- Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Kathmandu, June 30: Advancing education sees numerous hindrances, ranging from finance to age. Family issues and jobs consume equally significant time, limiting opportunities to continue one’s education despite having yearning for it.
However, the longing to keep life active even after retirement from service helps one break the barriers and pursue education.
It has been translated well in the life of Ram Lal Shrestha, originally from Dakshinkali Municipality of Kathmandu, who made through Grade 12, after retiring from over three decades’ service.
He recently passed Grade 12 with journalism as a major subject from Mahendra Adarsha Bidyashram, Satdobato, Lalitpur.
“I could not continue my education due to job and family preoccupations. Once I got retirement two years back, I wanted to live an active life that prodded me to join study,” Shrestha said, claiming age is no bar at all to continue learning.
At 60, Shrestha produces the mark sheet, exuding happiness and sharing a plan that he wants to further his study in journalism at Bachelor’s Level as well. He had completed school education three decades back.
“Academic certificate gives me pleasure and pride although I also work as a technical person after getting retired from media house,” Shrestha said, adding that academic qualification is an additional achievement in his life though he is also engaged in technical training.
He is a certified trainer of dhaka fabric weaving. Shrestha had spent over three decades at RSS, the National News Agency of Nepal, itself, beginning the job as a news bulletin distributor to retiring as a sixth level officer at news desk.
He opted for journalism in Plus 2 education because of his keen interest and the background work where he closely assisted in ensuring news quality. “Academic certificate is a tool to build confidence,” he added, encouraging others to continue education irrespective of retirement.
Retirement does not mean a life of tiredness but a meaningful self once made active, according to Shrestha.
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14- Nepal’s first youth-designed school carbon footprint calculator built
Kathmandu, June 30: Shequal Foundation, in partnership with UNESCO has successfully concluded Hacking for a Carbon-Neutral Future, Nepal’s first youth-led hackathon dedicated to building a school-level Carbon Footprint Calculator.
The calculator is aligned with the Green School Quality Standard (2024).
The event marked a significant milestone in Nepal’s journey toward building a climate-smart education system.
The three day long hackathon brought together 28 youth teams from across provinces of Nepal.
Selected from a national pool of applicants, the participants co-design a bilingual (Nepali/English), offline-capable tool that enables schools to measure and track their carbon emissions, a first of its kind in Nepal.
The initiative is part of the project ‘Strengthening a Climate Smart, Green, and Resilient Education System in Nepal’, jointly implemented by UNESCO and UNICEF and is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy.
On the occasion, Team Harit built a carbon calculator around data schools already have, bills, fuel records, waste estimates, and turned it into something simple, visual, and fully in Nepali.
The Carbon Footprint Calculator is designed to meet the specific needs of Nepal’s diverse school contexts, from urban private schools in Kathmandu to rural community schools in Karnali, it is said.
“The creativity and technical ability demonstrated by youth during this hackathon show that they are not only learners, but also innovators capable of developing practical, locally relevant solutions to the climate crisis”, commented Prakriti Gurung, lead for Natural Sciences/Programme Officer, UNESCO Kathmandu.
Likewise, Education and GESI Adviser at Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Anamica Gauchan, said, “It’s interesting to see how 18 to 25-year-olds can really make a change. Designing a carbon-neutral future without putting youths at the centre is impossible”.
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15- ‘Revival of postal service has set basis to deliver government services directly to homes’
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Information and Communications Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said that the postal service has been revived as an effective means of delivering government services to citizens’ homes, making it modern, reliable, and citizen-friendly.
“The government has successfully implemented a campaign to develop the traditional postal service into a tech-friendly and specialized ‘government courier service’ that delivers government services right to citizens’ doorsteps,” he said while addressing the ‘High-Level Dialogue on the Modernization of Postal Services’ organized by the Department of Postal Service here today.
The Communications Minister said that the government is moving forward in a planned way to revive the postal service, and its positive results have also started to be seen.
He said, “Even though the form of postal services has changed with the expansion of the information technology sector, its necessity and importance still remain. Digitization has not reduced the significance of postal services. On the contrary, there is a growing need to modernize them in a timely manner and expand the services.”
Minister Dr. Timilsina pointed out that to increase the effectiveness of government services, cooperation between the public and private sectors is necessary, noting that the government can’t do all the work alone and that partnership with the private sector and effective coordination among government bodies are essential.
