KATHMANDU: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the ‘Bill on Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (first amendment)-2075’.
The Bill presented by Minister for Forest and Environment, Shakti Bahadur Basnet, was passed unanimously.
The HoR had sent the bill to the NA with some amendments. Likewise, NA Secretary, Rajendra Phuyal tabled the ‘Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts-2075’ received from the HoR. The NA will meet again on February 15.
JAJARKOT: Four people were killed, nine others injured in a bus accident at Rimna of Bheri in Jajarkot Thursday evening.
The accident took place when the ill-fated bus bearing registration plate Bhe 1 Kha 1329 veered off the road and fell some 100 meters down in the Bheri River along the Jajarko-Dolpa road, police said. The bus was heading to Radi Bazaar of Rukum from Nepalgunj.
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to honor the athletes winning laurels in various competitions with cash prize worth Rs 15.6 million.
The recipients of the cash award include players from cricket, football, bodybuilding and those who participated in the South Asian Games.
A meeting of the cabinet on February 8 took the decision to this effect, according to Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Baskota.
According to him, the cabinet also decided to table the National Sports Development Bill, 2075, the Safeguards, anti-dumping and counter-vailing Bill, 2075 in the Houseof Representatives (HoR). The meeting also approved the Prime Minister Employment Program Operation Directive, 2075, and Buddhist Philosophy Promotion and Monastery Development Committee formation (first amendment) order, 2075.
Meanwhile, the government will also present the Millennium Challenge Compact reached between Nepal and the MCC of the USA for approval of the HoR. It has also decided to amend the Immigration Regulations, 2051, schedule 11.
Likewise, the government has decided to designate senior Director at the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), Purottam Khanal as the Officiating Chair of the Authority.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister K P Oli has claimed that the last one year has been the year of foundation towards a prosperous Nepal.
In a televised address to the nation on the completion of the government’s first year in office, PM Oli claimed the first year has been spent by laying the foundation. “There is no looking back. The country is headed towards prosperity,” he maintained.
“The international community appreciated Nepal’s efforts,” he said during the address to the nation.
He, however, expressed the sarcasm as to how some people expected other infrastructures such as doors and windows at a time when the foundation work is being carried out.
Saying that Nepal is treading on the path of a ‘comprehensive democracy’, PM Oli refuted allegations that his government was headed towards authoritarianism. “Those allegations are based on prejudices. The charges are baseless,” he asserted adding that the government is committed to democratic values, social justice, equality and social inclusion.
“The government has been facing unnecessary criticism from various quarters,” he said expressing sarcasm over what he called some ‘opinion-makers’ of being hell-bent on defaming the country. “I am shocked with the way some people want to defame the country at a time when the government has been successful to giving a positive impression internationally,” he said.
He said power has been decentralized to the local level, quite a few laws have been enacted as per the spirit of the constitution, and those in conflict with the constitution have been amended. Likewise, investment-friendly laws have been formulated, he stated. “Moreover, my Davos visit has given an impression in the international arena that Nepal has an environment that is conducive to investment,” he maintained.
PM Oli justified the government’s performance citing its endeavor to maintain a balanced foreign policy. “Nepal’s relations with India has taken a new height, and the two governments are working closely to address other issues,” he informed.
He also recalled his participation in various international forums, including the 73rd UN General Assembly saying that he has succeeded to apprise and impress the international community and several heads of the states about the successful completion of Nepal’s peace process and the promulgation of the new constitution.
“The international community appreciated Nepal’s efforts,” he said during the address to the nation.
The Prime Minister also informed about the growth in agriculture sector, control in market price, significant inflow of tourists, among other issues.
The Prime Minister also reiterated his ‘zero tolerance’ commitment on corruption saying, “While I have been reiterating my commitment against corruption, it is ridiculous to see some people, accustomed to corruption, pointing fingers at the government,” he said.
The international summits, including BIMSTEC and others that Nepal hosted in the last one year, he said, helped in making clear Nepal’s stance on its foreign policy. “Let me also remind you that, Nepal has so far diplomatic relations with 163 countries,” he said.
The Prime Minister also mentioned about other achievements such as the 22 hours operation of the Tribhuvan International Airport, while the construction of Gautam Buddha International Airport in Lumbini, and Pokhara Regional Airport have been accelerated.
Likewise, PM Oli informed the progress in the hydropower sector such as the establishment of the Hydro Energy Bank, and the expedition of the Upper Tamakoshi and the Arun 3 hydro projects.
The Prime Minister also informed about the growth in agriculture sector, control in market price, significant inflow of tourists, among other issues.
On the occasion, PM Oli maintained that inflation is under control.
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly (NA) has extended the term of National Assembly Regulations-2075 BS Amendment Draft Committee by 15 days.
The proposal to extend the term by Committee President Parshuram Meghi Gurung was seconded by lawmakers Brinda Ale Magar and Pramila Kumari.
The National Assembly had constituted a draft committee to amend the NA regulations, 2075 BS in December last year.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Oli is addressing the nation at 4 pm today.
PM Oli’s Press coordinator Chetan Adhikari informed that the Prime Minister will address to the nation to inform people about the government’s achievements performed during the last one year.
The Oli-led government was formed on February 15, 2018.
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two people with 18 kg of gold from Indian border Punarwas of Kanchanpur on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off, a joint team from District Police Office, Kanchanpur and Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested them with 18 kg of gold from Nepal-India border Punarwas of Kanchanpur, said SP Abhusan Timsina, chief of Kanchanpur District Police Office.
SP Timsina said they are investigating the case after taking the arrested into the police custody of Kanchanpur.
KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday emphasized on promoting export in the wake of the ballooning trade-deficit with other countries.
Inaugurating the Nepal Entrepreneurship Summit-2019 jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Supplies, Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Supplies, and Ministry of Finance in Kathmandu, she said it is high time that youths were encouraged for developing entrepreneurship skills, and creating conducive environment for investment in the country.
President Bhandari also emphasized on institutionalizing the government services besides encouraging vocational training, exchange of ideas and experience on entrepreneurship skill.
This, she claimed, would help in engaging the Nepali youths in the economic development through entrepreneurship as well as help in to exploiting their knowledge, skills and expertise to fulfill the government’s slogan of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali”.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister K P Oli has claimed that his government has created a history in accomplishing major tasks within a short period of time.
“Be assured, this government has accomplished several major tasks within a short period of time,” PM Oli said while launching a program aimed at mobilizing funds of the general public for hydropower development in Kathmandu.
The program has been launched coinciding with the first anniversary of the KP Oli-led government. He went to claim that the country would graduate to a developed country in the next 10 years.
“Since we have built a strong foundation in all fronts — legally, strategically and financially –there’s no looking back,” the Prime Minister said while justifying his assurance.
Stating that despite being in resources, the country has not been able to exploit them, PM Oli assured that all Nepalis will benefit from the country’s hydro-power sector in the next few years.
“Trust me, the country is moving ahead on the path of development and prosperity,” he said adding, “It’s time to act more and talk less.”
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Oli on Thursday inaugurated the office of Nepal Shipping Office at Ekantakuna, Kathmandu. The newly-established office will start studying and exploring on developing inland waterways.
A 16-member staff have been approved by the cabinet for the Nepal Shipping Office under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT).
PM Oli had on February 15 last year announced that he would be setting up an office for the purpose.