Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya has appointed Yamuna Roka Magar as the Chief Spokesperson and Navaraj Lamichhane as the Spokesperson of the UML Lumbini Province Assembly. Previously, Tulsi Prasad Chaudhary, who served as Chief Spokesperson, was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture, Land Management, and Cooperatives on Monday. Boutwal, 25 Jestha – Yamuna Roka Magar from Rolpa has been appointed Chief Spokesperson, and Navaraj Lamichhane from Kapilvastu as Spokesperson of the UML Lumbini Province Assembly. In accordance with the UML Lumbini Province Assembly’s regulations, Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya assigned these roles effective immediately. Earlier, Tulsi Prasad Chaudhary of Rupandehi served as Chief Spokesperson, while Yamuna Roka Magar was the Spokesperson. Chaudhary took oath as Minister of Agriculture, Land Management, and Cooperatives on Monday. Following Roka Magar’s elevation to Chief Spokesperson, Navaraj Lamichhane has been appointed to fill the now-vacant Spokesperson position.
The Rastriya Swatantra Samajwadi Party’s Udaypur district convention, suspended due to delegate selection disputes, has resumed according to a new schedule.
Chitrakumar Karki and Janak Basnet are competing for the position of Udaypur district chairperson.
After resolving voting rights issues, the number of delegates was reduced to 250, and voting is scheduled to begin Monday evening.
25 Jestha, Udaypur – The Rastriya Swatantra Samajwadi Party’s district convention in Udaypur, which had been suspended due to disputes over delegate selection and voting rights, has resumed its election process.
Following the cancellation of the earlier election schedule, candidate registration was reopened on Monday as per the new timetable.
According to election committee coordinator Narayan Ghimire, three candidates—Chitrakumar Karki, Janak Basnet, and Dhruv Prasad Pokharel—had filed nominations for the district chairperson position.
However, after Pokharel withdrew his candidacy, the contest for chairperson is now between Karki and Basnet.
Kiran Raut and Krishnakumari Ghimire Shrestha are contesting for the vice-chairperson position, while Janardankumar Karki, Bhuvan Khatriwada, and Suryabahadur Tamang are competing for the secretary role.
For the deputy secretary position, Suryakumar Rai and Hukummani Pandey have filed their candidacies.
Additionally, nine candidates are vying for the five district member seats: Amar Bahadur Tamang, Kaushila Karki, Gurudev Karki, Tejman Bishwakarma, Pavitra Bhattarai, Babul Kumar Gupta, Sushila Thapa, Sunita Kumari Chaudhary, and Hem Kumari Chaudhary.
Earlier, after concluding the inauguration session on Sunday, preparations were underway to advance the election process when a dispute arose over delegate selection and voting rights.
The dispute escalated into slogans and protests at the convention venue. Some delegates accused interference in the leadership selection process and demanded a transparent and fair election.
To resolve the conflict, the election committee annulled the entire Sunday election schedule and decided to restart the process with fresh candidate nominations. Consequently, all previously registered nominations were automatically canceled.
According to coordinator Ghimire, the number of delegates has been reorganized following the dispute resolution. Currently, 250 delegates are authorized to participate in the voting process; previously, around 400 delegates and voters were registered, which had caused contention.
The party is preparing to select its elected leadership for the first time through a district convention in Udaypur. Although the dispute temporarily disrupted proceedings, resuming the election has heightened competition for district leadership.
The election committee has announced readiness to commence voting from 7 PM on Monday.
In Bagmati Province, an additional 15 cooperative organizations have encountered financial difficulties. Depositors have petitioned the National Cooperative Regulatory Authority to declare these cooperatives as problematic. According to the authority, approximately Rs 295.67 crore of the public’s savings are currently trapped in these 15 cooperatives. Since the issuance of the cooperative ordinance, the authority has gained the power to freeze the assets of managers involved in misappropriation of funds and to restrict their international travel. Kathmandu, 25 Jestha.