Similarly, he observed that improving the weakening institutional image of the postal service requires the employees’ willingness, innovative thinking, and service-oriented work style.
He mentioned that the provision of delivering government documents like passports and driving licenses directly to citizens’ homes has brought significant changes in service delivery, saying that it saves citizens’ time, costs, and hassle, and also increases trust in government services.
Even from a security perspective, Minister of Communications Dr. Timilsina said that the government postal service is reliable.
Mentioning that the government is moving forward to make public service delivery more effective by maximizing the use of limited resources, he informed that under the government’s 100-day agenda for administrative reforms, significant progress has been made in the work of the Ministry of Communications and its subordinate bodies.
Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications, Laxmi Kumari Basnet, said that even in the digital age, there is still a need for postal services and added that the department has so far made agreements with seven government agencies to provide government services right at citizens’ doorsteps.
“Passports, driver’s licenses, educational certificates, health check-up reports, and other government documents are now being delivered directly to homes. In the coming days, the ministry is working to make this service even more effective, professional, and citizen-friendly,” said Secretary Basnet.
Director General of the Department of Postal Service, Manmaya Bhattarai Pangeni, said that a campaign has been launched to make the postal service more effective by adopting international best practices.
Stating that citizen-focused service delivery is being prioritized through the ‘Mail in Every Home, Mail in Every Mind’ campaign, she shared that after people started receiving government documents at home, positive feedback from citizens has been coming in.
According to her, the progress of the ‘Government Courier Service’ run through the department with the goal of delivering government services right to citizens’ doorsteps has been encouraging.
As the department has become more tech-friendly and various institutional reform programmes have been implemented, passports, driving licenses, health materials, educational certificates, and other government documents have started being delivered safely to citizens’ homes.
After the formation of the new government, point number 27 of the 100-day roadmap for governance reforms that was made public mentioned that arrangements will be made to deliver government documents like passports, citizenship copies, and driving licenses to people’s homes.
Similarly, according to the government’s annual policy and budget statement for the upcoming fiscal year, a campaign has also been launched to gradually transform post offices across the country into ‘Smart Post Offices’.
According to the department, the government is implementing a policy to transform the traditional postal service, which is limited to delivering letters, into a modern ‘Government Courier Service’.
The department has stated that the scope of services providing passports, driver’s licenses, educational certificates, health materials, and other government documents right at citizens’ doorsteps has been gradually expanding.
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16- Minister Rawal and Chief Minister Yadav hold meeting
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs, and General Administration, Pratibha Rawal, and Chief Minister of Madhesh Province, Krishna Prasad Yadav, discussed solving problems seen at the local level and making coordination between the federal, provincial, and local levels more effective.
The minister’s secretariat said that they also discussed about employees management, position alignment, budget drafting, and other challenges at the local levels.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Yadav said that he is aware of the problems seen at the local level and expressed commitment to take necessary initiatives from the provincial government’s side to solve these issues.
Minister Rawal shared that the ministry has deployed a team led by three Joint Secretaries to provide on-site facilitation and coordination to make the local level budget drafting process effective and organized.
The team discussed with the municipality mayors and chairpersons, deputy mayors and vice-chairpersons, and relevant officials to collect on-site details about the local level’s problems, needs, and challenges.
Minister Rawal mentioned that effective coordination between the federal, provincial, and local levels is essential to solve the problems of local bodies. She added that efforts to make local governments more organized, efficient, and citizen-focused will continue.
The discussion was attended by the ministry’s secretary, joint secretaries, and Member of Parliament Rahabar Ansari, among others.
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17- Government prioritizing result-oriented development diplomacy: Foreign Minister Khanal
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the incumbent government has laid a special emphasis on effective and results-oriented development diplomacy.
Minister Khanal said so while addressing the 5th edition of The Yadunath Khanal Lecture Series organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Monday.
The theme for this year’s lecture edition was-‘Nepal’s Foreign Policy: Navigating Geopolitical and Geo-economics Trends’.
Stating that the diplomacy must directly contribute to Nepal’s economic transformation mission, Khanal mentioned that Nepal’s diplomatic missions abroad were increasingly being oriented towards economic diplomacy, trade promotion, investment, tourism, technology partnerships and expanding market access.
