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China ready to support BP Koirala cancer hospital: Ambassador Hou

Posted by | Jan 14, 2020 | ,

Chinese ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi has committed to support the health sector in Nepal. Speaking in a programme organized at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital here today, ambassador Hou expressed China’s willingness to support in upgrading and advancing the hospital. She added that the Chinese government was happy to continuing support to the hospital since its construction phase. The Chinese ambassador said that the Chinese Medical Group was making its maximum efforts to provide advanced medical treatment to cancer patients in Nepal from the hospital. Similarly, Executive Director at the Hospital Dr. Bijay Chandra Acharya has briefed the programme about the current and future plans of the hospital. The hospital was constructed in Chinese support and is receiving medical and other supports from Chinese sides. The programme was organized on the 20th anniversary of Chinese medical support to the hospital. The hospital is a comprehensive cancer care center with 450 beds and equipped with diagnostic and therapeutic machine in the...

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Human Rights violations on the rise

Posted by | Jan 14, 2020 | ,

Gandaki state recorded a total of 666 incidents of violation of human rights in the year 2019. During the year, 640 people suffered from violation of their rights, carried out by the state and non-state actors. The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) shared the details at an interaction on ‘human rights and human development’ organised here on Friday. INSEC Gandaki coordinator Shiva Khakurel shared the information on human rights violations collected for the human rights yearbook. Accordingly, 15 women and 185 men fell victim to human rights violations in the year. Speaking on the occasion, State Minister for Social Development Nardevi Pun said the State had the jurisdiction only to promote mother tongue and include issues in the local level curriculum. Deputy Superintendent of Police of Kaski Raj Kumar KC said the police were committed to the protection of human rights. NGO Federation Central General Secretary Ram Prasad Subedi pointed out the need to document the fundamental rights that the people have been able to enjoy. Other speakers including FNJ Kaski Chair Dipendra Shrestha, Prof Gehendreswar Koirala, Sarita Poudel of Shakti Samuha and Priti Pandey of Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry pointed out the need to increase awareness on human rights, and make it a part of the school...

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A division league: Macchindra tops the standings

Posted by | Jan 14, 2020 | ,

The sixth round of the Qatar Airways Martyrs Memorial A division league football is coming to a close today. The final match under the sixth round is being played at Dasarath Stadium today. As of now, Macchindra club tops the points table with 13 points. In six games so far, Machhindra has won four and played a draw in two games. Likewise, Tribhuvan Army Club stands in the second position with four wins and a loss in five games, and 12 points. Manang Marsyangdi Club is in the third position with 12 points as well. Three Star Club is in the fourth, Jawalakhel Youth club in fifth and New Road Team in the sixth position. Similarly, Nepal Police Club is in the seventh position with two wins, two losses, and two draws so far while Sankata Club and Brigade Boys Club are in the eighth and ninth positions respectively. Chyasal Youth Club, Armed Police Force club, Friends Club, Himalayan Sherpa Club, and Saraswati Youth Club are at the bottom five of the league points table. The match today will be played between Tribhuvan Army Club and Sankata Club, with the TAC having a chance to go to the top with a...

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Govt. needs to be serious: Dr Koirala

Posted by | Jan 14, 2020 | , ,

Nepali Congress central member Dr. Shekhar Koirala has said that the government should become serious to not allow the situation of the country deteriorate further. Speaking at a gathering held at Koirala Niwas today in connection with the canvassing for the National Assembly elections from State no.1, he emphasized that the government should work to make the parliamentary system acceptable to all. “The government should wipe out fears that it is going against federalism and must be sensitive to normalize the situation,” he said. Central Member Koirala said notwithstanding the result of the NA election, the NC should become move ahead with unity. From State no. 1, NC has fielded Mina Pulami Magar,65, of Dharan Sub-metropolis-1 and Nir Bahadur Biswakarma,39, of Phidim municipality-1 in women and Dalit category, and Rajendra Ghimire,58, of Bhadrapur municipality-8 in the open...

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Finance Minister bats for joint effort for development of industrial sector

Posted by | Jan 13, 2020 | , , ,

Minister for Finance Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada has underscored the need for inclusive investment in the industrial sector for the development and prosperity of the country. At a programme themed ‘Mixed Economy and Gender-friendly Investment’ organized by the Samriddhi Foundation here today, Minister Khatiwada urged the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to consider increasing their investment in the small scale and medium enterprises (SMEs). Minister Khatiwada said, “Currently the big banks are funding the big industries while small scale industries are being funded by the cooperatives. The BFIs should pay attention to loan disbursement to the SMEs in an easy and convenient manner for inclusive growth of the industrial sector.” Urging for unified efforts among the government, private sector, and cooperatives, the three pillars of economy, the Minister shared that the government has formulated policies incorporating the spirit of inclusive development. Khatiwada viewed that the available resources should be mobilized accordingly for the same. According to him, the cooperatives and financial sector in Nepal had encouraging participation of women and recommended the women entrepreneurs to exploit the usage of technologies for being more relevant and competitive. The Foundation has been conducting programmes that generate discourse on minimizing gender-based inequality that is seen as a big hindrance to achieving development and...

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