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The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians' Meet, 2025, has concluded by issuing a five-point call for action.

The KHK Parliamentarians' Meet was organized by the Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives for the first time in Nepal.

The two-day event that was held under the theme 'Sustaining Nature Empowering People' in Kathmandu from Monday concluded today.

Parliamentarians and representatives from the countries in this region called to take immediate steps in the sectors of climate change, air pollution and biodiversity conservation through regional cooperation.

At the concluding ceremony, Coordinator and member of the organizing committee, Bir Bahadur Balayer informed about the Meet's conclusions.

The HKH Meet drew the conclusions that growing climate risk, pollution and loss of biodiversity in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, which have shared ecological, social and economic importance, have posed serious challenges to community and ecosystem.

Similarly, the event also stressed on climate tolerance, clean air and bio-diversity conservation to be kept on priority for a secured future of the coming generation and called for cooperation for regional unity, inclusive development and sustainability by making the legislative role of parliamentarians effective. 

The issues including organizing the meet regularly, and exploring possibility for establishment of 'Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians Forum' for regional talks, exchanging experiences and best practices are also incorporated in the call for action. 

Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Pakistan fall under the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region.

Earlier, addressing the concluding session, Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said that joint efforts of all countries are indispensable as common challenges such as climate change, air pollution and biodiversity loss cannot be solved by any single country alone.

Stating that the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is home to 240 million people and about two billion people depend on the natural resources of this region, he said that it is one of the most sensitive regions of the Earth. "The temperature in this region is increasing at a rate almost double that of global warming, causing serious impacts such as melting of glaciers, devastating floods, water crisis and increasing droughts."

The Department of Postal Services has issued a postage stamp featuring the image of Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pande.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, affixed the first cancellation mark on the latest issue of the Department during a program held here today.

On the occasion, the Minister, who also serves as the government spokesperson, said, "Postage stamps are a means of preserving our history, and they help the nation's servants gain both national and international recognition."

Pande, a diplomat, bureaucrat, and author, is the sixth-generation descendant of Kaji Kalu Pande.

He was the first Nepali to earn a master’s degree in commerce from India. The newly issued postage stamp commemorates his significant contribution to Nepal’s administration, diplomacy, literature, and social service. The Minister added that this practice would inspire the younger generation to honor the achievements of those from earlier generations.

The Department has recently been issuing postage stamps featuring individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation and politics, while also highlighting the country's indigenous crops, culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Himalaya Pande, Pande's middle son, who was present at the event along with other relatives and family members, expressed that the moment was one of pride and joy for the entire family, stating that it felt like a recognition for all of them.

Radhika Aryal, Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, said that the life, struggles, and contributions of Pande had always served as a source of inspiration for her.

Manamaya Pangeni Bhattarai, Director General of the Department, stated that the issuance of the postage stamp in Pande’s honour was part of the Department’s effort to promote the country’s historic legacy.

Vehicular movement along Hetauda-Bhimphedi-Sisneri-Kathmandu road section has resumed from this morning. 

According to Spokesperson at the District Police Office, Makawanpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shyamu Aryal, the road section has come to full operation after removing dry landside at Jyamire in Indrasorobar Rural Municipality-3, Makawanpur along the road section.

The road section was obstructed due to the landslide from Saturday.

Most homes lack proper storage space or you soon run out of space to stash your stuff especially if you have been living in the same apartment or house for a number of years. The things we buy over the years accumulate and though we could do with donating some of the stuff, most of us like to have them around just in case. So we have multiples of blankets, pillows, cushions, electronic items etc. Clothes and shoes also take up a lot of space in most homes as we can never have enough of these. 

As a result, our homes are full of things and there are times when we know we have something like a spare windcheater or a pair of rainboots but we can’t find them when we need them. The solution to making your home look less cluttered and organizing your things properly so that you know where what is and can find them with ease lies in having a meticulous storage system. This week, we are here to show you three ways you can build a smart storage system that works for you so that your things find the home they need. 

Furniture with storage underneath

An ottoman or bench with storage underneath is a great way to add storage space without it taking extra space. You can use these to store extra blankets and cushions in your living room or bedroom. These days you can customize sofas and beds to double as storage as well. It’s great for stowing heavy clothes and duvets. If you have free space above your closet, consider building a cabinet there. You can use this space to store your suitcases. Make sure you fill the suitcase with out-of-season clothes or other items you don’t use on a daily basis. 

If you have a window space that is unused, build a seating area with drawers underneath the space. This can be a great reading nook that doubles as a place to keep things like cleaning supplies, medical files, and other documents, etc. 

Boxes and baskets

One of the most inexpensive things you can do to stow away stuff you don’t use or even do use or need on a daily basis like chargers, pens, and bills among others is to invest in pretty boxes or baskets. This hides visual clutter and makes things easily accessible as well. You can buy baskets in all sizes, shapes, and colors in any department store in town. Bhatbhateni Supermarket and Salesberry have a good collection of decent, inexpensive baskets that you can use to store all kinds of things. You can even choose to get transparent ones in similar sizes and stack them together so that you can easily see what’s inside. Otherwise, consider putting labels on them. Another aesthetic option is to get large wicker baskets or patterned cardboard boxes from handicraft stores like Dhukuti in Kupondole or one of the many places in Thamel. These can be displayed wherever there is space in your house. A stack of cardboard boxes can also act as a really cool side table. 

Vertical space

Most homes have too many things on surfaces and tabletops giving them a cluttered feel. We don’t make much use of vertical space. The walls might have a few paintings or decor items but other than that they serve no practical use. Consider using your walls as storage solutions in a way that it doesn’t look out of place or untidy. Floating shelves are a great way to display your books. You can use pretty boxes, which as you know are great to store all kinds of knick-knacks, as bookstoppers. Beautiful tote bags strung on pegs can also look aesthetic while keeping things away from sight. The same can be said for macrame file and trinket holders that double as decor. If you explore a little, you will find many ideas on how to use vertical space for storage without compromising on aesthetics.