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INLS Literary Convention to be held in Portugal
The International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) is going to host the International Literary Convention in Lisbon marking International Women's Day.
Tremor recorded in Dolakha
An earthquake has occurred in Hatdanda of Dolakha district this morning.
For Vibrant Democracy
Democracy is rightly touted as the best form of governance due to its promise and emphasis on individual rights and freedom, ensuring that no one is subjected to the despotic diktats of a ruler. Instead, in democracy people are in a position to call the shots. Globally, people's yearning for such privileges has prompted them to sacrifice or/and risk everything, countless lives included. In Nepal, like elsewhere, democracy has been earned through our martyrs' untold sacrifices and several political movements. The abolishment of monarchy and the subsequent promulgation of con
Mahasamiti Conclave : Will It Bolster Congress's Position?
Many Nepali Congress (NC) functionaries and sympathisers have been waiting for the outcome of the highly anticipated Mahasamiti meeting, which began Monday in the picturesque town of Godavari. The three-day meeting of the NC top decision-making body is expected to produce decisions that will not only set the agenda for the country's oldest democratic and largest party in the current parliament, but will also assist the party in bolstering the nation's socioeconomic and political well-being in the coming days. It will assist Congress strengthen its position in ensuring long-term stability, peace, good governance, growth, and prosperity for the country. The conclave must also assist the party in fulfilling its role for institutional growth and federalism and republicanism. The Mahasamiti meeting, being attended by over 2,100 representatives from across the country, came at a time when the largest party was under fire from various quarters for being plagued by internal strife and failing to devise measures to lift the country out of its current predicament. Many Congress supporters and ordinary citizens believe that conference will
Need To Streamline Public Holidays
The government has recently announced public holidays for the year 2081. As per the announcement, there will be 35 public holidays in the coming year. With 52 Saturdays, the number of holidays will be 87. There is a practice of announcing public holidays by publishing the list of such holidays in the Gazette. Additional holidays may, however, be added though Cabinet decisions. Last year, the government declared Falgun 1 as a public holiday in commemoration of the start of the Maoist insurgency on Falgun 1, 2052. The day is celebrated as People’s War Day by Maoists and others. However, the government had to scrap the holiday because the Supreme Court had annulled the holiday. When the public holiday was announced last year, many people, including the victims of the Maoist insurgency and human rights activists, were not happy. Their sentiments were badly hurt. During the Maoist insurgency, over 17,000 people were killed and many more were wounded. Further, many people were made to disappear.
Black Phosphorus Kills Deadly Bacterial Cells
Researchers have developed a nanothin material that can kill superbugs, and the material has great potential for future integration into medical dressings and implants to prevent or treat bacterial infections. This innovative technology, which has undergone extensive preclinical testing, demonstrates its effectiveness against a variety of bacterial species, including superbugs such as Staphylococcus aureus, which are typically highly resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health threat, causing about 700,000 deaths annually, a figure that could rise to 10 million deaths per year by 2050 unless new methods are developed to combat bacterial infections. The latest research, conducted jointly by RMIT University and the University of South Australia (UniSA), focuses on nanotechnology using black phosphorus as an advanced treatment for infections and wounds. The results, published in the journal Advanced Therapeutics, demonstrate the high effec
'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes at the British Academy Film Awards
Atom bomb epic "Oppenheimer" won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month. Gothic fantasia "Poor Things" took five prizes and Holocaust drama "The Zone of Interest" won three. British-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan won his first best director BAFTA for "Oppenheimer," and Irish performer Cillian Murphy won the best actor prize for playing physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. Murphy said he was grateful to play such a "colossally knotty, complex character."
What to stream this week: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies
Dolly Parton hosting a two-hour puppy-filled variety special on CBS and the seventh and final season of the hospital drama, "The Good Doctor" are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira return to "The Walking Dead" universe in their own spin-off, "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" gets the live-action treatment by Netflix.
International exercise on peacekeeping starts today
The Nepali Army has completed all necessary preparations for conducting the ‘Exercise Shanti Prayas -IV'. The exercise, which aims to enhance the skills and interoperability among troops contributing countries to the United Nations peacekeeping missions, is scheduled to take place at the Shree Birendra Peace Operation Training Centre (BPOTC) in Panchkhal of Kavre district from February 20 to March 4. The inaugural session of the exercise, will however, be held at the Army Headquarters, on Tuesday, according to Brigadier General and Spokesperson for the Directorate of Public Relations and Information, Krishna Prasad Bhandari. The exercise is a collaborative effort between the Nepali Army and the United States government's Global Peace Operation Initiative. The GPOI focuses on fostering excellence in the proficiency of peacekeeping forces, enhancing mutual coordination capabilities and ensuring interoperability among Troops Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the UN.