Delivering the speech, he reiterated, “Our foreign missions are gradually becoming more oriented towards economic diplomacy, trade promotion, investment, tourism, technology partnerships and market access.”
He was of the view that the foreign policy should ultimately serve the welfare, aspiration and prosperity of our people.
Highlighting the evolving global landscape, Minister Khanal observed that the competition among major powers is intensifying, and added that economic instruments, supply chains and strategic infrastructure were increasingly influencing international relations.
He noted, “Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy, are reshaping the global distribution of power and opportunities.”
According to him, for countries like Nepal, such changes posed both challenges and opportunities.
He further said that the multilateral system that has long provided an important safeguard is facing growing strain at present. “Yet, new avenues for cooperation, connectivity and technology and economic partnership are also emerging,” he observed.
Amidst this, he urged, “Nepal must navigate this changing environment with clarity, confidence and prudence.”
In this context, the Minister underscored the need for Nepal’s foreign policy to adapt to evolving realities while remaining firmly grounded in national interests.
Speaking on Nepal’s foreign policy principles, Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal reiterated Nepal’s firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, the principles of Panchasheel, non-alignment and peaceful co-existence.
He went on to say that these principles continue to provide the foundation of the country’s external relations.
Furthermore, he asserted that the non-alignment should not be understood as passivity or isolation, but rather as active engagement, sound judgment and ability to assess international developments from the perspective of Nepal’s national interests as put forth by late Prof Yadnunath Khanal.
Echoing the intellectual legacy of late Prof Khanal, a career diplomat who had served as the ambassador to India, China and the USA, he referenced late Prof Khanal as saying that foreign policy is also inseparable from our domestic realities and diplomacy derives its credibility through political stability and visible economic progress.
Stating that Nepalis are increasingly expecting greater opportunities, development and prosperity, the Foreign Minister said that the foreign policy must aptly respond to these national aspirations.
In this context, he articulated government’s priorities such as good-governance and rapid economic growth. “Young people, in particular, expect results, opportunities and accountable institutions,” the youth Minister said, reflecting the aspiration of the youths in the country.
Regarding geo-politics, the Minister said that geopolitics is an enduring reality of Nepal. He, however, suggested that we should avoid viewing every issue exclusively through a geopolitics lens.
“Excessive caution or narrow interpretation sometimes narrow our ability to pursue legitimate opportunity for growth and cooperation,” he cautioned.
In an interconnected world, he suggested geography should not be seen merely as a constraint. “Properly understood, it can serve as a bridge connecting ideas, markets, people and opportunities,” he remarked.
According to him, Nepal’s geographical location offers wide pool of opportunities for connective trade investment and regional cooperation.
The Minister stated that this perspective has driven our recent diplomatic engagements with our neighbours.
Recalling his recent visits to India and China, he stated, “Our discussions focused on practical cooperation and mutually beneficial partnership.” Our diplomacy seeks balanced and constructive engagement to advance our national interest while maintaining friendly relations with all countries.
As for Nepali diaspora, the Minister articulated that that protection of Nepali citizens abroad remains among the government’s foremost responsibilities.
“Millions of Nepalis live and work overseas contributing to economy of their host country while also supporting to Nepal’s economy and society. Their safety and dignity and welfare are of utmost priority of our foreign policy,” the Minister mentioned.
The lecture series, the Ministry’s flagship programme initiated in the name of late Khanal, is being organized annually since its inception in 2022 to foster insightful deliberations on Nepal’s foreign policy and external relations and to promote thoughtful discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing the country in a changing global landscape.
During the event, former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai delivered the keynote speech on the opportunities and constraints of Nepal’s foreign policy amid changing geopolitical and geo-economics dynamics.
The event was attended by former diplomats, Ministry’s officials and distinguished personalities from various professions.
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18- Communications Minister inspects NTC’s Sundhara office, instructs to further improve services
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina has instructed the Nepal Telecom to ensure service-recipient friendly and quality service in a further effective manner.
While inspecting the Business Support System (BSS) Department under the Directorate of Information Technology and Nepal Telecom Office in Sundhara today, he directed to make the service delivery further effective, transparent and digital system based.
On the occasion, manager at the Nepal Telecom, Shalikram Subedi had briefed the minister about the works being performed through the Directorate of Information Technology as well as the billing system of the Telecom.
Minister Timilsina had enquired about the billing system, customer management and IT-based service delivery among others.