Problems have surfaced in 15 more cooperatives within Bagmati Province. Depositors have approached the authority demanding that these cooperatives be declared troubled. Cases of fraud and mismanagement of savings in cooperatives are increasing daily. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs, and General Administration has previously declared 23 cooperatives in the Kathmandu Valley as problematic. The total number of troubled cooperatives has now reached 46.
The authority has recommended to the ministry that these 15 cooperatives be officially declared problematic. It is actively working to confiscate the assets of the managers and administrators of these troubled cooperatives. According to an official from the authority, these cooperatives are located in the districts of Kavrepalanchok, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu. Depositors in these cooperatives are owed approximately Rs 295.67 crore, which they currently cannot recover.
May 8, Kathmandu – Thirteen people were injured in an e-van accident in Kanchanpur on Monday afternoon. According to police officials, the accident occurred around 3 p.m. on the Mahendra Highway at Daiji, Ward No. 3, Vedkot Municipality. The District Police Office of Kanchanpur reported that the e-van, registration number सु.प.प्र.०२–००१ ज ४९६, traveling from Dhangadhi to Mahendranagar, lost control and overturned into a ditch.
Police stated that there were 17 passengers on board, including the driver. The injured were immediately taken to Mahakali Provincial Hospital in Mahendranagar for treatment, and the driver has been taken into police custody. Among the injured are Pushkarraj Giri, 43, from Ward No. 9, Pipariya, Krishnapur Municipality; 20-year-old Jeevan Singh Kadal from Ward No. 10, Nayagaun, Vedkot; 45-year-old Radhadevi Shah from Ward No. 9, Khairifata, Tikapur Municipality, Kailali; 25-year-old Samjhana Singh from Ward No. 5, Hasanpur, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City; 61-year-old Saraswatis Devi Kunwar from Ward No. 4, North Behdhi, Dhangadhi; 55-year-old Vishnu Singh from Ward No. 6, Hasanpur, Dhangadhi; 17-year-old Ashika Kunwar and 16-year-old Pushpa Bohara; 60-year-old Gajendrasingh Kunwar and 32-year-old Sumitra Kunwar from Ward No. 1, Phapari, Mahakali Municipality, Darchula; 55-year-old Ishwaridevi Bhul and her 22-year-old son Sunil Bhul from Ward No. 2, Navdurga Rural Municipality, Dadeldhura; and 28-year-old Pushparaj Pant from Ward No. 6, Kanakot, Ajaymeru Rural Municipality, Dadeldhura.
The 9th National Skateboard Competition, organized by the Nepal Skating and Skateboarding Association, is scheduled to take place on June 13 and 14 (Jestha 30 and 31) at Yambuddha Skatepark in Handigaun, Kathmandu. At a press conference on Monday, the association announced that approximately 400 selected players from across the country will participate. Among them, 250 male and 150 female players are expected to compete.
According to Association President Achyut Khanal, players will be selected from district and provincial levels, while some will register individually online to take part. The competition will span two days, with the first day dedicated to qualifying rounds and the finals held on the second day. The event will feature freestyle skateboarding disciplines, including ‘Best Trick’ and ‘Best Run’. Additionally, the ‘Skateboarder of the Year’ title will be awarded, as confirmed by the association.
Winners in the senior men’s and women’s categories will receive 30,000 NPR along with medals and certificates. The runners-up will be awarded 20,000 NPR, while third-place finishers will get 15,000 NPR in cash. In the junior categories for both men and women, first prize will be 15,000 NPR, second prize 10,000 NPR, and third prize 5,000 NPR.
Association General Secretary Satya Thapa stated that this competition will aid in the athlete selection process for the 20th Asian Games. According to him, two players will be finally selected for the Asian Games. So far, Gajendra Bardewa, Sharadkumar Rai, Basant Rai, and Khushi Bik have been included on the long list. The total budget for the competition is set at 2.1 million NPR, with cooperation from various sponsors. Arrangements have also been made for food and accommodation for players coming from outside Kathmandu.
