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  • Army Day observed with grand military display

    Army Day observed with grand military display

    KATHMANDU: Nepali Army (NA) marked the Maha Shivaratri and Army Day amid a spectacular ceremony at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on Thursday.

    President and the Supreme Commander of Nepali Army, Bidya Devi Bhandari attended the ceremony and observed all activities with keen interest.

    President Bhandari also paid homage to the martyrs at the Bir Smarak. On the occasion, a contingent of NA offered the “Guard of Honor” to the President.

    Present on the occasion were Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR, Speaker of House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota, ministers, diplomats and high-ranking government officials.

    The signifying banner of Army Day 2077 and showering of flowers were displayed by the helicopters of NA.

    During the event, the march-past was followed by the display of Artillery equipment, and the cultural performances depicting all seven provinces were demonstrated.

    On the occasion, President Bhandari launched different books entitled ‘History of Unification of Nepal (1801 BS-1872 BS)’, ‘Introduction to Historic Forts, Bations and Battle Grounds of Nepal’ and ‘Sipahi- the Army’s annual Special Issue 2077’.

    She also handed awards to the winners in the recently held free-fall jump competition. On the occasion, various dances, including the Shiva Tandava dance, were performed by the army artistes.

    Nepali Army has participated in the UN peacekeeping since 1958. So far, Nepal has contributed more than 135,000 peacekeepers in various missions.

    Meanwhile, Ratna Krishna Shrestha, a photo journalist affiliated with Rastriya Samachar Samiti, has been honored with the ‘Chief of Army Staff Commendation Standard’. Other 347 including army soldiers have received the honor. Chief of Army Staff Purna Chandra Thapa handed the honor to Shrestha and others. Source: khabarhub

  • Former Miss Nepal Khatiwada joins Harvard University

    Former Miss Nepal Khatiwada joins Harvard University

    KATHMANDU: Former Miss Nepal Shrinkhala Khatiwada has got admission at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, the world’s renowned university based in America.

    Bachelor in Architecture, Khatiwada will pursue her master’s degree in Urban Planning at the university. After being accepted by the university, she has shared her happiness with her fans on social networking site.

    Sharing her happiness Khatiwada has said that she has been the happiest to get admission at Harvard University.

    Khatiwada had won the title of Miss Nepal in 2018. She had also taken part in Miss World contest after winning the coveted Miss Nepal title.

  • COVID-19: Nepal records 78 fresh cases, tally hits 2,74,143

    COVID-19: Nepal records 78 fresh cases, tally hits 2,74,143

    Nepal recorded a total of 78 new cases of coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the coronavirus tally reached 2,74,143 in the country as of Sunday afternoon.

    Likewise, the Ministry shared that now the country has 962 reported active cases of the virus. In the past 24 hours, altogether 82 have recovered from the coronavirus infection in the country.

    So far, 2,70,407 people have recovered from the coronavirus infection in the country. Similarly, the ministry shared that one new fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 2,774.

  • 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.

  • 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.