Conor McGregor was defeated by Floyd Mayweather in the 10th round via TKO in Las Vegas on August 26.
Following the loss, McGregor has been handed a two-month suspension by Nevada State Athletic Commission due to medical reasons and will not be allowed to fight both MMA and Boxing. The suspension came after the medial test following the defeat and will end on October 26. Furthermore, McGregor is also prohibited of any physical contact till October 11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvTR2Sw9d0
He will have to attend the physical test again at the end of the suspension period.
The news has quite disappointed the Irishman as he was hoping to make his UFC return at the end of 2017. He will be looking forward for every possible ways as he has been eagerly waiting for his 3rd clash against Nate Diaz.
The medical suspension is charged if the player is unfit to compete and will have to until he/she is capable for further competition.
McGregor was quite good in shape while he appeared in the after-party which was held in his honor but had a shiner under his left eye.
McGregor is expected to make his return to the octagon at the beginning of 2018. He made around $90 million from his clash against Mayweather and overtook Ronaldo on the Forbes rich athlete list.
Conor McGregor is set to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo in the Forbes competitor rich record following his super-battle with Floyd Mayweather. McGregor’s earning from that single fight is expected to be more than £77m without calculating his endorsements.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Vp6Wtuuq8
Ronaldo made around £71 million this year overtaking every other athlete, however, was overtaken by the 10 rounds boxing match between McGregor and Mayweather. The match held in Las Vegas was also titled the fight of the century where the UFC’s lightweight champion and the most qualified martial artist McGregor faced the undefeated and the most successful boxer of this generation Floyd Mayweather who came back from his retirement after his unbeaten record of 49-0.
Mayweather not only won the match via TKO but made the outstanding earnings of around £233 million from the clash of the century.
Sanskrit : The first science It’s is very difficult to say about Sanskrit and it’s importance. Modern scientific discoveries had made our life like western society. Western society is going to expanse all over the world. Nobody knows their life and future. Western culture is increasing as a slow poison.
Sanskrit language should be respected as their mother and mother of all the people but day by day by and by people forget their origin and importance of mother language. It is really the mother language of all because all the languages are born from Sanskrit. The moon was searched by modern technologies and equipment by the scientist of U.S.A and Russia only in 1969. But the moon was discovered and measured by the Rishis, Munis thousands years ago who were the student of Sanskrit. By this, it is proved that Sanskrit is first science and inventer. A person cannot know ownself.
All religious books are written in Sanskrit Language. We can get knowledge from Sanskrit (granthas). Knowledge is the light. Light is life. A darkness can’t be eradicated without the light of knowledge. So, I want to say, I can say proudly that Sanskrit is eye and English is leg. As person can’t see without eye. A person without Sanskrit language can’t enter inside the depth of knowledge. As fish can’t live without water. A seeker of knowledge can’t live without the shelter of decent person. There are many books vedas, upanishads, purans are written in Sanskrit. Without reading Upanisads we cannot know the hidden idea of Vedanta Philosophy. A modern student can’t wake up in the time. When to sleep and eat.
They even don’t know to salute their parents also. They don’t know who is guru and what importance of gurus in human life. To know all the subjects we must read Sanskrit language. Sanskrit grammar, it teaches as the path of peace and love too. But now days Sanskrit has seemed shadow in the modern world because of the negligence of it. If everybody continued the rules and regulations it’s cultural behaves, it is sure that the Sanskrit would lead the world. If we watch the western culture there is no intimation feelings no co-operation just formality. Their married life even the relation of family is temporary and timely agreement. No spouce, no son daughter is ready to help in need. Their life is full of selfishness.
You can feel that how do you feel if you don’t get any care, love, help in old age. So it is everywhere prescribed eastern culture. Our Co-operation, intimation, respect and social harmony make the life happy and perfect. Such of Sanskrit words are found in all the languages of the world and this situation itself proves the Sanskrit was the mother language of world. There has never been any kind, class, or nature change in the science of Sanskrit grammar as seen in other languages of the world as they passed through one stage to another. So I want to say that Sanskrit language was the mother language and scientific language of the world. At last- लोका: समस्ता सुखिन: भवन्तु! ॐ शान्ति: शान्ति: शान्ति: It’s mean – May all the beings in the worlds be happy, om peace .. ….So Sanskrit is path, Sanskrit is life.
-Suman Sapkota “euta apabad”
|Mani bhusal |
NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
Hey Fellow Reader,
Thanks for giving some time f itrom your busy life to read this book.
We often use the word ‘love’ but what does the word actually means is still unknown to 80% of humanity.
Love is not a boy holding a girls hand across the world,
Love is not an expression it is a feeling.
It’s when a young girl gives up her happiness for the sake of her lover, It’s love when a girl leaves her family behind so that she can be with the one she loves forever, It’s love when a boy stops his girlfriend from going by holding her hand says, “2 min ajhai rokana plzz.”Its love when your mother knows that something is wrong is with you without telling her. Its love when a girl’s brother calls her every hour to ask ‘did you reach home’. It’s love when your father works day and night so that you can enjoy your life.
