News Headlines from Nepal - October 25, 2024 1. RSP President Rabi Lamichhane Remanded to Custody for 6 Days Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been remanded to custody for six days following allegations of fraud and fund mismanagement in a cooperative. (Source: Setopati) 2. Nepal Army Celebrates United Nations Day The Nepal Army marked United Nations Day by organizing events to commemorate the contribution of Nepali peacekeepers worldwide. (Source: Kantipur) 3. Baburam Bhattarai’s Party to be Renamed Naya Shakti The political party led by Baburam Bhattarai, a former prime minister of Nepal, will be renamed to Naya Shakti Party. (Source: Setopati) 4. NEA Cuts Power to 49 Industries Over Unpaid Fees The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has cut off electricity to 49 industries that have failed to pay their overdue fees. This action is part of the NEA’s efforts to improve payment compliance. (Source: Ratopati) 5. Bhaktapur Potters Busy Making Oil Lamps for Tihar With the Tihar festival approaching, Bhaktapur’s potters are hard at work creating traditional clay oil lamps, a central part of the celebrations. (Source: Setopati) 6. Nepal and World Bank Sign $150 Million Deal for Disaster Management Nepal and the World Bank have signed an agreement to provide $150 million for disaster preparedness and recovery. The funds will be directed towards strengthening Nepal’s ability to respond to natural disasters. (Source: Ratopati) 7. Dengue Cases Continue to Rise in Kathmandu The dengue outbreak in Kathmandu continues to worsen, with hundreds of new cases being reported daily. The government is under pressure to take immediate action to control the mosquito population. (Source: Kantipur) 8. Bhaktapur Farmers Harvest Makhamali Flowers for Tihar Farmers in Bhaktapur are harvesting Makhamali flowers, which are traditionally used to make garlands during Tihar. (Source: Setopati) 9. 13 Snow Leopards Spotted in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area In a major win for conservationists, 13 snow leopards have been spotted in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. This marks a positive sign for the endangered species in the region. (Source: Setopati) 10. Food Prices Soar as Tihar Approaches Food prices across Nepal are surging due to high demand during the Tihar festival, straining the budgets of local families. (Source: Ratopati) 11. Construction of Multipurpose Playgrounds Continues at Khula Manch Work on the new multipurpose playgrounds at Khula Manch continues, with the project set to enhance public recreational space in the capital. (Source: Kantipur) 12. Five Killed in Separate Road Accidents Across Nepal Five people were killed in vehicle accidents across various districts, including Kapilvastu and Jhapa, raising concerns about road safety. (Source: Ratopati) 13. PM Oli: No One Should Dream of Government Collapse Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed recent political unrest, assuring citizens that the government is stable and no collapse is imminent. (Source: Setopati) 14. Activist Urmila Chaudhari Honored with Global Anti-Racism Award Urmila Chaudhari, a Nepali activist, was honored with the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award for her efforts in fighting against racial discrimination. (Source: Kantipur) 15. Two Indian Nationals Arrested with INR 2.05 Million in Kapilvastu Kapilvastu police arrested two Indian nationals for smuggling INR 2.05 million into Nepal without proper declaration. (Source: Ratopati) 16. Venison Seized from Community Forest Chief's House Nepal police seized illegally hunted venison from the house of a community forest chief, leading to his arrest. (Source: Ratopati) 17. SAFF Women's Championship: Nepal Secures Semifinal Spot Nepal’s women's football team secured their place in the semifinals of the SAFF Women's Championship after defeating Sri Lanka 6-0. (Source: Kantipur) 18. Baburam Bhattarai Advocates for Unity in the New Naya Shakti Party Baburam Bhattarai, former PM, called for unity within the Naya Shakti Party as it prepares for the next general elections. (Source: Setopati) #NepalNews, #RabiLamichhane, #DengueOutbreak, #SAFFWomensChampionship, #NepalTiharFestival, #SnowLeopardConservation, #NepalWorldBankDeal

Here are 15 headlines with brief summaries : MPRC Reviews Its Influence in Madhesh The Maoist Centre held a review meeting aimed at strengthening its position in the Madhesh region by assessing its organizational impact. Farewell Ceremony for Buddha Air's ATR Aircraft Buddha Air retired its ATR-42 aircraft with a farewell ceremony, marking the end of the plane’s 16-year service with a water salute at Tribhuvan International Airport. Tridip Gurung Elected as President of ANERASWAVIU Gandaki Tridip Gurung has been elected as the president of the revolutionary student union ANERASWAVIU for the Gandaki province. Public Education Reform Conference Begins in Karnali A three-day public education reform conference commenced in Birendranagar, Karnali, aimed at improving the public education system in the province. Skin Grafting Done on Children Injured in Bomb Explosion Two children injured in a bomb explosion in Falelung, Panchthar, have successfully undergone skin graft surgery at Kirtipur Hospital. Saurabh's New Book "Asahamati-4" Launched Political analyst Saurabh launched the fourth book in his "Asahamati" series, continuing his critique and analysis of dissent in governance. Palpa Official on Hunger Strike Over Delayed Hulaki Road Project Pratappur Rural Municipality's chairman, Umeshchandra Yadav, began a hunger strike over delays in the construction of the Hulaki road project. China Pledges Support for Archery, Wushu, and Wrestling in Nepal Chinese institutions have pledged to support Nepal in traditional sports like archery, wushu, and wrestling through collaborations with various Chinese sports organizations. Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Urged to Resign Over Conduct Issues Ruling parties have asked Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar to resign amid allegations of misconduct. If she refuses, an impeachment motion may be initiated. Protestors Show Black Flags to Rabi Lamichhane in Pokhara Cooperative fraud victims protested by waving black flags at Rabi Lamichhane, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, during an event in Pokhara. Supreme Court Receives Ownership Dispute Case for Hetauda Hospital An ownership dispute regarding Hetauda Hospital has been escalated to the Supreme Court, awaiting further resolution. "Japanese Encephalitis" Case Reported in Narainapur A young girl in Narainapur has been diagnosed with Japanese Encephalitis, raising concerns about the spread of the disease in the region. Russian Government Requests DNA Samples to Verify Deaths in Ukraine Russia has requested DNA samples from families of 35 Nepali citizens believed to have died in the Ukraine war to confirm their identities. Congress Vice-President Dhanraj Gurung Accused of Misappropriating Cooperative Funds Dhanraj Gurung, Congress Vice-President, is facing allegations of misusing cooperative funds, with investigations raising both political and legal questions. Government Meeting Discusses Constitutional Amendments The government held discussions on constitutional amendments, focusing on the need for wide-ranging consultations with stakeholders to address current political and social challenges. Source: Ekantipur

