- Friday, 29 August 2025
Kathmandu, Aug 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that everyone should contribute from their side to the government’s efforts to make the whole of Nepal prosperous.
Addressing the Sisnupani Nepal’s programme titled ‘Jurukk Karnali’ today, Prime Minister Oli urged people to give equal importance to the positive efforts and development achieved. “This program is encouraging for the development of Karnali but the development and progress already made there were not discussed. “We have already built a university, a health institute, the Karnali corridor, a bailey bridge connecting Humla, a stadium, etc.,” he said. “Karnali apples now find a market. Now, a blacktop road will also go to Humla. We all need to instill positivity and hope.”
At the program held at the Nepal Academy in Kamaladi, Prime Minister Oli reminded that Nepal is preparing to upgrade to a developing country by 2026. He assured that the government would give high priority to the development of Karnali.
“Those who made fun when I talked about exploration of gas and minerals may not see that methane gas reserves have been discovered in Dailekh, But now we will also move towards exporting Yarsagumba,” he said. “Unlike in the dark ages of autocratic monarchy, Karnali will get justice in a democratic republic. Nepal is being built and Karnali is being built.”
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Mutual dialogue to address border issues: General Secretary Pokharel
Mahottari, Aug 21: General Secretary of the CPN UML, Shankar Pokharel, has said both neighbours, India and China, ignored the sensitivity of Nepal’s concern while making agreement to open the India-China route via Limpiyadhura border point for trade.
At a press conference organized by Press Chautari in Bardibas on Thursday, General Secretary Pokharel asserted, “Nepal has prepared its map based on facts and truth that the land towards Nepal from the Mahakali River belongs to Nepali territory. It is as per the Sugauli Treaty, 1816.”
Pokharel further said Nepal wants to address the problem through mutual dialogue and discussion. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visits to India and China would be held as per preparation, he asserted.
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18- NPL to be held in November
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament is being held from coming November 17 to December 13.
A total of eight teams including Biratnagar Kings, Janakpur Bolts, Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Pokhara Avengers, Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals and Karnali Yaks are competing in the T20 tournament organised by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The mini auction of players for the tournament has already been completed.
The first edition of the NPL was held around the same period last year. The title of the first edition of the NPL was won by Janakpur Bolts.
Meanwhile, in preparation for the second edition of the NPL, the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is being upgraded. A parapet as well as flood lights are being installed in the stadium.
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19- Kodari highway open for traffic
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The Kodari road section along Araniko highway, which was blocked by landslide, has come into operation, according to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures and Transport.
The landslide had occurred near Kodari, Tatopani border point linking Nepal to China. Activities are underway to prevent landslide at the place as per a new design, shared Director General of the Department of Roads, Dr Bijay Jaisi.
A human settlement was at the risk due to the landslide. A technical team from Road Division Charikot had been deployed to remove the landslide debris.
A team comprising experts has been conducting study for the long-term solution to landslide at the place, added the Department.
In the first phase, small and light vehicles had started operating their service while large vehicles came into operation from today afternoon, shared Chief of Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Office, Kathmandu, Shubha Raj Neupane.
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20- Fake examinees held
Karnali, Aug 21: Four examinees aspiring for permanent job through the public service commission (PSC) were arrested for bearing fake entrance cards.
Shyam Shankar Singh, 25, and Bharat Tiruwa, 20 were arrested while attending the exam for police person (technical stream- communication and engineering) at PSC Office, Birendranagar-7, Surkhet. They had tampered the photo in citizenship certificates and entrance cards, according to Information Officer at District Police Office, Mohan Jung Budhthapa.
Singh was impersonating as Dharma Raj Chanara of Chhedagad municipality-12, Jajarkot while Tiruwa was impersonating as Sushil Shahi from Bhagawatimai rural municipality-7 of Dailekh.
All four are taken under control and further investigation forwarded under forgery crime, the police added.
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21- Two die after falling from cliff in North Gorkha
Gorkha, Aug 21: Two people have died after falling from a cliff in a remote village in North Gorkha. Rinjin Lama, 43, of Dhumche, Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6, and Hisedorje Lama of Sipchet, died after falling from the same cliff.
They died after falling from a cliff at a place called Dhadangkok. They fell about 100 meters below, said Nurbu Dorje, a relative of the deceased. Rinjin Lama had gone missing while returning from a meeting. His body was found by villagers this morning.
Rinjin’s body was found by Hisedorje. Hisedorje died from the same place around 9 am this morning while taking Rinjin’s body towards the river.
Police have reached the spot and started an investigation, said Superintendent of Police Bharat Bahadur BK of the District Police Office.
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22- PABSON, N-PABSAN demand correction on School Education Bill
Kathmandu, Aug 21: School operators have demanded correction on some provisions of the School Education Act.
At a demonstration organised by Private and Boarding Schools’ Organisation Nepal (PABSON) and National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (N-PABSAN) at Maitighar Mandala on Thursday, the participants had carried ply cards reading ‘ Private school education the first choice of parents’, ‘contribution of private school, building strong economy’, ‘Why private school should always have to face discrimination’ among others.
‘Removing ‘Full scholarship’ word from the bill, removing the provision of making schools being operated after their registration as per company act as ‘non-profitable’ are the demands of PABSON and N-PABSAN.
The private school operators demand that the concerned school should have authority for scholarship distribution and an arrangement should be made to provide scholarship by forming a transparent committee.
The Education, Science and Technology Committee under the House of Representatives has passed the School Education Bill on Thursday.