LOVE IS THE SECOND NAME OF CARE
To World You May be someone,
But always Remember for Someone YOU MAY BE HIS/HER WORLD.
While going through this book you will come across various characters but none of the actually exists but the entire places mentioned do.
The story will travel through life of mani, the naughty boy and Aastha the not so naughty girl.
The story is purely fiction so don’t compare it with my life
Chapter : 1
• Mani and Aastha
Who Am I? Hi. I am Mani Bhusal
And the one who was shouting at me, it was none other than my mother.
I am a student who is trying to persuade abroad for my further study .
My Dad is a businesman my mom is a housewife.
Me- Height 5’6, weight 52kg, love ice-creams, rajma chawal is my favourite dish, light-brown eyes, a bit complex-ed, curly black hair .
It’s just the starting there’s more coming your way!!
*
WAKE UP!! WAKE UP!!!
What? I said
“Go out for a run or a walk you idiot you have sleeping from past 8 hrs” said my mother.
Very Restlessly I got up washed my face, changed into my jersey and trousers.
Ready and set to GO!!
I took my phone and some cash to recharge balance.
– Phone Recharged
– Running Done
– Exercise completed
On the way back home from siddbaba to the base it took me an hour, took a quick shower and back on my PC.
– Opened Mozilla Firefox
As Soon As I logged in a message from
(9:25pm)Aastha: Hi.
(9:25pm)Me: Hi Who Are U?
(9:25pm)Aastha: Oh. I’m Aastha and going to move butwal soon so thought will gather some data before hand. How’s the place?
(9:26pm)Me: What Do u think I am – a travel agent?
(9:26pm)Aastha: lol, no u seem to have a lot of pictures of that place and I see u have been here for past 10 years.
(9:26pm)Me: Ok!!… the place is good, , Good facilities, Why are u shifting to butwal? and which class are you in? and where are u frm?
(9:28pm)Aastha: You ask a lot of question you know.
1. My dad works in government office , so you know transfer
2. I’m in class 12
3.i m from gulmi
Now my turn answer
1. Class
2. Name
3. Hobby
4. Single or Committed
5. Dad’s and mom’s occupation
(9:29pm)Me: Someone was saying I ask a lot of questions, hahahahahahhaha
1. Class- IIX
2. Name- Mani bhusal
3. Hobby-cricket, FB, Sleeping and flirting
4. Single or Committed- Single
5. Dad’s and mom’s occupation- Dad Buisness and Mom Housewife
(9:29pm)Aastha: hm…
(9:29pm)Me: Wats to hm…?
(9:29pm)Aastha: Ok!!Thanks for the info, i gtg work to do and see u soon.
(9:29pm)Me: How soon ??
(9:29pm)Aastha: looks someone is trying to flirt
(9:29pm)Me: thikai xa phone number tw deu aafano ?
(9:30pm)Aastha: I don’t give my no. to stranger’s lol later.
\\ stranger hmm.. \\
(9:30pm)Me: hahah ok!! cool later.
(9:30pm)Me: Bye
(9:31pm)Me: Do come back real soon.
Aastha was active 23 seconds ago look
Day-Thursday
I kept thinking about our conversation how it started and how we shared that small piece of info
She didn’t show up for 3 days and when she comes back.
(9:45pm)Me: WB..Wassup?
(9:45pm)Aastha: Nm, Studying u?
(9:45pm)Me: Same here, but not studying ?
(9:46pm)Aastha: hahahahahhaha
(9:46pm)Me: When are u cmg to butwal?
(9:46m)Aastha: about in 4 months around April somewhere!
(9:47pm)Me: may I switch to short hand?
(9:47pm)Aastha: sure…
(9:47pm)Me: English ,Nepal or Hindi
(9:47pm)Aastha: jo aacha lagti ho..
\\ Nice answer \\
(9:48pm)Me: Tell hows your life is going on
9:48pm)Aastha: aachi hai.. tumhari?
(9:48pm)Me: ramrai xa bas eutai problem hai abhi bhi single hu ?
(9:48pm)Aastha: hahahah mAh nii single xu huna tw
(9:49pm)Me: haha ajhai photo herda single vaye jasto xinau tw ??
\\ Aastha was something out of the box, she was different than other girls her skin was as white as milk her eyes had lightest shade of blue and her hair were curly and looked as if a man could dive so deep that he won’t be able to ever reach the surface again.. If anyone wants to see an angel, look at her \\
(9:49pm)Aastha: timi flirt garne soche Pani naii i don’t like it
\\ halka tariff matra k gareko yesto Sochi saki \\
(9:49pm)Me: hahahaha halka k aadat se mojaboor xu
(9:50pm)Aastha:okay but don’t say other you have taken permission to flirt with me
\\ imported sochi xe kya aafu lai\\
(9:50pm)Me: kyu? Kehi kharabi xa rw ma mAh ?
