I established Blue Diamond Society to help community in times of crisis: Sunil Babu Pant
The sexual and gender minority community have expressed their dissatisfaction saying that some groups are taking over the Blue Diamond Society to fulfill their vested interest.
Former Constituent Assembly member Sunil Babu Pant had formed the Blue Diamond Society in 2001 to ensure the identity, rights and security of the community.
During a program held in Anamnagar on Monday, the participants said that they would no longer tolerate the interference.
They further said that they would not remain a mute spectator if anyone tries to control the Blue Diamond Society under any pretexts.
Maya Gurung, who performed the first legal same-sex marriage in South Asia, clearly stated that after the exit of Sunil Babu Pant, Blue Diamond is being operated by some groups to serve their personal interests.
“Opacity, exploitation and oppression have crossed the line,” Gurung said.
Mayako Pahichan Nepal Vice Chairman Madhu KC said that the time has come to unite and stand on the side of truth.
On the occasion, founder Pant said, "I established this organization to help the community in times of crisis. Now the question arises, where did that purpose go?"
Pant added, "We don't want a dispute. The buildings, institutions, and property belong to all communities, and we should move ahead accordingly."
Meanwhile, the community said that they need health, education, housing, legal aid, and mental empowerment, underscoring that their problems will not be solved by holding programs in hotels and resorts.
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing, BBC reported.
Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe.
Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls' summer camp, confirmed at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead. Ten girls and a camp counsellor are still missing.
The White House meanwhile rejected suggestions that budget cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) could have inhibited the disaster response, according to BBC.
Flooded Lhende stream sweeps away Miteri Bridge
The flooded Lhende stream has swept away the Miteri Bridge.
The bridge connects Nepal and China in Rasuwa district.
The flooded stream not only swept away the bridge in the northern border of Nepal but also the vehicles stationed on the yard of Customs Office, Timure, according to Assistant Chief District Officer, Druba Prasad Adhikari.
Eleven persons were trapped in the flood while they were going to rescue the people in the area of the Customs Office.
The Nepal Army has been requested for rescue.
Detailed information on the damage is being collected, he added.
Weather to remain partly to generally cloudy today
The country is currently affected with monsoon wind. The low pressure belt of monsoon is near the average range, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.
It will be partly to generally cloudy weather throughout the day today.
Light to moderate rainfall along with thunder and lightning is predicted in some places of hilly regions of all provinces. However, one to two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces will have heavy rainfall.
Similarly, light rains and snowfall are likely in the upper hilly and mountainous region.
