China slams US latest port fee plan

In response to the U.S. governments upcoming port fees for Chinese-built and operated vessels, set to take effect in mid-October, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized on Friday that such measures could be detrimental.

According to Global times, he stated that imposing fees and additional tariffs on cargo handling equipment would not only elevate global shipping costs but also disrupt supply chains and exacerbate inflation in the United States, ultimately harming American consumers and businesses without reviving the domestic shipbuilding industry.

Lin encouraged the United States to follow known facts and international rules, calling for an urgent halt to these activities. He also stated that China would take the appropriate precautions to preserve its lawful rights and interests in light of the situation.

Incumbent government for good governance, prosperity and political stability: PM Oli

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the incumbent government was fully effortful for good governance, development, prosperity and political stability. 

He said so while  inaugurating the administrative building of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality amidst a program in Chitwan today. 

The administrative building of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan was constructed at the cost of 390 million. 

Also speaking on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh said the incumbent government formed on the strengths of two big parties was committed to deliver development with good governance in the country. 

He urged the sides concerned to deliver service without any hassles to the general public. 

Ichhakamana Chairperson Dan Bahadur Gurung said they were working to realize the national aspiration of 'Happy Nepali, Prosperous Nepal'. 

The building was constructed on the joint investment of the federal government, District Coordination Committee and Ichhakamana Rural Municipality.

 

Government change is merely a rumor; work with confidence: PM

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there was no truth in the rumor of change in government formed on the partnership between two big political parties. 

Inaugurating the administrative building of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan today, PM Oli urged the local level leadership to focus on rapid development works keeping good governance. 

He said that the government was clear on its goals and destinations as the big parties with glorious history formed the incumbent government together to give stability, development and good governance to the country. 

"We are carefully engaged in delivering good governance, and making Nepal prosperous and Nepalis happy. You should also join this campaign with confidence. Let's all build the country together", the PM added. 

He expressed the belief that the new administrative building would ease service delivery and good governance of the rural municipality. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh, Bagmati Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota and others were present on the occasion.

 

 

Anti-constitutional activities will not be accepted: Home Minister Lekhak

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that anti-constitutional activities are not acceptable.

Inaugurating the Gandaki Province-level security seminar in Pokhara today, he said that anti-constitutional activities and instability in the name of former monarchists or any other name would not be forgiven in any condition.

Minister Lekhak said that everyone should be ready to defend the present Constitution obtained through long struggle and sacrifice.

Stating that seven Constitutions have been framed in a span of seven decades in Nepal, he opined that the present Constitution is the world's most advanced democratic Constitution and it is possible to solve every problem through it.

"Criticism, evaluation and various activities can be carried out remaining within the Constitution. Anarchic activities such as promoting murder and violence through anti-constitutional activities cannot be carried out. Action will be taken as per law if such activities are carried out," the Home Minister said.

Stating that protecting the Constitution is the need of the hour, he said, "It is 10 years since the current Constitution was promulgated. Efforts will be made to further improve the Constitution carrying out an assessment of this period and by making amendments based on the need through consensus with all concerned.”

The Home Minister said the government is continuously working towards solving all the problems such as the increasing drug abuse, suicide, vehicle accidents, cybercrime, and natural disasters among others which have emerged as challenges in recent years.

Meanwhile, he stressed on the need for the government bodies to make their service delivery more effective and efficient.

Home Minister Lekhak pointed out the need for the Office of the Chief District Officer, as the representatives of the federal government, to be active to make service delivery effective by coordinating among the federal, provincial and local levels, and others in the districts.