- Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Kathmandu, June 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated the Nepali cricket team for winning the match held under ICC World Cup League-2 One Day Triangular Series.
Defeating the Netherlands in the match held in Scotland on Wednesday night, Nepal won the second consecutive match in the series.
Taking to his social networking site, Prime Minister Oli congratulated the Nepali cricket players, encouraging them.
Nepal had defeated the Netherlands by five wickets in the match held on Wednesday night. Earlier, Nepal got the victory against Scotland by one wicket in its first match of the series.
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Slight rise in gold price, silver stable
Kathmandu, June 5: The price of gold has slightly increased in the domestic market today compared to the previous day. This rise followed a similar increase in the international market.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 193,700 per tola (11.66 grams) today, up by Rs 500 per tola compared to the price on Wednesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has remained unchanged at Rs 2,075 per tola.
In the international market, the price of gold was fixed at USD 3,389 per ounce today, according to international media reports.
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Maoist Centre to proceed ahead in ‘constructive way’ to end House deadlock
Kathmandu, June 5: The main opposition party, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has decided to move forward in a creative and constructive manner to end the deadlock in Parliament.
The meeting of the party officials held today at the residence of party chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, however, concluded that an investigation needed to be conducted into the issue of citizens being subjected to fraud in the visit visa scam.
“The party is not focussing on any particular individual; the main issue is to form an investigation committee and conduct an effective investigation. Discussions on this matter are ongoing. The discussions have progressed from the perspective that it must be brought to a positive conclusion,” Agni Prasad Sapkota, the party vice-chair and spokesperson, said after the meeting.
He further said: “This is a serious issue, so an environment must be created for investigation. We have concluded that we should move forward with positive discussions about the operation of the House.”
According to spokesperson Sapkota, in the meeting party chair Dahal provided information about the third national conference of the party’s auxiliary organization, the Young Communist League (YCL), stating that its leadership will be selected through consensus in YCL.
Spokesperson Sapkota expressed the view that now is not the time to comment on the order issued by the Supreme Court regarding the conflict-related cases.
“No written order has been received in this connection, it has been interpreted and publicized (in the media) in various ways, and it is not the time to discuss or form an opinion about this. It can only be said after the full text arrives. Commenting on any part or incomplete matter of the court order does not show maturity,” he said.
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CNP sends ‘Mainla’ to Central Zoo
Chitwan, June 5: The Chitwan National Park (CNP), Sauraha, has sent a male rhino named ‘Mainla’ to the Central Zoo, Lalitpur. The rhino was raised by the National Trust for Nature Conservation.
As per the decision of the Ministry of Forests and Environment on May 7, the 23-month-old rhino was moved to Central Zoo on Wednesday, said Information Officer of the CNP, Abinash Thapa Magar.
Mainla was brought from Bardiya National Park. As per the Ministry’s decision, preparation has been made to send around 30-months-old Puja (female rhino), he added.
Magar added that though preparation was made to send Puja on Wednesday, it was not possible due to some circumstances.
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Related bodies from Nepal, India promise to protect biodiversity, wildlife
Khalanga (Darchula), June 5: Officials from relevant sectors have pledged to strengthen efforts to curb the smuggling of biodiversity resources including plants and wildlife while enhancing conservation initiatives in the hilly districts of Sudurpaschim Province and bordering regions of India.
The commitments were expressed during a bilateral meeting organized by the Api Nampa Conservation Area Office, Darchula, with support from the National Trust for Nature Conservation and the Shuklaphanta Conservation Programme. Participants stressed the need for enhanced collaboration and coordination in forest and wildlife conservation efforts.
Both sides agreed to adopt innovative information systems to monitor and combat the illegal trade of timber and medicinal herbs in border areas, and to improve protection for both wildlife and livestock, it is said.
Strengthening information exchange between the two countries on biodiversity conservation, establishing local mechanisms to identify and monitor groups involved in the illegal transit and trade of medicinal plants and wildlife and organizing training programmes for frontline forest personnel engaged in conservation work were among those issues discussed with priority in the meeting.
