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Dalit and Their Impacts on Society

Posted by | May 7, 2021 | ,

– Kamla Chudara The root form of the word ‘Dalit’ which means ‘Dalan’, which translates to oppression in Sanskrit, Nepali and Hindi languages. Dalit means ‘oppressed’ perhaps, the word was first used by the Indian reformer Jyotirao Phule. Although Mahatma Gandhi proposed and used the term ‘Harijan’ or ‘children of god’ in 1932, Ambedkar used and popularized the word ‘Dalit’ as quasi-class term referring to a class of people at the rock-bottom of the Hindu cast hierarchy. Dalit is a self-applied concept for outside of the traditional Hindu Caste Hierarchy. Some Hindu Priests befriended untouchables and were demoted to low-caste ranks, another communicated Brahmin, fought for the rights of untouchables during the Bhakti period. How penetrate this word itself, cause I’m representing from this community, if someone says or used the word ‘Dalit’ it’s really heart touching, where this comes from?, who built this word? So many questions are exploded from the inner part of the heart. This sort of word used mainly city area not in remote areas. Not only this system, is in village but also the vast mist of racial discrimination in the city areas as well. Saying is that ‘literate people are too much foolish than illiterate people. Of course, I think so, because so many cruel and horror systems are erased or eradicated, but this easy and simple matter is not abolished yet. So...

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Jumla Hydropower Plant Reconstructed with Indian assistance

Posted by | May 5, 2021 |

Jumla: Reconstruction program of small hydropower plant of the district has been completed. The reconstruction program of the plant, which was damaged due to natural calamities, has been completed with the financial assistance of the Government of India. After the completion of the reconstruction work, the First Secretary of the Embassy of India (Development Partnership and Reconstruction Division) Mr. Karun Wanshal, District Coordinating Committee, Jumla and Nepal Electricity Authority, Jumla inaugurated the plant through virtual means. The plant has been rebuilt with the assistance of the Government of India at a cost of Rs. 26.3 million under the Nepal-India Development Cooperation program. Similarly, it is estimated that around 20 thousands people of the municipality will benefit from the reconstruction of the plant. The hydropower plant constructed by Nepal Electricity Authority in 1983 has a generating capacity of 200 kW. Under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ program, India has so far completed 450 high impact community development projects in Nepal, out of which 10 projects, including 2 in Jumla district, are in Province No. 6. Similarly, four projects of State No. 6 run with the financial support of India are in various stages of construction and implementation. Apart from these, the Indian Embassy has donated five ambulances to various health posts and non-governmental organizations in Jumla district. The project is believed to play a supportive role in strengthening the economy of...

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Ashiwini becomes ‘Best Choreographer’ award holder

Posted by | May 5, 2021 | ,

Kathmandu: Famous choreographer of Nepal Ashwini Jha has received the award of ‘Best Choreographer of the Year’ . At the Nepal Music and Fashion Awards held in the capital, he received the award for Best Fashion and Pageant Choreographer of the Year in the category of Best Choreographer. Choreographer Jha has been active in the beauty pageant and fashion sector for a long time, has so far choreographed more than 300 shows including Nepal and abroad. Earlier, he was awarded the National Youth Talent Award by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2077 BS. He was also entitled to the National Entertainment Award in the same year. Similarly, in a special ceremony held in Singapore, she was honored with the Golden Brand Award for Best Choreographer. He is also a recipient of the ‘Ramzon Excellence Award’ in 2017. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Nepal’s First Vice President Parmananda Jha. At the ceremony, various personalities working in the field of fashion and modeling were also given the award of the year. The event was organized by Star One Entertainment and managed by Fantastic Creation. The event also won Best Pageant Director of the Year (Male) Nishukant Jha and Best Pageant Director of the Year (Female) Pratima Karki. Similarly, hair stylist Reena Awale, makeup artist, Geeta Poudel, ramp model, Angel Shrestha, ramp model (child), Jian Shrestha and International...

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Ex-Gurkha servicemen submit memo to UK PM Johnson

Posted by | May 5, 2021 | ,

London- British Gurkha Satyagraha has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Tuesday reminding the UK government to address their demands. The memorandum has asked for the formation of a talk committee between the Government of Nepal and UK, fixing a venue for a dialogue and initiating talks to address their demands the ex-Gurkha servicemen has been putting forth for long including parity in the pension and other perks and facilities with their British counterparts. It has been three years since a joint technical report involving representatives from the Government of the UK and Nepal and Gurkha organizations, but their demands have yet to be addressed, said the Campaign coordinator Krishna Kumar Rai. The ex-Gurkha servicemen have warned of launching a hunger strike from July 1 if their demands are not met. ‘We have been waiting for three years for our demands addressed. In between, many ex-Gurkha servicemen have died. We are also ready to die. Now we cannot wait longer. Many ex-Gurkha servicemen want to return to Nepal when they get equal rights,’  the Campaign director Gyan Raj Rai....

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Govt to provide grants to families of monsoon-induced disasters

Posted by | May 4, 2021 | , ,

Kathmandu : In a first-of-its kind practice, the government of Nepal is all set to provide cash grant to the families affected by the monsoon-induced disasters for their rehabilitation. Government formulated a procedure for the same and has already allocated Rs 200 million to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, informed Authority’s Chief Executive Anil Pokharel. Pokharel shared that initially, 247 households in Myagdi district whose houses were rendered inhabitable by various monsoon-induced natural disasters will be provided the grant. The grant shall be provided in three installments and shall be used for reconstruction of houses. The District Disaster Management Committee should decide and demand for the grant for the victims, according to the Authority. It is estimated that over 3,000 affected households meet the criteria to receive the grant assistance. The Authority recorded that over 6,000 households were adversely affected by the flood, landslide and inundation among others in the past. The monsoon in 2020 had recorded the highest loss of lives and properties. Sindhupalchowk, Baglung, Dolakha, Accham, Kalikot, Nuwakot, Jajarkot, Darchula, Bajhang, Dang, Gorkha, Makawanpur, Tanahu, Arkhakhanchi, Synagja, Rasuwa, Dhankuta, Sankhuwasabha, Gulmi, Morang were among the districts that incurred a massive loss of lives and properties due to monsoon-induced disasters. According to the procedure, the beneficiaries will receive a total of Rs 50,000 in grant in the first and second installment for the construction of...

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