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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the immense potential brought about by the federal democratic system of governance should be realized into opportunities.

Speaking at the official ceremony held this morning to mark the National Democracy Day at Sainik Manch Tundikhel in Kathmandu, he emphasized the need to build a strong foundation for socialism while strengthening the federal democratic republic.

Nepal has to be upgraded from a least developed nation to a developing nation by 2030 and for this qualitative development in the gross domestic production is the responsibility of the state. "The traditional model of development will be reviewed to focus on manufacturing and job creation", the Prime Minister said, "Creating employment opportunities will prevent brain drain."

Stating that democracy is a system that builds the foundation for political, economic, social and cultural advancement along with people's participation, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that the democratic system in which the people elect their own representatives will create a basis for progress and development of the nation.

'As the only alternative to democracy is progressive democracy, the solution to the limitations and weaknesses seen will be possible only within the system', Prime Minister Dahal said, "With the strengthening of the democratic republic, effective implementation of federalism and the active participation of citizens in the state management process, people's rights and livelihood can be strengthened along with a foundation of socialism."

The Prime Minister noted that continuous development and sustainability of democracy is possible only with people's sensitization and ownership. Public interest and welfare-based society can be built through rule of law, recognition and realization of human rights, gender equality, proportional inclusion, participation and social justice.

Two persons died and 16 others were injured when a jeep carrying wedding attendants met with an accident at Aabukhaireni Rural Municipality-1 in Tanahun district on Monday.

The deceased have been identified as Aasbir Gurung (72) of Aabukhaireni Rural Municipality-6 and Tulasi Gurung (17) of Byas Municipality-9, according to the District Police Office, Tanahun.

Aasbir died on the spot while Tulasi succumbed to injuries in the course of treatment at Chitwan-based New Medical College.  

The tragedy took place when the jeep (Ba 18 Cha 5921) fell some 500 meters down the road, said police.

Subina Gurung (15), Man Bahadur Gurung (67), Sukmaua Gurung (38), Alisa Gurung (6), Sabita Gurung (19) of Aabukhairenu Rural Municipality-6 and Shishir Gurung (10) of Bandipur Rural Municipality-3 were injured in the incident and they are receiving treatment at Aabukhaireni Hospital.

Similarly, Som Lal Gurung (56), of Aabukhaireni-6, Bhakku Lal Gurung (70), Sher Bahadur Gurung (56), Aasmaya Gurung (36), Dikshya Gurung (10), Sete Gurung (52) of Pyugharphant, jeep driver Raj Kumar Bishwokarma (38) of Aabukhairenu-1, Chij Kumari Gurung (36), 18-month-old Susan Gurung, and Sunita Gurung (37) were also injured in the accident.

They are undergoing treatment at New Medical College, Chitwan, added Police.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Monday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 118, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 117, 600 per tola on Sunday.

Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 117, 450 per tola. It was traded at Rs 117, 050 per tola.

Meanwhile, the silver is being traded at Rs 1,430 per tola today.

When I look at the sky, I wish I could fly 

When I view the nature, I feel the vibe 

We humans are the soul of the nature 

Which extends more indeed inside 

That never tends to share. 

At first when I felt it, I got a different peace of mind 

That was stressing inside me myself 

The first time I felt I was not lonely, 

but was in my own peace 

I took time to feel the same sunsets,

When it’s about to end its presence. 

I got my own thoughts, and I feel we are the cage 

For our own freedom, we destroy our own inner peace 

I feel the bird, I feel their happiness, I can see the love 

Towards the Mother Earth, that saves,

gives birth and takes the last breadth.  

Supriya Paudel 

BBM III Semester, United College

Today, I am surrendering;

Surrendering amidst the vista;

To keep myself in attunement;

In my heart I know;

Dear life, it feels liberating.

As I gaze upon the horizons;

It reminds me of my ever-growing dreamscape;

A picturesque of euphoria;

In my mind I know;

Dear life, it feels awakening.

The realm of hope engulfs me;

While getting lost in the depths of my thoughts;

A never ending thought;

In my wariness I know;

Dear life, it feels empowering.

As I took a sigh of relief;

The gentle breeze flustered me;

I mustered up the courage to face the inevitable;

In my belief I know;

Dear life, it feels reinforcing.

Today, I am accepting;

Of my defeats with grace;

For I am fearfully and wonderfully admitting; 

In my realization I know;

Dear life, it feels musing. 

Animon Rapacha 

BBM VI Semester, United College

A meeting of the National Assembly held on Sunday sent the Bill designed to amend some Acts related to the prevention of money laundering and promotion of business environment, 2079 BS to the relevant committee for clause-wise discussion.

The proposal by Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dhanraj Gurung that the bill be sent to the Legislation Management Committee for clause-wise discussion was unanimously approved by the Upper House.

Similarly, Chairperson of the Delegated Management and Government Assurance Committee Maya Prasad Sharma submitted the annual report of the Committee for the year 2079-80 in the meeting.

Chairperson of National Concern and Coordination Committee, Dil Kumari Rawal Thapa (Parbati), tabled the study report on tier-wise inter-relationship and coordination of the Committee.

Similarly, Chairperson of the Legislation Management Committee, Jayantidevi Rai submitted the report of the Committee on the 'Bill on Legislation, 2080'.

The next meeting of the National Assembly will be held on February 23.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 27. 21 points to close at 2, 034.82 points on Sunday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 3. 35 points to close at 365. 20 points.

A total of 10,772,483-unit shares of 315 companies were traded for Rs 3. 77 billion.

Meanwhile, Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) and Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) were the top gainers today with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Samling Power Company Limited (SPC) was the top loser with its price dropped by 8. 21 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 3. 19 trillion. 

Singer Hemant Sharma has released a new song titled ‘Dharti Mathi Jun,’ featuring the collaboration of singer Bindu Paudel. The song, with lyrics and music by Deepak Sharma and composition by Narendra Biyogi, follows the success of Sharma’s previous release, ‘Uta Pareli Jhim Jhim,’ in partnership with Paudel.

The music video of this song showcases actor Anoop Bikram Shahi, marking the first-time collaboration with model Kabita Nepali. Despite Shahi’s rare appearances in music videos, he expressed his fondness for the song, motivating his participation.

Shyam Swet Rasaili handled the mixing and mastering of the track, while Nabraj Upreti did the video’s cinematography. Amrit Chapagain took charge of the editing, and the direction of the video was executed by Mausam Himali.