- Sunday, 21 September 2025
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Curb Scourge Of Human Trafficking
As per a news item carried by this daily on September 15, two women from Banke were trafficked to India and forced into the surrogacy business. They were held hostage and after giving birth to someone’s babies, they were returned to Nepal. This is a relatively new dimension of human trafficking. Human trafficking is cruel treatment meted out to people – men, women or children. Human traffickers often lure people with lucrative economic opportunities and force them into undesirable activities against their will. Men may end up doing forced labour, while children may wind up landing in circuses. On the other hand, girls and women m
Weather Gets Worse
If you look at the dynamic "Global Temperatures" map on NASA's website, you can see the historic temperature change over time across the planet as the timeline goes from 1880 to the modern day. By 2019, the entire planet is awash in red, orange, and yellow colours, indicating temperatures much higher than the historical average in every country and crevice of human inhabitance. If the timeline went to 2023, the map would look even direr. That's because the summer of 2023 was the hottest ever, according to ocean monitors. July was the hottest month in recorded history. Next July could be worse. As we near the end of the summer, scientists who study climate and weather want us to look back at the unprecedentedly high temperatures and weather disasters as something akin to a "new normal." Unless we do something quickly, we face dealing with
Science literacy cornerstone of economy: Minister Rai
Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Ashok Kumar Rai, has emphasised that the Constitution of Nepal has given top priority to safeguarding and advancing scientific, technical, and intellectual talents. This highlights the pivotal role of science and technology in the nation’s development. Addressing the 11th National Science Day, themed “Science Literacy and Entrepreneurship are the cornerstones of a strong economy”, Minister Rai affirmed the government’s dedication. He stated that the government was fully committed to acknowledging science and technology as essential catalysts for production and development, emphasising a substantial increase in state investments in this sector. The government has set aside a budget of Rs 1 billion for research and innovation in the current fiscal year. Minister Rai said, “I want to inform you that the ministry, with the collaboration of stakeholders, is currently in the process of finalising the draft bill to establish the legal framework for research and innovation, which will enable the effective operation of this fund.”
Chaurchan and Ganesh Chaturthi marked
In addition to Teej, Monday was also the day for Chauthchandra, marked by people across Mithilanchal with great reverence and devotion . Locally called Chaurchan, the festival is observed every year on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of the Nepali month of Bhadra (Bhadra Shukla Chaturthi) by worshipping the moon. Normally, it would have fallen on the day after Teej (Tritiya) but the overlap of lunar days (Tithis) caused the two festivities to occur on the same day this year. According to religious lore, the moon that rises on Chaurchan bears a ‘flaw’. That is why we should not look at it empty-handed. Rather, it is customary to offer rice pudding (Kheer), Puri, fruits, sweets and yogurt to the lunar god to ensure that its flaw does not tarnish us.
Bardiya flood victims receive assistance
Flood victims in four local governments of Bardiya district have started receiving relief goods and health hygiene kits. They were affected by the floods that hit the district on August 12 and 14. Mina Parajuli, regional manager of the Plan International Nepal, said that the work of providing various relief materials in the four municipalities under the short-term emergency flood response project with the help of the UK Aid Star Fund was in full swing. She said that under the project conducted in partnership with Banke UNESCO Club, the work of distributing relief to the flood-affected people of Gulariya, Thakurbaba, Bansgadhi and Barbardia municipalities was in progress.
Foreign Minister Saud holds talks with UN USG DiCarlo
Foreign Minister NP Saud, who is in New York to participate in the United Nations General Assembly, held a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Politics and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo. During the meeting held on Sunday, they discussed matters related to world peace and security. Various other initiatives to be taken for the establishment of peace were also discussed, according to the Permanent Mission of Nepali to the United Nations.
Pathibhara probe report not made public despite promises
The probe committee formed to investigate alleged irregularities in the management of the holy Pathibhara Temple in Rong Rural Municipality, Ilam, has submitted its report to the District Administration Office (DAO). However, the report has not been made public. The DAO had formed the committee on June 6 and tasked it with looking into the activities of the old Pathibhara Conservation Organisation (PCO), which has been accused of misappropriation. The committee was asked to present its report within 25 days. However, it submitted it only on Sunday and that too has not been made public. This is despite the fact that the DAO had promised to release the report in the presence of all stakeholders. During its investigation, the committee found that the Organis
NA Chairman, Australian envoy discuss direct flights between two countries
Chairman of the National Assembly, Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, and Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk have discussed operating direct flight services between Nepal and Australia. More than 130,000 Nepalis are living in Australia. Stating that there are a large number of Nepalis involved in various professions and businesses along with students, Chairman Timilsina emphasised that both countries can benefit from it if direct air flights can be operated between Australia and Nepal. Bilateral interests, friendly relations and high-level visits were discussed in the meeting held at the Chairman's Office at the Singha Durbar on Monday.
Give developing countries a leading role: Minister Saud
Foreign Minister NP Saud has appealed to the developed countries to give developing countries a leading role in addressing the effects of climate change. Addressing a programme organised by Parliamentarians Network for a Fossil Fuel Free Future on Sunday, he called for coordinated efforts in view of the seriousness of the situation and to create an action plan for the future generation. Addressing the programme as a keynote speaker, in the capacity of the Chair of the Global Coordination Bureau of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Minister Saud talked about the procedural strategies for the displacement of fossil fuel.
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Acting Prime Minister Khadka discusses with cabinet members
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Purna Bahadur Khadka has discussed with members of the Council of Ministers on contemporary affairs.
SDGs are in dire need of a rescue plan: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that more investment in people, support for structural transformation, and achieving rapid and sustainable recovery from the COVID pandemic was necessary for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Struggle committee members end relay strike after minister's assurance
Office-bearers of the Medical Education Concerns Struggle Committee have ended relay hunger strike.
Chinese delegation calls on Vice-President Yadav
A visiting Chinese delegation headed by Member of the Standing Committee and Head of Publicity Department of Communist Party of China (CPN) Yunnan Provincial Committee, Zeng Yan paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav on Monday.
Revenue collection is higher than govt. spending in first two months of current FY
The government spending in the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY) remained 7.49 per cent of the total allocation.
Efforts ongoing to address concerns of Nepali diaspora, Foreign Minister says
At a programme organized by Nepali People's Liaison Committee, America, Minister Saud shared the government's initiatives to repatriate the Nepali diaspora and utilize their knowledge, skills and capital in the nation building process.