ठगीमा सबै समेटिदै शक्ति बस्नेत संस्थापक, डीपी अर्याल उपाध्यक्ष र कवीन्द्र बुर्लाकोटी सदस्य रहेको सहकारीमा साढे ४ करोड बचत हिनामिनामा https://ekantipur.com/news/2024/04/04/energy-minister-basnet-and-labor-minister-aryal-also-embezzled-savings-in-affiliated-cooperatives-03-30.html रवि लामिछानेकी श्रीमती निकिता उपाध्यक्ष रहेको बेला बिनाधितो ५० लाख ऋण, महानगरको अनुसन्धान सुरु https://ekantipur.com/news/2024/04/04/monitoring-of-the-metropolis-in-the-cooperative-where-the-home-minister-wife-is-the-vice-president-04-33.html

All the key moneybag cooperatives taken down by Centre before elections. Blow to Sujamal and daughter Motabhai style 😎

Koshi Province Chief Minister Kedar Karki Aims to Extend Insurance Coverage to All Residents Koshi Province Chief Minister Kedar Karki announced plans to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to all residents during an event organized by the Nepal Insurance Board at the Chief Minister's office. Emphasizing the need for accessible and easy services in education, health, and disaster management, Karki expressed the intention to collaborate with insurance companies to enhance relief efforts beyond the government's current provision of a maximum of NPR 50,000. The Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Agriculture, and Cooperatives, Dr. Lekhraj Dahal, highlighted the challenges faced in the insurance claim process for livestock and crops, urging the Insurance Board to address the complexities arising from recent developments in this sector. Ramesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, suggested improvements in the insurance of infrastructure projects, especially those affected by landslides and floods. Surya Prasad Silwal, Chairman of the Insurance Board, acknowledged the efforts made to expand insurance coverage up to rural areas under the Financial Sector Development Strategy of Nepal. He also mentioned the establishment of a high-level study team to conduct in-depth research on government and private property insurance, aiming to further advance the preparedness of the Insurance Board. The report stated that there are currently 37 insurance companies in Nepal, comprising 14 life insurance, 14 non-life insurance, two reinsurance, and seven microinsurance companies. The Insurance Board remains committed to enhancing insurance services and addressing challenges faced by policyholders, farmers, and individuals in securing adequate compensation. https://gorkhapatraonline.com/news/89700

ED raid at Kandala bank in Kerala puts CPI and LDF on the defensive Enforcement Directorate officials inspect Kandala bank and houses of former office-bearers, most of them CPI leaders, simultaneously on Wednesday Massive cooperative society scam unearthed by ED on CPM minister in Kerala. Now we know why Mota bhai became the Cooperation minister. 100 crore scam unearthed by ED The money for Anti India and Anti Hindu parties are drying up very fast. They are desperate now and if they don't win to form govt in 2024, they are finished forever Choice is for Hindus, Do you want to listen to sold off Hindus or stand rock solid behind Team Modi Now you understand why I said that formation of Cooperation ministry is a masterstroke within framework of Law DGP

Why the MASSIVE attack on Israel? Why now? 1. Saudi Arabia's greatest threat is Iran. 2. Iran is on the brink of having nuclear weapons for mass destruction. 3. Saudis want their own bomb to counter Iran. 4. They can’t build one without the US approval. 5. US will only approve it if they make peace with Israel and start being more cooperative with oil prices via OPEC. 6. Saudis have NO issues with Israel except the virtue signalling, so the a peace deal totally makes sense. 7. A peace deal with Saudi and Israel is almost done. 8. If there is a Israeli Saudi peace deal Palestinians and Iran will be big losers. 9. Palestinians with the encouragement and support of Iran, start a massive attack on Israel. 10. The purpose is to provoke a harsh response from Israel. 11. Once Israel responds and death toll on Palestinian side goes through the roof the media will scream “genocide” and... 12. That's how you derail a peace deal between Israel and Saudi. To the world watching: If you remain silent when half of Israel comes under massive rocket bombardment from Gaza, then shut the hell up when Israel inevitably defends herself and her citizens. What to expect: Massive attack on Israel which the media won't cover. Media will cover only Israelis killing terrorists. Don't be fooled. Now you've been informed. #StandWithIsrael ❤️🇮🇱🙏❤️🇮🇱

This is so inspiring. We should think something like this too so our kids can be encourage and trained on the power of unity! #Cooperative #KidsCooperative