(9:50pm)Aastha: nahi.. i don’t like boys who flirt Ani timi tw bewakoof jasto lagaxau ?
\\ What does she think of me?- an idiot..kutaa chorr,.. hahahah, yedi bewakoof xu toh xu aafano timi kina waste garexau \\
(9:55pm)Me: bewakoof!! ?
(9:55pm)Aastha: i ws jst kdng……
\\ phele hind ahile English, ab mah kuna language mein reply karu? \\
(9:55pm)Me: laga tha hahah…..rofl (rofl=Roll on floor laughing)
(9:55pm)Aastha: okay bye I have a board exam . I have to read a lot
(9:56pm)Me: aren’t you reading on other day
(9:56pm)Aastha: I m but you know there is a lot of stuff
(9:56pm)Me: ok
(9:57pm)Aastha: later
(9:57pm)Me: when will you be online ?
(9:57pm)Aastha: Sunday 10:00 a.m..bolane maan vaye online aaye
\\ Lau bolana vayera tw vaneko.. thezz girls \\
(9:58pm)Aastha: coming online on Sunday ?
(9:58pm)Me;timile bolane Ani mAh naaune teyo Pani huna sakxa Kya ??
(9:59pm)Aastha: feri suru vayeu. Thori k flirting garne jasto kura garethe
\\ Uff halka majak garethe yo keti haru Pani lastai xan \\
(9:58pm)Me: sorry my fault
(9:58pm)Aastha: apology accepted later, I have started enjoying chatting with u
(9:58pm)Me: later, might be
No reply
(10:01pm)Aastha: Phone Number 9847****
(10:01pm)Me:hahhaha pahila stranger Ani yeti xito number waah waah
(10:02pm)Aastha: timi stranger nahi dost hau. Call me maybe
pahila ignore garithi Ani aafai number dixe wah ..
(10:02pm)Me:
(10:02pm)Aastha: don’t smile so much
(10:03pm)Me: kina?
(10:03pm)Aastha: i’m dating someone if u think u can try on me
Did i look desperate for her or smthg which made her think i like her?
(10:03pm)Me: teso vaye tw single mAh matra raixu
(10:04pm)Aastha: Don’t worry you will also find someone sweet kura garadai gare
(10:04pm)Me: look who is flirting ?
(10:04pm)Aastha: aacha bachu mero line ma mathi ?
(10:04pm)Me: hahahah…
(10:04pm)Aastha: sorry i have to go.. don’t forget to call me and Sunday online yedi naaye hera na k garxu mAh timilai
\\ girls and their deals… i hate them for this \\
(10:05pm)Me: OK.. good night..and see u on Sunday..
(10:06pm)Aastha: see u.. gud n8 too
*Aastha Was active 13 seconds ago*
(10:07pm)Me: Ok.. i will there on Sunday at 9:45a.m..
To be continued ….
Thanks
My Sincere thanks to Himalpost.com who supported me and helped me in the journey of writing of this novel.
I would like to thank specially Arjun khanal my mamashree who believed in me.
I would also like to thank many others llike Ankit , Roshan , Manish , Aayush , Suraj , Bibek, Binod , Bidur sarisma ,. srijana , asmita , Bhuwan ,srijan Rojan,Madhvi and many more . lastly special thanks to pratik Sharma who always helped me a lot during this work .
India-Nepal Joint Statement during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Nepal
to India (23-27 August 2017)
August 24, 2017
1. The Rt. Hon’ble Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal, and Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, are on a State visit to India from
August 23-27, 2017, at the invitation of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Minister for Finance of Nepal Mr. Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, Minister for
Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal Mr. Jitendra Narayan Dev, Minister for Commerce of Nepal Mr. Meen Bahadur Bishwakarma,
Members of Legislature-Parliament of Nepal and other senior officials of the Government of Nepal.
2. The Prime Minister of Nepal was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 24, 2017. He paid
respects and tribute to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The Prime Minister of Nepal called on Hon’ble President of India,
Shri Ram Nath Kovind, and Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. External Affairs Minister of India Smt. Sushma
Swaraj, Minister of Finance Shri. Arun Jaitley called on the Prime Minister of Nepal.
3. Prime Minister of Nepal interacted with Indian business community at a function jointly hosted by ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI, and will
deliver an address at a think-tank in New Delhi. Apart from his official engagements in New Delhi, Prime Minister of Nepal will also visit
Hyderabad, Tirupati and Bodhgaya.
4. The two Prime Ministers held comprehensive talks on all aspects of bilateral relationship. The talks were held in an atmosphere of
utmost cordiality and warmth that have characterized the close and friendly relations between India and Nepal. An official banquet was
hosted by Prime Minister of India in honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.
