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  • Election will not take place: Prachanda

    Election will not take place: Prachanda

    CHITWAN: Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Prachanda-Nepal faction, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stated that the election will not take place as the move to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) was not taken with the intention of holding the poll.

    “Let me make it clear that the election will not be held at any cost,” Prachanda told reporters in Chitwan on Monday adding “The government has no intention to hold the same.,”

    Stating that the dissolution of the House was against the interest of the nation, people, democracy and the constitution, he termed PM Oli’s move as “regressive”.

    Saying that the achievements made through a long struggle and sacrifice were currently imperiled, the former Prime Minister said they were in the movement to protect the constitution and democracy.

    Chair Dahal is scheduled to address a mass meeting to be held in Chitwan on February 24.

  • Bored of celebrating Valentine’s Day the traditional way? Here are 6 alternative gifting ideas

    Bored of celebrating Valentine’s Day the traditional way? Here are 6 alternative gifting ideas

    Valentine’s Day is a day of love, a day for lovers to celebrate their love together. To show one’s love, people opt to give gifts to their significant other to commemorate the wonderful time they have spent together. But, this is where the hard part begins. What to gift your Valentine?

    You want to make this day special and might be wanting to plan something grand. But, what if you have been busy or are short of cash, also if you have not planned what to do today? Or, if you simply just do not want to fall into Valentine’s Day stereotypes, save yourself from the overcommitment and go for ones that are much more meaningful…

    Here are some simple alternative gifting ideas for your Valentine:

    1. Books

    Books are one of the most versatile yet simple gifts you can give to your loved ones. It can be kept as a memento, reminding them of you and the wonderful times with you whenever they look at them. You can also express your feelings by giving them some romantic novels of their favourite authors which they will forever cherish.

    Few classics like ‘Fault In Our Stars’ by John Green, ‘Me Before You’ by Jojo Moyers or even ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen might be a good start. And, if you are looking for classic Nepali novels you can give them ‘Shirishko Phool’ by Parijat and ‘Muna Madan’ by Laxmi Prashad Devota.

    Books are the most practical and cheapest gifts and you can get them today and save your date.

    2. Staycation

    Staycation is basically a vacation, but on a much smaller scale and since you are living in a pandemic, this might be a safer way to enjoy your day. This activity is perfect for couples who are not willing to commit to expensive and days-long trips. It is also perfect if you have a hard time staying away from work too long but still want to have quality time with your significant other.

    If you are looking to get out of the city, make the day even romantic, you can take a trip to Sarangkot for a beautiful sunset with an amazing cloud view or Namobuddha, Kalinchok, etc.

    Or, choose a hotel in the city like Yak and Yeti and Hotel Shambhala etc that have offered one-day packages on the occasion. A full meal paired with sparkling wine and live music might just be your new Valentine’s Day tradition.

    Or, if you are short of cash, do all this at the comfort of your home.

    3. Couple activities

    It is not necessary for you to travel or plan a date, you might want to consider some couple-based activities, something you both can enjoy and have fun with. You can simply do different activities like go to a spa for a couple’s massage or go sign up for a fun cooking or dancing class.

    Different indoor activities like having a game night, enjoying breakfast in bed, or even cooking dinner together can be a romantic way to spend a day with your significant other. If you are both outgoing, venture into a nearby hike together and enjoy all the beautiful sites nature has to offer.

    4. Handmade gifts

    If you want to express your true love but your budget does not allow it, handmade gifts are the perfect gift idea for you. At home, you can make something simple like a scented candle, sketch of your significant other, or decorated framed picture of you two. Get it crafty and personalise your gift.

    Or you can also make cakes or cookies for you two to enjoy. And, if you are ambitious and skilled, knit them a scarf, warm winter clothes which will also warm their hearts, and embroider like a hanky.

    5. A playlist for each other

    Add more colours to your love life with music. Music is a great way to bond with people, and what better way to improve your relationship than making a playlist full of songs you both love and remind you of each other.

    If you do not have a playlist already, some songs that may be up your alleyway and can be obvious choices are ‘Perfect’ by Ed Sheeran, a very romantic song with beautiful lyrics about his girlfriend and how they fell in love and got married. Also, include ‘Just The Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars, and ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ by James Arthur.

