KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order not to implement the Home Ministry’s decision to distribute citizenship on the basis of descent.
Hearing on the writ petition filed by senior advocate Bal Krishna Neupane, a single bench of Justice Purusottam Bhandari ordered the concerned not to implement the Home Ministry’s decision for the time being.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) had last week instructed all district administrations to issue citizenship on the basis of descent at a time when the proposal to amend the Citizenship Act is still sub-judice at the Parliament.
The Home Ministry has cited the Supreme Court (SC)’s verdict to provide citizenship on the basis of a mother’s name and the Nepal Citizenship Act, 2006, Nepal Citizenship Rules, 2006 and the Citizenship Certificate Distribution Procedures Directives, 2006 to issue citizenship.
HETAUDA: Government of State 3 is set to organize an investment conference to attract domestic investors in Chitwan from April 19.
The State government said it would request entrepreneurs of private sector to make investment in various sectors. The two-day state-level conference is expected to see a participation of around 200 people, including investors and experts, according to Chief Minister Dormani Poudel’s Press Coordinator, Prakash Dahal.
According to Member of Policy and Planning Commission of the State, Shyam Kumar Basnet, a broad discussion would also be held with the private sector with the objective of opening ways of investment keeping a five-pillar policy in priority.
KATHMANDU: Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Kulman Ghising on Monday claimed that those forcing load-shedding in the past are attempting to weaken the NEA leadership.
Holding a press conference, he said that forces displeased by end of power cut and profit made by the power authority are trying to defame him while strong objecting to the attempt.
Ghising said that fake news was circulated claiming that he has taken Rs 6 million as allowance and clarified that he received only Rs 600,000 on the recommendation by performance appraisal committee.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Oli has said that the government was always ready to support the private sector for import substitution and promoting export.
Stating that a policy has been adopted for forging partnership with the private sector for industrial progress, PM Oli said the government will facilitate in formulating the necessary acts, laws and rules, and in constructing physical infrastructure for the country’s economic development.
Inaugurating the 16th annual general meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) in the capital today, Prime Minister Oli said that the investors have been encouraged to invest in industrial sector in a transparent way.
He also said it is high time that fake transaction, sale of fake VAT bill and non-transparent activities are discouraged. Prime Minister Oli maintained that the government was equally determined to encourage and protect domestic industries while urging the business communities not to carry out illegal activities.
The Prime Minister also expressed commitment to support the private sector in all sectors, including the technology, and raw materials.
KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population, Upendra Yadav on Monday urged government doctors to go to the assigned working stations.
He called on the agitating government doctors, who have been protesting the government employees’ adjustment process.
Minister Yadav urged them to go to the deputed areas and provide services, and the government would address their concerns.
Talking to journalists in Kathmandu today, he said that the government was committed to ensuring people’s rights to quality health services.
It should be noted that doctors affiliated with the Government Doctors Association of Nepal (GODAN) have stopped their services in the government hospitals, except the emergency for the past three days alleging the government of being against the agreement reached between the government and the GODAN.
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Krishna Bahadur Mahara lauded the role of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) in laying out fundamentals to preserve peace and promoting positive democratic changes through political dialogue.
Issuing a statement today to the 140th IPU Assembly held in Doha, Qatar, Speaker Mahara termed the theme of deliberation of today’s session ‘Parliaments as platforms to enhance education for peace, security and the rule of law,’ as timely and relevant. “The theme recognizes that citizens’ trust is the key in all aspects of government,” he said
Maintaining that Nepal’s parliament continues to protect and promote democratic values, human rights, equality, and the rule of law, Mahara said ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting life-long learning opportunities for all is the central thrust of the goal.
He added that sustainable global peace and security can be achieved only when education is accorded priority by states and its institutions.
KATHMANDU: German Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing a 16-day exhibition on “The German Energiewende: Transforming Germany’s energy system” in Lalitpur from 12-26 April.
The exhibition illustrates the German economy’s transformation towards reusable energy sources, it was shared at a press conference organized by the German Embassy in Kathmandu.
Ambassador Ronald Schafer informed that since Germany is leading the movement with an objective of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050, Nepal too has huge potential in generation of renewable energy through tapping in to various sources such as hydro-power and solar energy, but also working towards energy efficiency, among others.
The exhibition, according to Ambassador Schafer, will be an occasion to discuss challenges, and show appreciation for the efforts of the Government of Nepal to create a conducive environment towards climate-friendly energy in the country.
A statement issued on the occasion said the interactive exhibition has already toured more than 80 locations in more than 30 countries and has been seen overwhelmingly across the world.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a photo story about 60 years of friendship between Nepali and German citizens.
Germany, through GIZ, is supporting Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC) in promotion and development of renewable energy technologies in various municipalities and rural municipalities, the statement said.
ARGHAKHANCHI: Three people died while 12 others sustained injuries in a jeep accident that occurred at Lattebaj of Bhumikasthan Municipality-8 on Monday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as 14-year-old Manika Acharya of Airawati Rural Municipality while the identities of others are yet to be established, said Police Inspector Gambhir Jung Thapa.
The jeep was heading to Baraula of Pyuthan from district headquarters Sandhikharka of Arghakhanchi.
According to police, the condition of four among those injured is critical. They have been sent to Butwal for treatment.
A total of 15 passengers were traveling in the jeep. Break failure is the cause behind the accident, said police.
KATHMANADU: Police have arrested three leaders including chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kamal Thapa from Padmodaya intersection in the capital on Monday afternoon.
Other arrested include Dipak Bohara and Buddhiman Tamang. Police took them under control after they tried to trespass the prohibited zone.
Thapa-led RPP has been demonstrating protests demanding reinstatement of Hindu State for the last few days.
Earlier, the party had launched a signature campaign to make their demand heard.
KATHMANDU: A socket bomb has been found in an office based in Basundhara in the capital on Monday.
The socket bomb was found under a sofa set in the office of Cultural Center run in the house joined to Oasis Cafe in Basundhara, confirmed DSP Hobindra Bogati, spokesperson of Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu.
“A bomb disposal team is heading towards the incident site following the information about the bomb, said Bogati.
Police said they are investing the case after taking the incident site under control.