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April 24, Kathmandu – The Nepal Medical Council has removed the names of 17 Nepali doctors who obtained foreign citizenship from its official registration records. The council stated that this decision was taken in accordance with the Nepal Medical Council Act, its regulations, and the Nepal Citizenship Act. Since these doctors have renounced their Nepali citizenship and acquired foreign passports, their names were consequently deleted from the registration list. The doctors involved hold citizenship from countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Portugal, and India.

Pradeep Paudel, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, has expressed serious concerns regarding the suspension of the parliamentary session. Following President Ramchandra Paudel’s call, the parliament was suspended within 24 hours on the government’s recommendation, raising doubts about the possibility of issuing ordinances during this period. General Secretary Paudel has urged the government to uphold the dignity of the democratically elected institution and proceed with transparency.

Kathmandu, 11 Baisakh – Commenting on the suspension of the parliamentary session, General Secretary Paudel said, “This incident has raised suspicions that the government, despite having a strong majority, is attempting to bypass the parliament’s trust and transparency in policy-making by resorting to the ordinance route.” He questioned why the government’s political confidence appears diminished despite having an easy parliamentary arithmetic and favorable political circumstances.

Emphasizing the importance of transparency in democratic processes and procedures, General Secretary Paudel noted that seeking outcomes by violating procedures undermines both practice and dignity. He stated, “Therefore, I request the government to elevate the dignity of the democratically elected institution and to move forward transparently with full trust in the honorable parliament.”

The Gandaki Province government has decided to purchase a car worth 40 million Nepalese Rupees for the Parliamentary Secretariat. This decision was approved during the cabinet meeting held on April 24. On September 9, during the Janajati agitation, four vehicles including those used by the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Parliamentary Secretariat were burned. To replace the burned vehicles, cars returned by Panchram Tamang, leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary group, and Chief Secretary Bindu Paudel are currently in use. According to Finance Minister Jeet Bahadur Sherchan, a principled agreement of 40 million NPR has been reached for purchasing the vehicle, with ongoing discussions to ensure that the new car will be electric.

The cabinet also decided to auction off 114 vehicles that were burned during the Janajati agitation. Additionally, the Gandaki Province government has approved the establishment of a 50 million NPR Emergency Health Service Fund. Minister Sherchan explained that the fund will be created to manage infectious and communicable diseases. It will cover the management of 53 rapid-spreading diseases including new infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Recently, there was an increase in Dadura disease infection in Baglung district, and the lack of funds caused difficulties in controlling the outbreak.

Furthermore, the Gandaki Province government has approved the concept of a contributory pension bill. This bill aims to ensure pension benefits for provincial and local government employees by establishing a contributory welfare fund. Minister Sherchan stated that the cabinet has already passed this concept.

The primary responsibility for guiding society on the right path lies with politics and leadership. The measure of civilization is not determined by the roads we build, but by the people we nurture and their ideas. The new generation, which equates being ‘viral’ with the meaning of life, seems to be forgetting intellectual depth, patience, and creativity. Change is an eternal and unchanging law of creation. Everything—ideas, objects, and systems—transforms over time. However, if this change does not follow its natural pace and direction, society falls into a whirlpool of uncertainty and confusion. Today’s human society stands at that complex crossroads where the bright light of technology points towards the future, yet fundamental old values and beliefs are gradually fading away.

These contradictions in contemporary society confront us with a serious question: Are we truly on the path of transformation, or are we being pushed into a deep chasm of discord? This article deeply examines the erosion of human sensitivity, social distortions, and the way forward. The greatest paradox of the 21st century is that while technology connects us with people around the world, emotionally we are unable to establish genuine relationships with anyone. Smartphones in our hands and affordable internet have transformed the world into a global village, yet silent distances within families have widened.

Currently, we have begun measuring our happiness and success by ‘likes’ and ‘reactions’ on Facebook. Human empathy has become so cheap that, instead of physical presence during someone’s death, writing ‘RIP’ on social media has become the prevalent formal gesture. As we navigate the ocean of information, we are losing the solid island of wisdom and discernment. The new generation, which regards being ‘viral’ as life’s sole purpose, appears to be neglecting intellectual depth, patience, and creativity.

US President Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire in Lebanon will be extended for an additional three weeks. The first phase of the ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been conducting military operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, was set to expire on Sunday. During the second round of talks held in Washington with Israeli and Lebanese officials, President Trump declared the extension of the ceasefire period.

While the Israeli military claimed to maintain control over areas in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah expressed disagreement with the meeting. Shortly before the talks began, Hezbollah reported a rocket attack in northern Israel. President Trump, speaking to the press from the Oval Office, said that Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also present at the meeting and described the discussions as “progressing well.”

President Trump stated, “The United States will work with Lebanon to protect it from Hezbollah.” Labeling Hezbollah as a “shared problem” for both Israel and Lebanon, Trump emphasized his commitment to coordinating with these countries to find a solution.

Meanwhile, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations noted that the extended ceasefire may not be sufficient to completely halt the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon and supported by Iran.

Speaking with CNN, Danny Danon said, “The Lebanese government has no control over Hezbollah.” During the ongoing talks, the Israeli military reported that rockets had been fired into its territory from Lebanon. Sirens reportedly sounded in the area of the alleged attack. Subsequently, the Israeli military confirmed it had struck the location from which the rockets were fired.

April 24, Kathmandu – Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has expressed gratitude towards the government for the decision to retain ownership of the land of the National Police Training Academy under the academy’s possession. On September 6, 2018, the Cabinet had decided to transfer the academy’s 114 ropani 3 anna land to the President’s Office. However, the Cabinet meeting on Thursday reversed this decision, opting not to hand over the Police Academy land near Sheetal Niwas in Maharajgunj to the President’s Office.