Dolakha to host three-day religious festival on Bhima Ekadashi
A grand fair is going to be held at Bhimeshwor Temple of Bhimeshwor Municipality-2 in Dolakha district on the day of Bhima Ekadashi. Stalin Shrestha, ward chairperson, said that unlike in the past, a grand fair of Bhima Ekadashi would be held this time. Bhima Ekadashi used to be marked only for a day in the past, but this year we are going to celebrate it for three days from February 19 to 21 by organising various programmes, Shrestha said. Cultural expert Dr. Jagman Gurung is scheduled to deliver a speech on the historical and religious significance and unique culture of the ancient city of Dolakha Bazaar on February 19. Shrestha said that on the day of Bhima Ekadashi on February 20, Rudri Puja and Home Yagya would be performed at Bhimeshwar while Aarti puja would be performed in the evening by lighting lamps and hymns would be song by devotees staying awake throughout the night.
Seven new missing border pillars found while repairing pillars in Jhapa
Armed Police Force Nepal No. 2 Battalion Headquarte rs Jhapa has found seven pillars that were missing on the Nepal-India border. Superintendent of the Armed Police Force Nepal (SP) Devraj Aryal said that the joint team of Nepal and the Indian security officials have found the missing pillars while repairing and colouring the other pillars. SP Aryal said that for the first time, border repair, maintenance and painting work has been done on the Nepal-India border and seven border pillars have been found during this process. Nepal's side has got responsibility to repair, maintain and colour the pillars having odd digits. According to him, 317 odd-numbered border pillars have been repaired, maintained and painted so far.
WSF concludes by issuing 60 declarations
The 16th edition of the World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 concluded in Kathmandu on Monday by issuing 60 declarations from organisations worldwide and reaffirming their commitment to building a fairer and more just world. The Forum started in Brikutimandap with the theme “Another World Is Possible,” on February 15. Representatives from various sectors including climate change activists, workers, farmers, trade unions, women’s organisations, LGBTQI groups, indigenous communities, ethnic organisations, civil society groups and social movements participated in the five-day event. The WSF, originating from civil society movements against globalisation in the late 1990s, held its inaugural event in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 2001. The journey to WSF 2024 in Kathmandu began in November 2022 when Nepal was selected as the potential host country for the 16th edition. The International Council (IC) and the Asia-Pacific Social Forum (APSF) led the selection process, according to a press statement issued by the Nepal Organising Committee on Monday.
Only 39% revenue collected in seven months
Revenue of around Rs. 567.4 billion has been collected in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to the daily report of the Financial Comptroller General Office under the Ministry of Finance, the revenue collection of the government during the review period stands at Rs. 567.4 billion which is 39.89 per cent of the initial annual target (Rs. 1,422.54 billion). Out of the toral revenue collection, tax revenue stood at Rs. 510.4 billion or 39.1 per cent and non-tax revenue stood at Rs. 56.9 billion or 48.61 per cent of the annual target. Of the total revenue collection target of Rs 1,422.54 billion, Rs. 1,305.4 billion is to be raised under tax revenue and Rs. 117.06 billion under non-tax revenue in the current fiscal year.
Karnali Hospital among best in infrastructure
Karnali Provincial Hospital has become one of the best in the country in terms of physical infrastructure. Despite being upgraded from a district hospital to a regional one, it faced challenges in receiving adequate funding from the state. Even after undergoing various reforms and variations in titles, the hospital did not receive sufficient investment from the government. However, significant progress was made in upgrading the facility from a health centre to a district hospital in 2029 BS and further to a regional hospital in 2049 BS. After the upgradation of the hospital as regional one, it began operating from the building of the former health training centre. Due to weak physical infrastructure, lack of necessary manpower, and shortage of medical equipment, the hospital remained as it was for a long time. The significant transformation was not seen even until the 2060 BS.
Resolution to probe property details from ward chair to ministers be endorsed: NC Vice-President Gurung
Nepali Congress (NC) Vice-President Dhanaraj Gurung said that the party's Mahasamiti meeting is going to be held as a 'policy session' as per the resolution of the party's national convention.