On the occasion, the minster also had a direct discussion with the service recipients about their experience on services such as new SIM card, bill payment, e-SIM service, telephone and internet service.
The minister also instructed to securely keep the customer related personal details on data base, and end the situation where service seekers are compelled to frequently submit similar documents while obtaining services.
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19- To avoid travel during night on Kanti Highway, says Makwanpur DAO
Bagamati, June 30: The District Administration Office (DAO), Makwanpur has urged one and all to avoid nighttime travels along the Kanti Highway (Hetauda-Kathmandu Section).
Issuing a notice on Tuesday, Makwanpur’s Chief District Officer Basant Raj Adhikari has urged one and all to avoid any sorts of travels on the section during night from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am from today to July 1.
Citing an alert notice from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDDRMA), the DAO stated about the possibility of very heavy rains in various parts of the country on June 30 and July 1, causing landslides in hilly and mountainous areas, traffic obstructions, and increased water-levels in rivers, floods and granular flow.
The administration has urged one and all not to indulge in fishing in lakes, rivers and other water resources, not operate boat riding, river crossing, and conducting other risky activities.
One and all have been requested to follow official information and instructions issued by security agencies in relation with weather and road conditions, to travel only when safety is realized, and to promptly inform the nearest security agency, local level, or the Emergency Operations Center at the District Administration Office on the toll-free number 1149 in case of any disaster or emergency.
During rains, the security force may stop movement on any roadways within the district for a certain period of time based on the assessment of the risk factors, and the administration has requested everyone to cooperate and coordinate in such efforts.
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20- Philosophy of life is inspired by compassion and humanity: Prez Paudel
Kathmandu, June 30: President Ramchandra Paudel has mentioned that the philosophy of life of the Nepalis is inspired by the best practices of service, compassion, love, humanity and peace.
At a programme organised by Rotary Club of Bhadgoun at Sheetal Niwas on Tuesday, President Paudel shared that cooperation, harmony and tolerance inspire us all to head in the right path. “It is the shared responsibility of all to dedicate cooperation, harmony and tolerance for world peace, progress and human welfare by embodying it through our work, practice and conduct,” he said.
Stating that he believes that dedicating oneself to human services with selfless spirit is the greatest righteousness, the President was of the view that Rotary’s commitment towards world peace, international cooperation and human welfare sectors is being more relevant in today’s changing context.
“Your contribution especially in the campaign of social service, humanity and peace is laudable because this organisation is the world-wide campaign based on service, friendship, harmony and world humanity whose members are active in the act of social transformation,” the President underlined.
Saying rotary’s contribution in UN Charter drafting is always memorable, he said, “The contributions of rotary in education, health, drinking water, sanitation, environment conservation, disaster management and community development in Nepal and Bhutan are exemplary.”
Fourteen former district governors and club founding presidents were honoured on the occasion.
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21- Social media accounts for most misinformation during elections
Kathmandu, June 30: A research has shown that social media accounted for most misinformation spread during the House of Representatives elections held on March 5.
According to a research report by the Center for Media Research (CMR), social media accounted for the most misinformation, that is, 87 percent. The research also revealed that Facebook is the biggest carrier of misinformation among the social networking platforms.
Most misinformation carriers were artificial intelligence (AI)-generated materials. Some of these videos or materials were also found to be fabricated and with distorted context. Completely fictional or artificial content was created, old footage was used to create new events, and scenes were created as if the event had happened in real.
Releasing the research report, Executive Director Tilak Pathak said that even though the fact-checking of the media content was done it was more challenging because the fact-checkers did not have enough AI recognition tools, while edited videos were used.
The research found that the efforts made by Election Commission, civil society, the media, political parties and candidates themselves on fact-checking were insufficient.
Similarly, it has been found that some of the posts made on social media accounts were later deleted, making it difficult to verify them. Thus, after fact-checking, some of the content was removed from social media, and the Election Commission had also entered into an agreement with Meta Company for this.
The research recommends establishing a rapid response mechanism before the election, creating an official and authoritative framework for social media platform accountability, and developing a process for taking necessary action against misinformation as an indicator of conflict.
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22- Govt. ready to develop film sector: Minister Dr Timilsina
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has asserted that the government is sensitive towards problems, challenges and expectations of the Nepali film industry.
