KATHMANDU: CK Raut, who joined the mainstream politics by abandoning his secessionist movement on Friday, said Nepalis — being the children of Gautam Buddha — peace and non-violence have been in their bloods.
He labeled the 11-point signing ceremony with the government as a “win-win” situation for all. “The government and the people are the winners now,” he told a crowd at the Rastriya Sabhagriha amid applauds.
Raut, in his speech, remembered Gautam Buddha’s and Gandhi’s principles of non-violence saying, “I went to the jail more than two dozen times, my leg got fractured in police action, and I was tortured but I never retaliated,” he said while expressing his commitment to non-violent politics.
He also reminisced the situation when he and his cadres gave away flowers to the police, who baton-charged them in the course of the agitation. “I should not forget the fact that the police never fired a single round of bullet in our demonstration. I thank the police and the government for this,” Raut said.
He emphasized on ending all social anomalies prevailing in various parts of the country while cautioning all sections of the society to refrain from doing politics of violence and hatred. “It is high time that all Nepalis lived in harmony irrespective of their caste and ethnicity,” he said adding, “Let’s not give space to those elements who try to take advantage of the communal politics.”
KATHMANDU: CK Raut, a secessionist, has been speculated that he would join the mainstream politics by giving up his previous agenda of dividing the country.
Reports are rife that Prime Minister KP Oli and CK Raut are sharing the same platform at the Rastriya Sabha Griha today at 1 pm where they will be expressing their views.
According to sources, CK Raut is likely to join the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
Raut was released on Thursday after the Supreme Court’s orders. As soon as his release, a meeting was held between CK Raut and some senior leaders of NCP, it is learned.
A meeting of the NCP secretariat is being held now. “The meeting will decide whether Raut will join the party or not,” an NCP leader told Khabarhub.
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended his best wishes to all the Nepali sisters living in and outside of the country on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. The 109th International Women’s Day is being observed today with various programmes. The theme for this year is: ‘Think Equal, Build Smart and Innovate for Change’.
In a message of best wishes, NC President Deuba lamented that the cases of violence against women (VAW), oppression, subjugation and exploitation were still rife in our society. The former Prime Minister however expressed his confidence that the Day would contribute to raising awareness against VAW.
He has expressed his high regard for all the women who have made contributions including the sacrifice of lives for various social and political movements in the country.
KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her best wishes to all the Nepali women at home and abroad for peace, prosperity and happiness on the occasion of the International Women’s Day.
The 109th Women’s Day is being observed across the country, organizing several programs. Delivering a message on this occasion, President Bhandari urged one and all to coordinate efforts to end all forms of violence against women (VAW) as well as subjugation and disparity.
She called for gender equality, empowerment and guarantee of women rights and human rights and wished the Day inspired all for coordinated efforts to ensure rights, equality and empowerment of women.
Furthermore, the Head of the State, in her message said, “In the wake of the constitution of Nepal guaranteeing rights of women and the government emphasizing women empowerment and gender equality bringing about some positive changes via strategic provisions and institutional management, Nepal could be an exemplary country for all women.”
First celebrated in 1911, the UN in 1977 proclaimed March 8 to be observed as the International Women’s Day. The theme for this year’s Day is: ‘Think Equal, Build Smart and Innovate for Change’.
Constitution empowered women: Vice President Pun
Similarly, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has stressed the need that all sectors implemented women rights guaranteed by the constitution for women empowerment.
“It is a matter of happiness that the constitution has empowered women with rights,” the Vice President Pun said, wishing that the Day would foster further harmony among all Nepali women.
Special rights to women for some time: Speaker Mahara
Moreover, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, said the inclusive and proportional system and special rights could be provided to women for certain time in view of their status.
The Speaker wished the International Women’s Day inspired everyone to work in unison for the campaign of women’s rights, gender equality, and women empowerment.
Civilized society to end discrimination: NA Chairman Timilsina
On the same occasion, National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina in his message of best wishes stressed the need for creating a civilised society wherein all sorts of discrimination would come to an end.
Equal opportunities, social security, financial inclusiveness and absence of discrimination are necessary ingredients to create a society with gender equality, he stressed in the message. The International Women’s Day is being observed across the country today.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of the 109th International Women’s Day today. He wished the Day inspired all to work for socioeconomic empowerment of the women to make headway to prosperity.
On this occasion, PM Oli reminded the role of those who worked and sacrificed their lives to ensure the political, economic, social and cultural rights of women. The Nepali society has the time honored tradition to honor women.
