.
On the occasion, the participants expressed concerns to the trend of falling trees in the recent years in the name of infrastructure development.
Present on the occasion were conservationists from all eight districts of Madhes Province, environmentalists, representatives of the local levels and media persons.
The officials of the Ministry also shared their views and promised to intensify the collective efforts for conservation of forest areas and Chure region.
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RPP can only lead the nation to prosperity, Chair Lingden claims
Morang, July 5: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Chairperson Rajendra Prasad Lingden has urged the political parties to lay focus on development in a way to get the people realized it.
In his address to the inaugural session of RPP Biratnagar Municipal Committee today, leader Lingden claimed his party can only lead the nation to the path of prosperity.
He encouraged party cadres to build strong organization in both urban and rural areas and to address the challenges facing by the people.
Lawmaker Lingden mentioned that the party has recommended ways to establish good governance by tackling corruption and irregularities.
RPP general secretary Pralhad Prasad Sah called on his party cadres to prepare for mid-term elections, which could occur at any time, and urged them to stay connected with the people.
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President Paudel congratulates title winner cricket team
Kathmandu, July 5: President Ramchandra Paudel has congratulated the Nepali cricket team for winning the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Championship title.
Taking to the social media today, the Head of the Nation extended congratulations to the Nepali cricketers, coach and associated officials who remained successful in clinching the title.
Nepal had lifted the title by defeating Singapore in the final match held in Malaysia today.
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PM congratulates Nepali cricket team
Kathmandu, July 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated to Nepali cricket team for winning the ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Competition. Nepal clinched the title of ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cricket Cup in the final match held at UKM Oval Cricket ground of Malaysia today. Nepal defeated Singapore by two wickets and won the title.
Taking to the social site, PM Oli congratulated the team Nepal for winning the title of the ACC Men’s U-16 by demonstrating outstanding performance. “For this prideful victory, I would like to congratulate coach, management team and all others,” PM Oli said.
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Seven-member committee in cards to probe ‘cooling-off period’ tampering
Kathmandu, July 5: The major political parties representing on the parliament have agreed to form a special parliamentary committee to probe into the tampering of ‘cooling-off period’ in the Federal Civil Service Bill.
Santosh Pariyar, Chief Whip of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, shared an agreement was reached during a meeting at Speaker Devaraj Ghimire’s residence with the chief whips and whips of the five major political parties today.
The committee will comprise two members from the Nepali Congress and two from the CPN (UML), along with one member each from the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre), the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
The committee will have a mandate to submit the probe report within 21 days of its formation. The Parliamentary Procedure Advisory Committee will finalize the names of members in the committee and present them during the House of Representatives session, he added.
Although the HoR State Affairs and Good Governance Committee had passed the Bill with the provision of a two-year cooling-off period, the specific proviso was found tampered and presented differently when it was enacted by the Lower House.
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Seven road sections fully obstructed due to monsoon-induced disasters
Kathmandu, July 5: The flooding and landslides caused due to rains in different parts of the country have fully disrupted seven road sections.
According to the Police Headquarters, different road sections in Sankhuwasabha, Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Dolpa, Rukum Paschim, Jajarkot and Bajura districts were completely blocked after the rain-induced disasters.
Spokesperson of Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire, said the Koshi Highway was obstructed in Sankhuwasabha district due to the flood in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality.
Likewise, Banepa-Bhaktapur road section is blocked after a landslide at Banepa Municipality-4 in Kavre district.
Ghimire said that the Araniko Highway was fully disrupted after a landslide at Kodari of Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district.
Likewise, vehicular movement in Bheri corridor was blocked due to the flooding at Chhalghat in Tripurasundari Municipality-1 in Dolpa and Jajarkot-Dolpa section of the Bheri corridor was also obstructed due to the flooding at Aathbiskot Municipality-6 in Rukum Paschim.
Ghimire shared that a landslide at at Chhedagad Municipality-3 in Jajarkot district along the Mid-Hill Highway was blocked while a landslide at Bhasupatala in Badimalika Municipality-7 in Bajura completely obstructed the vehicular movement along the Martadi-Kolti road section.
The police said that the Kaligandaki corridor in Baglung, Sahid highway in Ropla and Kaligandaki corridor in Gulmi resumed for one-way traffic after clearing the landslides in the sites.
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Late Koirala’s role instrumental in establishing republic: President Deuba
Kathmandu, July 5: Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba highlighted the lead role of the late Girija Prasad Koirala in establishing federal democratic republic in the country.
At a programme organized by the Jaya Nepal International Foundation on the occasion of the 102nd birth anniversary of the late Koirala today, he said the future generations should recall the instrumental role of Koirala in bringing the country to republican system.
