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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need of distribution of equal opportunity of quality education encompassing the backward classes, regions, gender and nationalities in the mainstream of education.

He has said it is inevitable to ensure equal opportunity and benefit by removing the inequalities existing in education at all levels and opportunities at the province and local levels. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the National Education Day today, the Prime Minister asserted that the government is committed to increase the share of the national budget in the education sector to achieve the sustainable development goal and also to have the School Education Bill, 2081 discussed and passed by Parliament.

The National Education Day commemorates the day the Compulsory and Free Education Act, 2075 was issued to implement the fundamental right to education guaranteed by the Constitution of Nepal. The government began celebrating National Education Day on Ashoj 2 starting last year, based on the date of the certification of the "Compulsory and Free Education Act, 2075," which was enacted to implement the fundamental rights outlined in the constitution. 

This year the day is being observed with the slogan, "Knowledge, Science, Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Originality: Partnership and Systemic Competence." The PM expressed his happiness that the National Education Day is being celebrated across the country by organizing various programs.

The Head of the Government said there is a situation in which all the three tiers of the government needed to enhance partnership in investment based on mutual coordination, collaboration and co-existence for achieving the goals of compulsory and free basic education and free secondary education.

"It is necessary to utilize the existing investment and resources in an effective and productive manner and to produce citizens and build society with moral character, and to promote employment, through quality education," PM Oli said.

As the Prime Minister said, the teaching-learning from school education, the general/technical education to higher education needs to be made inclusive and of quality in order to achieve the global sustainable development goals by 2030.

He also insisted on developing all the education institutions into the center of excellence in knowledge and making education as the means for achieving the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.'

Nepal will present its positions and policies on a broad range of national, regional, and global issues at the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to top officials.

In a recent address to Parliament, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli outlined his intentions for the UN forum. “Nepal has its own policies, viewpoints, and challenges, along with our achievements,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to sharing Nepal’s progress and challenges with the global community while seeking international cooperation where necessary.

Prime Minister Oli is set to travel to New York this week to participate in the annual UN meeting. Officials indicate that he will spotlight Nepal’s key political milestones, including the 2015 Constitution and its defining features. Oli will also outline Nepal’s vision of democracy, making the distinction between democracy and anarchism.

Oli will also reaffirm Nepal’s foreign policy fundamentals, particularly its emphasis on relations with neighboring countries. In his Parliament address, Oli reiterated that Nepal’s foreign relations are guided by the principle of “amity with all, enmity with none.” He added that Nepal’s foreign policy is anchored in the UN Charter, non-alignment, non-interference in internal political affairs, and a firm stance against external interference.

Nepal is also expected to express its concerns regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East. Additionally, climate change will feature prominently in Oli’s address to the UN assembly, with the prime minister planning to raise awareness about its impact on Nepal’s Himalayan region. “I will draw attention to the link between melting Himalayan glaciers and rising sea levels,” Oli said, stressing that this is not just a regional issue but a global concern.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last year expressed alarm over the effects of climate change on Nepal, noting that it faces severe impacts due to the climate crisis. “Nepal is one of the countries suffering the most, and other South Asian nations may soon face similar threats from receding glaciers,” Guterres said in a 2023 address to Nepal’s Parliament. “What is happening in this country as a result of climate change is an appalling injustice and a searing indictment of the fossil fuel age.”

On the sidelines of the UNGA, Prime Minister Oli will attend the “Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow,” focusing on securing a sustainable future for humanity and the planet. The prime minister plans to present Nepal’s views on critical issues, including the protection of children and the environment. He will also address the challenges faced by small island nations due to rising sea levels, linking them to the broader issue of climate change impacting mountainous countries like Nepal.

Preserving ecosystems will be another priority for Oli at the UN. He told Parliament that he plans to discuss the interconnectedness of mountain and ocean ecosystems, underscoring the need for global cooperation in environmental preservation. Additionally, Prime Minister Oli is expected to participate in discussions on drug-related problems, a growing concern for Nepal, though he did not elaborate on specific details.

Prime Minister Oli assured Parliament that all his statements at the UN would be made public, and he pledged to provide a detailed report to lawmakers upon his return. “I want to assure the honorable members that after my return, I will report to the House about everything I did and said. All my statements will be available to the media—nothing will be kept secret,” Oli said.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has made it clear that he will not do anything to bow down Nepal's image in the international arena while participating in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.

Informing the House of Representatives (HoR) today about the matters to be raised in the UN General Assembly, the PM mentioned that he would make it clear about Nepal's policy of not interfering in the internal affairs of others and not accepting the interference of others in line with the Charter of the United Nations.