Broadening partnership through high-level exchanges
5. The Prime Minister of India thanked Prime Minister of Nepal for accepting his invitation and warmly welcomed him to India on his first
visit abroad since assuming office in June 2017. This is Prime Minister Deuba’s landmark fourth visit to India as the Prime Minister of
Nepal and holds special significance as it is taking place in the 70th year of establishment of India-Nepal diplomatic relations. The
Prime Minister of Nepal congratulated the Government and people of India on marking the completion of 70th year of India’s
Independence. He thanked Prime Minister of India for the warm invitation and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He
stated that his visit to India demonstrates the importance that the Government of Nepal attaches to good neighbourly relations with
India.
6. The Prime Minister of India, on behalf of people and Government of India, conveyed deepest condolences and sympathies to people
and Government of Nepal on loss of precious lives and damage to property and infrastructure as a result of floods in Nepal. He
conveyed that India stands ready to provide all possible relief assistance to Nepal. The Prime Minister of Nepal thanked Government
of India for its support to relief efforts of Nepal. He also expressed deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of lives and
damage to property and infrastructure on the Indian side.
7. The two Prime Ministers appreciated the regular exchange of high-level visits that have given a new momentum in taking the bilateral
cooperation agenda forward. They appreciated the regular meetings of sector specific bilateral mechanisms across diverse sectors of
cooperation. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the visits of Members of Legislature-Parliament of Nepal to India and expressed hope
to see increased frequency of such engagements between the two parliaments.
8. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction over the excellent state of India-Nepal relations that are deep, comprehensive and
multi-faceted. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to further deepen bilateral relations for the benefit of the peoples of both
countries, while committing to further reinvigorate the existing mechanisms. The two Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to
work towards strengthening bilateral relations on the basis of mutual trust, goodwill, mutual benefit, with due regard to each other’s
aspirations, sensitivities and interests.
9. The two Prime Ministers underlined the indispensability of democratic institutions for peace, development and prosperity. The Prime
Minister of Nepal shared with the Prime Minister of India the recent political developments in Nepal. The Prime Minister of India
welcomed the successful conduct of two phases of local level elections and congratulated the Prime Minister of Nepal for this
achievement. He appreciated the efforts being made by the Government of Nepal to take all sections of society on board in
constitution implementation process and in establishing Nepal as a federal, democratic republic. The Prime Minister of Nepal thanked
the Prime Minister of India for the assistance provided for the conduct of local level elections in Nepal.
10. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction on the progress made by the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations in their
four meetings since its establishment in February 2016. They hoped that the Group would submit its report within its mandated period,
suggesting measures to further expand the close and multifaceted ties between the two countries, in accordance with its Terms of
Reference, including any recommendations on review of past bilateral treaties.
Strengthening defence and security cooperation
11. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction over the ongoing defence cooperation and committed to further enhancing close
cooperation between the Indian Army and the Nepal Army. Prime Minister of Nepal thanked the Government of India for continued
assistance in training and capacity building of the security forces of Nepal.
12. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the excellent cooperation on security-related matters. The two sides expressed
commitment to ensure that the open border, a unique feature of India-Nepal bilateral relations that has facilitated unhindered
movement of people on both sides of the border, is not misused by unscrupulous elements posing security threat to either side. The
two sides reiterated their commitment that their respective territories would not be allowed to be used for any activities inimical to the
other.
Partnership for sustainable development
13. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction on the functioning of the ‘Oversight Mechanism’ established in 2016, and the progress
made through the mechanism in resolving bottlenecks and speeding up implementation of ongoing projects under bilateral economic
and development cooperation.
14. The Prime Minister of India reiterated India’s commitment to work with the Government of Nepal to expedite post-earthquake
reconstruction projects in a time-bound manner. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the finalization of modalities for
implementation as well as identification of projects in the four identified sectors for India’s reconstruction assistance. It was agreed to
identify at the earliest projects under the US$ 750 million Line of Credit for post-earthquake reconstruction.
15. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction utilization of the two Lines of Credit of US$ 100 million and US$ 250 million for
development of roads and power infrastructure in Nepal. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the allocation of US$ 200 million for
irrigation projects, and US$ 330 million for development of roads from LoC of US$ 550 million.
16. The two Prime Ministers urged a constructive pursuit of a forward-looking development agenda wherein each country could learn from
and contribute to the social and economic initiatives of a transformative nature. Towards this objective, it was agreed to initiate an
annual policy dialogue between the NITI Aayog of India and the National Planning Commission of Nepal.
Enhancing cross-border connectivity through infrastructure development
17. The two Prime Ministers shared the view that enhanced connectivity between India and Nepal will increase people-to-people contacts
as well as promote economic growth. The two Prime Ministers reviewed the progress made in the implementation of bilateral
connectivity projects. Both sides recognized the need for early completion of two ongoing cross-border rail-link projects: (a) Jayanagar-
Bijalpur-Bardibas and (b) Jogbani-Biratnagar rail-links. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction that the railway line from
Jayanagar to Janakpur and from Jogbani to Biratnagar Custom Yard will be completed by 2018. The Nepali side committed to resolve
all issues for expeditious completion of both the projects.