NC President claimed that the country was heading to the pathway of socio-economic transformation by consolidating the hard-earned republic.
“Had there been no presence Girijababu, the country would not have attained the republican system, He dared to usher the country to republic by mustering public support”, Deuba added.
However, there are some problems in the system which should be gradually averted, the NC chief noted.
The inclusive political system has ensured representation of all class, region and community in state apparatuses, he said, calling for all political parties to remain active for distributing the dividends of the system by enabling economic regime.
Also speaking on the occasion, NC senior leder Dr Shekhar Koirala underlined the need for the NC – that spearheaded the political change in the country to take the lead for social and economic transformation.
“NC has been in the forefront of the establishment of democracy by ending Panchayat and monarchy as well as in constitution-making process. NC should now take lead in advancing the country to the path of prosperity by implementing the Constitution”, Koirala mentioned.
He suggested floating plans related to green energy, modern agriculture system, improved breed promotion and special incentives to connect farmers with technology as well as promotion of religious, cultural, spiritual and adventure tourism for country’s development.
Also speaking on the occasion were Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary and assistant general secretary of NC Mahalaxmi Upadhyay.
At the event, President Deuba had honoured the victorious student candidates in Free Students Union election as well as the Nepali players winning different international championships, informed Foundation’s President Badri Aryal.
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Place emphasis on Ayurveda treatment system towards building healthy society: Stakeholders
Patan (Lalitpur), July 5: Stakeholders have stressed the need for laying emphasis on Ayurveda treatment system.
The speakers said this at an interaction and stress management programme, jointly hosted by Ayurveda and Baikalpik Chikitsalaya (alternative hospital) Kathmandu and the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in the federal capital on Sunday.
On the occasion, Chair of the Hospital Operations and Management Dhruba Raj Neupane underscored the necessity of developing Ayurveda treatment system – which can offer effective service at affordable cost as a primary choice for treatment.
“Ayurvedic treatment system is cheaper, effective and beneficial than Allopathic medicine. But, the State has not reached its attention to this sector which leads to funding gap”, he claimed, calling for the media to increase public awareness and applied practice for its effectiveness.
Ayurveda Doctor Maheshwor Bhatta spoke the importance of mental health of the human for building healthy society, prescribing positive thinking for keeping mental health.
He shared the methods and measures of stress management defining the problems arising from stress.
FNJ central member Lalita Shah underlined the need of promoting Ayurveda medicine which believably contribute to develop competent, strong and healthy human resource in the country.
Also speaking on the occasion, FNJ Valley Province’s treasurer Sanjeeb Shubhachintak and working committee member Uma Sharma, among others mentioned that working journalists always face extreme pressure due to unlimited and uncertain engagement in work space so such initiative can provide impetus for stress management.
On the occasion, Dr Chandrawati Shah informed that the Chikitsalaya Kathmandu has provided its services, including panchakarma, surgery, yoga, senior citizen package, lactating mother service, acupuncture and physiotherapy to 23,823 people in the current fiscal year. However, the Chikitsalaya has faced challenges in its operation and service delivery in dearth of own land and building as well as arrangement of necessary human resource, she added.
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Picnicker swept away in flashflood
Bagmati, July 5: A 50-year-old man was swept by a flashflood in Tauwash river at Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-1 in Makawanpur district this afternoon.
Purushottam Sharma of Birgunj Metropolitan City-5 was swept away in the river while taking a dip in the river, Spokesperson of District Police Office, Makawanpur and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shyamu Aryal said.
According to DSP Aryal, Sharma and his friends had arrived in Makawanpur for picnic from Parsa district.
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Literature catalyzes social change: Education Minister Pant
Kathmandu July 5: Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Raghuji Pant has said that songs and music have played an instrumental role in propelling political and social change in the country.
At an award distribution ceremony organized by Sahitya Sadan Nepal in Ramhiti today, he recalled the catalytic role of songs in advancing various political movements for attaining democracy.
Minister Pant stressed the need to study how songs impact everyday life.
He highlighted the influence of songs in nurturing communist movements in South Asia and discussed the role of music during Nepal’s Maoist armed conflict as well.
President of Finance Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR), Santosh Chalise said that the north-eastern region of Kathmandu is rich in literary culture across the valley.
He recounted his efforts to promote religion, culture, and literature while serving Gokarneshwor Municipality as the mayor.
At the event, former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy, Ganga Prasad Upreti, along with other literary figures, spoke about Gopal Prasad Rimal’s contributions to enrich Nepali literature and music.
This year’s Gopal Prasad Rimal Award was presented to Meghraj Sharma Nepal, popularly known as ‘Manjul’.
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