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Thus Embassy celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day (Photo Feature)

Posted by | Aug 15, 2021 |

Kathmandu- The 75th Independence Day of India has been celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. Teachers and students of the embassy’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu performed patriotic songs and dances at the embassy today as ‘Amrit Mahotsav of Independence’. On the occasion, which was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, he read out a message from the President of India paying tributes to the progress made in various fields over the past 75 years and to the fighters who have sacrificed for India’s independence. On the occasion, the Ambassador also honored the wives and relatives of the deceased Gurkha soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing blankets to each family, including a total of Rs. 44 million.   August 8 is a special occasion in India to commemorate the 75th anniversary of progressive India and the achievements made by Indians in all areas of human endeavor. Launched in March 2021 to commemorate the Government of India’s ‘Amrit Mahotsav of Independence’, a historic milestone in the journey to independent India, the festival will continue till August 15, 2023. Some glimpses of Indian Embassy celebrated 75th Independence Day  in...

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India celebrating its 75th Independence Day

Posted by | Aug 15, 2021 | , ,

Kathmandu – India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on 15 August. The theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations is “Nation First, Always First”. India’s Independence Day is significant as it stands as a reminder of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. India  celebrating this day with the usual pride to mark its freedom from British rule. The Indian Independence movement began during World War I and was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On August 15, 1947, India got its freedom, ending an almost 200-year British rule. The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on July 4, 1947, and passed within a fortnight. It provided for the end of British rule in India on August 15, 1947. After that, India became a free country with the bifurcation of India and Pakistan. India’s Independence Day is significant as it stands as a reminder of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. It is a national holiday and it is usually observed throughout the nation with the hoisting of the tricolour, parades and cultural events. India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947....

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Red Cross and Coca-Cola Foundation’s joint efforts to support the healthcare sector and vaccination drive

Posted by | Aug 8, 2021 |

Kathmandu- The Nepal Red Cross Society (NERSO) has partnered with the Coca-Cola Foundation to increase the safety of frontline health workers and volunteers assisting patients during the Covid-19 epidemic. The partnership between the two organizations will mobilize NERESO volunteers at government-led vaccination centers and provide transportation facilities for people with physical disabilities to be vaccinated. The handover ceremony was held at the Teaching Hospital of Maharajgunj on Thursday. Representatives of Manita Rajkarnikar and Coca-Cola Nepal visited the teaching hospital. Security materials have been handed over to Ramesh Mahar Nank. As part of the partnership project, personal safety equipment has been distributed to health professionals from Teaching Hospital, Armed Forces of Balambu, Patan Hospital, Janamitri Hospital and Nepal Medical Association. The distribution includes 12,500 surgical masks, 5,000 pairs of gloves, and 960 bottles of sanitizer. In addition, the joint initiative has been implemented in 10 districts across Nepal where more than 31,000 beneficiaries have already reached the vaccination centers run by the Government of Nepal. The campaign has been carried out mainly in Dhading district of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan and Bagmati states as well as East Nawalparasi districts of Kaski, Tanahu, Gorkha, Lamjung and Gandaki states. Nepal Red Cross blood transfusion service technicians, health workers, and ambulances have also been part of the beneficiaries. The partnership between the Nepal Red Cross and The Coca-Cola Foundation is an attempt to...

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SAARC CCI delegation meets PM Deuba

Posted by | Aug 5, 2021 | , ,

Kathmandu- SAARC chamber of commerce and Industries(SAARC CCI) and Federation of Nepalese chamber of commerce industries’ central representatives have met to Prime minister Sher bahadur Deuba. A team led by  SAARC CCI’s  Vice president ChandiRaj Dhakal had successful meet Prime minister Deuba in PM’s residence, Baluwatar on Thursday. Regarding the meeting vice president Dhakal briefed Deuba about the SAARC CCI’s activities against the corona virus. He said that some of the established and planned programs of the SAARC CCI, which was formed as per the SAARC chapter, could not take place as the SAARC ministerial meeting could not be held for a long time. He urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to take it forward with importance in the forthcoming ministerial meeting as Nepal is currently the chair of SAARC. Vice President Dhakal said that the activities of the private sector should not be viewed from a political point of view. ‘SAARC is the region with 40 percent young people under the age of 40 in the world. We must seize this opportunity and make good use of it. ‘He said,’ The country’s economic sector must be made dynamic. From which the social sector can be transformed. ‘ He said that Nepal should take up the issue of its legitimacy as the SAARC CCI has agreed to assist in exhibiting the country’s identifiable products produced by small and medium...

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Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity

Posted by | Aug 4, 2021 | , ,

Dipak Dhakal, Aims College,  Butwal The famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. But the problem is, how can he keep that artistry alive? ” This means that we all have some creativity. We can do our work efficiently in our own way. But the current educational, institutional structure and social environment have not been able to keep it alive. Now the order of machine learning is increasing. The creative potential in man has entered the machine. Due to which the process of formulating artificial intelligence has started. As a result, there is growing concern that humans may fall into the trap of machines. With the passage of time, development and change, mixed concepts have started to come in the context of artificial intelligence, i.e. mechanical intelligence. Overall, the world seems to be divided into two parts. A large group of people are working to control artificial civilization by advancing the idea that it can end human civilization. On the other hand, in the age of modernity, strong voices are being raised saying that every function of artificial intelligence needs to be performed effectively and human creativity needs to be enhanced. Of course, the inventor is considered greater than the inventor. With the Industrial Revolution came the widespread use of machines and equipment to increase efficiency and effectiveness. It was growing less rapidly. With the...

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