He said that the Constitution of Nepal, democratic principles, the identity of an independent nation with sovereignty, fair national interests and international commitments will be discussed. "What are our efforts and problems in the journey of development and prosperity and how to join hands with the world regarding our efforts will be put in the United Nations," Prime Minister Oli said, adding that Nepal wants to have good relations with its neighbors, and not fake and artificial relations.

"We believe in the notion 'friendship with all and enmity with none'," Prime Minister Oli made it clear. He said that he will represent the country and people at the international arena, considering this fact because he is doing politics for the country and the people, for today and even more so for tomorrow.

Referring to the 'Future Summit' event that he will be participating in after attending the General Assembly, Prime Minister Oli informed the parliament that in the Summit he will present Nepal's perspective on the safety of mankind and the earth, the 'ecosystem' of mountains and seas. He will also speak on the topic of rising sea level due to the melting of the snow in the mountains.

During his stay in the United States, he will address separate events at Columbia University in New York and Harvard University in Boston.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today informed the House of Representatives about his participation in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.

PM Oli is scheduled to go to the United States by leading Nepali delegation on September 20 to participate in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.

Prime Minister Oli also informed the meeting about the issues he will raise in the general assembly.

Non-Resident Ambassador of Romania to Nepal Daniela Mariana Sezonov Tane paid a farewell call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar today.

In the meeting, PM Oli thanked the Romanian envoy on completion of her term in office in Nepal and contributing to the bilateral relations between Nepal and Romania.

Various matters of bilateral interest and exchange of cooperation were discussed on the occasion.

Similarly, the proposal on each country opening its embassy in the other also came up during the discussions.

Honorary Consul General of Romania to Nepal, Narayan Bajaj and officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present on the occasion.

Similarly, Ambassador Tane paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba at her office in Singha Durbar today.

The Foreign Minister thanked the Ambassador for her efforts in further strengthening Nepal-Romania relations.

The Romanian ambassador also paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that all should move ahead actively to make the campaign against human trafficking successful.

In a message today on the occasion of 18th National Anti- Human Trafficking Day, Prime Minister Oli extended best wishes, saying this Day could give more inspiration to all to end human trafficking. The Day is being observed today under the slogan, "Commitment of Three-Tier Governments: Solidarity of All against Human Trafficking".

"Human trafficking and smuggling are a heinous crime of human civilization. Nature, form and destination of human trafficking and smuggling have been found continuously changing with the passage of time", reads the message. 

"Most of the women are trafficked while going as domestic workers to the countries where the government has banned foreign employment from Nepal. As well as teenage girls working in the entertainment sector are also at high-risk from the point of view of human trafficking" reads the message.

Prime Minister Oli mentioned that the government has been launching different awareness programs to reduce growing trafficking to children and teenage girls.

The government has been strictly implementing laws formulated to end human trafficking, he explained.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that it is the responsibility of each State to respect the voting rights of the citizens.

Inaugurating the 12th Conference of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBOSA) today, the Prime Minister said the elections is the means of demonstrating people's aspirations and mandate.

"In South Asia, we share many common challenges. From ensuring voting rights and addressing diaspora issues to fostering fair competition and coexistence among political parties, our experiences often run parallel. From movements for independence to struggles for comprehensive democracy, the leaders of South Asia have made unparalleled sacrifices for the cause; we have earned the high esteem of our people. However, weaknesses in post-movement management and ineffective service delivery, amidst the high expectations of our citizens, have allowed autocratic and regressive forces to challenge our democracies time and again."

Ensuring universal suffrage, and conducting free, fearless, accountable, and transparent elections where governance is determined by the people’s choice, is the only solution to such manipulation against honest and innocent citizens, he added.

According to the Prime Minister, each citizen shall have the opportunity to exercise the right to vote no matter where they are.  Our efforts will be for enabling an atmosphere towards that end, he said, adding that it is warranted to work collectively to simplify the election procedures as per the aspirations of the citizens residing at home and abroad among opportunities and challenges induced by migration, climate change and social media.   

"Climate change, as we all understand, is far more than an environmental issue; it touches every facet of our societies. From rising sea levels and melting Himalayan glaciers to unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters, the impacts of climate change threaten our ability to ensure that every citizen can exercise their right to vote. As leaders in election management, we must confront these challenges head-on and develop strategies that protect the integrity of our electoral processes, even in the face of such adversity," Prime Minister Oli said.

He added that "migration, too, presents its own set of unique challenges. The movement of people across borders and within our own countries has profound implications for electoral rolls, voter identification, and the right to vote. In a region where countries serve as both sources and destinations of migration, we share the burden of addressing issues such as managing large numbers of foreign arrivals while also accommodating our citizens abroad. With often insufficient infrastructure, we face significant challenges in ensuring that no citizen is disenfranchised due to their circumstances. We must explore ways to include our diaspora in the democratic process, ensuring their right to have a voice in the future of their homeland."

