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Nepal receives remittances over 1,191 billion in nine months

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Kathmandu, May 12: The inflow of remittance in the past nine months has reached Rs 1191 billion 310 million. This is the rise by 10 percent compared to the corresponding period last year that recorded the 17.2 percent rise in the remittance inflow in corresponding period previous fiscal year. This year's rise in the USD terms is 7.3 percent. "Remittance inflows increased 10.0 percent to Rs1191.31 billion in the review period compared to an increase of 17.2 percent in the same period of the previous year. In the US Dollar terms, remittance inflows increased 7.3 percent to 8.74 billion in the review period compared to an increase of 15.2 percent in the same period of the previous year," the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said in its report about Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal ...

President Paudel conducts worship at Lhakhang monastery of Bouddha

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Kathmandu, May 12: President Ramchandra Paudel and his spouse Sabita Paudel conducted worship at Lhakhang monastery of Bouddha, Kathmandu on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti this morning. They worshipped the Lord Buddha, went around the Bouddha monastery, and had a sight of invaluable remains- astudhatu. The Buddhist devotees have thronged the monastery since early morning. The Bouddhanatha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi organize a function for rare sight of the astudhatu. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated with veneration at various Buddhist shrines like Lumbini, Bouddha, Swayambhu, Namo Buddha and other monasteries across the country today.

Develop Lumbini as major shrine: NA Chair Dahal

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Kathmandu, May 12: Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has said all sides' cooperation is imperative to develop Lumbini, the birthplace of Guatam Buddha, as a major shrine. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti today, Chairman Dahal viewed once Lumbini is promoted as the top shrine, it could draw a huge number of tourists. For it to happen, government needs to augment efforts. "Lord Buddha's teachings stress peace, non-violence, good deed and human welfare," he said, underlining the need of making Lumbini the world centre of Buddhist faith. Adherence to Buddha's principles helps us maintain peace and non-violence, he added. The Chairman also extended greetings on the occasion of the Ubhauli festival celebrated by ...

‘Youth participation essential in policy making’

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Makwanpur, May 12: Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Bahadur Singh Lama, has said development of youth leadership is essential for policy and decision making. Once youths are capacitated, they can contribute to governance, he argued. Inaugurating the Province Youth Summit-2082 organized by Province Youth Council here Sunday, CM Lama said recognizing youths' talent and role in governance would be beneficial to take ahead the journey of development and prosperity. "The province government has adopted a policy to pay heed to the needs and demands of youths while making any policy," he informed, adding that youths are not only the pillars of future development but also the partners at present. The CM further said youth participation and partnership are required to drive development wo...

Gautam Buddha a champion of humanity: PM Oli

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Kathmandu, May 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has wished peace, compassion and brightness in everyone's life. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti today, PM Oli viewed, "Gautam Buddha is an invaluable gift of light, humanity and compassion. Buddhas Jayanti reminds us the birth, achievement of enlightenment and mahaparinirvana of the Lord Buddha." PM Oli took to social media and said Buddha's philosophy is guiding us for correct vision, virtuous thoughts and inspirational works.

Buddha’s teaching instrumental for peace, harmony: President Paudel

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Kathmandu, May 12: President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is a matter of pride for all Nepalis to have the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti today, President Paudel said Buddha's teachings are for social harmony, tolerance and peace. National unity is fostered with such tolerance and mutual harmony, he added. "On this occasion- the day the national pride, Light of Asia and precursor of world peace, Gautam Buddha, was born- I wish peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepalis living in the country and abroad," President Paudel said in the message, reminding that special worship and sermons are conducted at monasteries today. Meditation and prayers are also organized on this occasion. The ...

Buddha’s teaching foundation of durable peace: Speaker Ghimire

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Kathmandu, May 12: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said adherence to Buddha's teaching creates a solid foundation for sustainable peace in the world which is facing tension at present. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti today, Speaker Ghimire wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepali sisters and brothers from Buddhist community who are living in the country and abroad. Nepal is the provenance of Buddhist religion which is spread later across the world, he reminded. "Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the day commemorating the Lord Buddha's birth, acquisition of enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. It is a historic day inspiring us for peace, compassion and tolerance," Speaker Ghimire reminded, adding that millions of people from across th...

