Ghimire Consulting Voters to Prepare Commitment Letter

Biratnagar – Jeevan Ghimire, Central Committee Member of CPN-UML and candidate for the House of Representatives from Morang Constituency No. 4, has stated that he will publish a commitment manifesto focused on overall development by incorporating suggestions from voters. 

Ghimire, who is contesting in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21, has been interacting with voters to better understand the development needs of the constituency. 

He informed that suggestions have been collected from voters and that the commitment manifesto will be made public within the deadline set by the Election Commission. Speaking at an interaction program with candidates organized by Press Chautari Morang in Biratnagar, Ghimire said that the preparation of the manifesto involved direct discussions with the public, collection of suggestions, and analysis of sectoral needs. 

Clarifying that his election campaign would be result-oriented, he stated that he would move forward with long-term plans to make Morang–4 prosperous and well-managed. Ghimire, who built an image as a working minister during his tenure in the Koshi Provincial Government, is known as a result-oriented leader. He said that suggestions were collected from the constituency with a goal of moving ahead based on a clear outline of achievable tasks. 

According to Ghimire, voters have prioritized road upgrades, resolution of flooding problems, expansion of access to quality healthcare, and modernization of agriculture. “Through party members, door-to-door campaigns and meetings have been intensified,” he said. “From Falgun 4, tole gatherings, corner meetings, and election assemblies will be conducted.” 

Mentioning the unprecedented participation in post-nomination meetings, he claimed that public support would become even stronger once the official campaign period begins as per the Election Commission’s schedule. “After Falgun 4, the support for UML in Morang–4 will be seen even more strongly,” he said. Ghimire is also the founding Minister for Social Development of the Koshi Provincial Government. 

Under his leadership, the process of establishing Nepal’s first technical university, Manmohan Technical University, was initiated. During his tenure at the Ministry of Social Development, he introduced the concept of the “One School–One Nurse” program in government schools. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, initiatives undertaken during his tenure included the construction of a modern coronavirus hospital within 15 days, establishment of a Provincial Public Health Laboratory in Biratnagar, operation of long-term rehabilitation homes for women and children, formulation of the Domestic Violence Control Act, creation of a Gender Violence Prevention Fund, the “Self-Reliant Daughter” program, disability prevention and rehabilitation programs, and the construction of Senior Citizen Support Centers. 

He reiterated that the upcoming election is an opportunity to secure a mandate for development, good governance, and stability, and emphasized that he would publish his action plan by placing voters’ suggestions at the center.

Jeevan Ghimire

Reconstruction of Singha Durbar Begins After Gen Z Protest Arson

During the Gen Z protests on September 9 (Bhadra 24), Singha Durbar was set on fire.

Reconstruction work has now begun, with the damaged sections covered by tarpaulins.

See the photos below. 

Real Madrid Face Espanyol Tonight in La Liga Clash

Madrid, Sept 20, 2025. Real Madrid will host Espanyol tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in Week 5 of the 2025–26 La Liga season, with kick-off set for 8:00 PM NST.

Los Blancos enter the match as league leaders with a flawless record of four wins from four matches (12 points). They also come off a Champions League victory over Olympique Marseille. Espanyol, meanwhile, are unbeaten this season, sitting third with three wins and one draw (10 points).

Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be without Dean Huijsen (suspension), Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring), Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy (muscle injuries). However, Jude Bellingham could return earlier than expected, and Gonzalo is tipped to make his first start.

Star striker Kylian Mbappé, La Liga’s current top scorer with four goals, has scored in his last four outings. Espanyol will miss Pere Milla through suspension.

Historically, Real Madrid dominate this fixture, winning 33 of 42 meetings since 2003. Espanyol last stunned Madrid 1–0 in February 2025.

Youth from Humla Missing for 11 Days After Participating in Gen-Z Movement

 

Simkot (Humla), Sept 20. Thukten Palwar Tamang, originally from Humla and currently residing in Kathmandu, has been missing for the past 11 days after participating in the Gen-Z movement in the capital.

Tamang, a permanent resident of Khagal village in Namkha Rural Municipality-3 of Humla, had been living in Tinchuli, Kathmandu. According to his father, Tasi Chiring, Thukten last returned home on September 9 (Bhadra 23) after joining a Gen-Z protest. He was working at a hotel in Kathmandu and, after completing his morning shift on September 10 (Bhadra 24), he left his room at around 2:00 PM to attend the protest but never returned.

Despite continuous search efforts across various parts of Kathmandu for 11 days, his whereabouts remain unknown. His father said Thukten went out to join the protest held in Boudha and has not been heard from since. Among two brothers, Thukten is the younger one.

Following his disappearance, the Namkhyom Humla Buddhist Society issued a public notice urging for his search. The society also submitted a memorandum to Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kulman Ghising on Wednesday, requesting the government’s intervention.

The 24-year-old had completed his monastic studies at Narayanthan Monastery and was living in Tinchuli with his nephew.

Auspicious Time for Dashain Tika Announced for Various Countries (for America, japan and more country)

Kathmandu, Sept 20. The International Panchang Determination Committee has announced the auspicious time (sait) for Dashain Tika in various countries this year.

