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Govt prepares for Information Technology Decade Campaign: Minister Sharma
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that the government has been prepared for the Information Technology Decade Campaign.
One dead, four taken ill due to wild mushroom consumption
A person died and four others were taken ill in the Tanahun district after consuming wild mushrooms. According to the District Police Office, Tanahu, the deceased has been identified as Dronapati Gurung, 85, of Aanbukhairani rural municipality-6.
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Motorcyclist dies in Kanchanpur accident
A motorcyclist has died in a road accident that took place on Friday night in the Mahendranagar-Suda section along the East-West Highway.
Artistic bridge over Jumla's Hima River
An artistic wooden bridge constructed over the Hima River of Hima Rural Municipality - 4 in Jumla district.
Calendar of FNJ election announced
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), an umbrella body of working journalists in the country, has announced the calendar for the election of its new leadership to be held during the upcoming general convention.
Monsoon active in five provinces
Monsoon is currently effective in five provinces of the country.
Leveraging Nepal's Geostrategic Position
Rationality of any foreign policy requires an understanding of the sensitivity of the nation’s positional advantage, population settlement and mobility, resource endowment, circulation of its goods and management of their links. The geopolitical metaphor of Nepal as a “yam between two boulders,” coined by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, depicts its delicate strategic geography management of which is essential for national survival, stability and progress. Wedged between the giant neighbours' Achilles heels, Nepal derives its strength from this configuration. But the nation senses a certain fear of closed space of landlockedness and thin strategic depth
Why Does A Good Salary Matter?
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has revealed that Nepal's per capita income has reached US$ 1456 after an increment of US$ 51 in comparison with the year before. The report unveiled by the NSO last month determined the figure equivalent to around NPR 195,000 per year. Taking down to a month, the figure would be around NPR 16,200. The minimum wage that the government has set is 17,300 per month. Getting in-depth, the World Bank has reckoned that the international poverty line is $2.15 per day. With a total of $1456, it becomes $3.98 per day in the Nepali context. Thankfully, Nepal is not below the poverty line as seen from the report here. But, that does n
Yoga Improves Well-being
Recent world events (including the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as traumatic events worldwide) have undoubtedly increased stress levels in the US, Europe, and across the globe. In addition to traditional counseling, adjunctive and complementary therapies such as yoga may be especially helpful in reducing stress, as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety. Perhaps partially in response to the increased stress levels globally, there appears to be a plethora of recent academic research studies that examine the potential benefits of yoga. Year 2024 has revealed promising studies demon
Nepal-Africa Film Festival kicks off
The 12th edition of Nepal-Africa Film Festival kicked off at CDC Cinemas in Kathmandu on Friday. The three-day festival, organised by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Bilakchhyan Creation, and co-organised by the Film Development Board, will conclude on June 23. A total of 28 films, documentaries, and short films from 10 countries, including Nepal, are being screened during the festival, it was informed during the inauguration programme. The festival has been organised for the past 13 years.
Thapa among Top Three in American ‘Favourite Chef’ Competition
Arjun Bahadur Thapa, a resident of Bandipur Rural Municipality-1, Belbhanjyang, Tanahun, has achieved a place in the top five of the American reality show Favourite Chef. Thapa, who excelled in creating exceptional cuisines and dishes, is now competing to be one of the top three chefs. The winner of this competition will be featured on the cover of ‘Taste of Home’ magazine and awarded approximately 25,000 USD. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to cook special dishes with the renowned American chef
Biography ‘Smritima Bhim Bahadur’ published
The biography ‘Smritima Bhim Bahadur,’ detailing the life of Bhim Bahadur Shrestha, a prominent social activist involved in various social sectors such as education, irrigation, temple and pond construction in Taplejung, has been published. The book was launched during a ceremony organised by the Smriti Granth Publication Committee in the capital by former Chief Election Commissioner Surya Prasad Shrestha and House of Representatives members Sushila Shrestha and Liladevi Bokhim Limbu. Speaking at the book launching ceremony, former Chief Election Commissioner Surya Prasad Shrestha highlighted Bhim Bahadur Shrestha's significant role in establishing Bhanu School in Taplejung. He recounted how Bhim Bahadur travelled to Darjeeling to recruit teachers and how he ensured their salaries, raised funds for school buildings and organised relief efforts during famines. He emphasised that Bhim Bahadur's actions not only fostered education but also established him as a figure of great foresightedness in the community.
Elderly queue for national identity cards in Gulmi
The District Administration Office of Gulmi is now drawing a big crowd, as more people are applying for national identity cards. Recently, the government made national IDs mandatory for those drawing social security allowances in 28 districts. Although Gulmi is not one of these 28 districts, there is still a rush to make the national IDs due to fear of not receiving the allowances. Manu Giri, a 74-year-old from Paudiamarai of Musikot Municipality 1, said she visited the District Administration Office to make a national ID after hearing the news that it was mandatory for the senior citizens to receive allowances. She said, “These allowances are my support during old age. Fearing the loss of the allowance, I came to this administrative office for the ID. Now I am relieved after getting one.”
Rising impacts of climate change felt across HKH region
The impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, with more frequent and extreme heatwaves, floods, droughts and landslides. Likewise, changes in snowfall, permafrost and glacier loss continue at an alarming rate. Added to this, air pollution across the region remains critical – severely affecting the health and well-being of millions. Against this backdrop, Development Alternatives (DA), based in New Delhi, India, and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have entered into a long-term partnership to create a more sustainable future for the HKH region. The two organisations signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ICIMOD’s headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, said a press statement issued by ICIMOD on Friday.
DPM Shrestha leaving for Iran today
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha is leaving for the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday, leading a Nepali delegation to the 19th Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) scheduled to be held in Tehran on June 24. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Shrestha is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of the ACD Member States on the sidelines of the Meeting