Since its registration in 2013 at the National Sports Council, the Nepal Skating and Skateboarding Association has been organizing national competitions in various cities across the country. Past successful national competitions have taken place in Biratnagar, Butwal, Pokhara, and Kathmandu.
Minister Ramji Yadav stated at the 114th International Labour Conference that Nepal is advancing the coming decade as a decade for promoting domestic employment. He emphasized the need for clear agreements, occupational safety, algorithmic fairness, and data privacy to protect workers engaged in the digital and gig economy. Additionally, he informed that the Nepal government is drafting an integrated national ‘Care Economy’ policy for the first time and has submitted the Forced Labour Protocol for parliamentary approval. May 8, Kathmandu.
Youth, Labour and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav highlighted that the upcoming decade will prioritize safeguarding workers in the digital economy, ensuring safe and dignified migration, and upholding workers’ rights. Addressing the session of the 114th International Labour Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, he noted that technology, artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, labor mobility, and new production models are rapidly transforming the global labor market.
Minister Yadav warned that failure to leverage these changes as opportunities could lead to increased inequality, wider skill gaps, and insecurity for workers. He underscored the need to strengthen tripartite cooperation among the government, employers, and workers to promote human dignity, social justice, and decent work. He also disclosed that the government is investing more in AI infrastructure, digital startups, and human capital development, aiming to expand digitalization and remote work.
Speaking on the rights of workers involved in the digital and gig economy, Minister Yadav emphasized the necessity of clear employment agreements, occupational safety, algorithmic fairness, and guarantees for data privacy. He affirmed that the welfare of migrant workers remains a top government priority and stressed the importance of collaboration with destination countries, employers, and international partners throughout all phases of the migration process.
Minister Yadav reported that the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947, and the Forced Labour Protocol, 2014, have already been submitted to Parliament for ratification, underscoring Nepal’s zero-tolerance stance on labour exploitation and forced labour. He connected the future of work with the future of youth, explaining that the ministry’s restructuring has been conducted with this vision in mind.
On May 8, newly appointed three ministers and two state ministers of the Sudurpashchim Province government took the oath of office and secrecy. The newly appointed ministers Vikram Singh Dhami, Bel Bahadur Rana, and Man Bahadur Rawal were sworn in. Juna Dani and Madhu Bharti took the oath as State Minister for Finance and State Minister for Social Development, respectively.
May 8, Dhangadhi: The newly appointed three ministers and two state ministers of the Sudurpashchim Province government officially took their oath of office and secrecy. Vikram Singh Dhami assumed the office of Minister for Economic Affairs, Bel Bahadur Rana took charge as Minister for Social Development, and Man Bahadur Rawal was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Tourism, Forests, and Environment. Juna Dani was sworn in as State Minister for Finance, while Madhu Bharti took the oath as State Minister for Social Development. The Cabinet reshuffle was carried out by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah to resolve escalating disputes within the Nepali Congress party.
Lumbini Province secured the championship title at the 5th National Wadoryu Karate Championship, winning a total of four gold medals. Ankita Limbu from Koshi Province was named Best Male Player, while Anu Moktan from Madhesh Province was declared Best Female Player. Ramcharitra Mehta, Member-Secretary of the National Sports Council, along with others, awarded the winning players and teams. The event took place on June 8 in Kathmandu.
Organized by the Nepal Wadoryu Karate-Do Association, the competition saw Lumbini Province top the medal tally with 4 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Koshi Province finished second with 3 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals, while Madhesh Province secured the third position with 3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
The Best Male Player award went to Ankita Limbu of Koshi Province, who won gold in the 60 kg weight category. The Best Female Player title was awarded to Anu Moktan of Madhesh Province, who secured gold in the 50 kg weight category. The awards ceremony featured the presence of notable dignitaries including Ramcharitra Mehta, Member-Secretary of the National Sports Council; Ganesh Karki, President of Gojurio Karate; Ram Shrestha, Secretary of the Nepal Olympic Committee; and Harisharan KC, President of the Wadoryu Karate-Do Association.
