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August 09, 2022
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- Observes say just changing a small set of leaders may not suffice amid degrading political culture.
- Foreign ministry officials say the visit was planned long ago and is aimed at building confidence with focus on implementation of past agreements.
- Nepal will implement the standards after they have been approved by the World Trade Organisation, officials say.
- Floods triggered by bursting of a recharge pond damaged 10 houses at Bhimeshwar Municipality on Sunday.
- Observers say politicians who failed to perform must not get the opportunity again.
- The $2.4 billion projects include 750MW West Seti and 450MW Seti River, a joint storage project, in western Nepal.
- Prioritising locals in restoring important landmarks would help alleviate unemployment.
- Hopefully, we can eliminate some of the faces that have spread negativity amongst Nepalis.
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Understanding social media overuse as a byproduct of dissociation can help the users.
- First envisioned six decades ago, the hydroelectricity project’s revised capacity stands at 1,200MW.
- Observers say a caretaker government should stick to day-to-day administrative work rather than taking decisions that could influence the scheduled elections.
- Experts say different budgets come up with different priorities on EVs just as Nepal aims replace fossil fuel vehicles creating confusion.
- An amendment that aims to allow the private sector to engage in power trade inside and outside the country has become uncertain with the country entering election mode.
- This is the third time traffic police and city office have introduced the ‘no horn’ rule.
- Proposal can’t pass the House without the support of UML, which seems disinterested in ruling coalition’s agenda.
- Excluding the LGBTQ+ community remains the norm in many developing countries.
- In contrast to natural forests, bamboo forests have the highest capability for ground water recharging.
- Outgoing lawmakers are oddly rushing to pass bills after sitting on their hands for years.
- Coordination Centre to bring holding centres back into operation, possibly to house people displaced by natural disasters.
- Officials and experts call for patience in introducing such a currency to avoid risks, as they suggest observing the practice in neighbouring countries.
- Palaces in the district have historical and archaeological significance but most monuments have either been lost or have decayed over time.
- Observers say his intentions to create a new force are fine, but efforts so far have failed.
- Experts say with elections announced, the caretaker government cannot present bills in Parliament, as some new laws may lead to policy decisions.
- Nepal needs a robust law to institutionalise and regulate assisted reproductive technology.
- The melting away of pre-modern social relations and forms has gone further than Marx could have imagined.
- The film is Khagendra Lamichhane’s directorial debut, and he has made many interesting choices that work in the film’s favour.
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UML and ruling coalition lawmakers say time is too short for probing and putting the motion to vote.
- The film is Khagendra Lamichhane's directorial debut, and he has made many interesting choices that work in the film’s favour.
- Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office says City can’t impose traffic rules unilaterally. Experts agree.
- Climate-resilient seeds can help sustain Nepal’s agricultural productivity and crop development, experts say.
- While humans live in constant fear of wild animal attacks, the latter find their natural habitats disturbed by human activities.
- This will be first high-level visit to China since Sher Bahadur Deuba became prime minister in July last year.
- Tough haggling expected among taskforce members as the Nepali Congress seeks a bigger bite.
- A task force will recommend seat-sharing arrangements for both federal and provincial elections, leaders say.
- We are committed to one-China policy, Sewa Lamsal, ministry spokesperson, reiterates.
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Khadka to fly to Qingdao on August 9 and return home on August 11 after holding bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang on August 10.
- If the government wants to replace foreign workers, observers stress the need to produce skilled manpower first when Nepali youths are leaving the country in droves.
- Department of Transport says it has already asked the contractor to see if it is possible to print embossed number plates in Devanagari.
- The UML chair says won’t contest upcoming elections on nationalistic plank.
- Officials say they are closely watching the developments and yet to decide on Beijing’s RSVP invitation.
- Around 18.6 million voters estimated to have been registered for the upcoming elections, with around 1 million added since the May 13 local level polls. Election Commission says 107 days enough for preparations.
- Transport infrastructure becomes extremely important as it is the primary driver of economic growth.
- School feeding programmes can increase school attendance and academic performance.
- The marginalised population should not be left behind while providing flood victims with relief.
- Ministry of Health and Population says it has directed health facilities across the country to remain alert in view of possible rise in infections and hospitalisations.
- Cross-party lawmakers including those from the CPN-UML say the department can function better under the Home Ministry.
- The river changed course and turned west through Dumribote and entered several wards of Belaka Municipality.
- Most of the small projects are found to be neglecting chlorination and other water purification procedures before supplying water to households taps.
- Some issues remain though including transitional justice act and seat-sharing, which leaders say will be sorted out.
- Hou Yanqi says the trip violates China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as she hails Nepal’s commitment to one-China principle.