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Dahal cabinet gets full shape with one minister, one state minister inducted

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Birendra Mahato, appointed as the forests and environment minister, is the newest member of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal cabinet. Kathmandu, May 23 The Pushpa Kamal Dahal cabinet has finally got the full shape as he inducted one more minister and one state minister in the cabinet to make it 25, the highest number a cabinet can be expanded to as per the constitution. On Tuesday, Dahal appointed Birendra Mahato as the minister for forests and environment. Likewise, Pramila Kumari Yadav has been appointed as the state minister for education, science and technology. Both of them represent the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal led by Upendra Mahato. In the complete cabinet, nine members are from the Nepali Congress, seven from the CPN-Maoist Centre, three each from the JSPN Nepal and the CPN-Unified Socialist, and one each from the Nagarik Unmukti Party, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, and Nepal Samajbadi Party. Dahal was appointed the prime minister on December 26, 2022, but his team was not ful...

Pokhara motorbike accident kills 1

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Sketch for representation only: A motorbike accident Kaski, May 23 One person died and another got injured in a motorbike accident in Pokhara of the Kaski district in the wee hours of Tuesday. The two-wheeler (Ga 24 Pa 310) hit a roadside electricity pole at Khaharechok of the Gandaki provincial capital on its way to Gaihrako Chautara from Hallan Chok at around 1:15 am today, according to the police. The victim has been identified as Saphal Khatiwada (18), a resident of Kapan in Kathmandu. Seriously injured in the accident, the pillion rider breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the Metro City Hospital. Meanwhile, the biker Sangam Baniya (17), a resident of Tharpu, Myagde rural municipality-4 of the Tanahun district, has sustained injuries, according to the police. He has injuries on his head and neck. The post Pokhara motorbike accident kills 1 appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News . from OnlineKhabar English News https://ift.tt/cE5ABm7 Pokhara motorbike ...

Biometric attendance system to be used at parliament

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons Kathmandu, May 22 The federal parliament is adopting a biometric attendance system. The speaker and the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday registered their names on the biometric attendance system. According to the Parliament Secretariat, biometric details of all the MPs will be collected through the electronic system. The new system is being put in place to ensure lawmakers are present at the house for the desired hours. A  lack of quorum  at the meetings of the parliament and the parliamentary committee has often taken place, resulting in the postponement of the meeting. Lawmakers have often refrained from taking part in committee meetings citing various personal reasons. This has resulted in a lack of in-depth discussions while discussing bills and drafting laws. The post Biometric attendance system to be used at parliament appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News . from OnlineKhabar English News https://ift.tt...

Dang: Former college principal arrested on rape charge

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Shesh Mani Gautam, arrested on the rape charge Dang, May 22 A former college principal has been arrested on the charge of rape in the Dang district of Lumbini. Professor Shesh Mani Gautam, the former chief of the Deukhuri Multiple Campus, has been arrested after the police received a complaint that he raped a 21-year-old woman in his house on Sunday afternoon. Gautam was arrested in his house at Ratodanda, Lamahi municipality -5, informs DSP Rajan Kumar Gautam. The police say further investigation is underway as the court has remanded him in custody for three days. The post Dang: Former college principal arrested on rape charge appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News . from OnlineKhabar English News https://ift.tt/Z1H2lyY Dang: Former college principal arrested on rape charge https://ift.tt/bHfm3zo

Bajhang avalanche: 1 dead, 2 missing

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Armed Police Force personnel during a search mission of the yarsagumba pickers missing in Byas in the Darchula district of Sudurpaschim, in May 2023. Bajhang, May 22 A person, who was collecting yarsagumba , a high-value  fungus used for medicinal purposes , died in an avalanche at Dhanshera of Surma rural municipality-2 in Bajhang district on Sunday. The identity of the dead one is not ascertained as yet. According to Assistant Chief District Officer Satya Kumari Joshi, two persons are missing while two others have sustained injuries in the avalanche. Joshi adds that a team of police personnel from the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force has moved to the site. Earlier this month, at least four persons died in a similar incident in the Darchula district of Sudurpaschim. The post Bajhang avalanche: 1 dead, 2 missing appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News . from OnlineKhabar English News https://ift.tt/WMon76D Bajhang avalanche: 1 dead, 2 missing https://ift.tt/qH...

Nepal biodiversity: 9 flora and fauna species found almost exclusively in the region

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Though landlocked, Nepal is famous for its natural beauty and cultural diversity. It boasts a unique collection of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. The diversity in geography in such a small area supports a variety of ecosystems that hosts a wide range of species, with some unique species and sub-species. These species among the Nepal biodiversity resources can contribute to maintaining ecological balance, richness and diversity for present dwellers and travellers as well as safeguarding the same for future generations. Here are some unique flora and fauna found almost exclusively among the Nepal biodiversity resources. 1. Himalayan monal Himalayan Monal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One of the most notable species found in Nepal is the Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus), the national bird of Nepal. With its colourful plumage of blue, green, and red, it is a stunning sight to behold. The Himalayan monal is known for its distinct call and can be spotted in the Him...

Govt committee recommends 40 per cent hike in journalist minimum wage

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Sangita Khadka (R) hands the recommendation report to Communications Minister Rekha Sharma (L). Kathmandu, May 21 The Minimum Wages Fixation Committee (MWFC) has recommended the government increase the journalist minimum wage by 40 per cent. If implemented, the minimum wage for journalists will be Rs 34,125. The committee chairperson, Sangita Khadka, met Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma and submitted a report putting forth the demand. At present, the minimum monthly wage for journalists is Rs 24,375. On the occasion, the president of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Bipul Pokharel, drew the attention of the government to fully implement the minimum wage provisions recommended by the committee while stressing the need for the government to take initiatives to create an environment conducive for media houses to implement them. The post Govt committee recommends 40 per cent hike in journalist minimum wage appeared first on OnlineKhab...