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The fifth edition of Revamp Nepal 2023 is all set to take place in Chhaya Center, Thamel on 11 Feb 2023. The daylong event will host a diverse lineup of ventures, entrepreneurial initiatives, and prominent business entities currently active in the Nepali business ecosystem, the organizer informed.  The event will provide a platform for participants to directly connect and interact with prospective customers, clients, and partners, and help them promote their products and services.  Jointly organized by FiBRO Nepal and Ideajar Digital in collaboration with Nabil Bank, Revamp Nepal has welcomed Dish Home, E-Beema, Phoenix College of Management, Upaya, Foodmandu, Nepal Airlines, E-sewa, Sysqube Technology, Artseum Production, Grace International Education, UG Cakes, and Ramailo Games as the partners and is supported by Sharing Opportunities, Hilife, and Nepal Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF)-Kathmandu chapter.  According to the organizers, the event will host over 70 ventures and expects a footfall of over 7,000 attendees throughout the day.

Simrik Air recently conducted a heli-training and orientation for the crew, staff, and medical team to prepare them better for rushing crucial assistance during natural and man-made disasters by enhancing their skills and expertise.  Capt Siddartha Jang Gurung led a Bambi Bucket training session for helicopter pilots Capt Hare Ram Thapa and Capt Rajendra Duwal at Bojinee Dam in Nagarkot. The pilots learned the proper use and operation of this specialized tool. Simrik Air is the sole provider of this water-based firefighting service in Nepal.  In addition to Bambi Bucket training, Simrik Air also offered a variety of other realistic engagement training options such as Recco, Yak Winch, Sling operation, Long-line operation, Medical evacuation, and Management training to keep the staff up-to-date and maintain safety, efficiency, and consistency in service. Capt Bimal Sharma and Capt Bhaskar Pokharel were trained on this.  Crew members Ang Tashi Sherpa, Tshering Dhenduk Bhote, Tshering Pandey Bhote and Sonam Bhuti were also trained during these sessions. These sessions were conducted under the supervision of instructor and trainer from Germany and Switzerland Bruno Jelk, Daniel Brunner and Beat Marti.  In a country marked by difficult terrains, this kind of training is expected to be of great help in saving lives and properties during natural and manmade disasters like flooding, fires and mountaineering accidents, given that the state alone is not adequately equipped in dealing with such contingencies.  

National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF) was among the 46 national organizations that received accreditation from the Election Commission to observe Nov 20 parliamentary polls. NIWF appointed 163 indigenous and non-indigenous participants from all seven provinces for this.  NIWF launched a report on the experience of observers, amid an event. In the event, Anthropologist and Researcher, Amit Tamang, talked about the issue of lack of citizenship and therefore, voting cards of  Chepangs Indigenous Communities in Ichhyakamana Municipality, Chitwan. Nanu Thami, who previously represented as a candidate from the Indigenous quota representation, shared her personal experiences of feeling discriminated against and excluded in the party and political matters. She expressed that the quota elected representatives are not given permits to enter the election centers which clearly depicts that proportionally elected ones are not given the right validation and acknowledgment as it is given to others. Similarly, Joint Secretary of the Election Commission of  Nepal, Shaligram Sharma Poudel expressed his reservation about the report and claimed not to accept it. With a somewhat authoritative tone, he commented on how the Election Commission asked for a general report, not centered on Indigenous Women. “Indigenous Women is a small chapter and we should be focusing on more important issues like booth capturing or corruption during the Elections.”

The music video of the song ‘Mero Desh Naharos’, filled with patriotic sentiments, has been released. The video has been released through Delighted Nepal YouTube channel. Adding to the wave of patriotic songs, the new song features singer Swaroopraj Acharya, composer Pushkar Sunuwar and lyricist DP Dahal.  This song has introduced Nepal’s art, culture and nature and is presented by Rita Simkhada Dahal. Recorded at Melody Nepal Studio, this song is produced and distributed by Delighted Music Industries Pvt Ltd. The music video is edited by Mohan Sunuwar, cinematography by Keshav Vishwakarma, and arrangement, recording and mixing by Pushkar Sunuwar.  Video here: https://youtu.be/Tv3F1PZGdEM