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Geo politics

When Disaster Strikes, Humanity Must Rise Above Politics

By wiser journalist | by wiser journalist

By Sharachchandra Bhandary The devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli corridors on August 26 have left Nepal facing a painful question: how should a disaster of such magnitude be understood and responded to? The first answer should be clear. Such disasters must be viewed scientifically, not politically. Hundreds of lives have been lost, numerous families displaced and massive infrastructure destroyed. Roads, bridges, hydropower projects and other public and private assets have suffered severe…

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Deuba Faction Claims Nepali Congress Legitimacy

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Kathmandu. Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has submitted documents to the Election Commission, claiming to be the party’s legitimate leadership. A team led by Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka reached the Commission on Wednesday to file the documents. The dispute over the party’s official status began after the Gagan Thapa faction held a special general convention from December 27 to January 1, during which a new central committee was elected under Thapa’s leadership.…

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Nepal Police Opens Applications for 133,980 Election Security Staff

By ktmmag | by ktmmag

Kathmandu: Nepal Police has opened applications to recruit 133,980 election police personnel to ensure safe, fair, and peaceful elections. The Human Resource Development Department of Nepal Police Headquarters said applications will be accepted from Friday until Magh 1, including public holidays. Candidates can collect and submit forms at District Police Offices in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and other districts. Applicants must be 18–54 years old, literate, free of criminal convictions, not affiliated with any political party,…

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Energy Minister Kulman Ghising Submits Resignation to Prime Minister

By ktmmag | by ktmmag

Kathmandu: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sushila Karki earlier on Monday, following which the Prime Minister formally bid him farewell. Ghising had been entrusted with multiple responsibilities, including the ministries of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development. Formerly the Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Ghising entered politics after becoming a minister.…

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