Social media and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the way we engage with voters and conduct elections. While these tools offer unparalleled opportunities for outreach and participation, they also bring risks—risks of misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and manipulation that can erode trust in our democratic institutions. As we embrace these technologies, we must do so with caution and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability, according to the government head.

The Prime Minister informed the gathering that climate change, migration, the rise of social media, and the role of artificial intelligence will be discussed by relating to the election management.

He expressed his hope that the Conference will undoubtedly contribute to advancing the FEMBOSA charter, reinforcing our collective efforts to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections across the region. "Together, let us ensure that the outcomes of this gathering resonate far beyond these walls, fostering a future where every election truly reflects the will of the people."

During the opening session, Forum Chairperson Dasho Sonam Topgay, the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, handed the Forum leadership to Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal, Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya.

The two-day event is attended by Chief Election Commissioners and representatives from the South Asian nations including Nepal, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The 11th Conference of FEMBOSA was organized virtually two years ago under the chair of Bhutan.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the green hydrogen production and refueling center set up at the Kathmandu University (KU) in Dhulikhel today.

He also unveiled a green hydrogen-fueled car with registration number plate Ba 1 Jha 1111 on the occasion of the 29th Convocation Ceremony of KU. The Prime Minister rode on the same car to the Convocation venue.

On the occasion, PM Oli described construction of the green hydrogen production and refueling station operated by KU as an exemplary work. "Not only in KU such type of innovative works should be carried out in other places as well," said PM Oli, who is also the Chancellor of KU.

He recalled that he had initiated discussions and study for the production of green hydrogen and wind power when he was the Prime Minister before this. "Good work has started now and it should be expanded to other places. Particularly, the first priority should be given to vehicles," he added.

Chief of KU's Nepal Hydrogen Initiatives, Associate Professor Biraj Singh Thapa said the green hydrogen has been produced by processing electricity with water.

KU, which had been carrying out study and research on the production and use of green hydrogen fuel since the last two years, produced green hydrogen for the first time on April 2, 2023. Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) had provided financial assistance to KU for the production of green hydrogen fuel and for operating hydrogen-fueled cars.

A car manufactured by Hyundai Company was brought from South Korea last November with the support of NOC. The hydrogen refueling center has been installed at the university campus with the assistance of technicians of a Korean green hydrogen production company.

The NOC had provided Rs 50 million to KU for this. From this amount, the university remodeled the car at an investment of 33 thousand USD and built the refueling center at a cost of Rs 13 million.

Associate Professor Thapa said hydrogen is produced through electrolysis of water, which is then converted into dry hydrogen, purified and stored in a low-pressure tank. The hydrogen in the low-pressure tank is filled in the car fuel tank through the high-pressure tank.

KU stated that on an average two kg of hydrogen is produced daily at the hydrogen refill center for study and research (test) purposes. Ten liters of water and 40-45 units of electricity is required for producing one kg hydrogen. Six kg hydrogen can be filled in the car brought at the university. The car can travel 650 kilometers when the hydrogen fuel is filled at full capacity.

KU also has the goal of preparing a pilot project for setting up a hydrogen refueling center with a capacity to refuel 30 to 35 hydrogen-fuelled cars.

It is said that this is the first initiative in the country at producing hydrogen for operating transport.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need to bring yoga into wider use and practice.

At the self-awakening program organized by the Jeevan Vigyan Sanstha (Life Science Institute) for the federal parliamentarians today, he said that a yoga-based society helps in achieving peace, happiness and prosperity.

Prime Minister Oli also urged one and all to follow the discipline and make a positive change in the society.

"We should work with the sacred spirit that I do not engage in violence; I do not tell lies; I do not covet the rights and property of others; I do not involve in corruption," said Prime Minister Oli, adding, "We should not be anarchic and ill-mannered, we should expand the yoga started by Nepalese ancestors thousands of years ago from this land."

Reiterating that yoga and meditation keep the heart and brain healthy, PM Oli said that is why yoga should be given special importance.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairman of the National Assembly, leaders of various parties, and lawmakers participated in the program.

Ramesh Nepal conducted the yoga session for the participants.

Visiting Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday.

During the meeting held at the Singha Durbar-based Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, matters relating to bilateral interest and mutual concerns and benefits were discussed, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

Prime Minister's chief advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal and Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal were also present in the meeting.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman arrived in Kathmandu on Monday on a two-day official visit at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba.

Nepal and Oman had established diplomatic ties on January 21, 1977.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that it was common to have some issues between neighboring countries and they could be resolved by holding open dialogue.

Releasing a book written by former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa in the federal capital today, the Prime Minister said there would be no problems between the neighboring countries if solutions were sought on the basis of evidence abiding with international obligations along with judicious national interests.  