There are, however, ill practices as Chhaupadi and dowry are challenging the society, he said, urging everyone to end such ill practices to build a just and civilized society.
Celebrating the achievements Nepal has made on women’s empowerment and rights, the PM lauded the growing participation of women in state mechanisms.
According to the PM, the national resolution of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’ won’t be realized unless the meaningful change is brought to women’s life.
KATHMANDU: The session of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday approved the proposal seeking consideration on the ‘Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Bill, 2075’.
Matrika Prasad Yadav, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies tabled the bill in today’s parliament.
Earlier, Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker lawmaker Dev Gurung suggested the government to attract foreign investment into the country that will contribute to national capital formation as well as promotes national interests.
Gurung also suggested the government not to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, cottage industries, security press as well as handicraft.
Similarly, NCP lawmaker Bhim Rawal suggested the government to become sensitive about the principles of the bill. “Protection of the national interest and security, indigenous production and skills have to be emphasized,” he said.
Likewise, Som Prasad Pandey said the government needs to work towards promoting the industries in the country. Pandey said domestic industries and products should not be sidelines at the cost of attracting foreign investment.
Meanwhile, Responding Industry Minister Yadav said the government would attract foreign investment and technology for the country’s prosperity. Minister Yadav also asserted that the government would consider the lawmakers’ concerns on foreign direct investment.
POKHARA: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called for the preservation and promotion of natural and cultural heritages in the country.
Inaugurating a lift installed at the Bindhyabasini temple in Pokhara today, President Bhandari said preserving the country’s heritages will ensure the future of upcoming generations.
The lift has been constructed with an aim to ensure hassle-free entry of the elderly people and persons with disability to the temple.
KATHMANDU: Government bodies are directed to come up with a list of social evils including Chhaupadi along with action plans and strategies to combat them. Women and Social Committee of the Federal Parliament issued the directive to the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens and other concerned bodies today.
The committee has decided to instruct the ministry and the related bodies to carry activities for abolishing Chhaupadi practice in the Far-west region of the country immediately in collaboration with the local levels so that the results can be achieved within two months.
KATHMANDU: House of Representatives today passed the proposal on ‘Public-Private Partnership and Investment Bill-2075.’
Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, minister for finance had tabled the bill on behalf of the Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli. Prior to floating the proposal, lawmaker Dev Prasad Gurung had said that there should be participatory and supportive role of the private sector for nation building.
Stressing the need of prioritizing the domestic investment rather than foreign investment, he said that investment should be approved keeping national sovereignty and security in mind.
However, lawmaker Janardan Sharma commented that although the bill was brought in order to fulfill the expectations and spirit of development, it lacks concrete plan.
Likewise, lawmaker, Som Prasad Pandey said that the role of industry is crucial in making the country prosperous. He underscored the need of a clear plan to attract foreign investment. He further added that a special and technical committee should be formed to monitor the IBN.
Lawmaker Khagaraj Adhikari stressed the need of increasing the limit of capital at a time when the country has moved ahead towards the journey of prosperity. He commented that the bill has not clearly mentioned about the provision to resolve the problem of land acquisition in executing industrial projects.
Finance Minister, Dr Khatiwada while responding the queries of lawmaker said that the bill was essential to pave the way to prosperity and socialism with the cooperation of concerned stakeholders.
KATHMANDU: If we materialize the commitments expressed before the people by late leader Rabindra Adhikari and senior communist leader Bharat Mohan Adhikari, it will be a real tribute to the departed souls.
Speaking at a condolence meeting organized by Nepal Communist Party (NCP) at Bhrikutimandap in the capital today, NCP Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said, “We have set a goal of ‘Prosperous Nepal and Happy Nepali’ envisioned by the government through good governance and social justice.”
He further stated that the leaders sacrificed their entire life for achieving the goal of peace, prosperity and social justice. “If we accomplish this mission, it will be a real tribute to the departed souls,” Dahal said.
While paying a tribute to Adhikari duo, Dahal said, rather in a philosophical tone, that it is also a time for people to realize that they will not be taking anything – money, ornaments, house – when we die. “If we do something good for the sake of social justice, peace and prosperity, people will remember us even after our death,” he added.
The ruling Nepal Communist Party held a condolence meeting in a tribute to late Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari and former Deputy Prime Minister and senior communist leader Bharat Mohan Adhikari at Bhrikutimandap in the capital today.