On the occasion, Ashutosh Singh, Chief of the Forest Office of Pithoragarh Division in Uttarakhand, India, presented a working paper highlighting wildlife conservation, management, and cross-border challenges. He stressed that cooperation and the establishment of a required mechanism between the two nations is essential for protecting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance.
Binaya Kumar Jha, Warden of the Api Nampa Conservation Area Office, said that biodiversity is under increasing threat from smuggling, overexploitation of natural resources, and the impacts of climate change. He stressed that cooperation and collaboration should be a top priority for all concerned bodies to address the challenges.
The meeting also assessed the current status of biodiversity within the Api Nampa Conservation Area, which includes regions such as Tinker, Byas, Changrung, Gunji Stream, and Dumling, and discussed ongoing forest and plant conservation endevours in these areas.
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Vice President Yadav emphasizes on adopting environment-friendly technology
Kathmandu, June 5: Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has emphasized the need to adopt environment-friendly technologies while reducing environmental pollution to achieve sustainable development goals.
In his message of best wishes on the occasion of World Environment Day today, Vice President Yadav said that the amount of snow in the Himalaya region has reduced due to climate change and the destruction of forest areas has posed a threat to biodiversity.
He stated that although Nepal is a country full of natural beauty, various impacts of climate change have created significant problems, and collaboration from everyone is necessary against this.
The Vice President also emphasized the need to focus on promoting renewable energy sources, ensuring the protection of wildlife and biodiversity, adopting environmentally friendly technologies in agricultural and industrial production, and encouraging initiatives for environmental conservation at both individual and community levels.
Stating that environmental protection is not only the responsibility of the government but a shared duty of all, he mentioned that everyone can contribute significantly to improving the environment by making small changes in their daily lives.
“In particular, the afforestation campaign should be prioritized, and there should be efforts to save water and energy, as well as to adopt cleanliness and environmentally friendly technologies,” said Vice President Yadav.
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Chair Dahal urges all to raise voice strongly for environmental justice
Kathmandu, June 5: Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has urged all to raise voice strongly in favour of environmental justice.
Extending a message of best wishes on the occasion of World Environment Day today, Chair Dahal stressed that all should collaborate and coordinate to develop environment-friendly lifestyle in the country like Nepal.
“I urge all to raise voice strongly to minimize usage of plastic, to give priority to reuse, to develop environment-friendly lifestyle and in favour of environmental justice”, he mentioned.
It was the need of hour to increase activism by creating awareness nationally and internationally for the environment conservation and reducing impacts of climate change, reads the message.
Chair Dahal argued, “The future generation will have to suffer terrible consequences if we do not take decisive efforts right now to save mountains, mountain ranges and mountain lifestyle as we as to reduce impacts of climate change.”
Sharing that plastic waste management has stood as complex challenging from urban areas to rural settlements, he opined, “All the bodies concerned should unite to resolve plastic waste management problem as it has been making long-term effects on public health, food security, water resources and eco-system.
The CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair pointed out the need of heading the country in the path of greenery development keeping the problems of green energy, climate adaptation strategy and environment-friendly policies in centre.
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Sudurpaschim reports shortage of COVID-19 testing kit
Dodhara (Chandani), June 5: The Sudurpaschim Province reports the shortage of Covid-19 testing kit when Nepali returning from India via the Gauriphanta and Gaddachauki points show the symptoms of Covid -19 infection.
According to the Sudurpashim Province Health Directorate, now it has been unable to carry out the testing for the all suspected amidst the shortage of kits.
On Wednesday, three Nepalis, out of 36 tests, were tested positive for the virus through antigen test in Gauriphanta. The Directorate has demanded the federal and province government ensure sufficient supplies of the kits, said Directorate focal person Hemraj Joshi.
Among the infected who aged 20-32, one male is from Punarbas of Kanchanpur, one male of Dhakari of Achham and one female of Dhangadhi of Kailali. The test in other entry points has not been possible due to the shortage.
The samples have been sent to the Central Public Health Laboratory, Teku, Kathmandu, for the PCR test.
With the surge of infections in neighboring India, the risk of Covid-19 spread along the Nepal-India border areas in Sudurpashim Province has increased significantly.
The Department of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Population has already instructed its subordinate offices, hospitals, and laboratories to remain on standby in preparation for potential infections.
