Submit your Article

The  road from Tatopani in Myagdi to Ghansa in Mustang has been upgraded under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road project. 

The Beni–Jomsom–Korala road in the Kaligandaki river corridor is a national pride project. This highway connects China and India.

The plan to widen the road from Nagdhunga of Bhurung-Tatopani, Annapurna Rural Municipality-2 in Myagdi to Kaikhukhola section in Thasang Rural Municipality-4, Mustang, to 11 metres and to pave and asphalt it as a two-lane road was initiated in the fiscal year 2073/74.

Sharma–Gajurmukhi JV has completed the paving and concreting work on the Tatopani–Ghansa road section, which is 16.5 kilometres long. The road upgrading works have been contracted for Rs 630 million with a 'variation order', except for the 3.3 kilometres road damaged by landslides.

Project Manager of JV, Narendra Neupane, said that 2.5 kilometres of concrete and 10.7 kilometres of blacktop using DBSD technology have been completed.

It was completed five years later than the target.

Neupane said, "The delay in project construction was due to adverse geography, the coronavirus pandemic, floods and landslides, and a shortage of construction materials. The upgraded road is in the process of being formally handed over to the Road Project Office." 

The project has started work through a new contract in the landslide-affected areas of Guinthe, Khambhitta, Duwarikhola, Latokhola, Rupse, Ghoptebhir, and Thadokhola section.

In areas like Kabhrebhir cliff, Badarjung and Ghoptebhir cliff, the road has been widened through 'rock anchoring' due to steep rock face and narrow road.

The road has been asphalted in Nagdhunga, Jalthale, Guinthe, Sukebagar, Dana, Titar, Kabhre and Ghansa areas. The two-hour travel duration has been reduced to 30 minutes after the road was asphalted, said Ramesh Purja, the ward chairman of Annapurna Rural Municipality–3.

With the upgrading of this section of the road, travel has become easier for tourists, pilgrims, locals visiting Mustang, as well as cargo vehicles importing and exporting goods through the Korala checkpoint.

The number of people obtaining non-resident citizenship has increased in Chitwan compared to those who have given up their Nepali citizenship.

Since last July, 40 individuals have renounced their citizenship, while 49 have acquired non-resident Nepali citizenship.

Assistant Chief District Officer Chiranjivi Sharma pointed out that among those renouncing their citizenship are 13 women and 27 men. He noted that individuals usually renounce their Nepali citizenship upon arriving in Nepal to obtain non-resident citizenship.

Since July, 20 women and 29 men in the district have successfully secured non-resident citizenship. He explained that to acquire citizenship, one must fill out the form provided by the office, submit a photocopy of their passport, a photocopy of their foreign citizenship, a renunciation certificate of citizenship, and have it verified by a relative or acquaintance.

He mentioned that Nepalis living abroad often seek non-residential citizenship to facilitate investments in Nepal. Additionally, he stated that in the district, the citizenship of two individuals has been revoked.

Citizenship has been revoked for those holding dual citizenship or who have engaged in anti-state activities. Since July, 3,759 individuals have received citizenship based on descent from this office, and 11 individuals have obtained citizenship through marriage.

A doctor, who jumped off the building of the Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar,  has died.

The deceased has been identified as Amit Yadav (34) of Rajbiraj Municipality-9, Saptari, Morang police Chief SP Kabit Katuwal said.

Yadav, who had completed his MBBS and was doing interning at the Nobel Medical College, committed suicide by jumping from the sixth and half floors of the hospital. 

According to a preliminary investigation, the deceased had mental problems. 

Police said that they are looking into the case.

Nepal hosted a special side event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark the second World Meditation Day. 

The event, titled "Awakening the Mind: Pathways to Peace, Health, and Harmony," was co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN and the Jeevan Vigyan Foundation. 

During the event that took place on December 19 at the UN Headquarters, ahead of the official World Meditation Day, Representatives LP Bhanu Sharma and Ramesh Prasad Nepal of the Jeevan Vigyan Foundation represented Nepal and spoke about how Jeevan Vigyan or the science of living helps promote peace and harmony through yoga and meditation.

Speakers highlighted the role of meditation in fostering inner peace, strengthening emotional well-being, and developing conscious leadership amidst global challenges.

The event was part of the UN's observance of World Meditation Day, which was officially declared through a resolution by the UN General Assembly on December 6, 2024. Nepal was part of the core group of countries, along with India, Sri Lanka, Andorra, and Mexico that worked to finalize this resolution.

The event was attended by United Nations Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare, Nepali Permanent Representative to the United Nations Lok Bahadur Thapa, and Jeevan Vigyan Foundation President Devi Guruma, among others, representatives from various countries and communities.

A press release issued by the foundation states that the event has helped spread spiritual awareness around the world, including yoga, meditation, and samadhi, the roots of which are based in ancient Nepal.