Gorkhapatra Discourse- Live Update

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Dec 18: Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) is holding the Gorkhapatra Discourse today on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of The Rising Nepal and 125 years of the publication of the Gorkhapatra daily.

The Discourse is focused on the economic recovery and resilience of the country.

Lack of construction material delaying mega projects: Minister Ghising

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kul Man Ghising, has said that unavailability of construction material is causing the delay in the building of mega infrastructure project.

The Minister said so while addressing the national level Gorkhapatra Discourse on economic recovery and resilience held today to mark the 60^th Anniversary of The Rising Nepal and 125 years of publication of the Gorkhapatra daily.

The Minister elaborated that the delay in project construction has chain effects as the capital mobilization gets stalled. 

Panel discussion on Capital Mobilisation and Policy Facilitation

Govt will ensure security of private sector: Minister Sinha

Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Supply, has stated that the current government will remain in place only until the election is complete.

He also emphasized that the government’s priorities are good governance, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption.

Addressing the Gorkhapatra discourse as the keynote speaker of the panel discussion session on Private Sector Confidence as well as the Smart Infrastructure: Development and Management, the minister urged all stakeholders to work together and assured that the government will ensure the security of the private sector.

Panel discussion on Private Sector Confidence

Panel discussion on Smart Infrastructure: development and management

TRN Editor in chief Gautam thanks all, expresses readiness to hold similar events

Acting Editor in Chief Bishnu Prasad Poudel has expressed thanks to all the participants including the guests in the programme.

He also expressed commitment to continue organizing such discourses in the future on occasions of The Rising Nepal anniversary and others.

Gautam expressed gratitude to all the involved and concerned for playing their part in making this event successful.

He stressed that this discourse aims to connect the government, private sector and the aspiration of the people.

Govt needs to work for betterment of nation, join hands with private sector: Vice-President

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said that government needs to work for betterment of the nation and join hands with the private sector.

He said, "It is necessary that the government works for betterment of nation and walks shoulder to shoulder with the private sector."

He said so while addressing the Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC)  Gorkhapatra Discourse today on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of The Rising Nepal and 125 years of the publication of the Gorkhapatra daily.

It is positive sign that the Gorkhapatra , the foundation of the journalism, is organizing such an important discourse, he said.

The Vice President expected that the discourse will dwell on the overall situation of financial sector, challenges and strengths, government efforts, and at end reaching into the solid conclusion for moving forward.

He said, “Gorkhapatra is the epitome of truth, provides education, just and fair news and entrainment. It helps in the formation of inclusive society. It shows the direction to important issues.”

It is praiseworthy that the Gorkhapatra Sansthan is standing as the heritage for the future generation.

He stressed that Journalism should be able to become the voice of the voiceless.

I believe that this discourse will help in the positive and the fruitful conclusion, said the Vice President.

Gorkhapatra Discourse on economy a commendable initiative: Minister Kharel

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has lauded the Gorkhapatra Corporation for holding a dialogue on economic recovery and resilience so as to contribute to prosperous Nepal.

“Gorkhapatra is not just a media which gives information through journalism, but also a government body which can provide discourse on important topics. I express gratitude for rising above and providing a platform for the discourse”.

After realizing responsibility as the Minister, I on the second day of assumption of the office expressed commitment to bring all the involved in the government sector to the Social Security Fund.

I applaud the GC to join hands in the government sector.

He said, “Gorkhapatra is now moving shoulder to shoulder with the changing world. we need to move forward in the digital highway by bringing forth all the media outlets into the digitalization.”

TRN journos awarded

Three journalists of The Rising Nepal have been awarded on the occasion of the 60^th Anniversary of nation’s first English daily.

The awardees are Modnath Dhakal, Manjima Dhakal and Kishro Basyal.

Similarly, three former editors in chief are also felicitated on the occasion. Those awarded are Ajay Rana, Yubanath Lamsal and Bijay Lal Shrestha. 

Nepal's economy sufficiently robust for foreign investor: Governor Paudel

Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Prof. Dr. Bishwa Nath Paudel has said that Nepal's economy is sufficiently robust to win the confidence of foreign investors. 

"The inflow of the bilateral loan with low interest rate also indicates our strength".

Finance Minister Khanal: Economic activity has increased by 10%

Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal has said that economic activity has increased by 10 per cent this year, particularly augmented by the increase in the arrival of foreign tourists and remittance inflow.

Minister Khanal viewed that  economy has  overcame in  the phase of recovery with economic activity indicators like inflation, grow in revenue and production consumption taking upward trend.

Interest of Chinese investors to enhance investment in Nepal has shown that they are optimistic about economy.

Vice President Yadav inaugurates Gorkhapatra Discourse

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav had inaugurated the Gorkhapatra Discoursed by switching the banner on.

General Manger Airi welcomes guests

General Manager of the Gorkhapatra Corporation, Lal Bahadur Airi, has welcomed the guests including Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav who has graced the event as the chief guest.

In his welcome speech, GM Airi viewed that the discourse was first of its kind organised by the GC.

"Following the recent Gen Z movement and the political upheaval, the country is in a transitional stage, including that of economy as politics has its impact on it," said the GM, " Themes of the Gorkhapatra Discourse are selecting with the same viewpoints, to highlight opportunities for recovery and resilience."