- Monday, 10 November 2025
Dang, July 12: Ram Bahadur Dahit of Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city-7 in Dang district long has been suffering from hemophilia.
Along with him, three of his brothers are also living with this genetic bleeding disorder. Disease apart, what troubles them the most is the unavailability of medicine, especially the life-saving injection.
The patients have no choice but to move for the nearest city Butwal or even up to Kathmandu to avail essential medicine and receive treatment. “We can not avail medicines nearby. Thus, we have to go to Butwal or Kathmandu for it,” they said.
The patients in the locality travel to Butwal once a week to receive the injection. If they start bleeding for any reason, it does not stop. Hence, the patients must get injection to prevent the bleeding.
Since the injection is not on hand locally, travelling afar becomes compulsion for the patients which could result in delay, thereby posing life-threat to the patients.
Sher Bahdur Chaudhary, another hemophilia patient, bemoaned that it was not so easy to acquire injection named ‘Factor’. “We have to go to Butwal to get the Factor but sometimes it’s difficult to reach there either,” he whined.
The Factor injection is expensive. However, Lumbini Province government has begun providing the medicine for free of cost. Nevertheless, the supply is not so smooth.
Chaudhary, one among the six hemophilia patients reported in Tulsipur, Dang, expressed his dissatisfaction that the government was not paying adequate attention towards hemophilia patients like him. He lamented that they have no choice but to hit the road to Bheri Hospital in Banke district and Lumbini Provincial Hospital at Butwal City to obtain the injections.
The local government has been providing financial support to the hemophilia patients annually to manage travel cost for Butwal or Banke.
Mayor of Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city, Tikaram Khadka, shared that the sub-metropolis this fiscal year provided financial assistance of Rs 15,000 to each patient to ease the financial burden.
What is hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a hereditary blood disorder that stops blood from clotting properly.
It is caused by a deficiency of specific blood-clotting factors. When a person with hemophilia suffers a cut or minor injury, he/she experiences prolonged bleeding as the blood does not clot properly which could lead to life-threatening situation any time soon.
Om P Neupane, Head of the Public Health Promotion Division at the sub-metropolitan city, said that there is no complete cure for this disease. “The patients with genetic disease must take extra precautions as any serious injury or accident can lead to excessive bleeding,” cautioned Neupane.
Symptoms of hemophilia include blood in urine, bleeding from rectum, deep wounds from minor injuries, bruises in body without no apparent reasons, occasional nasal bleeding, joint paint, irritability in child and blurred vision among others.
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Nepal’s trade and investment promotion event held in Chengdu
Kathmandu, July 12: The Consulate General of Nepal in China’s Chengdu organized “Trade and Investment Promotion Dialogue’ in Chengdu on Thursday.
The event saw the presence of Li Huaiqiang, Deputy Director General of Sichuan Foreign Affairs Office, Wu Ge, Deputy Director General from Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce, representatives from SASAC Sichuan and CCPIT Sichuan and Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Commerce, along with representatives of Chinese companies working in Nepal.
The investors, traders and Nepali students in Chengdu city also attended the event, according to a press statement from the Consulate General of Nepal.
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Damodar Bhandari addressed the dialogue through a video message.
On the occasion, issues about trade and investment scenario and policies of Nepal were shared to the Chinese business community.
Speaking at the event, Li vowed for continued support to Nepal in its developmental aspirations and sustained coordination among provincial foreign affairs office and the Consulate to foster more exchanges among the countries.
Likewise, Wu suggested that both sides should explore the possibilities in the sectors of clean energy and energy storage, digital service outsourcing, warehousing and logistical supply chain hubs between.
Consul General Suresh Raut highlighted the priority areas for investment in Nepal including green energy, infrastructure and agricultural mechanization.
The representatives from Dongfeng Electrics, Sichuan Energy Development Group, Tongwei Group, Sichuan ShuDao Investment Group, Jinhui Pharmaceutical Company and Xiamen Chatu Trading also attended the programme.
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Speaker Ghimire appreciates Rwanda’s efforts for economic development, lasting peace
Kathmandu, July 12: Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire said that the Republic of Rwanda has established itself as a successful nation in the world for good governance, rapid economic growth and lasting peace.