Players from seven provinces across the country participated in the competition. According to Purushottam Pokharel, treasurer of the organizing committee, the event plays a crucial role in promoting the development of karate at the national level, enhancing players’ skills, and identifying emerging talent.
Rastriya Banijya Bank of Nepal has increased the loan limit available through electronic means from NPR 500,000 to NPR 1,000,000. Micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs can now access long-term working capital loans of up to NPR 1 million through electronic platforms. Individuals with salary accounts can obtain loans up to NPR 500,000, while other individuals may receive a maximum of NPR 200,000 under this provision. Kathmandu, 25 Jestha – The central bank has raised the loan limit for electronic financing by revising the Electronic Loan Guideline 2078, doubling the ceiling from NPR 500,000 to NPR 1 million.
The central bank has also established additional facilitation measures for extending transaction-based loans electronically to micro, small, and medium enterprises. Through these measures, such entrepreneurs can conveniently access loans of up to NPR 1 million electronically. The guideline highlights the key roles of banks, payment service providers, and merchants in this arrangement.
When granting electronic loans, the central bank allows cooperation with technology service providers to analyze loans using transaction details, payment information, and other business-related data obtained via electronic means. The responsibility for risk management lies with banks and financial institutions, as specified in the revised guideline.
Banks and financial institutions may extend loans within the permitted limit to merchants affiliated with payment service providers. With the merchant’s consent, payment service providers can supply necessary business and transaction details to banks and financial institutions for loan analysis, a provision newly incorporated by the central bank.
Two individuals have been arrested from Kawasoti in East Nawalparasi for allegedly planning to poach rhinos in Chitwan National Park. Authorities recovered two pistols and one Carlos rifle from their possession. They were apprehended on the night of May 6 (Jestha 23) while attempting to enter the park based on local intelligence.
An investigation team confirmed that the two suspects were detained with weapons from their homes in Kawasoti on the night of May 6 and are currently under further inquiry. Along with the two pistols and one Carlos firearm, other materials were also seized from them.
Avinash Thapamagar, the park’s information officer, stated that the investigation into the arrested individuals is ongoing, but he was unable to provide further details. According to local sources, the suspects were preparing to enter the park from the Lamichaur Bhutaha area as part of a traffickers’ plan to kill rhinos. They remain in the custody of the national park while the investigation progresses. The arrests come amid the park’s zero-tolerance campaign aimed at preventing rhino poaching.