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24- Lawmakers decry India-China agreement on trade thru Lipulek sans Nepal’s consent
Kathmandu, Aug 21: Leaders of all political parties in the parliament expressed unified voice against the India-China agreement on trade route through Lipulek without Nepal’s consent.
The leaders speaking in the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday urged for mature diplomatic initiatives and all-sides consensus on it. The agreement between India and China on trade via Lipulek has attacked Nepal’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, they said, urging the government to launch both the political and diplomatic efforts for the national interest.
General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa said, “India-China trade agreement via Lipulek is unacceptable. Government needs to take proper initiative based on all-party consensus to deal with this issue. Irrespective of differing views on domestic issues, all parties in Nepal must make a unified position against the use of Nepali territory.”
UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai said the India-China trade agreement via Lipulek is unacceptable for Nepali citizen, government and parliament. “All Nepalis must have single voice for the protection of Nepali land in additional government’s immediate response,” he stressed.
Secretary of CPN (Maoist Centre) Devendra Paudel said entire Nepal should be united to protect Nepali territory- Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani. For it, government requires a diplomatic initiative with all-side consensus. “No impulsive expression but a mature diplomatic deal for it. It must be clearly raised during PM’s imminent visits to India and China,” he added.
In view of Prakash Jwala, Vice Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist), this agreement is against panchasheel, and international law. “Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura in the east of the Mahakali River belong to Nepali territory,” he argued, saying that a bold stand is essential for protection of nationality. The India-China trade agreement must be denied, he added.
Janata Samajbadi Party’s lawmaker Ranju Kumari Jha also expressed severe concern over the two country trade agreement that includes the use of Lipulek, a Nepali territory. “Entire parliament’s attention is drawn towards it. Government must take necessary diplomatic endeavour,” she said, pressing government to raise this issue vocally during imminent visit of the Prime Minister Oli to both neighbours.
Lawmaker of Nepal Workers and Peasant Party, Prem Suwal, argued that this problem was recurring because Nepal did not inform the international community about its new map that incorporates Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani.
Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani are Nepali territory: Foreign Ministry
Meanwhile, the government has made it clear that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani in the east of the Mahakali River belong to Nepali territory.
The Foreign Ministry in a press statement informed that Nepal’s constitution itself has incorporated the official map which has these places in Nepali land.
In response to public concern raised in media on the trade agreement between India and China via Nepali territory, Lipulek, the Ministry urged both sides not to engage in such activity.
The government reminded the intimate, cordial and people-to-people relations between Nepal and India and expressed commitment to resolve this issue through historical facts, maps and verification.
Even the Chinese government was made aware of the territory belonging to Nepal, the statement read.
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25- Discussion on Investment Summit in Madhesh Province
Janakpur, Aug 21: The Madhesh Province government has begun preparations for the Investment Summit.
Accordingly, a discussion was held in Janakpurdham today in the presence of Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism Basant Kumar Kushwaha, Policy Commission member Rajkumar Singh, Chief Minister’s Economic Advisor Ashok Vaida, among others.
The main objective of the summit is to attract domestic and foreign investors, promote development through collaboration and partnership, create employment and establish the province as a national and international investment destination, shared Economic Advisor Vaida.
Investment proposals are being made in the agriculture, industry, tourism, energy, infrastructure, health and education sectors.
According to the provincial government, the investment summit will be an important opportunity for the sustainable economic development, prosperity and cultural preservation of Madhesh Province. For this, preparations are being made to make the program successful in collaboration between the provincial government, private sector, federal government and international development partners.
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26- Vice-President of Viet Nam arriving Saturday
Kathmandu, Aug 21: At the cordial invitation of Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, is paying an official visit to Nepal from coming August 23 to 25.
The visit marks the first-ever highest-level engagement from Viet Nam to Nepal. During the visit, the two Vice-Presidents will lead their respective delegations at the Nepal-Viet Nam bilateral meeting scheduled for August 24 in Kathmandu. In addition, Vice President Madam Xuan will call on and hold courtesy meetings with high dignitaries of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This year holds a special significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will depart Kathmandu for Hanoi on August 25.
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27- Former President Bhandari wants to act as UML cadre
Kathmandu, Aug 21: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has inaugurated the office of the Madan Bhandari’s 75th Birth Anniversary Main Management Committee in Kathmandu on Thursday.
During the inaugural programme, she said she wants to work as a cadre of the CPN UML. Bhandari asserted that she had worked fairly and in a dignified manner while being the Head of the State.
The office was established as per the decision to make every person aware on values of people’s multiparty democracy (PMPD) forwarded by the late Madan Bhandari.
On the occasion, senior Vice Chairman of the UML, Ishwor Pokharel, said the office was established to spread the thoughts and contribution of iconic leader Madan Bhandari across the country. The PMPD is the guideline to face adversity and challenges, he argued.
Foundation’s Chairperson Usha Kiran Bhandari informed that numerous programmes would be held for 2082 and 2083 BS marking the 75th birth anniversary of Madan Bhandari.
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28- Sixth session of Madhes Province called for August 28
Janakpur, Aug 21: The sixth session of the Madhes Province Assembly has been called for August 28.
Issuing a press release here today, Spokesperson at the office of Province Chief, Shatrudhan Yadav said that the Province Chief called the session for coming Thursday as per the decision of cabinet of Madhes Province held on August 20 to recommend the same.
“The meeting has been called at 1:00 pm on August 28 in accordance with Article 183 of the Constitution”, reads the release.
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