At a programme here on Friday organized on the 31st Liberation Day of Rwanda, Ghimire stated that there are multiple areas including tourism, energy, information technology, agriculture and trade that Nepal and Rwanda could cooperate to take mutual benefits.
He also stated that both Nepal and Rwanda have extended remarkable contribution to the UN Peacekeeping Mission despite these two countries witnessed huge loss due to internal conflicts.
The Speaker viewed that Nepal and Rwanda should prioritize the policy of mutual assistance and cooperation, and work to uplift the livelihood of their peoples.
On the occasion, Ambassador of Rwanda to Nepal and India, Jacqueline MUKANGIRA, shared about the rapid economic growth and progress made by her country and its journey to prosperity, which, she said, were gained through good governance, transparency, gender equality, inclusive participatory exercise.
Likewise, Dean of Honorary Consul Corps Nepal (HCCN), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, said that Nepal should learn from Rwanda to revitalize overall economic activities by achieving impressive achievements in education, health, infrastructure development, tourism, information technology and other areas by taking the private sector into confidence.
Also speaking at the event, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ramkaji Khadka stated that Rwanda gained significantly by attracting foreign direct investment and mobilizing domestic capital in a short span of time.
The Honorary Consul of Rwanda in Nepal, Prajwal Jung Pandey, shared his efforts made to deepen trade and other relations between Nepal and Rwanda.
Speaker at the programme said that Rwanda has gained largely through production and export of its coffee and has offered unique and exemplary contributions for the world peace along with promoting reconciliation among the conflicting sides.
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Chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places in five provinces
Kathmandu, July 12: There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudur Paschim provinces today. The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough somewhat closer to its average position in east Nepal and towards slightly north from its average position in the western belt of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.
As the weather remains partly to generally cloudy throughout the country, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some hilly areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudur Pashchim provinces and at a few places of rest of the country, says the Division.
There is also a possibility of light to moderate snowfall at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country.
Tonight, the weather will continue to remain partly to generally cloudy throughout the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. There is also possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Madhes and Bagmati provinces this evening.
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Two dead, six injured in Baitadi road mishap
Baitadi, July 12: Two people died and six others were injured in a jeep accident occurred at 5:30 this morning in Baitadi district.
The jeep (Su Pa Pra 04 001 Ja 1372) heading to Ganna in Darchula district from Dhangadhi fell some 100 meters off the road at Patan-6 in Baitadi district.
Police Inspector of District Police Office in Baitadi, Balaram Pandey, said jeep driver 24-year-old Santosh Bahadur Rana and passenger Kiran Bohara, 32, of Dilasaini Rural Municipality-1 died in the mishap.
Of the injured ones, Rajendra Bahadur Khatri, 27, and Kamala Dhami, 51, of Dilasaini-1 were rushed to Dhangadhi for further treatment.
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PM Oli congratulates Nepali footballers for victory against Bhutan
Kathmandu, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated to the Nepali women footballers for securing a 6-1 victory against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship.
Writing on his social networking sites, PM Oli congratulated Nepali women footballers for defeating Bhutan with a wide margin.
“Hearty Congratulations for Nepal’s victory against Bhutan with a wide margin of 6-1 in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship today,” the PM wrote.
The SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship started in Bangladesh on Friday.
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Stadium being built in honour of cricketer Lamichhane
Waling (Syangja), July 12: In honour of former Captain of Nepal’s National Cricket Team Sandeep Lamichhane, the construction of a cricket stadium was initiated at Aruchaur village in Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality-5, Syangja district.
The Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality is investing for the construction of the stadium at Thaple area. Cricketer Lamichhane was at Aruchaur in Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality-5.
Chairman of rural municipality Prakash Tiwari said that investment is made from the local government and the local residents have extended their in-kind support to build a cricket stadium at a public space in the top of the hill from the current fiscal year 2081/82 BS.
“Currently, we are working to clear the ground and make it plain. We will complete the stadium soon by expediting the job immediately after the end of the rainy season,” rural municipality chairman Tiwari added.
The construction site is at the height of 1907 meter from the sea level and the stadium is named as ‘Nineteen O Seven Arena’.
