Nepal-Australia celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal truly values Australia’s friendship, its continued development assistance and its principled support to the country's democratic and inclusive transformation.
Participating in a special reception hosted by the Embassy of Australia in Nepal to commemorate 65 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Nepal on Saturday, Prime Minister Karki, who also holds the Foreign Ministry portfolio, said over more than six decades partnership between the two countries has grown to cover key areas like education, trade, development and culture.
On the occasion, she also launched a souvenir book: 65 Years Together published by the Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia highlighting the timeline, dimensions and depth of people-to-people linkages between the two countries, according to a press statement released by the Embassy.
Since establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1960, Nepali diaspora in Australia has expanded significantly in recent years, strengthening people-to-people links and cultural ties. Today, Nepalis contribute actively to Australia’s multicultural society, while maintaining deep connections with their homeland.
Both nations collaborate closely in bilateral, regional, and multilateral fora, including the United Nations and share common agendas on climate action, sustainable development, gender equality, and peacekeeping, reinforcing their commitment to global stability and prosperity.
Australia-Nepal relationship continues to flourish with ever-increasing people-to-people connections, respect for sovereignty, and promotion of democratic values, adds the statement.
Government urges local levels to provide details of damage
The government has urged all rural municipalities and municipalities in the country to report about damage caused by the Gen-Z protests and demonstrations that took place across the country on September 8 and 9.
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has communicated to all 753 local levels across the country, requesting them to provide details of damage.
Information has also been sought about the details of reconstruction works being carried out by the respective municipality.
The government had formed a five-member committee on September 21 to assess the damage to public property, physical structures and private establishments caused during the agitation and prepare a reconstruction plan.
For uniformity as well as to facilitate data collection, the committee has been asked to prepare an online portal and the concerned local levels have been asked to provide details using it.
PM Karki urges EC to extend timeline for voter registration
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged the Election Commission (EC) to extend the timeline for voter registration, taking into account the enthusiasm and pressure seen in voter registration.
Speaking on the phone with the Officiating Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari today, Prime Minister Karki requested the EC for an extension, the PM's secretariat said.
The EC had set November 30 as the deadline for the registration of voter's name list.
After the request of PM Karki, Officiating Chief Commissioner Bhandari said the EC was positive to extend the deadline by five days.
There is a high pressure for the online registration of names in the voter list after it became possible to register names in the voters name list based on the details of national identity card.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Karki had also expressed her concern to the EC regarding the issues seen in the 'internet server'.
Speaker Ghimire Calls for Immediate Reinstatement of Parliament, Labels Dissolution Unconstitutional
Speaker Devaraj Ghimire has described the dissolution of the parliament as an unconstitutional, illegal, and undemocratic move, stating that it must be reinstated immediately. Speaking with journalists on Friday at his private residence in Birtamod, Jhapa, Ghimire argued that reinstating the parliament is the only lawful solution to the country’s current political instability.
“The dissolution of the parliament, carried out beyond the scope of the Constitution, has pushed the country toward uncertainty,” he said. He added that the immediate need is the reinstatement of the parliament, which is the only lawful path.
Speaker Ghimire also expressed the expectation that the Supreme Court will hear the case on the reinstatement of the parliament promptly and deliver a positive verdict based on legal, practical, and national considerations. RSS
