Trio held for swindling foreign job aspirants of Rs 150 million (With video)
Police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in swindling around 300 foreign job aspirants of Rs 150 million with false promises of sending them to Cambodia, New Zealand and France among other countries.
The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office made them public by organizing a press conference today.
The arrestees have been identified as Raj Kumar Bhatta (28) of Bharatpur-18, Chitwan, Pawan Panta (23) of Pokhara Metropolitan City-8, Kaski and Nabin BK (22) of Machhapuchhare Rural Municipality-8, Kaski.
Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office spokesperson SP Rabindra Regmi said that they had published advertisements with a handsome salary and allowances with false promises of sending Nepali job aspirants to Cambodia, New Zealand and France among others countries by using fake Ids of Rabin Ale Magar, Manoj Jung Thapa and Mahesh Thapa among others on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp.
After getting connected on social networking sites, the trio asked them to deposit the money in various bank accounts.
SP Regmi said that 15 persons had filed complaints against them.
Central and Western Tarai likely to experience excessive heat for three days
Excessive heat has been forecast for the next three days in the central and western Tarai regions.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said temperatures in some parts of the southern plains of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces have soared to 40 degrees Celsius or above in recent days.
In its special bulletin today, the Division forecasts the occurrence of a heat wave for the next three days beginning today. It has urged one and all to take precautions against the adverse weather conditions.
Fatigue, weakness, increased thrust, headache, muscle camp, dizziness, muscle pain, vomiting, and even unconsciousness are the consequences of the heat wave.
The Division has prescribed staying indoors in cool areas, wearing lightweight cotton clothing, avoiding direct sun exposure, wearing hats when outdoors, and consuming plenty of fruits, water, and fluids such as fresh juice to mitigate the risk of heat wave implications.
UAE Embassy organizes workshop on sustainable development in Nepal
The UAE Embassy in collaboration with the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) organized a workshop in Kathmandu on June 6, focusing on sustainable development in Nepal
The workshop, which was organized in the presence of Minister of Agriculture Jwala Kumari Sha and UAE Ambassador Abdula Al Shamsi, aimed to harness the transformative potential of clean renewable energy initiatives, particularly in conjunction with agricultural practices.
The convergence of these sectors holds the promise of not only mitigating environmental degradation but also catalyzing economic growth and societal transformation, reads a statement issued by UAE Embassy.
The workshop was not merely a platform for discussion; it was a call to action, emphasizing the imperative to bridge the gap between research and implementation.
Recognizing that innovative solutions often falter at the implementation stage, participants delved into practical steps to advance clean energy solutions and sustainable agricultural practices in Nepal, according to the statement.
The workshop discussed was the notion that economic growth must be intricately linked with environmental stewardship. By promoting environmentally friendly business projects, stakeholders acknowledged the dual benefit of safeguarding our planet while unlocking new avenues for economic prosperity.
Throughout the day, the participants engaged in dialogue and knowledge exchange, exploring investment opportunities and sharing insights on how to enhance agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Nahid Muniza as researcher, on behalf of the UAE Embassy, highlighted investment opportunities in both countries, underscoring a shared commitment to sustainability and prosperity.
Of particular significance was the recognition of agriculture's pivotal role in Nepal's economy and livelihoods. Participants deliberated on strategies to integrate clean energy solutions into agricultural processes, with a keen focus on increasing productivity and resilience in the face of climate change.
The workshop at ICIMOD was not merely an event; it was a catalyst for change. As Nepal navigates the complex landscape of sustainable development, these kinds of initiatives will pave the way for a greener, more equitable future, the statement further reads.
With continued collaboration and collective action, Nepal is well-positioned to emerge as a beacon of sustainability in the global community.
Nepal receives Rs 1200 billion in remittance in 10 months
Nepal received nearly Rs 1200 billion in remittance in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year.
The remittance inflow increased by 19.02 percent as compared to the same period of the last fiscal year. The data released by Nepal Rastra Bank on Monday showed that the country got Rs 1198 billion in remittance till mid-May.
It increased by 23.4 percent in the same period of the last fiscal year.
The review period witnessed the number of labor permits (institutional and individual) for foreign employment at 374, 000, while 237, 000 people sought the labor permit for the second time.