Addressing the 26th anniversary ceremony of the Film Development Board, Minister Dr Timilsina mentioned that the government was ready to strengthen film industry through law, policy and programmes that would address the real necessity of the cinema sector.
He also pointed out that the film development board should play guardianship role to promote this sector, and urged the board to develop plans by incorporating the views of filmmakers for coming fiscal year.
Minister Dr Timilsina stated that suggestion from all stakeholders would be collected to make film bill, which is under consideration in the parliament, timely, practical and in line with the real needs of the film industry.
All should play role from their respective side to prepare strong legal document addressing the current need and aspirations of filmmakers, he viewed.
He also expressed belief that effective laws could be formulated from constant dialogue and cooperation, clarifying that necessary policy and structural reforms could be forwarded by holding discussion with filmmakers.
“The Nepali film industry is in current situation due to continuous struggle and devotion of filmmakers of old generation,” the Communications Minister added.
He underlined that every sector should win the trust of the people in a democratic system and the film sector could not remain isolate from this.
Saying the film sector has significant contribution in different democratic movement in Nepal, Minister Dr Timilsina viewed that this sector should work as per the citizen’s hope.
He also requested the filmmakers to make the culture of healthy competition, mutual cooperation and collaboration strong to make film industry more capable economically.
Similarly, Communications Secretary Laxmi Kumari Basnet expressed the view that production of quality content, use of modern and advanced technology and effective promotion are needed to make Nepali films competitive in international market.
Basnet pointed out the need of more cooperation and collaboration between the government, board and private sector to expand universal access of Nepali cinemas.
Likewise, Chairperson of the film development board, Dinesh DC, stressed that all stakeholders should actively give suggestions for the new film bill, which is in the process of drafting.
Expressing the belief that the act that incorporates experience and practical aspects of film sector would benefit the industry in a long-term manner, he expected constructive suggestions from all sectors.
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23- Clarifications sought from four employees absent for extended period
Kathmandu, June 30: The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs, and General Administration has sought clarifications from four civil servants who have long remained absent from their offices after obtaining permanent residency of foreign countries.
In a notice Tuesday, the Ministry said that those employees failed to report back to work even after the end of their approved leave and continued to stay in foreign countries. They are reported to have acquired temporary residential permit, permanent residential permit and the diversity visa to legally stay permanently in those countries.
Legal provision bars a sitting employee in the civil service to even apply for residency permit. They were mandated to return to office within 30 days of the termination of leave.
The clarifications were sought from them for violating the Civil Service Act.
According to the Ministry, they have been asked for submitting satisfactory clarifications, along with supporting evidences, within 15 days, as there are grounds to initiate disciplinary action disqualifying them from government service in the future.
Minister for Land Management, Cooperative, Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal said that the government has increased its surveillance on such activities as it aims to further strengthen discipline and accountability in the civil service.
She stated that the Ministry is committed to maintaining professional discipline in the civil service, adding that the Ministry is assessing the whereabouts of those employees who are absent from their offices. Decisions will be taken in accordance with the law.
It is said the Ministry has intensified search for those employees who are out of the contact for long.
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24- Saudi Arabia grants amnesty to 33 Nepali inmates
Kathmandu, June 30: The Government of Nepal has extended its sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for graciously granting a royal pardon to 33 Nepali inmates on the auspicious occasion of Ramadan 1447 AH (2026).
The government highly appreciated this kind gesture as a reflection of the longstanding friendship, goodwill, and cordial bilateral relations between Nepal and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reads a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
The pardon was granted following the request made by the Government of Nepal through its Embassy in Riyadh. The inmates will return to Nepal upon completion of the due legal process of Saudi Arabia, it was shared.
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25- SC seeks Attorney General Kandel’s UK travel record
Kathmandu, June 30: The Supreme Court has ordered to provide certified copy of records of Attorney General Dr Narayan Datta Kandel’s travel history to and from the UK.
A division bench of justices—Binod Sharma and Sunil Kumar Pokharel, on Tuesday issued such order in response to the writ petition filed demanding cancellation of the appointment of Kandel to the post of Attorney General.
The SC sought certified copies of the travel records of Dr Kandel from Nepal to the UK between 2015-2024 from the Department of Immigration.
Advocates–Shiraj Baral, Madhav Kumar Basnet and Dipak Raj Joshi had filed separate writ petitions demanding an order from the apex court to annul Kandel’s appointment.