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Chair Nepal claims rising public trust in communist party
Kathmandu, July 12: Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has informed that efforts were on for the leftist polarization in the country.
Addressing to the first central committee meeting of a student organization affiliated to his party in Kathmandu on Friday, Chairman Nepal argued political polarization was imperative at present to resolve multiple problems plaguing national economy, society and politics. He also asserted that public trust was growing in communist parties in Nepal.
Also the former prime minister, Chairman Nepal reiterated that unification among the leftist forces committed to people is essential for country’s development and right direction. Unity among communist parties is therefore significant, he underlined.
According to him, good governance, employment and public service delivery are prerequisites to institutionalize change in Nepal.
On a different note, he said he was targeted as part of political conspiracy and a case filed by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) over the Cabinet decision taken 12 years back on Patanjali land swap.
He, however, believed that he would be ensured justice from court.
The Chairman further said he had not taken bribe in his life.
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TAAN urges diplomatic engagement with China to ease pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar
Kathmandu, July 12: The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has called on the government to immediately initiate the diplomatic efforts with the Chinese government to create enabling environment for the pilgrims heading towards Mansarovar from checkpoints such as Tatopani, Korola and Hilsa in view of a border bridge collapse in Rasuwagadhi.
The pilgrims travelling to Kailash Manasarovar, a holy site, in Tibet, China are facing problems after the recent flash flood in the Lhende stream swept away the Nepal-China Miteri Pul, a border bridge.
The umbrella organization of trekking agencies in Nepal, TAAN, issued a press statement today that the bridge along the Nepal-China border was washed away by the flash flood in Lhende stream last Tuesday, resulting into utmost difficulties for the pilgrims.
The press statement issued by TAAN General-Secretary Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa brought to the fore the inconvenience being faced by the travelers heading toward Tibet area from Rasuwagadhi, Rasuwa.
Furthermore, TAAN President Sagar Pandey urged the government to ensure smooth visa for the tourists and pilgrims alike travelling to these shrines reasoning the peak season for this pilgrimage is beginning soon.
Even the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nepal is urged to take diplomatic initiations with the Chinese Embassy in Nepal to accelerate and streamline visa process, making traveler-friendly so that the aspiring pilgrims waiting in Kathmandu can set out for the pilgrimage as early as possible.
Extending condolences to those losing lives to the devastating flooding, TAAN appealed to the government to expedite search operation for those missing in the disaster.
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Five wards of Bhimdutta municipality get rescue materials
Kanchanpur, July 12: Bhimdutta municipality in the district has distributed rescue equipment to its five wards which are vulnerable to disaster.
The Forest, Environment and Disaster Management Committee of the municipality on Friday distributed rescue materials like life jackets, belts, rubber tubes, torchlight, helmets and stretchers to ward no 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, said Committee Coordinator Prakash Thapa.
These wards are located downstream of the Mahakali River and facing much vulnerability of river flooding.
“The government has declared these wards as disaster vulnerable areas and disaster preparedness has been forwarded accordingly,” he said with the hope that the materials would help in rescue operation during disaster.
Ward Chairperson of Bhimdutta municipality-12, Bhupendra Singh Rawal, shared that these wards are mostly affected by Mahakali River flood. “We have involved in preparedness as the government has already declared these places as disaster vulnerable areas. The Nepali Army has now been constructing embankment along the Mahakali River to protect the settlements from flood,” he added.
The Home Ministry on May 20 had declared five wards of the municipality as disaster vulnerable areas.
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PM Oli arrives in hometown
Jhapa, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in hometown, Jhapa today. He is scheduled to engage in various programmes to be organized in Jhapa and Ilam districts for two days.
Koshi Province In-Charge of UML, Sher Dhan Rai, Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, Party Chairman in Koshi Province, Ghanashyam Khatiwada, and others welcomed PM Oli at Chandragadhi Airport this morning.
UML District Chairman in Jhapa, Prem Giri, informed that Chairman Oli would be participating in various programmes in Jhapa and Ilam. He is scheduled to inaugurate the Bhagiratha Buddhashanti Hospital at Buddhashanti rural municipality-3 of Jhapa today itself.
Similarly he is distributing land ownership certificates to the landless people including Dalit of Kankai municipality.
