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Okharbot village of Myagdi
Okharbot village, located in Malika Rural Municipality-4 of Myagdi, is home to traditional stone houses at the foot of the mountain and on the steep slopes. There is a copper mine near Okharbot village, which is inhabited by the Magar and Dalit communities.
World Link cracks down on unregistered social media
Issuing a public notice on Friday morning, Nepal Telecommunication Authority said that the platforms have been closed in accordance with the order of the Supreme Court, the decision taken by Council of Ministers on September 4, and the directives issued under the Directive for Managing the use of Social Media Networks, 2023.
Care work is a service to humanity, Minister Dr Rana says
Kathmandu, Sept 5: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said that care work is not only a profession, but also a service to humanity since the care work involves in supporting the well-being of others, especially children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. Speaking at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Care Forum here on Thursday, Minister Rana mentioned that the demand for care work was increasing in Nepal from homecare to daycare and childcare to healthcare. "This is an integral part of our culture. It ensures the well-being of individuals throughout their lives, from childhood to old age. Living in a joint family with taking care of each member of the family is the fundamental tenets of Nepali society," Minister Rana added.She also stated that care work remains undervalued, underserved, and underfunded despite its critical role. "It is often overlooked in economic calculations. Most often, women are engaged in unpaid and domestic work." She was of the view that the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work continues to hinder women’s active participation in the economy and public life.Minister Rana also shared that Nepal has long recognized the importance of care services and has taken progressive steps in addressing these issues. Through various government initiatives, care programmes have been implemented, including Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), Child Care Homes, Old Age Homes, Day Care Centers for the elderly, shelters for Persons with Disabilities, and Safe Houses for women and other vulnerable groups."Recognizing the critical role of care in advancing gender equality, Nepal has incorporated the concept of care into its 16th periodic national plan," she stated.However, she pointed out the challenges as a lack of comprehensive policies and public awareness, gender inequality, insufficient skill development for caregivers and limited investment in care infrastructure.According to Minister Rana the care has multiplier effects in family, society and national economy and investing in the care economy is the pathway to economic growth and gender equality. "Investing in care should not be considered as a liability. It is an investment. We consider care as public goods.""Addressing these issues and investing in the care economy requires a multi-sectoral and whole-of-state approach involving increased investment, policy development, capacity building, training, and awareness campaigns," she viewed.Stating that Nepal was making efforts to improve the care economy, Minister Rana said the Nepal government was eager to learn from global best practices and collaborate with international partners in this regard.Representatives from UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific; UNICEF Regional Office for East Asia and the Pacific; Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal and several other dignitaries were present at the event. (RSS)
Caregiving is a service to humanity: Foreign Minister
Addressing the International seminar related to the Asia Pacific Care Learning organized here today, Foreign Minister said, "The entire spectrum of caregiving tasks from childhood to old age should not be viewed simply as a profession or job, it is also a humanitarian service."
19 deported by US arrives in Kathmandu
Senior Immigration Officer Anjan Neupane said that the Tribhuvan International Airport Immigration Office completed the necessary procedures and handed them over to the Nepal Police for further interrogation.
UML's statute convention beginning today
The second statute convention of the ruling CPN (UML) is beginning today at Godawari in Lalitpur district.
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square collects Rs 194 million in revenue last year
The revenue collection of the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, a world heritage site in Kathmandu, increased by more than Rs 20 million in the last fiscal year compared to the previous year.
International Day of Charity being observed
The International Day of Charity is being celebrated across the world today by recalling the philanthropic activities of Mother Teresa, who devoted herself to helping the destitute.
Weather to remain generally cloudy today
The low-pressure trough of the monsoon is currently located in the south of its average position and the weather is likely to remain cloudy throughout the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division stated.
NTA directs to deactivate 26 unlisted social media platforms
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority has directed mobile and internet service providers to deactivate 26 unlisted social media platforms in Nepal.
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19 Nepali nationals deported by US in Kathmandu
Nineteen Nepali nationals deported by the United States of America (USA) for illegal entry/stay into the country have arrived in Kathmandu this evening. The deportees include two women and 17 men.
‘Hamro Patro’ app applies for registration
Following the decision of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to shut down the operation of unregistered social media platforms in Nepal, the ‘Hamro Patro’ app has been applied for registration.
‘Hamro Patro’ app applies for registration
Following the decision of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to shut down the operation of unregistered social media platforms in Nepal, the ‘Hamro Patro’ app has been applied for registration.
Unregistered social media platforms to be deactivated from today: Minister Gurung
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that social media platforms that have not been listed till today will be deactivated in the country.
Make public service effective: NC President Deuba
Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has viewed civil employees much bear special responsibility to provide public service smoothly and effectively, which is imperative for good governance.