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Home Minister calls for concluding Citizenship Bill soon
Kathmandu, June 5: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has urged the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee to conclude the Nepal Citizenship (second amendment) Bill soon.
During a meeting of the Committee held today in Singha Durbar, he called for this, citing the sensitivity of it. The meeting was held with those lawmakers who have proposed the amendments to the Bill.
Committee President Ramhari Khatiwada stressed that clear views from the Ministry of Home Affairs are awaited regarding the citizenship for those in the British Gurkhas and for the Non-Resident Nepalis.
Clarifying the incorporation of the provision of ‘office chief’ in the Bill, he said that it has been proposed to proceed with the issuance of the citizenship from the area administration offices which are not entirely headed by the section officers as the Nayab Subba (non gazetteerd first class officer) serve as the chiefs of such offices.
During the meeting of the Committee under the House of Representatives, Dik Bahadur Limbu, Shobhita Gautam and Bhanu Bhakta Joshi demanded the separate provisions for citizenship for children of the British Gurkhas. They stressed that if offspring of British Gurkhas intent to acquire the citizenship by descent, their request should not be hindered.
They urged the continuation of citizenship by descent for children of Nepalis in British Gurkhas (possessing the citizenship by descent), even though they (latter) have British resident visas or have naturalized citizenship due to their service and contributions in the British Army.
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NA meeting: Government’s attention drawn on contemporary issues
Kathmandu, June 5: National Assembly (NA) members have drawn attention of the government on contemporary issues.
In today’s meeting of the National Assembly, Nar Bahadur Bista, demanded formation of probe committee for the investigation about cheating upon citizens in the name of visit visa scandal at Tribhuvan International Airport Immigration Office.
Similarly, Manrupa Sharma argued that the Home Minister should pay ways for impartial investigation on visit visa scandal.
Likewise, Ghan Shyam Rijal asked the government to withdraw the decision of imposing two per cent luxury tax on gold as mentioned in the budget for coming fiscal year while Rukmini Koirala drew government’s attention to bring a plan to control elephant menace as elephant menace has increased at different municipalities of Jhapa district.
Saying haphazard use of plastics has increased environment pollution, Bishnu Kumari Sapkota laid emphasis on the need of launching a special campaign to stop plastic pollution.
Shrikrishna Prasad Adhikari pointed out the possibility of increasing smuggling of arms and drugs as X-ray machine at Jamunaha border point of Banke district has become dysfunctional, asking the government to strengthen the customs and border administration.
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CIAA files cases against 93 people including former PM Nepal
Kathmandu, June 5: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has today filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against 93 individuals including former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal regarding the land scam of Patanjali Yoga Peeth and Ayurveda Company Nepal.
With the filing of the charge sheet against former Prime Minister Nepal, who is also the chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist), his position as a Member of Parliament has automatically suspended.
According to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059, with the filing of criminal and corruption-related cases, there is a provision for the automatic suspension of individuals from public office.
Nepal is a member of parliament elected from the Rautahat district House of Representatives electoral constituency no 1 under the federal parliament.
CIAA has filed a case against the 93 individuals for purchasing at a lower price more land than permitted for company operations at Mahendra Jyoti in Nasikastan, Sanga, Kavrepalanchok, and selling it at a higher price.
The anti-graft body has determined that the founding member of the said company, Shaligram Singh, has acted in bad faith against the purpose of the company by using the name of the said company to benefit himself and other defendants in collusion with individuals holding public office, in violation of Section 10 of the Land Act, 2021.
CIAA has stated that in that case, the concerned individuals from the relevant bodies and public servants have abused their official positions and made illegal decisions with malice regarding government public property under their responsibility.
The commission claims that the land beyond the permitted ceiling should be confiscated and it will remain publicly owned according to Clause 11 of the same Act. The Commission’s spokesperson Rajendra Kumar Paudel informed RSS that the letter regarding the registration of the case has reached the Federal Parliament Secretariat.
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Problems faced by tourist guides will be resolved: Tourism Minister Pandey
Kathmandu, June 5: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said the government would resolve the problems of tourist guide.
Inaugurating the Ninth National Tourist Guide Conference organized by Tourist Guide Association of Nepal here today, Minister Pandey shared that the problems of tourist guide would be resolved on the basis of priority.