The PM will also visit Ilam for distributing land ownership certificates to the landless people, and inaugurating a municipal hospital in Mai municipality of Ilam.
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Embankment along Shikaribas stream to prevent inundation
Birgunj, July 12: A makeshift embankment will be constructed along the Shikaribas stream of Thori rural municipality-3 to prevent erosion and inundation.
In view of active monsoon rains flooding the rivers and stream, Shikaribas settlement see increasing threat of inundation. So, the process for temporary embankment has been initiated.
Chief of Water Resources and Irrigation Development Division in Parsa, engineer Rakesh Sah informed the embankment would be set up at Rs 1 million so that Shikaribas settlement would be safe from inundation and erosion.
“We have started the undertaking. Seventy families settle at Shikaribas”, he added.
The settlement lies around six kilometers inside the postal highway bordering Thori.
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PM Oli inaugurates Bhagiratha Buddhashanti Hospital
Jhapa, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated Bhagiratha Neupane Buddhashanti Hospital constructed at Buddhashanti rural municipality-3 in the district today.
The 10-bed hospital was constructed at a cost of Rs 65 million. It was built in 15 katthas of land donated by the children of the first woman pradhanpanch of Nepal, Bhagiratha Neupane, in memory of the latter.
Chairperson of Buddhashanti rural municipality and Hospital Management Committee, Manoj Prasain, shared this information. Late Bhagiratha Neupane was pradhanpanch of the then Budhabare village panchayat.
Six doctors including one MD, four MBBS and one radiologist have been providing services in the hospital. Of them, the rural municipality has appointed three MBBS doctors on its sources.
The services available in the hospital are general medicine, minor surgery, gynecology and maternity, pediatrics, dental, lab, x-ray, echo and pharmacy.
Chairperson Prasain said they would run the health facility round the clock. Even the berthing service would be available from August 17.
The hospital would benefit around 53,000 population of Buddhashanti rural municipality as well as the patients from southern belt of neighbouring district, Ilam.
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‘No improvement’ narrative is misleading: DPM Singh
Kathmandu, July 12: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, slammed the narrative that no progress has been made in Nepal, saying that it was misleading and an attempt to spread illusion.
At a programme organized by the Nepali Congress at Nagarjun municipality-2 in Kathmandu today to felicitate SEE graduate students, DPM Singh urged the students not to go by false notion of ‘no improvement’ but study the reality.
“There is an attempt to spread the false narrative that nothing has happened in the country and there is no future either. You should not be swayed by such a false notion. The youths should use their discretion and seek the truth,” the DPM motivated.
Singh opined that youth and students could assess the developments in the past and present by inquiring to their parents and seniors. He, however, admitted, “There is a lot to do for expected progress in the country.”
The DPM also highlighted the advancements in education sector in the country. He proudly reminded that Nepal had made stride in education sector- from the days when there were limited choices for subjects to opt for when he was a student himself to the present day when students can avail international-level education within Nepal. “It is our responsibility to usher the country in the path of development. We must work seriously towards it and we are doing so as well,” the DPM said, encouraging the students.
On the occasion, he appealed to the students to consider pursuing higher education within the country rather than going abroad as, he argued, that there was no longer a compulsion to go abroad for study given the availability of international-level education at home.
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Supraglacial lake outburst warrants better climate action and cutting-edge research
Kathmandu, July 12: It has been hardly a year since the devastating Khumbu flash flood occurred in a mountainous district, Solukhumbu, causing the loss of 30 million US Dollars, Nepal witnessed another flash flood, spreading alarm that span of extreme glacial events is getting shorter. The experts have underlined the need of better climate action along with cutting-edge research in this wake.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has confirmed that supraglacial lake outburst were behind the Khumbu flash flood of Solukhumbu (Aug, 2024) and Lhende flash flood of Rasuwa (last Tuesday). Dijachho Lake was burst causing Thame flash flood in Khumbu village of Solukhumbu that took a heavy toll on physical infrastructure including a hydropower.
The warning of the cases of lake breaches is however being made for long – since 1985. In addition to the projection of disasters, ICIMOD has conducted studies on Melamchi River flood, Birendra Lake of Humla and Chamoli and South Lonak of Sikkim, India.