According to Committee Member-Secretary Acharya Laxman Panthi, the timings were fixed based on local time and calendar calculations as many Hindu devotees living abroad had inquired about the suitable time for Tika.

For Nepal, the auspicious time has been set at 11:53 AM on October 2 (Ashoj 16). In Delhi, India, the time is 11:49 AM on the same day. In the United States, the timings vary by state: New York at 11:25 AM on October 1, Frankfort (Kentucky) at 11:57 AM, Owensboro (Kentucky) at 11:05 AM, Texas at 11:33 AM, Washington DC at 11:35 AM, California at 11:11 AM, and Colorado at 11:29 AM.

In Canada, the auspicious hour is 11:55 AM on October 1 in Toronto and 11:33 AM in Vancouver. In Japan, Tokyo’s time is 11:31 AM on October 2. For Australia, the timings are: Sydney at 11:43 AM, Melbourne at 11:19 AM, Brisbane at 11:53 AM, Adelaide at 11:35 AM, Canberra at 11:51 AM, Tasmania at 11:45 AM, Perth at 11:25 AM, and Darwin at 11:47 AM.

In New Zealand, Wellington’s time is 11:23 AM on October 2. In Europe, the auspicious times are: Lisbon (Portugal) at 09:23 AM, London (UK) at 09:17 AM, Paris (France) at 09:57 AM, Oslo (Norway) at 10:03 AM, and Geneva (Switzerland) at 10:25 AM.

In Asian countries, the timings are: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at 11:11 AM, Singapore at 11:09 AM, Hong Kong at 11:45 AM, Bangkok (Thailand) at 10:45 AM, Seoul (South Korea) at 10:57 AM, Yangon (Myanmar) at 10:27 AM, Tel Aviv (Israel) at 11:35 AM, Doha (Qatar) at 10:13 AM, Abu Dhabi (UAE) at 10:55 AM, and Saudi Arabia also at 10:55 AM.

Committee Chair Prof. Dr. Madhav Bhattarai and Vice-Chair Prof. Dr. Devmani Bhattarai clarified that all the times are according to the respective country’s local time.

elderly British couple to return home after being released by Taliban

An elderly British couple, released after almost eight months of captivity in Afghanistan, will return to the UK on Saturday.

Taliban leaders arrested Peter Reynolds, 80, and wife Barbie, 76, in February while they were returning to their home in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan.

Following concerns for their health, the pair were freed on Friday and flown to the Qatari capital Doha.

They are expected to leave for London on a commercial flight on Saturday after completing medical checks.

The Reynoldses married in Kabul in 1970 and have spent almost two decades living in Afghanistan, running educational programmes for women and children. They also became Afghan citizens.

When the Taliban seized power in 2021, they remained in Afghanistan even after the British embassy requested them to depart.

The Taliban did not state the reasons for detaining the couple, and Qatar brokered the negotiations leading to their release.

Barbie Reynolds appeared on the tarmac at Kabul airport on Friday and stated the couple had been treated humanely and were "looking forward to seeing our children.".

"We would like to return to Afghanistan if we could. We are Afghan citizens," she said.

They were greeted by family members on arrival in Doha, and their daughter Sarah Entwistle told AFPTV she was "overwhelmed with gratitude and relief".

The two were first detained in a maximum security facility, "then underground cells, with no natural light, before being transferred over" to the intelligence services in Kabul, UN investigators have reported.

In July, free UN human rights experts called on the Taliban regime to release them, stating that they were facing "irreparable harm or even death" as their health worsened.

The couple's family had made frequent calls for their release because of their poor health.

Foreign ministry spokesman for the Taliban Abdul Qahar Balkhi said on Friday that the couple "had committed the crimes against the laws of Afghanistan" and were let out of detention "following the judicial process.".

The four children of the Reynolds received the news of their parents' release warmly but expressed that they have a "long" road to recovery.

Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said the "long-awaited news will be a huge relief" to the family.

The British government advises against visiting Afghanistan, saying that its ability to offer consular support is "extremely limited.".

Russia is the only country that has officially supported the Taliban government, which has enforced a strict application of Islamic law and been accused of enormous human rights violations.

Foreign nationals have been arrested in scores of cases since the Taliban took control in August 2021 when the NATO withdrawal occurred.

Two Nepali nationals rescued from Ukraine border

Sept 19: Two Nepali citizens, one from Rautahat and the other one from Baglung, who had been held in confinement near the Ukraine border, have been rescued.   

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jaya Prakash Sah from Rautahat and Sandesh KC from Baglung were rescued in coordination and initiation of Nepali Embassy in Berlin, Germany. 

The rescue was possible following the support of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Germany and other organisations. 

Saha and KC are expected to arrive home soon. 

The Ministry has urged one and all to fully follow the immigration and other laws of the respective nations while traveling abroad. "Violation, disregard or negligence of the laws of the concerned country may lead to arrest, prolonged detention or even the risk to life," the Ministry cautions. 

Additionally, the Ministry has said the process of rescue in such cases is not easy and has requested everyone to remain alert to various temptations and non-genuine offers, and to refrain all from engaging in any such affairs.