18. The two Prime Ministers underlined the importance of rail links in India-Nepal connectivity as these links will usher in growth and
development by way of enhanced trade and tourism links.The two Prime Ministers also agreed on early completion of the Field
Location Survey of remaining three cross-border rail links (a) New Jalpaiguri to Kakarbhitta, (b) Nautanwa to Bhairahawa, and (c)
Nepalgunj Road to Nepalgunj.
19. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the award of work of Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Biratnagar and directed their respective
officials to pursue its construction and operationalize ICP Birgunj by December 2017. The two Prime Ministers underlined the need for
early approval of Detailed Engineering Designs of ICPs at Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj.
20. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction on the award of contract for twelve packages under nine roads, totalling about 240
kms, under the Terai Roads project. The Nepali side assured to resolve expeditiously all encumbrances relating to land acquisition,
forest clearances and removal of utility services for early completion of the project.
21. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction the progress in the construction of dharamshala at the Pashupatinath temple complex.
They expressed hope that the work on the dharamshala and Nepal-Bharat Maitri Polytechnic at Hetauda would be expedited.
22. The Prime Minister of Nepal conveyed that the Government of Nepal considers the Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline project a
priority project. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the finalization of Detailed Engineering Route Survey and Engineering Design
reports of the project. They directed the concerned officials to expeditiously remove all bottlenecks, including Right of Way, land
acquisition, environmental and regulatory clearances, so that the construction work could begin at the earliest.
23. The Prime Ministers welcomed the decision to set up a Joint Working Group on cooperation in oil and gas sectors, which would
consider advancing cooperation in areas such as (a) construction of LPG pipeline from Motihari to Amlekhgunj; (b) construction of
Natural Gas pipeline from Gorakhpur to Sunwal; c) assistance of IOCL for preparing DPR for extension of Petroleum Products pipeline
from Amlekhgunj to Chitwan in Nepal.
Cooperation in projects of national priority for Nepal
24. In response to the Prime Minister of Nepal highlighting priority projects for Nepal’s growth and development, the Prime Minister of India
underlined that India stands ready to provide economic and development cooperation assistance. The two sides reached in principle
agreement for Indian grant assistance to support the establishment of Technical Institute in Far West of Nepal, and the GP Koirala
National Centre for Respiratory Diseases in Tanahun. In addition, the two Prime Ministers agreed that their Governments would hold
discussions to explore the feasibility of cooperation on mutually agreed basis on the following projects:
▪ Kushinagar-Lumbini-Kapilavastu and Bardibas-Birgunj Railways
▪ Up gradation of Birgunj-Pathlaiya-Narayanghat and Butwal-Pokhara roads into express ways
▪ International Airport at Nijgadh
▪ Motorable Bridges on Mahakali River
▪ Maitri Bridge at Birgunj-Raxaul border
▪ Development of dry port at Dodhara Chandani
▪ Developing a Special Economic Zone in Nepal
▪ Development of new 132 kV transmission lines
▪ Butwal (Nepal)-Gorakhpur (India) cross-border transmission line
▪ Lumki (Nepal)-Bareilly (India) cross-border transmission line
Harnessing water resources and expanding energy cooperation
25. The two Prime Ministers, noting the positive and productive discussion on the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, directed the
concerned officials to finalize its Detailed Project Report within a month.
26. The Prime Minister of Nepal reiterated the commitment of Government of Nepal to address all pending issues on priority relating to
900 MW Arun-III and Upper Karnali hydropower projects, in accordance with the project development agreements.
27. The Indian side conveyed the finalization of Detailed Project Report for the construction of head regulator and link canal from
Tanakpur Barrage to the Nepali side.
28. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the recent meeting of specialized committees in water resources, including the Joint Committee on
Inundation and Flood Management, and the Joint Team of Experts. They expressed the hope that these meetings would enhance
bilateral cooperation in water resources in areas such as irrigation, flood management and river training works. The two Prime
Ministers agreed that the work on preparation of the Detailed Project Report for the Sapt-Kosi high dam and Sun-Kosi storage cum
diversion scheme be expedited. The two sides also agreed to strengthen coordination and consultation on the pressing matter of
inundation and flood management in the border areas. In this regard, it was agreed to take expeditious steps, including joint visits, to
consider appropriate measures for sustainable solution.
29. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction that the meetings of the Joint Steering Committee and Joint Working Group on Power
are being regularly held and appreciated the recent steps taken by both sides to enhance supply of power from India to Nepal,
including operationalization of Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar, Kataiya-Kusaha and Raxaul-Parwanipur cross-border transmission lines. The
Prime Minister of Nepal thanked Prime Minister of India for swift action by Indian entities to install an additional transformer at
Muzaffarpur sub-station for supplying additional power to Nepal from Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar transmission line in January 2017. The
Prime Minister of India assured that the Government of India will be responsive to future request for power from Government of Nepal.
