Second Economic Census 2082: Training for enumerators begins
A five-day training program for enumerators assigned to the Second National Economic Census 2082 has commenced nationwide today.
The training has been organized as part of preparations for the census, which aims to update national economic statistics by assessing the actual condition, nature, and structure of economic activities.
According to Deputy Chief Statistics Officer and spokesperson Dhundiraj Lamichhane, the training will be conducted concurrently from 84 offices across the country.
He shared this information during a program organized on Wednesday.
The event was organized by the National Statistics Office in collaboration with the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).
He stated that the selection process for the required enumerators has already been completed, and necessary coordination has been carried out with the respective local levels.
Once the training concludes, the enumerators will be assigned to their duties.
Previously, Nepal conducted its first National Economic Census in 2018.
Korean Embassy organizes knowledge-sharing program
The Embassy of Korea in Nepal organized a knowledge-sharing program on Wednesday in collaboration with the newly established Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs’ Association (NKBEA).
This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Korea, with a growing emphasis on economic cooperation.
Speaking at the program, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Tae-Young highlighted the success stories of Nepali workers returning from South Korea, recognizing them as key drivers of Nepal’s economic development, according to a statement issued by the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu.
He emphasized that the Employment Permit System (EPS) should not be viewed merely as a labor initiative, but as a “partnership for human development,” enabling workers to acquire skills, earn income, and return home with the capacity to launch entrepreneurial ventures.
On the occasion, Prem Kumar Gurung, President of NKBEA, highlighted the longstanding labor and cultural ties between Nepal and Korea.
Two youths stabbed to death in Lalitpur
Two youths were fatally stabbed at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur on Wednesday.
According to the District Police Range, Lalitpur, the deceased have been identified as Sumit Nembang and Srijan Nembang of Kamal Rural Municipality-6 in Jhapa. The two were brothers.
Seriously injured in the attack, they breathed their last during the course of treatment at the B&B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur this morning.
Sanjeev Nepali of Lalitpur Metropolitan City-9 and Gagan Sunar of Gaindakot have been arrested on charge of murdering the Nembang brothers.
People's Movement Day being celebrated today
The People's Movement Day is being celebrated today by organizing a variety of programs to commemorate the day when democracy was restored in Nepal.
The day commemorates the restoration of democracy by ending the 30-year-old Panchayat rule on Chaitra 26, 2046 BS.
The Panchayat rule of governance started by then King Mahendra on Poush 1, 2017 BS ended on Chaitra 26, 2046 BS.
The 30-year-old Panchayat system was brought down by a joint people's movement led by the Nepali Congress along with the Left Front. Multi-party rule of governance was restored in Nepal since then.
The people's movement held under the leadership of Nepali Congress leader Ganeshman Singh had lasted for 50 days.
The people's movement began on Falgun 7, 2007 BS, marking the day when democracy was first established in Nepal.
The then King Birendra, addressing the nation, had announced the restoration of the multi-party system on Chaitra 26, 2046 BS.