Releasing the book titled Kutniti Ra Bhurajniti (Diplomacy and Geopolitics), Prime Minister Oli said Nepal maintains balanced relations with both neighboring countries based on honesty and impartiality. "We will not use any card of a neighbor against another. We will not wish for anyone's misfortune. We will not let our land be used against any of the neighbors. We support neutrality and peaceful resolution," the PM said.     

We abide by the UN principles, PM Oli said, adding that we should dare say it is inappropriate if it was violated.  He was of the view that evidence should be furnished rather than arguments.

We are sensitive to the issues of world peace and security of Nepali citizens. No country should infringe on another country's pride for serving one's interest, PM Oli reasoned.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli urged the Indian side to receive the report of the Eminent Persons' Group (EPG), which was formed after the consensus of the top leaders of Nepal and India for the review of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1950 and others.  It would be easier to hold further dialogue on the issues of border disputes, among others.  

Likewise, Prime Minister Oli said that the treaty of trade and transit with China, signed when he was the Prime Minister in 2015 and during India's blockade over Nepal, was an epoch-making event.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the Nepal Police that takes the major responsibility for maintaining peace and security in the country to always be alert to the prevention of untoward incidents.

The Prime Minister wanted the Nepal Police to make a prognosis of offenses, investigate them and take maximum measures for the prevention.

While inaugurating a newly constructed building of the District Police Range Kathmandu at Bhadrakali of Kathmandu metropolis-11 today, the Prime Minister directed the police personnel to remain highly alert to potential forces unleashing instability and anarchy, and to deliver with the dedication to the interest of citizens.

"The incumbent government will not tell the Nepal Police not to arrest any criminals, any accused and ask for framing the innocents," he said, adding that the incumbent government was formed with the sentiments for delivering something for the cause of the nation and people.

He said that the Nepal Police is expected to serve the citizens at its best level and abide by the Constitution and law.

The Prime Minister of the coalition government said the government wishes to promote stability in the country. He also assured that no employee in the police institution has to seek undue favor from anyone else for promotion and transfer. "This government does not entertain undue approach and influence," he said, urging police personnel to deliver confidently.

The building was constructed at a cost of Rs 1.26 billion and the Nepal Police purchased 15 ropanis (one ropani is equivalent to 5476 sq feet) of land owned by the then Nepal Food Corporation at a cost of Rs 1.10 billion to build the advanced building for the Range that first started its service in 2012 BS from Hanumandhoka.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the constitution can be amended based on the experience of its implementation so far and as per people's aspirations and needs of the nation. And it will be carried out with consent of the political parties.

Responding to queries of MPs in today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Oli mentioned that positive signs have started to appear in the economy within a short period of formation of the government. Revenue mobilization and capital expenditure has increased in the month of Shrawan of the current financial year compared to last year.

Stating that there has been a significant improvement in the capital market, the Prime Minister said that there is enthusiasm along with the morale to invest in the private sector.

He said that the positive signs were seen due to the policy taken by the government to fulfill the stated objectives of the nation.

"Big parties CPN-UML and Nepali Congress have come together to take the country towards the path of political stability, corruption control, good governance, economic development, social justice and prosperity," Prime Minister Oli said.

 He said that the policy of zero tolerance towards corruption is a commitment to complete the task of controlling corruption by adopting the legal process of control and prevention. "We are clear that corruption control should not only be a matter of rhetoric, it should be based on judicial investigation and result-oriented", Oli said.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has clarified that the arrears of Nepal Electricity Authority's dedicated feeders and trunk line power supply will be collected without any leftovers.

Responding to questions of MPs in today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Oli, however, said the arrears will be collected not by closing the industry but by operating it. "The government is clear on this; the arrears will be collected without cutting off the power supply lines.”

He also made it clear that there is no difference between the government and the NEA leadership, and refuted the social media publicity that tries to give a false impression that the NEA is trying to collect the tariff and the government is exempting it.

On a different note, the Prime Minister said that a system will be developed whereby a response would be made within three days on the files that need to be decided in any ministry.

He also said that the process of linking the national identity card and driver's license to the citizen app has been started.

South Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae-Young paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday.

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in Singha Durbar, matters relating to bilateral interests and cooperation in various areas including economic, trade, investment and tourism were discussed, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat. 

The Prime Minister hoped for continued support from the Republic of Korea to Nepal's various sectors in the future, too.

The ambassador wished for a successful term for Prime Minister Oli.

Senior officials at the OPMCM and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present at the meeting.

US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.

At the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, they discussed various matters of mutual interest, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat informed.

Senior US diplomat Verma arrived in Kathmandu today.

During his stay in Nepal, he will meet government officials and businessmen, the US Embassy in Nepal informed.

He is scheduled to have an interaction with Nepali tea experts and there is also a discussion program with the USAID’s program partners.