30. It was agreed that both sides will continue to take measures to operationalize all aspects of the Power Trade Agreement signed in
2014. The two Prime Ministers appreciated the efforts of both sides in preparing a Master Plan for the cross-border interconnection for
the period until 2035.
Scaling up trade and investment links
31. The two Prime Ministers highlighted the importance of realizing the full potential of bilateral trade and investment. They welcomed the
renewal of the India-Nepal Treaty of Trade and the Agreement of Cooperation between Government of India and Government of Nepal
to Control Unauthorized Trade, in October 2016, for further period of seven years.
32. The Prime Minister of Nepal expressed concern over Nepal’s growing trade deficit with India. Noting the current level of bilateral trade,
the two Prime Ministers underscored that there is a considerable potential to enhance the bilateral trade, which could be harnessed by
addressing infrastructural deficiencies and trade restricting measures as well as by adopting trade facilitation measures for easier
market access to agricultural and industrial products. Both sides agreed to cooperate towards strengthening testing and certifying
laboratories, establishing quarantine facilities and harmonising standards.
33. Both Prime Ministers also agreed on early conclusion of the Letters of Exchange for transit of bulk cargo to Nepal using multi-modal
transport, movement of traffic in transit via Nepal and on amendment to Rail Services Agreement. Both sides agreed to take steps for
early upgradation and operationalization of the agreed trade points namely Dhangadhi-Gauriphanta, Guleria-Murthia, Jatahi-Pipraun
and Pashupatinagar-Sukhiapokhri. The two sides also agreed that issues relating to impact of introduction of Goods and Service Tax
in India on bilateral and transit trade be examined expeditiously. It was agreed that the next meeting of the Inter-Governmental
Committee on trade, transit and control of unauthorized trade at the Secretary level will be held by end-2017, to discuss all trade and
transit related issues with an objective to facilitate bilateral and transit trade.
34. The two Prime Ministers emphasized the need for channelizing more direct investments from India into Nepal. The Prime Minister of
Nepal shared information on the recent steps taken by Government of Nepal to spur economic reforms with the aim of enhancing
investor confidence in his country.
Consolidating cultural links and promoting people to people ties
35. On B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation completing 25 years of establishment in December 2016, the two Prime Ministers appreciated
the contribution made by the Foundation in cementing people-to-people ties and acknowledged the immense goodwill that the
activities of the Foundation have generated at people’s level on both sides.
36. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction that the bus services between Kathmandu-Delhi, Kathmandu-Varanasi,
Mahendranagar-New Delhi and Pokhara-New Delhi are operational. It was agreed that the Joint Working Group on Cross-Border
Transport Facilitation will meet early to address operational issues for existing and additional routes.
37. The two Prime Ministers stressed the need for taking forward the cooperation in the fields of tourism and Ayurvedic system of health
care. In this regard, both sides agreed to take steps to fully implement the MoUs on Cooperation in Traditional Medicine and on
Tourism Cooperation, including the development of pilgrim circuits. The two Prime Ministers hoped that the next meetings of the Joint
Working Groups on Tourism, Civil Aviation and Transport Facilitation would be convened at the earliest to carry forward the
cooperation to facilitate cultural and tourism links.
38. Both Prime Ministers directed their respective officials to finalize the MoU between the Pashupati Area Development Trust and the
Archaeological Survey of India for reconstruction and renovation work.
Working together in international, regional and sub-regional fora
39. The two Prime Ministers emphasized the advantages of cooperation at regional and sub-regional level, including BIMSTEC and
SAARC. As the current Chair, the Prime Minister of Nepal thanked Prime Minister of India for the BIMSTEC Leaders’ Retreat hosted
by India in Goa in October 2016 along with the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the renewed
momentum for cooperation within the BIMSTEC framework, which is observing its 20th anniversary this year.
40. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite as a unique example of regional cooperation in
space sector, and an initiative that would touch the lives of people in the region through space technology applications in the areas of
telecommunication and broadcasting, tele-medicine, tele-education, e-governance, banking and ATM services, meteorological data
transmission, disaster response and networking of academic and research institutions.
41. The two Prime Ministers acknowledged that India and Nepal have been working together in the United Nations and other international
fora to advance cause of common interest. The Prime Minister of Nepal reiterated Nepal’s support for India’s candidature for
permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
42. Recognizing that terrorism remains one of the most significant threats to peace and stability in the region, the two Prime Ministers
reiterated their strong commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They called on the international community
for early finalization and adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism by the UNGA.
Agreements/MoUs signed
43. The two Prime Ministers witnessed the exchange of the following documents on August 24:
i. MoU on Modalities for Utilization of India’s Housing Grant Component to support Reconstruction of 50,000 Houses
ii. MoU on Implementation of the Grant Component of India’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Package in the Education Sector in
Nepal
iii. MoU on Implementation of the Grant Component of India’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Package in Cultural Heritage Sector in
Nepal
iv. MoU on Implementation of the Grant Component of India’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Package in the Health Sector in Nepal
v. Cooperation Agreement between Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) & Nepal Bureau of Standards & Metrology
vi. MoU on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Precursor
Chemical and Related Matters
vii. MoU for construction of Mechi bridge
viii. MoU between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal
44. The two Prime Ministers jointly inaugurated the Kataiya (India)-Kusaha (Nepal) and Raxaul (India)-Parwanipur (Nepal) cross-border
transmission lines, which would enable additional 100 MWs of power supply from India to Nepal.
