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‘Relevance of Constitution in Governance in Special Context of Democracy’ Discussion program  concluded in Birgunj

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 |

Kathmandu-  On the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav of Independence (India 75)’, a panel discussion was held by the Consulate General of India, Birgunj on the topic of ‘Relevance of Constitution to Governance in Special Context of Democracy’. The event was held on November 26, 2021 at Clarks Resorts, Birgunj. The panel includes social activist and lecturer Monica Singh, Sahu Bichar Manch president Suresh Kumar, Thakur Ram Multipurpose Campus, Virgunj economics lecturer Laxmi Karna, High Court, Hetauda Advocate, Rameshwar Sedhai, Birgunj College Principal Vinod Gupta, District Court Birgunj Advocate Pannalal Gupta, Professor Anil. Kumar Sinha, Pratik Prakashan Group Chairman Jagdish Sharma, Indian Consul General Nitesh Kumar and elected members of the civil society of Birgunj and Consulate officials and other members were present. The members of the panel highlighted the features of the constitution including neutrality, inclusiveness, modification, progressiveness, separation of powers, duties of the government and guarantee of protection of fundamental rights of the citizens. Reflecting the history of the constitution from the Magna Carta of 1215 to the constitution of Nepal in 2015, the constitution was considered as an important tool for the success of democracy. The panel members were of the view that the constitution of a strong democracy would maintain control and balance in its three pillars, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, and that it would ensure the prosperity and success of democracy. Emphasizing...

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India provides five ‘workshop trucks’ to Nepal

Posted by | Nov 25, 2021 |

Kathmandu- Neighboring India has provided five workshop trucks to Nepal through grants. The truck was handed over to the Nepal Army by the Indian Army during a program held at Jangi Adda on Thursday as agreed by India at the 13th meeting of the Nepal-India Bilateral Consultative Group held in Kathmandu on Mangsir 28, 2075  BS (December 14 2018). Indian Army Colonel Amit Sharma handed over the grant to Rathi Krishnadev Bhatt, Acting Assistant Director, Directorate of Arms and Controlled Equipment Management. Speaking on the occasion, Director Bhatta expressed confidence that this kind of co-operation would further strengthen and deepen the military ties between the two countries and play an important role in enhancing the operational capacity of the Nepal...

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The risk of Diabetic Retinopathy increasing with aging, Experts suggest regular eye checkups

Posted by | Nov 25, 2021 | ,

Kathmandu- The risk of diabetic retinopathy has been found to increase with age. Just after the recently concluded World Diabetes Week, speaking at an awareness program on the risks of diabetes, organized by the Tilganga Eye Hospital on Wednesday, Vitreo-Retina Specialist Dr. Raba Thapa has given that information. ‘Diabetes, which affects the retina and causes complications of blindness, has a 4 % risk in the 40-year-old age group and 9%  in the 60-year-old age group,’ she said. Therefore, Thapa insist every person with diabetes should have their eyes examined regularly.  ‘As a result of being asymptomatic, most diabetics are at increased risk,’ she said.  According to her, due to the lack of timely treatment, diabetic patients have to suffer from blindness. The risk of a relatively luxurious and sedentary lifestyle is higher in urban areas than in rural areas, she said, adding that uncontrolled sugar, prolonged exposure to sugar, high fat content in the blood, high blood pressure and the effect of sugar on the kidneys are the main reasons. ‘We are all equally responsible for preventing this’, she said, adding that the main reason was the lack of public awareness and the inability of the relevant experts to reach out to the patients themselves. Also she complained that The Tilganga Eye Foundation has been conducting Diabetes Retinopathy Day for the last 15 years on the occasion of World...

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The number of young and female smokers is increasing in Nepal

Posted by | Nov 25, 2021 | ,

Kathmandu- Recently the number of young age group and female smokers has been increasing in Nepal . Speaking at a multi sectoral Workshop on Preventing Tobacco Epidemic in Responding to communicable and non communicable Diseases ‘Shared Responsibilities of National and Subnational Government’ organized by Action Nepal on Wednesday, Member Secretary and Executive Chief of the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) Dr. Pradip Gyawali said that the number of young age group and female smokers has been increasing in Nepal recently. ‘Even though the number of smokers in Nepal has decreased by 2019, the number of women and young smokers has increased,’ he stated. Saying that smoking is also a major factor in increasing mortality, he added, ‘Another study conducted in 2019 showed that smoking increased the risk of death in 17.7 percent of the people.’ Studies conducted in Nepal from 2016 to 2018 show that smoking increases the risk of death in most people over the age of 20 due to COPD (severe asthma). Smoking, which is the leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases, is causing an average of 25,000 deaths annually in Nepal. ‘This is four times more than the number of deaths from Covid-19,’ said Ananda Bahadur Chand, chairman of the organization. ‘Since the onset of the Covid-19 infection, the death toll has risen to 11,500 (as of Tuesday evening), with 24,800 deaths annually due to...

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One of Nepal-India covid vaccine certificate will be valid in both countries

Posted by | Nov 23, 2021 |

Kathmandu- The Government of Nepal and the Government of India have reached an understanding for the mutual recognition of the Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate. The MoU was signed between Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Health Secretary Dr.  Roshan Pokharel on Tuesday. With the understanding, the Corona Vaccine Certificate of either India or Nepal will be recognized in both the countries. According to the Ministry of Health, citizens of both the countries can now move around only with a certificate of vaccination against...

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