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The Ministry of Home Affairs has publicly invited submission as part of its initiative to enhance the efficiency and capacity of entities under the home administration.

A study committee and a thematic sub-committee have been constituted to devise action plans to improve the performance and capacity of bodies within the home ministry, according to Home Ministry Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.

The Ministry formed the committee under the headship of former Chief Secretary Leelamani Poudyal. 

The committee is expected to present a comprehensive report outlining plans and strategies for the enhancement of home administration.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha said the government will implement reform measures based on the recommendations provided in the committee's report.

Individuals interested in contributing to the reform process are encouraged to visit the ministry's official website at www.moha.gov.np to submit their suggestions, particularly in areas such as local administration, armed police, Nepal police, and immigration.

Bird census has started in Chitwan today.

Bird Education Society Chitwan has started counting the birds from Rapti River, Budhirapti, Dhumre, Kasara and other areas of East Chitwan.

According to the district president of the society, Tikaram Giri, bird census started from Saturday across the country but it has started in Chitwan from today. Birds will be counted at nine locations in East Chitwan, to be followed by a census in West Chitwan.

The census is scheduled to be completed by January 21. Binocular cameras, GPS, sound recorders etc. are being used to count the birds.

So far, more than 650 species of birds have been found in Chitwan district.

Bird counting has been taking place in Nepal since 1987.

The gold is being traded at Rs 119, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 118, 950 per tola.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 1,420 per tola today. 

The Central Work Execution Committee meeting of the ruling Nepali Congress is being held today.

The meeting of the Committee has been called at the party's central office in Sanepa at 1 pm today, said NC Central Office Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel.

The meeting is scheduled to discuss the upcoming National Assembly elections.

Filing of nominations for the National Assembly elections is being held tomorrow for the election to be held on January 25.

Meanwhile, the Congress has requested the office-bearers and members of the Central Work Execution Committee to attend the meeting.

Two persons died while three others were injured in separate road accidents in Jhapa district last night.

A person died when a motorcycle went out of control near Jhilimili Bridge in Bhadrapur Municipality-4 last night, and a person died and two others were injured when a passenger bus hit a motorcycle at Charpane Chowk in Birtamode Municipality-2.

Motorcycle rider Dhanapati Pathak (31) and Lekhnath Dahal (28) of Kachankewal Municipality-2 were injured when the motorcycle (Pra 1-01-013 Pa 9607) went out of control and hit the pillar on the side of the Jhilimili Bridge in Bhadrapur Municipality-4.

Of them, pillion rider Dahal died while undergoing treatment at Omsai Pathibhara Hospital, Bhadrapur while Pathak is still undergoing treatment at the same hospital.

Similarly, Toyanath Upreti of Kankai Municipality-8, died when the motorcycle (Me 1 Pa 7248) he was riding on hit by a passenger bus (Pra 1-01-002Ba. 0149), Police Inspector Nawaraj Neupane of District Traffic Office Jhapa said.

Raviratna Sitaula (59) of Kankai-5 and Sagar Majhi of Bahradashi Rural Municipality-7 who were riding pillion riding were injured in the incident. Both are undergoing treatment at Birta City Hospital, Biratmode.

Police said that they arrested the bus driver for investigation.

While dealing with substance abuse, I often ponder over how seeking support for my mental health can contribute to understanding and addressing the roots of my addictive behavior. If I seek help from professionals, will I find a treatment plan tailored to my needs and help me in my struggles with addiction?

Answered by Rishav Koirala, researcher and psychiatrist

Collaborating with healthcare professionals becomes a cornerstone in tailoring a comprehensive treatment plan that extends beyond immediate challenges, delving into the deeper, underlying factors influencing struggles and helping the sufferer through the long journey of abstinence and instances of relapses. This collaborative effort involves a detailed methodology encompassing a comprehensive assessment, identification of triggers, exploration of any co-existing mental health issues, and prevention of relapse. 

In addiction, the pursuit of pleasure frequently becomes a driving force, leading to a quest for understanding the reasons behind substance reliance. Acknowledging resulting harmful behaviors and health issues requires a multifaceted approach. Utilizing established psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness is pivotal in reshaping the connection between pleasure and substance use. 

The whole medical treatment process can be divided into two phases. The first phase of detoxification addresses the symptoms of withdrawal such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, physical pain, and related issues. The second phase is relapse prevention. The use of medications helps in the prevention of relapses as well as halts a person’s further deterioration when s/he relapses.

The adoption of a two-phase treatment approach, starting with stabilization and transitioning to maintenance, ensures a thorough strategy addressing both immediate challenges and the deeper roots of addictive behaviors. A huge percentage of people dealing with addiction also have mental health issues both due to the direct effect of the psychoactive substance and due to the life they are living due to addiction. These issues cause problems when one wants to come out of addiction.

Without addressing mental health issues, coming out of addiction is difficult. Mental health professionals help in this regard too.This holistic methodology involves ongoing follow-up and a steadfast commitment to preventing relapse, fostering collaboration between individuals and healthcare professionals throughout the journey of recovery.

The next step is involving and educating family members in the recovery process. Open communication becomes essential, allowing for honest discussions about the challenges and goals of the individual struggling with addiction. Mental health professionals address addiction as a psychosocial issue and address this component with equal importance.

Addressing harmful behavior and illness requires a meticulous examination of the consequences of addictive behavior on physical and mental health. Implementing harm reduction strategies becomes a crucial aspect of mitigating negative impacts during the recovery process. This approach, which goes beyond a focus solely on abstinence, includes education on safer use practices and the provision of resources to promote healthier behaviors.

The Delegated Management and Government Assurance Committee of the National Assembly has expressed its concerns over the delegated laws of the Tribhuvan University (TU).

During a committee meeting, members underlined the need of addressing operational and management issues within the university arising from rules and by-laws that violate the jurisdictions set by the Delegated Legislation Act.

The committee recently conducted a preliminary study on the TU Act, 2049 BS (1992), and various delegated legislations formed under this act were found outside its jurisdictions.

Committee President Maya Prasad Sharma said during the study it was found that five rules formulated under the Act, and certain by-laws, directives, and working procedures drafted under these rules were outside legal jurisdictions and contradicted the principles of delegated legislation management.

President Sharma stressed the need for extensive discussions and efforts to bring about reforms in response to these issues affecting the university.

Committee member Yubraj Sharma insisted on the need of policy and institutional reforms to address the TU issues.

Committee members raised several concerns, including the need for increased investment in education, proper placement of human resources, updating laws to align with contemporary times, and an increased realization of duties and responsibilities on the part of TU officials.

Shyam Raj Ojha, the President of the TU Central Campus Free Students' Union, who was summoned to the meeting, underscored the importance of changing the government's perception towards the university. He called for depoliticizing the university.

A person died when a clash broke out between police personnel and locals at Barahathawa in Sarlahi on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Jaishankar Sah (32) of Barahathawa Municipality.

According to DSP Dipendra Panjiyar, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Sarlahi, the cause of Sah’s death has not been not been revealed.

“It has been said that Sah died during the course of the demonstration. But the cause of the death is being investigated,” he said.

Locals staged a demonstration outside the Barahathawa Municipality this morning demanding that the municipal hospital be upgraded into the provincial hospital.

Police lobbed 13 rounds of teargas canisters after the demonstrators startled pelting stones.

DSP Panjiyar said that police fired 19 rounds of teargas shells to disperse the mob.

The demonstrators have claimed that Sah died in police firing.