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Are you ready to participate ? ‘MAITRI THROUGH MY LENS’ PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Posted by | Sep 1, 2020 |

Since time immemorial, India and Nepal share deep-rooted socio-cultural connect and people to people ties. To cherish this special and unique bond, Embassy of India and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation announce ‘MaitriThrough My Lens’ Photography Contest. It will celebrate this multi-faceted relationship between the people of two great countries through the language of photography. Contestants may focus on themes that capture the common threads of bonhomie in the field of arts, architecture, dance, education, religion, festivals and celebrations etc. They may also focus on socio-economic development and iconic projects which capture partnership of both the countries towards economic prosperity. Eligibility criteria: The contestant should be a Nepali Citizen. 2. Entry Guidelines:   All entries must be in JPEG format. Each entry must be representative of the central theme “India – Nepal Friendship”. Participants must ensure that the entries submitted are of good quality and high resolution. There is no entry fee for this competition. Contestants can submit more than one entry subject to the condition that only 1 prize can be given to any contestant. The cost of making the photo is to be borne by the applicant and NO reimbursement for the same will be given by the Embassy. Participants submitting the Photos for the competition are solely responsible for copyright regulations, if any. Their undertaking that the Photos don’t infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property rights...

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Bagmati State deputy speaker recovered from coronavirus infection

Posted by | Sep 1, 2020 | ,

Bagmati State deputy speaker Radhika Tamang who was at home isolation for 14 days after testing positive for coronavirus got recovered from the infection. Through a social networking site, deputy speaker Tamang on Monday shared that she and her son tested negative for the virus in its re-examination after an interval of time. Also on the occasion, she extended thanks to all for their best wishes for recovery from the infectious disease. “I am indebted to the people at home and abroad for their emotional support and advice for recovery from the effects of the virus. Tamang also extended gratefulness to the state ministry of social development, Hetauda-based health agencies, parliament secretariat, personal secretariat and family members for encouragement to get out of coronavirus effects. “Mainly maintaining physical distancing is an effective way to protect oneself from the virus. I think it is important to enhance social harmony rather than stigmatizing the infected”, Tamang further said. After conformation of coronavirus infection deputy speaker Tamang and her son have been staying in isolation at their home in Hetauda....

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Late Singh’s contributions to women freedom spectacular: NC general secretary

Posted by | Aug 31, 2020 | ,

Nepali Congress (NC) general secretary Dr Shashank Koirala said the contributions of the late Mangala Devi Singh were spectacular for women’s freedom in Nepal. He said this at a virtual interaction ‘Women leadership in post-COVID-19 new world’ organized by the Girija Prasad Koirala Foundation to mark the 24th memorial day of women leader Mangala Devi Singh. The general secretary added the late Singh’s role was critical in bringing women to the present situation. In order to establish women’s rights at par their male counterpart, veteran leaders such as Siingh, Divya Koirala, Shailaja Acharya and Sushila Koirala made significant contributions during their times, he added. NC central member and Foundation chair Sujata Koirala described the late Singh as an audacious women leader who struggled for the freedom and rights of the women since she was 16. “The Constitution has guaranteed 33 percent representation of women but it has yet to be in practice. The particular pertinent issue should be discussed within the Democratic Party Nepali Congress”. NC central members including Sarita Prasain, Dr Dila Sangraula, Kamala Pant, Ratna Sherchan and Kiran Yadav, and Nepal Women Association president Uma Regmi called for women unity within the party to establish their democratic rights and freedoms. Also speaking on the occasion were State Assembly member Bijula Barma, Foundation Europe coordinator Sita Sapkota, Foundation America coordinator Somnath Ghimire, Foundation Cyprus coordinator Rita Dulal, NC...

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Sudurpaschim records additional 100 coronavirus cases

Posted by | Aug 31, 2020 |

As many as additional 100 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus infection in the Sudurpaschim State in the past 24 hours. According to the Health Division under the State Ministry of Social Development, additional 100 suspects were confirmed to have contracted the deadly virus while testing swabs collected in Dhangadhi, Doti district hospital and Dadeldhura hospital. The infected confirmed on Sunday were from Kailali, Achham, Doti, Darchula and Bajhang districts. With this the number of corona infected people has reached 5,754 including 1,505 women and 4,249 men in Sudurpaschim State alone. As of Sunday, Kailali district has seen a record-high 1,699 coronavirus cases. As informed daily 1,730 swab samples are being collected in the State. The local administration has enforced restriction in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts to prevent the spread of the virus....

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Taxation Issues on Retirement Benefits in Nepal

Posted by | Aug 30, 2020 | ,

– Ram chandra Rupakheti Retirement is the termination of the work relation of an employee from the organization or employer where he has been working there with the given responsibility. Generally, an employee from the organization gets retired due to their age. Sometimes, they may be retired voluntarily. There may be termination of employment due to death, physical or mental disability. In some instances, employees get retired due to disciplinary action as a result of their misconduct or crimes. The retirement payments are related to the payment when they get retired. The primary purpose of a retirement savings fund is to create a steady source of revenue for an investor when he or she does not have a source of income. It can be considered as a form of deferred pay, providing financial security and enough capital to pay for the necessities of individuals. This is aimed at the employee’s welfare financially by managing the source of the fund when they are retired from the service. Beneficiary shall not have any right to claim the payment of the retirement contribution as long as s/he is continuing the service. In the event of death of the beneficiary, his/her nominee may lodge the claim for payment of balance amount in the account of the deceased. Where no nominee is appointed or the nominee has also died, first living relative of the...

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