    The playlist does not need to be full of romantic songs only. But, anything that you both like that reminds you of your journey together…

    6. A movie night

    Not everyone is up for a date night out or all-night party for Valentine’s Day. Some just prefer to cuddle with their partner and spend quality time or have a warm cup of coffee and watch something on Netflix on your laptop. It will most probably increase the bond between you two. Do a movie marathon, it might be ideal for some people who love to enjoy indoor plus it will not cost you much.

    Choose a romantic movie like ‘About Time’ that is perfect to remind you both of the connection between you. If you are not into cheesy rom coms, choose action, drama, horror, or even comedy; it is your pick. Korean dramas and movies best to binge-watch on, or these are not of your taste, experiment with other foreign movies and genres of movies.

    And remember, you do not have to celebrate it only on February 14, celebrate your day of love as much as you can.

    Source : Onlinekhabar

  • Parliament and party needed reconstitution: Minister Gyawali

    Parliament and party needed reconstitution: Minister Gyawali

    NCP standing committee member and foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has accused NCP Chair Prachanda of sowing the seed of crisis in the party by playing factional politics.

    The government had laid the foundation for good governance, development, and prosperity in around three years, but lack of support from the Prachanda faction and obstruction in the House of Representatives led to the need for reconstitution of the parliament, he said.

    Speaking at a district-level gathering of party cadres in Myanglung of Tehrathum, Gyawali said we have no role in the division in the party, the Prachanda faction is solely responsible for bringing dispute in the party.

    The HoR had to be dissolved because the Prime Minister and the government were not allowed to carry out development activities by an opportunist group.

  • Decision on recommendation for women for foreign visit not taken: Minister Mahato

    Decision on recommendation for women for foreign visit not taken: Minister Mahato

    KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Julie Kumari Mahato has said that the decision requiring women below 40 to present recommendations from the local level and family for visit visas was not taken by the government.

    Speaking at an interaction organized by the Ministry here today, she said that there is no truth behind the media reports about women below 40 requiring approval to go on a foreign visit.

    “It was only a discussion made by individuals, and efforts have been made to malign the government in a bad light,” she said.

    Stating that the Department of Immigration made a proposal to the Home Ministry to apply such a provision, a demonstration took place outside the Department today. The DoI has however made it clear that the rule would apply for only gulf countries and Africa, as many women were going on a visit visa and ending up working there inviting risks.

     

  • Seven Nepali women arrested in Kuwait

    Seven Nepali women arrested in Kuwait

    KATHMANDU: Kuwait Police has arrested seven Nepali women on the charge of selling domestic workers to other house owners.

    They have been charged for taking Nepali domestic workers working illegally in Kuwait into confidence with the assurance of lucrative remuneration and selling them to the other house owners.

    According to Arab Times published in Kuwait, they will be charged in line with the human trafficking law.

    Agents are found to have been selling domestic workers from one house owner to the other, of late, after difficulty arose to traffic them via the land of India.

    The Kuwait government had put a ban on recruiting domestic workers after the coronavirus cases spiked in the country.

    Kuwait has allowed citizens of five countries including Nepal entry into its country only from last Thursday.

    As many as 197 Nepali domestic workers stuck in Sri Lanka had reached Kuwait on last Thursday.

  • NCP Oli faction staging rallies from 16 different points of Valley

    NCP Oli faction staging rallies from 16 different points of Valley

    KATHMANDU: The Oli faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is staging a mass demonstration in a show of strength in the Kathmandu Valley on Friday.

    The mass demonstration will take place in front of the Southern Gate of Narayanhiti Palace Museum under the slogan, ‘End of Anarchy, Geographical Integrity, Fresh Mandate for Political Stability through Development and Prosperity while Protecting the Constitution’, said Bagmati Pradesh Committee Chairman Ananda Prasad Pokharel.

    Leaders and cadres of all 13 districts of Bagmati Pradesh including the Kathmandu Valley will participate in the mass demonstration, according to Pokharel.

    To be started from 12 pm, top three leaders including Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokharel and Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa alias ‘Badal’ will address the mass assembly, informed Prime Minister’s Press Advisor Surya Thapa.

    Rallies will begin from 16 different points of the capital including Bag Bazaar, Exhibition Road, Ghantaghar, Nepal Airlines, Tripureshwor, Gaushala, Maitighar, Putali Sadak, Lainchaur, Sohrakhutte, Teku, Basantapur, New Road, Gyaneshwor, Old Baneshwor before conversing into the rallying point, said Thapa.