Dr Maheshwor Dhakal, Chief of Climate Management Division at Ministry of Forest and Environment, said, “Recent outburst of glacial lake has urged us to be further cautious. Information sharing and early warning system based on pattern of temperate rise have been essential.” The extreme weather events occurring in a shorter span are posing threats, he added.
ICIMOD informs that supraglacial lake is formed on the surface of glacier. These are temporary and can be formed as a pond and enlarged to big lakes. The supraglacial lakes can be sighted from satellites, especially through Landsat and Sentinel-2.
Observed in December 2024, it was a small lake in Tibetan side which began spreading much since June 2025. It ultimately caused flash flood in the Lhende stream on Nepal-China border last Tuesday.
Expert on glacial lake and glacier, Sharad Prasad Joshi, argued rise in temperature was causing incidents relating to glacial lakes. “Continuous mapping, monitoring and updating of ominous glacial lakes is mandatory. Equally important is the research,” he suggested.
As per his suggestion, the pace of snow melting and process of formation of glacial lake requires huge attention and study. The glacial outbursts increase if occurrence of rainfall is more than snowfall in mountainous region, he argued.
The weather and climate alarms are made by various other organizations and researchers. In this connection, the climate report-2024 published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) had finely forecasted the severe weather events in the wake of rising temperature. September 2024 recorded 1.54 more Centigrade temperature than pre-industrial era. With the base year set in 1850 to 1900, the earth has witnessed the rise of temperature by 1.4 Degree Celsius. Among this, 1.3 is caused by the anthropogenic activities.
Worryingly, the Hindukush region is further vulnerable to climate impacts, with 3 fold more than other regions in the earth. ICIMOD reports the melting of glaciers is increased by 65 percent when compared to the state of 2011 to 2020 in this region.
Sashwat Basnet, Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction at ICIMOD, expressed worry over the rising frequency of glacier-related disasters in recent years, while these used to occur in a 5 to 10 year span in the Hindukush Himalaya.
With this, he suggested an in-depth research on the patterns of glacial incidents.
At a time when the recurrence of Himalayan disaster is seen in a shorter span, the early warning system must be in place to avoid further incidents, thereby saving lives and property.
But, Nepal has no such system in place except Imja and Tsho-Rolpa glacial lakes. Small glacial lakes are formed and ruptured quickly these days, to which the government needs proper attention and investments.
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Former President Yadav unveils ‘Satsangdikshya’
Kathmandu, July 12: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has said the Sanatan religion and eastern civilization have been significantly contributing to strengthening of religious, cultural and people’s level relations between Nepal and India.
Unveiling a book titled ‘Satsangdikshya’ at a programme organised by Hanumandhoka Durbar Museum Development Committee and Swami Narayan Sanstha Nepal here today, former President Yadav pointed out the need of linking spirituality to science.
He mentioned, “We should work understanding our culture, tradition and society which will make us easier to maintain peace, co-existence and brotherhood. This ultimately contributes to broader welfare.”
On the occasion, Sadhu Bhadresh Das Swami expressed the ancient Sanatan religion has become successful to present an example of culture, love, devotion and reconciliation between Nepal and Nepalis. Sharing that ‘Satsangdikshya’ was translated from culture that remains a common ties between Nepal and India, he opined that each country has its unique identity of language, costumes, food and culture.
Likewise, former lawmaker Shankar Prasad Pandey argued that religion and cultural tourism are the main basis of Nepal’s prosperity. He viewed the book would be the best creation for world peace, harmony and human welfare.
A youth leader and scholar Shankar Tiwari said it would help new generation connect with spirituality through Satsangdikshya in Nepal, the home to religious sites and holy land.
The 111-page book has shown the importance of satsang and given a message not to waste time without satsang and hymn.
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PM Oli inaugurates Mai Nagar Hospital in Ilam
Phikkal (Ilam), July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated a newly constructed hospital in Mai Municipality, Ilam on Saturday. The 15-bed hospital was built at a cost of Rs. 100.7 million.
The two-storey hospital is constructed in an area of 10.5 ropanis of land.
The chief of the health division of Mai Municipality, PushkarKattel, informed that a 24-hour service has been arranged in the hospital.