45. The two Prime Ministers agreed that the visit will provide further impetus to strengthening the age-old bonds of friendship between the
people of India and Nepal and help advance the mutually beneficial multi-dimensional ties to the next level.
46. The Prime Minister of Nepal extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of India to pay a visit to Nepal. The Prime Minister of India
accepted the invitation and it was agreed that the visit would take place at mutually convenient dates.
23rd July, Sydney
Luna Park’s Big Top auditorium in Sydney was packed to its capacity on Saturday. The 3000 audience were gathered here to witness Nepathya and to experience the electrifying experience Nepathya had to offer.
“Sydney has been a dear place for Nepathya. This is our fourth show and each time, Nepalese residing here show a great deal of love and affection to us” shared Nepathya front man Amrit Gurung after the show. “The love shown to Nepathya for all these years makes me feel more and more indebted to our well-wishers.” He added.
With this Sydney show Nepathya rounds up their 3 city Australia Tour and now heads for their maiden tour of New Zealand. Nepathya had landed in Australia on the 5th of July and has since performed in Melbourne, Adelaide before the final show here in Sydney on 22nd July.
“Being part of a successful show is always a delight. This is the 3rd time we have been part ofNepathya’s tour in Australia and each time we see the intensity increasing” said Hari Ramjali of Myagdi Overseas, the organizers of the show.
“Nepathya has been beating their own record when it comes to attracting audience at indoor events in Sydney,” shared Mukti Roka of the organizing team. “In 2008 there were 1200 at the university auditorium, and in 2012 we had 2200 at the Sydney Town Hall. In 2015 there were 2600 at the Luna Park and this year we were sold out with 3000” he elaborated.
As usual, there were people from all ages and groups coming together to celebrate and sway to the tunes of Nepathya.
“I have been to Nepathya show in Sydney 3 times and Amrit dai never lets us down” Said Sushila Sherchan who had come to the show with her spouse.
Along with many Nepali students living in Australia, there were many families who attended the show. The songs and message of unity and patriotism Amrit shared during the show touched many hearts.
“Truly a mesmerizing experience.” Said Bijay Malla. “I seldom go to Nepali shows, and I must confess this is the first time I was listening to Nepathya live” he continued. “I am glad I came with my family and am extremely glad my sons liked the show. This show has connected them to their homeland.” He added.
The show featured all Nepathya classics along with the recently released new numbers. However new the songs, the Sydney crowd sang and danced along with the band.
“Nepathya no longer is limited to being a musical identity alone. With the passage of time, the band’s concert have become an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate Nepal.” Said Kiran Krishna Shrestha of nepa~laya, the promoters and live show producers of the band. “With the available resources, we try to put up a memorable experience. Yesterday’s environment inside the Big Top auditorium was simply electrifying.” He added.
Amrit was accompanied on stage by Dhruba Lama on drums, Suraj Thapa on Keyboards, Subin Shakya on bass, Niraj Gurung on guitars and Shanti Rayamajhi on percussion.
“We are glad our first INTERNATIONAL tour of our 25th year celebration has begun with success. We now look forward to meeting our well-wishers in New Zealand” said Amrit.
The band leaves for New Zealand to perform their first ever show in the Kiwi Island on 28th of July at the Sky City Theatre in Auckland.
Photo Credit: Sudhira Shah
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“Nice guys finish last” is one of the most widely believed maxims of dating. Fleshed out, the idea goes something like this: heterosexual women might say they want nice characteristics in a partner, but in reality what they want is the challenge that comes with dating a “bad boy”. This idea is so widespread that some people are even making money off the back of it, selling self-help books and teaching men how to pick up women by insulting them – a practice known as “negging”.
Recently, an article published by Broadly claimed, “Everyone knows [bad boys] … are desirable. Thanks to a recent study, this is now scientifically verifiable.”
The research it refers to is a study published earlier this year, which suggested that some men smoke and drink because this makes them more attractive short-term partners.
Leaving aside the obvious point that the article is conflating “bad” with drinking and smoking (as Girl on the Net writes, “badness” is really a lot more than just smoking 20 a day or drinking like there’s no tomorrow), is it really true that women prefer bad boys (read: insensitive, macho jerks)? Let’s take a look at some reliable scientific evidence.
One way to investigate the issue is to present women with hypothetical men with different personality types and see which ones they prefer. In one such study, participants had to help a fictional character named Susan choose a date from three male contestants, based on their answers to her questions. In one version, the man was nice – he was in touch with his feelings, caring and kind. In another, he was a self-described “real man” who was insensitive and unkind. The third contestant simply gave neutral answers.
