DHANGADHI: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa has expressed the commitment to nab those involved in the rape and murder of 13-year-old girl Nirmala Panta of Kanchanpur.
Talking to journalists in Dhangadhi today, Home Minister Thapa said the government would bring the culprits to book at the earliest.
He informed that investigations are under way in this regard. Thapa, however, hinted at the complications in the investigation process due to the lapses in the initial phase.
Home Minister Thapa also said the government is serious about incidences of violence in the country.
KANCHANPUR: A nephew has murdered his own uncle with an axe at Badaipur of Bhimdatta Municipality in the district.
According to police, Shiva Lohar hacked his uncle Gore to death with the axe over a land dispute on Monday evening.
“Gore, who was rushed to Baleri of India, died while undergoing treatment last night,” said SP Krishna Raj Ojha of Distric Police Office, Kanchanpur.
Police have taken Shiva into custody along with the axe for investigation.
BHAKTAPUR: Madhyapur Municipality is all set to construct a view tower at Natyashwari near Lokanthali in the district.
The three-story view tower will be built at the cost of Rs 30 million according to Madan Sundar Shrestha, Mayor of Madhyapur Municipality.
Surrounding views including Manohara, Dibyashwari, SOS, Tribhuvan International Airport, mountains can been seen from the view tower.
According to Shrestha, it would take around three years to complete the construction. The government has already allocated Rs 7.5 million for the purpose.
The View Tower will have Natyashwari Park, a handicapped and child friendly garden, artificial rock climbing, fitness center and toilets.
KATHMANDU: Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Ayodhee Prasad Yadav presented an annual report for the fiscal year 2018/19 to President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas today.
On the occasion, Dr. Yadav informed the President about the major tasks carried out made by the Election Commission in the fiscal year 2018/19.
The report has included the major accomplishments, including the successful conclusion of the elections, including the President, Vice President, House of Representatives, State Assembly, National Assembly, and the local levels.
TANAHUN: Two persons died when a jeep skidded off the road and fell some 30 meters down at Ghansikuwa of Byas municipality along the Prithivi Highway on Tuesday.
Police said 11 others have been injured in the accident. The jeep — Ga 1 Ja 2907 — was heading towards Damauli from Bandipur when it met with the accident.
Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when one of the jeep’s tires burst thus causing imbalance. The deceased have been identified as jeep driver Nar Bahadur Gharti and Buddhi Bahadur Thapa, 65, of Bandipur.
Thapa died while undergoing treatment at the Damauli hospital, while Gharti at Pokhara-based Medical College, police informed.
POKHARA: In yet another paragliding accident in the past one week, a Russian national died after falling down from a paraglide in Pokhara today.
The name of the deceased is yet to be ascertained, police said.
The Russian tourist fell on the ground moments after he took off from Sarankot in Pokhara. He died in the course of treatment at the Metro City Hospital in Pokhara, according to police.
On Sunday, a Romanian national was killed in a similar accident.
BEIJING: The Embassy of Nepal in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) marked the Nepal Army Day by organizing a formal reception here on Monday. Major General of the People’s Liberation Army of China Zhang Wenlong attended the reception as the chief guest.
On the occasion, Nepal’s Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal recalled the brave soldiers and martyrs of Nepalese Army for their sacrifices for the cause of the country and people as well for international peace and security.
Paudyal also highlighted that the age-old and multi-faceted relations between Nepal and China have led to strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the Nepal Army and PLA of China. “The cooperation between our two armies in the fields of human resources development and training, humanitarian and disaster management, medical equipment and peace-keeping operations have been instrumental in further expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation,” Ambassador Paudyal observed.
Present on the occasion were Major Generals of PLA Song Yanchao and Xu Hui, ambassadors of different countries stationed in Beijing, representatives of the Defense, Military, Air and Naval Attachés of the diplomatic missions of different countries based in Beijing.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing Sushil Kumar Lamsal, Military Attaché Brigadier General of Nepal Army Binod Pandey, Nepali scholars and scientists in Beijing and some Chinese nationals working for the greater good of Nepal-China relations attended the program.
KATHMANDU: A total of 120 cases of violence against women (VAW) have been recorded in Nepal from mid-January to mid-February, Women’s Rehabilitation Center (WOREC Nepal) said.
According to WOREC, 28 rapes, 35 cases of physical violence, 17 mental violence, 11 deprivation from amenities, and nine murders were reported during the period.
Likewise, six cases of sexual misconduct have been reported.
A press statement issued by WOREC said, among the victims, those from 17-25 were the most affected.
KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has authenticated two bills, including the ‘Bill Designed to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075’ and the ‘Bill Designed to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make Them Consistent with Constitution of Nepal, 2075’.
President Bhandari gave assent to the bills in accordance with Article 113 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.
The bills had been sent to the Office of the President for authentication after being approved by the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, according to the Office of the President said.
KATHMANDU: The reconstruction of the earthquake-damaged historic Rani Pokhari in Kathmandu has commenced after being marred by several delays.
Gyewali has called for support and cooperation from all quarters for the reconstruction of the Malla-era pond.
The reconstruction of the Ranipokhari has begun through the Users Group, informed National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Chief Executive Officer Sushil Gyewali.
Gyewali has called for support and cooperation from all quarters for the reconstruction of the Malla-era pond.
Chairperson of the Reconstruction Users Group, Ajaya Sthapit stated that they would follow the guidelines set by the NRA while reconstructing the pond created by Pratap Malla in 1670 AD.
A total of 40 artisans have been involved in the reconstruction process. The number of artisan will be increased according to the need, it is informed. Likewise, Chairperson of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-1, Bharat Lal Shrestha pledged to provide all necessary support for the same.
It should be noted that a meeting of the cabinet on January 28 had decided to entrust the NRA with reconstructing the Ranipokhari and other monuments in its vicinity having historical significance.