समाचार संक्षेप: काठमाडौं महानगरपालिका वडा नं. ३० को सहयोगमा दृष्टिहीन व्यक्तिहरूका लागि छ दिनको फुटबल तालिम कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न भएको छ। यो तालिम जुन ३ देखि जुन ८ सम्म सञ्चालन गरिएको थियो, जसमा १२ जना दृष्टिहीन खेलाडीहरूले भाग लिएका थिए। वडा अध्यक्ष दलबहादुर कार्कीले विभिन्न क्षमताका व्यक्तिहरूको खेलकुदको विकासका लागि सहकार्य जारी राख्ने प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त गरे। ८ जुन, काठमाडौं – दृष्टिहीन र कम दृष्टि भएका व्यक्तिहरूका लागि छ दिनको फुटबल तालिम कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न भएको छ। सक्षम नेपाल र ज्ञानेश्वरको आयोजनामा काठमाडौं महानगरपालिका वडा नं. ३० को सहयोगमा यो कार्यक्रम जुन ३ मा सुरु भएर जुन ८ मा सम्पन्न भएको हो। तालिमका सत्रहरू दैनिक १२ बजे देखि ३ बजे सम्म ज्ञानेश्वरको प्राइम फुत्सलमा सञ्चालन गरिएको थियो, जसमा १२ जना दृष्टिहीन र कम दृष्टि भएका खेलाडीहरूले भाग लिएका थिए। तालिमको क्रममा सहभागीहरूले दृष्टिहीन फुटबलका आधारभूत सीप र अन्य सम्बन्धित पक्षहरूको अभ्यास गरे, दृष्टिहीनताको अनुभव गर्नका लागि आँखामा पट्टी बाँधेर। समापन समारोहमा वडा अध्यक्ष दलबहादुर कार्की प्रमुख अतिथि थिए। वडा सदस्य मनोज डंगोल र शर्मिला श्रेष्ठ, वडा सचिव देवराज जोशीेल, र अन्य विशिष्ट व्यक्तिहरू पनि उपस्थित थिए। प्रमुख प्रशिक्षक सन्देश कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ र सत्यमान लामा सत्रहरू सञ्चालन गर्दै थिए, जसमा सहायकका रूपमा राजेश खड्की र बिरु कमल श्रेष्ठ थिए। समापनको अवसरमा रातो र नीलो टोलीबीच एक मित्रता खेलको आयोजना गरिएको थियो। नीलो टोलीले १-० को स्कोरमा जित हासिल गर्यो, जसको लागि निर्णायक गोल संकर थिङले गरे। सहभागी सबै खेलाडीहरूलाई मेडल र प्रमाणपत्रले सम्मानित गरिएको थियो। अनुशासित खेलाडी सन्देश स्याङ्बोले NPR 1,000 को नगद पुरस्कार प्राप्त गरे, जस्तै विजेता गोलको स्कोररले पनि। सहभागी किरण दाहालले यस्तो कार्यक्रमहरूले दृष्टिहीन खेलाडीहरूलाई प्रोत्साहन र आत्मविश्वास बढाउन मद्दत गर्ने बताएका छन्, र काठमाडौं महानगरपालिका वडा नं. ३० र सक्षम नेपाललाई धन्यवाद दिएका छन्। समापन समारोहमा वडा अध्यक्ष दलबहादुर कार्कीले विभिन्न क्षमताका व्यक्तिहरूका लागि खेलकुदको प्रवर्द्धनमा सकारात्मक रहन वडाले प्रतिबद्धता जनाएका थिए र भविष्यमा सक्षम नेपालसँग सहकार्य जारी राख्ने वचन दिएका थिए। उनले सहभागीहरूको उत्साह, समर्पण र खेलप्रतिको प्रतिबद्धतालाई पनि प्रशंसा गरे। साथै, सक्षम नेपालका अध्यक्ष बिरु कमल श्रेष्ठले वडाको सहयोगमा पहिलो पटक यस्तो कार्यक्रम आयोजना गर्न पाउँदा खुसी व्यक्त गरे। उनले सबै सहभागी र योगदानकर्ताहरूलाई धन्यवाद दिए र भविष्यमा यस्ता पहलकदमीहरूलाई निरन्तरता दिने योजना घोषणा गरे।
Despite a reduction in intermediaries and crowds at the Foreign Employment Department, migrant workers’ sufferings and their fight for justice over employment fraud persist.
The department registers 40 to 50 complaints daily related to fraud, with a recent rise in individual deception cases compared to institutional fraud.
The department plans to implement new software by the end of Ashar to streamline management of pending complaints and cases.
May 8, Kathmandu – The Foreign Employment Department premises at Tahachal now seem devoid of the usual uproar. The large crowds seen at each window and the throng of middlemen promising to resolve fraud cases are no longer present.
What was once an office filled with tears and anger from workers appears to have become a quiet administrative venue. The daily hustle from morning to evening has significantly decreased.
The department’s windows used to be crowded with people filing complaints, many claiming, “I was promised foreign employment but was deceived.”
However, the number of visitors lodging complaints has reduced. Previously, 200 to 500 people arrived daily with issues. During a monitoring visit on Thursday, there was no crowd at the counters.
This decline in crowd doesn’t reflect a decrease in workers’ hardships. Dharmendra Kushwaha from Rautahat arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday and has been at the department for three days. After paying an agent over 21 lakh NPR to be sent to Japan, the agent fled.