He further said tourist guides are pillar of development of tourism sector of Nepal, stating that the tourist guides do not only show the path to tourists, but show the path of country’s tourism sector.
“Guiding the tourists is also our duty. You (tourist guide) will fulfill your duty diligently. I as the tourism minister assure you that the government will address you demands,” mentioned the Minister.
He stressed that the Association should expand its services in all seven provinces.
Likewise, Association President Thaneshwor Devkota stated that action should be taken against those tourist guides providing their service without acquiring license.
The tourist guides have been working as envoy in order to disseminate positive message of Nepal to foreign tourists visiting Nepal, he added.
More than 5,000 tourist guides across the country have license.
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Urban Development Minister says infrastructure development progressing as planned
Godavari (Kailali), June 5: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has claimed that infrastructure development endeavors are progressing as envisioned by the government.
Inaugurating the Integrated Waste Management System, developed with assistance from the Asian Development Bank, at Chaukidanda of Godavari Municipality-3 today, he highlighted significant achievements in the infrastructure sector through collaboration among federal and local governments and development partners.
As he said, government has prepared an integrated urban draft plan for building new cities, while 185 municipalities across the country are currently preparing integrated urban plans.
The Ministry of Urban Development is implementing projects to construct over 1,000 kilometers of roadways and sewage systems targeting urban areas in the Terai Madhesh region, aiming to boost socio-economic development there, according to him.
The waste management project, developed with loan assistance from the Asian Development Bank and coordinated by the Regional Urban Development Project Office in Dhangadhi, costs Rs 528.04 million. The government has invested 25 percent of the total project cost.
The Sichuan-based Provincial Geological Engineering Complex is the construction company responsible for the project. After three years, the company will hand over ownership of the facility to Godavari Municipality. The plant covers an area of approximately five hectares.
According to Bajrakaji Maharjan, Directorate of Urban Development Building Construction, the plant is capable of processing 13.5 tons of waste and 13 cubic meters of human waste on a daily basis.
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Demonstrations by royalists meaningless: NC President Deuba
Mahendranagar (Dhanusha), June 5: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed the view that agitation launched by the supporters of the former king was meaningless.
In a press meeting organized at Janakpurdham Airport today, President Deuba argued that there was no meaning to demonstrate by the supporters of the former king as the agitation of royalists had already been ruined.
He mentioned that activities against the republic, brought from people’s sacrifice and struggle, would not be acceptable as the act of launching agitation by the supporters of the former king was against the republic.
Sharing that demanding the resignation of the Home Minister was illogical, the NC President urged the opposition parties not to obstruct the House.
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IBN 64th meeting: Investment of Muktinath Cablecar Project approved
Kathmandu, June 5: The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has decided to take forward various projects including the approval of the investment of Muktinath Cablecar Project.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister and IBN Chairperson KP Sharma Oli and convened at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Baluwatar today, approved the investment for the construction of the 81.041 kilometres long cablecar way from Seraphant (Birethanti/Nayapul) up to Muktinath in Mustang. The cablecar will have stations at seven different locations.
The Muktinath Darshan Pvt Ltd had presented a proposal to construct the project with estimated cost of Rs 57 billion 643 million 700 thousand under the build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) model.
The meeting has formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Board’s chief executive officer, Sushil Gyawali, to discuss the terms of the project development agreement with the company. It is expected that when this venture is operational, there will be a significant increase in tourists and employment at the local level.
The 64th meeting of IBN has also decided to get approval from the Cabinet for the draft agreement with a South Korean organization called Korea Rail to study cooperation in the railway sector in Nepal, and to conduct further study on the detailed project report of the West Seti reservoir project, which will have a capacity of generating 750 megawatts electricity and an investment of Rs 160 billion.
Similarly, the investment approvals for the 43.2 megawatt Chilung Khola Hydropower Project, the 216 megawatt Bajhang Upper Seti Hydropower Project, and the 44 megawatt Bokan Khola Hydropower Project have been made by the board.
The meeting has decided to advance the proposals received for the establishment of a refined edible oil industry in Janakpur and information technology parks in various locations.
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