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26- Russian Federation’s envoy to Nepal pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Khanal
Kathmandu, June 30: Newly appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Aleksei Vladimirovich Surovtsev, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
During the meeting held at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, various matters relating to Nepal-Russia relations were discussed during the meeting, according to the Ministry.
Also discussed during the meeting were the programmes to be organised to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries and matters related to the Nepali nationals in the Russian Army.
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27- Bird flu under control at Central Zoo
Lalitpur, June 30: The Central Zoo administration has stated that the bird flu infection at the Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur has been brought under control.
The Zoo was shut down immediately after the infection was detected on June 18, which was followed by various control measures were taken to disinfect the premises, treat infected and sick animals and prevent the spread of the virus.
According to the zoo’s information officer Ganesh Koirala, the work of continuously spraying medicines, cleaning the places where animals are kept and treating sick animals has been taken forward with priority to control the bird flu virus. He informed that based on the latest tests, no new bird flu infection has been seen in the zoo since June 26.
Meanwhile, a study committee has also been formed at the zoo to study the actual situation of the infection. The committee will prepare a detailed report within a few days and after taking the suggestions of experts, a decision will be made on when the zoo, which is currently closed, will be reopened to the public, said Information Officer Koirala.
Meanwhile, the Department of Animal Services, on the other hand, has stated that the risk of bird flu still exists in the Kathmandu Valley. There is a need to be vigilant as bird flu has spread rapidly in various areas of the valley.
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28- Editor Mishra sentenced to four months in prison
Kathmandu, June 30: The District Court Kathmandu has ordered a four-month imprisonment to the then editor of Rajdhani Daily, Saroj Mishra, on a defamation case.
A single bench of Judge Atmadev Joshi issued the verdict including a four-month imprisonment and Rs 1,000 in fine to Mishra and Rs 250,000 in compensation to the victim.
The recently issued full text of verdict by the court orders to collect Rs 250,000 as compensation from Mishra and Rajdhani Daily.
The court decision comes in response to a defamation case filed by Shova Karki, citing the news titled ‘High handedness of three Colonels of Nepali Army’ published in the newspaper around three years ago on Saun 6, 2080.
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29- Mountain issues should be at the center of global climate agenda: Forest Minister Chaudhary
Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has said that the mountains and related matters should be at the center of global climate agenda. She made this statement while addressing the Seventh Climate and Sustainable Development Goals Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from June 29 to 30.
Minister Chaudhary mentioned that the state of the mountains and the glaciers that originate from them is a matter of importance for the Asia, as the reservoir of water for the entire region. “Nepal is facing the adverse effects and risks of climate change to a greater extent despite its tri-dimensional sensitivity as a least developed country, landlocked country and high mountainous region.”
She said that Nepal is contributing to global temperature control by emitting very low or negligible amounts of greenhouse gases and through biodiversity and environmental protection. For Nepal, coordinated implementation of the climate change agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals is not an option but a compulsion for making the best use of limited resources.
The Environment Minister also emphasized that every investment made in these areas should address the root causes of climate change and push for quicker achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Stating that Nepal’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) is fully coordinated with the Sustainable Development Goals, and action plan has been prepared with full ownership of the government, non-government and private sectors, she called for the support of the international community for its successful implementation.
Minister Chaudhary urged the international community to support the affected communities through the Damage and Loss Fund, while making climate finance adequate, predictable, grant-based and easily accessible.
Furthermore, organic production in the least developed, landlocked and mountainous countries, including Nepal, has contributed to the protection of the environment and biodiversity, and hence should be ensured easy access in the international market, she said.
In addition to Nepal, Forests, environment and ecology ministers from various countries including Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Fiji, Pakistan participated in the conference organized jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
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30- Order to produce original file related to UML Vice Chair Poudel’s case
Kathmandu, June 30: The Supreme Court has ordered the concerned to produce the original file of the money laundering case related to CPN (UML) Vice Chair and former Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, sub judice in the Special Court.
A division bench of Justices Tek Prasad Dhungana and Meghraj Pokharel on Tuesday handed down the order after hearing a habeas corpus writ petition filed by Domaya Poudel, spouse of Poudel.
The court has asked to show the original file of the case including the charge sheet before the bench during the hearing slated for July 2.
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