    According to Pokharel, around 200,000 people will take part in the mass assembly. “Nepali people who love listening to cultural nationalism, nationalism and development will participate in the mass assembly; the number of such people will reach around 200, 000,” claimed Pokharel.

    A 1,111-member mass assembly mobilization committee has been formed under the coordination of party Kathmandu Valley Coordinator Krishna Gopal Shrestha to hold the mass assembly.

  • NCP Oli faction staging rallies from 16 different points of Valley

    NCP Oli faction staging rallies from 16 different points of Valley

    KATHMANDU: The Oli faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is staging a mass demonstration in a show of strength in the Kathmandu Valley on Friday.

    The mass demonstration will take place in front of the Southern Gate of Narayanhiti Palace Museum under the slogan, ‘End of Anarchy, Geographical Integrity, Fresh Mandate for Political Stability through Development and Prosperity while Protecting the Constitution’, said Bagmati Pradesh Committee Chairman Ananda Prasad Pokharel.

    Leaders and cadres of all 13 districts of Bagmati Pradesh including the Kathmandu Valley will participate in the mass demonstration, according to Pokharel.

    To be started from 12 pm, top three leaders including Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokharel and Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa alias ‘Badal’ will address the mass assembly, informed Prime Minister’s Press Advisor Surya Thapa.

    Rallies will begin from 16 different points of the capital including Bag Bazaar, Exhibition Road, Ghantaghar, Nepal Airlines, Tripureshwor, Gaushala, Maitighar, Putali Sadak, Lainchaur, Sohrakhutte, Teku, Basantapur, New Road, Gyaneshwor, Old Baneshwor before conversing into the rallying point, said Thapa.

    According to Pokharel, around 200,000 people will take part in the mass assembly. “Nepali people who love listening to cultural nationalism, nationalism and development will participate in the mass assembly; the number of such people will reach around 200, 000,” claimed Pokharel.

    A 1,111-member mass assembly mobilization committee has been formed under the coordination of party Kathmandu Valley Coordinator Krishna Gopal Shrestha to hold the mass assembly.

  • Supreme Court orders Prachanda to furnish a written response

    Supreme Court orders Prachanda to furnish a written response

    KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” to furnish a written reply on the contempt of court.

    A bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma ordered him to respond in writing on the contempt of court writ filed by Sameer Hayu against Prachanda in the Supreme Court on Monday.

    The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed to Wednesday.

    In the petition, it has been mentioned that Prachanda has repeatedly spoken on the issue of dissolution of the House of Representatives that is sub judice in the Supreme Court.

    He has also been alleged, in the petition, of making statements targeting the judges.

    Earlier, the SC had directed Prime Minister KP Oli, former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana and four former chief justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Anupraj Sharma, Kalyan Shrestha and Sushila Karki to appear in person and file a written response on contempt of court.

  • Supreme Court orders Prachanda to furnish a written response

    Supreme Court orders Prachanda to furnish a written response

    KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” to furnish a written reply on the contempt of court.

    A bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma ordered him to respond in writing on the contempt of court writ filed by Sameer Hayu against Prachanda in the Supreme Court on Monday.

    The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed to Wednesday.

    In the petition, it has been mentioned that Prachanda has repeatedly spoken on the issue of dissolution of the House of Representatives that is sub judice in the Supreme Court.

    He has also been alleged, in the petition, of making statements targeting the judges.

    Earlier, the SC had directed Prime Minister KP Oli, former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana and four former chief justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Anupraj Sharma, Kalyan Shrestha and Sushila Karki to appear in person and file a written response on contempt of court.

  • Rain, snowfall forecast from Thursday

    Rain, snowfall forecast from Thursday

    KATHMANDU: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted snowfall and rain from coming Thursday.

    According to a weather bulletin issued by the Division this morning, winter rain and snowfall will occur in most of the places of the country.

    The westerly wind is gradually approaching Nepal from the far-western side which will cause rain for three days starting Thursday. Once the westerly wind enters the country, it will cause rain in various parts of the country.

    The air pollution has increased in the country due to non-occurrence of rain and snowfall for a long time. Despite sporadic rainfall in some places of the western and far-western regions, rainfall has not occurred for the last five months.

    Currently, the weather is generally cloudy in many parts of the country including Terai. The fogs and clouds are gradually clearing off in the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas.

    The temperature of the capital is recorded at 2.7 degree Celsius this morning and is expected to remain between 18 to 20 degree during the day today, according to MFD.