Dharmendra deposited 8 lakh NPR in Talash Pandey’s account and 13.5 lakh NPR in Sima Susant’s account. Despite lodging a complaint on September 27, 2024, the case remains unresolved. He has had to repeatedly travel from Rautahat to Kathmandu.
Sima and Talash had promised to help him get to Japan, but their deceit wasted his resources. Despite completing his Career and Employment Orientation (CEO), he was deported from Tribhuvan Airport. After reapplying six months later, he was again denied.
Dharmendra has been fighting to reclaim his money for two years. He said, “I was defrauded of 21 lakh NPR in the name of sending me to Japan, and now I face threats when asking for my money back.” He is seeking justice.
The police have arrested Talash and are conducting an investigation, but he is reportedly threatening to get bail. Dharmendra stated that filing the case is not his priority; recovering his money is.
Dharmendra Kushwaha from Rautahat at the Foreign Employment Department.
Dharmendra holds hope that the new government will secure justice for him. He said, “With the new government in place, I hope my case will be resolved soon.”
His dream was shattered by fraud in the name of foreign employment, and now he seeks justice at the department.
He was sharing his ordeal with department staff. “One person has been arrested but another is still in Japan. The department hasn’t helped to hold passports,” he said.
A Fraud That Delivered a Final Blow to a Mother
Ashok Kumar Jha, an elderly man from Barmajhari, Saptari, appeared exhausted and pale while sharing his grief at the department window.
In hope of sending his son to Romania, he gave 13 lakh 20 thousand NPR to Balram Lama. Despite his wife struggling for life in an ICU in Dharan, he was compelled to send his son abroad.
“The agent forcibly sent my son saying the visa would be canceled. On the day my son reached Delhi, my wife passed away,” Ashok said emotionally. His son couldn’t reach Romania and was even unable to attend his mother’s last rites.
Due to financial strain, Suraj has been sweating in Qatar’s desert for a year, forced to abandon hope.
Ashok explained that because a large portion of the money was handed over as cash, gathering evidence has been difficult.
Ashok Kumar Jha of Barmajhari, Saptari at the Foreign Employment Department.
These cases represent many others. The department records 40 to 50 complaints daily. Since the new government took office, many more victims have rushed to file fraud complaints.
During a three-hour observation of the premises, fewer crowds were seen compared to before. The behavior of staff has improved, but due to policy complexities, victims still wait years for justice.
Campaign: Complaints, Grievances, and Cases Are a Priority – Department Spokesperson
According to the department’s spokesperson Binda Acharya, the rise in expectations for justice from defrauded workers led to increased crowds at the department some months ago.
“We are prioritizing complaints, grievances, and cases. Research officers are assigned on the same or next day of complaint registration,” she stated.
The department has appointed a dedicated officer for complaint management and published 17 contact numbers on its website for services like rescue, labor approval, and information, establishing direct communication channels.
To improve service delivery, the department has enhanced physical arrangements and controlled unauthorized middlemen and fee-collecting through form submissions.
However, handling old complaints remains a challenge. Due to poor organization of past files, a special team has been formed to manage them. The department plans to launch complaint management software by the end of Ashar.
Recently, individual frauds have increased compared to institutional scams. Many Nepalis have been cheated through social media, fake IDs, and overseas networks.
“Fraud from manpower companies has decreased, but personal scams have risen. With insufficient evidence, justice is difficult,” Acharya added.
Investigations are delayed when accused individuals reside abroad, making it hard to deliver swift justice to victims, the department noted.
The department has also accelerated the dissemination of foreign employment opportunities. Although the government claims faster, transparent, and user-friendly services, workers’ grievances remain at the department. Dreams to go to Japan lie unfinished, and hopes for Romania remain uncertain. Efforts for improvement continue, but the biggest question among the defrauded is: when will justice be served?
Dinesh Rai, ward chairperson of Buipa, Ward No. 14, Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality in Khotang, has left the CPN-UML party.
Rai was elected as ward chairperson twice representing UML in the 2017 (2074 BS) and 2022 (2079 BS) local elections.