He mentioned that services such as emergency care, basic laboratory, X-ray, video X-ray, ECG, and pharmacy are being operated from the hospital.
A health insurance programme has also been implemented at the hospital, Kattel added.
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Jayaprithvi Highway comes into operation
Dasharathchand (Baitadi), July 12: The Jayaprithvi Highway connecting Khodpe-Bajhang, which was blocked by a landslide, has now come into operation.
The highway was blocked since 9 am this morning after a landslide occurred on the road near Nachanthali in Baitadi.
According to Balram Pandey, spokesperson of the District Police Office, the road has come into full operation since 3 pm today after the landslide was cleared with the help of a dozer from the Patan road division office.
He further mentioned that all vehicles that were stuck have now resumed their journey to their respective destinations.
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PMPD is philosophical thought to guide social justice: Former President Bhandari
Kathmandu, July 12: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that the people’s multiparty democracy (PMPD) practiced by CPN (UML) is not just a political theory but a philosophical thought guiding public interest, human welfare and social justice.
Speaking at a journal release and discussion programme organized here today by the Madan Bhandari Foundation, former head of the state emphasized the need for study, research, and discussion about PMPD in higher educational institutions.
Former President Bhandari talked about how the CPN (UML) is steadfastly working according to the principle of moving forward the great goal of making the nation prosperous and the citizens happy.
On the occasion, Bhandari and CPN (UML) Vice Chair Surendra Prasad Pandey jointly unveiled a journal titled ‘State, Society, and Development: PMPD Perspective.’
Chairperson of the Foundation, Ushakiran Bhandari, stated that the journal would be a reliable source for those aspiring to study and research about the country for future generations.
The chief editor of the journal is former Foreign Minister and UML leader Mahendra Bahadur Pandey. The journal includes 10 articles.
PM distributes land ownership certificates to landless dalit and squatters
Jhapa, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented land ownership certificates to the landless Dalit, squatters and unorganized settlers in Kankai Municipality.
At a programme organized by the Land Problem Resolution Commission, District Committee today, the land ownership certificates were distributed to 200 families.
It was a happy moment for the landless dalit, squatters and unmanaged settlement dwellers, the PM said, adding the incumbent government was focused on resolving the problems of the people by maintaining political stability in the country.
He informed that the Land Bill will be endorsed soon for resolving all the problems related to the land. The PM underscored the need of full-fledged utilization of the land for economic prosperity.
On a different note, PM Oli pledged to hand over the government to the Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba next year in keeping with the agreement with the NC. “Our collaboration with the NC will continue until next election. I urge comrades to remain confident and take strides accordingly”, the PM noted.
Also speaking on the occasion, Commission’s Central Chairperson Hari Rijal said land ownership certificates will be distributed to the landless Dalit, squatters and unorganised settlers from Mechi to Mahakali.
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Youth falls off to death
Jumla, July 12: Janga Bahadur Rawat, a resident of Sudi village in Tila Rural Municipality-6 has died after falling from a cliff.
Rawat had gone to the forest to collect firewood when the incident took place on Saturday morning, ward chair Janga Bahadur Rokaya said. His relatives found his lifeless body below the cliff when a search was carried out since he did not returned home, said Asim Hamal, Information Officer of the District Police Office.
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Five different highways remain blocked due to floods and landslides
Kathmandu, July 12: Five different highways remain blocked due to floods and landslides triggered by monsoon-induced rainfall in the country today. According to Nepal Police Headquarters, the Koshi Highway, Pasang Lhamu Highway, Bheri Corridor, Araniko Highway and the road in Chalghat in Tripurasundari Municipality-1 of Dolpa remain closed for traffic.
Nepal Police Spokesperson Binod Ghimire shared the Shahid Highway connecting Rolpa and Gulmi, the Kaligandaki Corridor and the Jayaprithi Highway connecting Khodpe-Bajhang have been opened for one-way traffic after being blocked by landsldies.
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TUTH emergency department receives 15 additional beds
Kathmandu, July 12: Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) has launched new facilities to make healthcare service more efficient.
In this connection, Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel today inaugurated the emergency department ‘Green Area Ward’ with 15 beds and the ‘Three Tesla MRI’ service with modern technology at the hospital.
