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Gaura festival highlights women's power, dedication and faith in culture: Deuba
Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Gaura festival highlights women's power, dedication, devotion and faith in culture.
Gaura festival helps preserves indigenous culture: President Paudel
Kathmandu, Aug 31: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Gaura festival has played an important role in strengthening geographical, religious and cultural faith and mutual harmony.In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Gaura festival today, President Paudel has wished that the festival further contributes to the preservation and promotion of Nepal's unique culture and inspire all Nepalis to enhance mutual understanding, harmony, sustainable peace and fraternity.He has also expressed his best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepali sisters and brothers living at home and abroad on the occasion of the festival mainly in the western region of Nepal. Stating that such folk traditions and cultural festivals in our society enhance unity in diversity, social and cultural solidarity and tolerance, President Paudel has said, “I believe that such festivals have been strengthening national unity by connecting families and society, preserving culture, and contributing to spiritual faith and the happiness and peace of human life.”In a similar message, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that Gaura festival is an opportunity for social reunion.Expressing his belief that Gaura festival will strengthen the relationship between family, relatives and community, he said Gauri-Maheshwor worshipped during this festival a unique symbol of religious faith, cultural heritage and social unity. “This festival celebrated with the wishes of good fortune, purity, happiness, peace and prosperity is not only a cultural ritual but also an expression of fraternity, coexistence and deep love for the motherland, he said, "especially those living abroad returning to their places of origin to observe this festival is a strong proof of their loyalty and emotional connection to the soil.”It also reminds us of the need to preserve our original cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations,” Vice President Yadav has said in his message. (RSS)
Two parliamentary committees meeting today
Two Federal Parliament Committees—the Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources Committee and the Legislative Management Committee are meeting today.
Heavy rainfall likely in Karnali and Sudurpaschim
There is possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces today. Moderate rainfall is also likely at some places in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and a few places in the hilly and tarai areas of the remaining provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
PM Oli-Chinese President meeting: Nepal objects to China-India deal to open trade route through Lipulek pass
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today expressed Nepal's reservation to the China-India deal to open a trade route through Lipulek pass.
How Xi cements neighborly bonds with SCO friends
"China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is committed to making the organization more substantive and stronger," Xi stressed at the meeting. The pledge echoes China's years-long unremitting efforts to foster a friendly neighborhood of peace and development on the SCO stage.
CM Karki pledges support to farmers to increase black cardamom production
Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki assured to provide support to promote the production and business of black cardamom. Addressing the 5th general convention of the Federation of Cardamom Entrepreneurs at Birtamod, Jhapa, on Saturday, CM Karki pledged policy intervention to provide adequate resources, thereby bolstering the production and export of black cardamom.
Strong party and capable leadership for prosperity: UML Vice-chair Paudel
CPN (UML) Vice Chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that a strong party and capable leadership are indispensable for the country's development to prosperity.
PM Oli in China, bilateral talks with President Xi
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Saturday. The meeting between the two leaders was held at Tianjin Guest House. Prior to this, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Chinese President to the House.
Nepal’s New Education Policy: A Scorecard of Pluses, Minuses, and Loopholes
The new bill also leaves loopholes that will allow history to repeat itself. The idea of public–private partnerships sounds progressive, and the concept deserves credit. With clear rules and accountability, such partnerships could bring innovation and investment to education. Yet the policy does not define how these will be regulated. Without transparency, politically connected institutions will likely capture the benefits while independent innovators are sidelined.
Rainstorm, flash floods kill 5, injure 8 in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province
Citing Mawalwi Sediqullah Qureshi, the provincial director for Information and Culture, the state-owned news agency added that the rainstorms, which triggered flooding in Rodat, Haska Mina and Chaparhar districts on Friday, have killed five people and injured eight others.
Man drowns in swimming pool in Birtamod
Prakash Prasai, aged 33, of Birtamod-3, and Keshab Shiwakoti, aged 33, of Birtamod-10, had gone for swimming in the swimming pool at 3 PM on Friday.
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Nine highways across the country blocked due to rainfall
Continuous rainfall has caused disruption to as many as nine major highways across the country at present, reported Nepal Police.
Authorization to issue license for Lower Arun Hydropower Project
The 66th meeting of Investment Board Nepal has approved the draft of the project license for the 669 MW-capacity Lower Arun Hydropower Project and decided to authorize the Chief Executive Officer of IBN to issue the license for the project.
Five arrested with narcotics in Kailali
District Police Office, Kailali, have arrested five people with narcotics.