He stated that his decision to leave the party was based on his own political beliefs and values, without any influence of requests or dissatisfaction towards anyone.
June 8, Khotang – In Khotang, a ward chairperson who was elected twice under the CPN-UML banner has decided to leave the party. Dinesh Rai, ward chairperson of Buipa, Ward No. 14, Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, has quit the UML party.
Rai was elected to the ward chairperson position in 2017 and again in 2022. He announced his departure from the party on June 8 via Facebook.
Rai emphasized that his decision to leave was driven by his own political ideology, values, and beliefs, and not due to any request, prejudice, or dissatisfaction with anyone.
Starting his political journey in 2007 (2064 BS) as an organized member of UML, Rai has held several important roles, including district member and district chairperson of the Youth Federation, central secretariat member, district in-charge, and youth federation in-charge positions.
In the fifth Nakhipot Open Basketball Tournament, IMS Kirtipur and Budhanilkantha secured victories in the men’s category on Monday.
In other men’s matches, Dari defeated Playbox, while Solo overcame Dharan.
In the women’s category, Stars Grandy beat Budhanilkantha 49–35; Rinchen Moktan of the winning team scored 18 points.
May 8, Kathmandu — On Monday, in the fifth Nakhipot Open Basketball Tournament for men and women, IMS Kirtipur and Budhanilkantha claimed wins in the men’s division.
Kirtipur defeated Bauddha 68–60. Abhishek Singh led the winners with 29 points. After trailing 14–9 and 13–18 in the first two quarters, Kirtipur delivered an excellent performance in the second half to secure the victory. They gained leads of 17–11 in the third quarter and 24–12 in the fourth quarter.
Budhanilkantha secured a thrilling win against Goldengate, 79–74. Vijay Lama contributed 19 points for Budhanilkantha.
By the end of the third quarter, Goldengate was leading 58–48. The quarter scores were 13–21, 24–12, and 24–15 respectively. In the final quarter, Budhanilkantha mounted a strong comeback with a 31–16 run, eventually winning by a five-point margin.
Earlier in the men’s matches, Dari defeated Playbox 82–53, and Solo beat Dharan 79–66. Vikram Dangol scored 19 points for Dari, while Pragun Maharjan contributed 27 points for Solo.
In the women’s competition held at the covered hall of the host Nakhipot Youth Club, Stars Grandy defeated Budhanilkantha 49–35.
Rinchen Moktan from Grandy Stars scored 18 points. This loss marks Budhanilkantha women’s team’s first defeat in their second match.
Jorpati Milk Cooperative in Bhaktapur has been found to produce counterfeit milk by mixing in inedible chemicals, selling it to the District Development Committee (DDC) and the open market. After the detection of harmful chemicals such as sugar and soda in milk collected from Panauti in Kavre and Butwal, the contaminated milk was destroyed. The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has filed 82 cases against milk adulteration during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. Kathmandu, 25 Jestha.
Milk is regarded not only as a food item but also as a reliable source of purity, strength, and nutrition. From children to the elderly, a daily glass of milk is considered a complete dietary necessity. However, recent government reports and lab tests reveal that a ‘silent poison’ is entering our kitchens through milk. To prevent spoilage and maximize profits, some dairy industries and collectors are committing serious offenses against public health.
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control uncovered these severe irregularities during an inspection of a dairy industry operating in Bhaktapur on 31st Baisakh. The inspection team found 30 kilograms of a greasy substance resembling bakery shortening ready to be melted in a pasteurizer tank. They also seized 56 kilograms of dextriose monohydrate, 9.86 kilograms of maltodextrin, and 30 kilograms of bakery shortening— all used to adulterate the milk.
After finding substandard quality and adulteration in milk supplied to some vendors in Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, the local government issued a public notice. The inspection revealed the addition of harmful chemicals such as soda to extend shelf life. Maherjan interprets these adulterations not merely as commercial fraud but as multifaceted deception.