So which contestant did participants think Susan should date and who did they prefer to date themselves? Contrary to the stereotype that nice guys finish last, it was actually the nice contestant that was chosen most frequently for both Susan and for participants themselves.
In another study, participants who read dating ads in which people described themselves as altruistic (“I volunteer at the food bank”) were rated as more attractive short-term dates and long-term partners than those who didn’t mention such qualities. Other studies have similarly shown that women prefer men who are sensitive, confident and easy-going, and that very few (if any) women want to date a man who is aggressive or demanding. The picture that emerges is clear: when women rate hypothetical partners, they clearly prefer “nice” men.
In fact, the power of niceness shouldn’t be underestimated. Some studies have shown that having a nice personality can even affect impressions of a person’s physical attractiveness. Characteristics such as warmth, kindness, and basic decency are valued by both women and men – having them makes us more desirable partners, but also makes us appear more physically attractive.
Of course, sometimes we do find “bad” people attractive. Narcissists – people who show high levels of self-importance, superiority, entitlement, arrogance and a willingness to exploit others – are often perceived as very attractive in initial encounters. This may be because they put a lot of effort into their appearance and how they come across. Studies have shown that female narcissists tend to wear more make-up and show more cleavage than women who score lower on narcissism, whereas male narcissists spend more time building up their muscle mass.
In the very short term, narcissists can even seem more well-adjusted, entertaining and generally nicer. But over the long term, narcissists find it difficult to maintain a favourable impression and tend to be perceived as less adjusted, less warm, and more hostile and arrogant. Not surprisingly, the evidence shows that narcissists don’t like long-term, committed relationships and don’t do well in them anyway.
And there may be all sorts of other reasons why some people end up dating “bad people”. They may be repeating patterns of behaviour they’ve become used to in past relationships or they may find the world of dating stressful and end up making bad decisions. Or they may simply have bought into myths of dating and behave accordingly. But, for the most part, the evidence suggests that both women and men prefer nice partners and are turned off by jerks.
The problem with the nice-guys-finish-last stereotype, aside from going against the grain of years of scientific evidence, is that it may compromise the possibility of forming meaningful relationships. Perpetuating this myth not only creates unhelpful expectations about how we should behave, but trying to live up to the myth can sometimes damage relationships.
In the end, the idea that women want to date bad boys really just reinforces the misogynist’s idea of deceitful women and earnest “nice” men baffled by their lack of dating success. It allows some men to blame and hate women as a means of deflecting attention away from their own shortcomings. So, if you’re looking to science for some advice, it’s simple: be nice
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Nobel Peace Prize winners have condemned US President Donald Trump at a gathering at which their host accused him of “a discourse of hate” against immigrants.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, the prize’s latest winner for progress towards ending his country’s civil war, yesterday opened the four-day summit of peace prize winners in Bogota.
“Discrimination, the refugee crisis and the growing, absurd rejection of migrants under a discourse of hate and exclusion that wins over the hearts of frightened people. What can we say to humanity?” Mr. Santos said.
Other laureates such as Tawakkul Karman of Yemen, Costa Rica’s former president Oscar Arias and US anti-landmine activist Jody Williams also spoke up to criticise Mr. Trump at the gathering.
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Feb 3, 2017- Over 27,000 households have started rebuilding their houses in 12 of the 14 districts most affected by the 2015 earthquake, said the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) on Thursday.
The NRA has started distributing the second tranche of housing aid in all 14 districts most affected by the quake.
As per the data compiled by the Central Level Project Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), a total of 27,214 households have started rebuilding their houses in 12 districts.
The highest number of households that have started rebuilding houses is in Nuwakot with 4,921 followed by Sindhupalchok (4,124), Dolakha (3,257), Dhading (2,985), Gorkha (2,690), Ramechhap (2,241), Kavrepalanchok (2,022), Sindhuli (1,719), Okhaldhunga (1,246), Makwanpur (991), Rasuwa (643) and Bhaktapur (375). Households in two districts–Kathmandu and Lalitpur–are yet to start rebuilding their houses.
These households started rebuilding houses after receiving the first tranche of Rs 50,000. A little over 6,000 households have applied for the second tranche of housing aid, which is Rs 150,000. Of the total 6,177 households that have applied for the second instalment, 744 are eligible for the aid, according to Bhisma Kumar Bhusal, deputy spokesperson for the NRA.
As per the amended private housing rebuilding aid guideline approved by the government in December last year, each affected household will receive private housing aid amounting to Rs 300,000 in three instalments–Rs 50,000, Rs 150,000 and Rs 100,000.
Similarly, to receive the second tranche of the aid, the households should have completed the foundation layer of the house in compliance with the construction standards and design set by the government. Out of the total 625,986 households identified for the private housing aid, the NRA has distributed the first tranche of the private housing aid to 444,462 households in 14 districts as of Thursday.
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