Vice President’s message on Buddha Jayanti

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Kathmandu, May 12: Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said the Lord Buddha's worship of nature is inspiring for all of us to resolve the environmental problems. Buddha's love of nature encourages facing the problems caused by climate change in the world, he reiterated. Vice President Yadav said it in his message on the occasion of the Buddha Jayanti today. Buddha's messages are instrumental in wiping out irregularities in social and economic fronts as well. "The people from Buddhist community celebrate the Day with special veneration at monasteries fostering unity," he reminded, adding that it is the day that makes us aware for peace, non-violence, love and self-awakening. The Vice President further said truth, morality, compassion, friendliness and balanced life are refle...

म्यान्मामा ‘जुन्टा’को हवाई आक्रमणमा २० बालबालिका सहित २२ जनाको मृत्यु

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म्यान्माको जुन्टाले गरेको हवाई आक्रमणमा कम्तीमा २२ जनाको ज्यान गएको छ, जसमा २० बालबालिका र दुई शिक्षक रहेका छन् । आक्रमण सोमबार बिहान ओइ थेइन क्विन गाउँस्थित एक विद्यालयमा भएको हो । म्यान्माको ‘जुन्टा’ भन्नाले त्यहाँको सेना जनाइन्छ, जसले सन् २०२१ मा जननिर्वाचित सरकारलाई हटाएर शासनको जिम्मा लिएको थियो । त्यो समयको चुनावपछि सेनाले परिणाम अस्वीकार गर्दै नेतृ आङ सान सु चीको सरकारलाई अपदस्थ ग¥यो र देशको बागडोर सम्हाल्यो । त्यसपछि देशभर विरोध र आन्दोलनहरू भए, तर सेनाले ती प्रदर्शनहरू नियन्त्रणमा ल्याउने प्रयास ग¥यो । अहिले पनि म्यान्मामा यही सैन्य नेतृत्वले शासन गरिरहेको छ, जसलाई ‘जुन्टा’ भनेर चिनिन्छ । स्थानीय बासिन्दाका अनुसार बिहान १० बजे (स्थानीय समय अनुसार) विद्यालयमाथि आक्रमण भएको थियो । यो गाउँ मार्च २८ मा आएको विनाशकारी ७.७ म्याग्निच्युडको भूकम्पको केन्द्रबाट करिब १०० किलोमिटर टाढ...

बङ्गलादेशमा चट्याङ लागेर १४ जनाको मृत्यु

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आइतबार बङ्गलादेशका विभिन्न क्षेत्रमा आएको आँधी र चट्याङका कारण कम्तीमा १४ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ । स्थानीय स्रोतका अनुसार आइतबार दिउँसो आएको आँधीका बेला अधिकांश पीडितहरू खेतमा काम गरिरहेका थिए । ढाकाबाट करिब १२२ किलोमिटर उत्तरमा रहेको मिमेन्सिंह जिल्लामा रुख ढलेर दुई जनाको मृत्यु भएको जनाइएको छ । ब्राह्मणबाडिया जिल्लामा पाँच जना, किशोरगङ्ज जिल्लामा चार जना र शेरपुर, हबिगञ्ज तथा नाओगाँ जिल्लामा एक–एक जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ । ढाकास्थित एक सरकारी अधिकारीले मृत्युको यकिन सङ्ख्याको तत्काल पुष्टि गर्न सकेनन् । बङ्गलादेशमा यस्तो समयमा चट्याङ लागेर मृत्यु हुनु सामान्य हो । यस वर्षको अप्रिल २४ मा पनि दुई घण्टाभित्र नौ जनाको चट्याङका कारण मृत्यु भएको थियो । विगत केही वर्षयता बङ्गलादेशमा चट्याङ लागेर हुने मृत्युको सङ्ख्या तीव्र रूपमा बढ्दै गएको छ । विज्ञहरूका अनुसार जलवायु परिवर्तनका कारण बङ्ग...