On the occasion, Health Minister Paudel expressed confidence that this initiative would contribute to enhance effectiveness of the health sector in the country.
Minister Paudel stated, “The additional service will ease several citizens to receive affordable and accessible health care services. In the coming days, the Ministry will support the expansion of services and the modernization of hospitals.”
Director at the Hospital, Prof Dr Subash Acharya, mentioned that the hospital has received a modern MRI machine with the help of the Ministry, and with this service in place patients will no longer have to run elsewhere to get the service at exorbitant price.
There was a short of beds in the emergency room, and at times, two people had to be admitted to a single bed, but now the issue will also be addressed with the addition of beds and facilities, he shared.
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Economic growth rate improves
Kathmandu, July 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the country’s economic growth has improved in the current fiscal year in comparison to the last year.
Taking to the social site, he claimed that there was an economic growth rate of 3.87 percent before the formation of the government under his leadership which has now reached 4.61 percent.
Noting that all 18 indicators of the economy were turning positive, he said the government was effortful for economic enhancement.
“With our government in place during a year, 18 indicators of the economy are progressive towards positive trend. We are working to further its progress”, he wrote.
The indicators related to health service, information technology, trade, administrative service, construction, industry, electricity and gas, mines transport, bank and insurance, industrial production, real estate, agriculture and forestry, scientific service and housing sector have turned positive.
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China prioritizes Sino-Nepal relations: Leader Khanal
Kathmandu, July 12: CPN (Unified Socialist) leader and former Prime Minister Jhalnath Khanal has said that China has prioritized its relations with Nepal.
Upon his arrival in Kathmandu after completing a week-long visit to China on Saturday afternoon, leader Khanal, in a press meet at Tribhuvan International Airport, said that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been supporting Nepal’s socio-economic development.
Former Prime Minister Khanal had addressed an event entitled ‘World Civilization Dialogue’ held in Beijing.
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Former Election Commissioner Sharma passes away
Kathmandu, July 12: Former Election Commissioner Ila Sharma has passed away due to a cardiac arrest.
Also a former journalist, Sharma passed away during treatment this evening at Norvic Hospital, according to journalist and writer Amrita Lamsal. She will be cremated tomorrow.
Sharma had worked with The Rising Nepal English daily for a long time. She is survived by two daughters.
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Tourism promotional event hosted in New York
Kathmandu, July 12: An interaction and networking event was organized in New York on Friday to showcase Nepal’s travel destinations and promote the country as an attractive place to visit for US tourists.
The event was organized by the Consulate General in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) New York Chapter.
On the occasion, Consul General Dadhiram Bhandari highlighted the growing role of US visitors in Nepal’s tourism industry and underscored the potential of promoting and branding Nepal’s unique natural and cultural potentials to attract high-end visitors from America.
Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa shed light on Nepal’s government’s priority of developing tourism as a key economic sector.
He called for the participants to join hands with the Consulate’s efforts to make Nepal a premier destination where the visitors not only witness natural beauty and cultural depth but also contribute to sustainability, equity and community empowerment.
In her presentation, Erin Levi, Travel Writer and Producer, shared her thoughts about Nepal and its tourist attractions.
She shared experiences about her visits to Nepal and dubbed the country as one of the safest places for people of all ages and genders to visit.
Levi’s article on the Burhan Wilderness Camp of Bardiya, Nepal, featured in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024.’
Nishchal Banskota of Nepal Tea Collective presented how the second generation of Nepali entrepreneurs are doing business in the US market while promoting Nepal among American visitors.
He explained the concept of Immersive Tea Tourism, through which his enterprises have been organising groups of over 30 visitors, mostly American, to the tea estate in eastern Nepal.
Elizabeth Chin, Executive Director of PATA, New York Chapter, underlined the importance of joint collaboration to showcase Nepal’s attractions among US visitors. Her team members called on the participants to put Nepal in their preferred destination visit list and expressed their readiness to extend any support and information about Nepal in this regard.
A visual presentation was also made using the promotional materials received from the NTB and prepared by the Consulate.
Over 50 participants from the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, friends of Nepal and media/social media personalities had attended the event.
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