Through a post on social media on Friday, Inspector General Karki described this decision as a highly significant and historic achievement for the Nepal Police organization. On April 23, the government agreed to restore ownership of the 114 ropani 3 anna land back to the police academy. “This decision by the Government of Nepal is an extremely important and historic achievement for the Nepal Police organization,” IGP Karki wrote on Facebook, “It is believed that this decision will have a far-reaching positive impact on the institutional strengthening of Nepal Police, the development of long-term physical infrastructure, and enhancement of professional capacity.” He further expressed hope that the Nepal Police will continue to receive ongoing support and guidance from the government for institutional consolidation, professional development, morale boosting, and delivering effective services in the future.

The National Human Rights Commission is set to recommend government action next week regarding the implementation of the report by the commission formed to investigate the Gen Z movement. According to Lili Thapa, chairperson and member of the investigative committee, the commission will recommend action to the government on Wednesday, April 29 (Baisakh 16). “On the same day, the commission will hold a press conference to release a summary of the report,” Thapa said. The recommendations target individuals involved in the police crackdown on September 9 (Bhadra 23) and subsequent destructive incidents on September 10 (Bhadra 24).

Recommendations also include accountability for political and administrative leadership. Responding to questions, Commission member Thapa stated, “The report addresses who is responsible for the events of both days, and the recommendations are based on these findings.” Previously, the commission led by former Special Court Chief Gauribahadur Karki was criticized for inadequate investigation into those involved in the incidents on September 10.

The commission has also studied the role of the current Prime Minister and former Kathmandu Metropolitan City Chief, Balendra Shah, popularly known as ‘Balen.’ An official pointed out, “His name appears in connection with the events on the 10th as well as prior incidents, and discussions from Discord chats have been included in the investigation summary.” According to commission officials, leaders including Balen and Ravi Lamichhane have been recommended for action from a human rights perspective. However, an official also indicated that the commission might not fully endorse the report.

The prospect of recommending action against the current Prime Minister Balen has sparked debate on what could follow if such a measure is implemented. Constitutional expert Surya Dhungel noted that if serious allegations arise, further investigation might be warranted. “When serious questions are raised regarding individuals holding various responsibilities, their responses and information will be crucial,” he said.

April 24, Kathmandu – The Nepali Congress is organizing an election today to select its parliamentary party leader. Since a consensus could not be reached, the party has moved forward with the electoral process to choose its leader. According to the pre-established plan, candidate registration will take place between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. today. After completing processes such as objection submissions, reviews, publication of a second candidate list, and candidate withdrawals, the final list of candidates will be announced at 3:30 p.m. The election committee coordinator, Prakash Rasailee Snehi, has informed that voting will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office in Singh Durbar.

Former deputy general secretaries Arjun Narasingh K.C., Bhishma Raj Angdembe, and Mohan Acharya have submitted their candidacies for the parliamentary party leader position. In the House of Representatives election held on February 21, the Congress won a total of 38 seats – 18 through direct elections and 20 through proportional representation. Despite the election concluding nearly two months ago, the Nepali Congress has yet to select its parliamentary party leader, with aspirations of Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma remaining unfulfilled. According to a senior party leader, delays in choosing the leader have arisen due to differing preferences between party Chairperson Gagan Thapa and Vice Chairperson Bishwaprakash Sharma. Chairperson Thapa is supporting direct-elected MP Mohan Acharya, while Vice Chairperson Sharma favors proportional representation MP Bhishma Raj Angdembe for the leadership role. Acharya was directly elected from the Rasuwa constituency, and Angdembe is a proportional representation MP from the Panchthar district. Angdembe was also elected as deputy general secretary at the 14th general convention.

File photo Summary Editorial Review prepared afterward. President Ramchandra Paudel had called a session of the Federal Parliament for 17 Baisakh on the government’s recommendation. However, since the government convened the session without coordinating with Parliament, a recommendation was made to the President’s office to postpone the session. Based on that recommendation, President Paudel has postponed the session of both houses. Kathmandu, 10 Baisakh. The government had recommended to the President’s office to postpone the parliamentary session. Yet, the very next day, on the same recommendation from the government, President Paudel postponed the session. According to sources from Singha Durbar, the decision was corrected because the government had convened the session without consulting Parliament. A source from Singha Durbar stated, ‘The Council of Ministers had made the decision without consulting Parliament. Since preparations within Parliament were still pending, the Council of Ministers revised their decision.’ Following the Council of Ministers’ recommendation in Tuesday’s meeting, President Paudel called the session of both houses for Wednesday, 17 Baisakh at 2 PM. This session is also referred to as the budget session. Since the government must present the budget to Parliament on 15 Jestha for the upcoming fiscal year, pre-budget discussions typically take place before the budget presentation.

Videos circulating widely on social media show people exercising inside large halls, queuing up for meals in canteens, and sleeping in dormitories as usual. These are not luxury spas but military-style weight loss camps in China. Dubbed by some as “prisons for the overweight,” these camps impose strict restrictions on snacking and require mandatory weigh-ins twice a day.

With obesity becoming an increasing problem across China, local media report that there are about 1,000 such camps nationwide. For a fee of around 600 US dollars, one can spend a month in these camps. The price includes food, accommodation, and daily exercise classes. Content creator TL Huang shared her experience at one of these camps on Instagram. In an interview with the BBC World Service’s ‘What in the World’ podcast, she described the experience as “very prison-like,” as she was not allowed to leave the camp for 28 days and had to undergo continuous weight measurement.

Huang stated that the program was effective for weight loss, but nutritionists warn that these harsh methods may pose serious physical and mental health risks. “Some camps set targets of losing one kilogram per day. However, this is significantly above levels considered safe even under medical supervision for adults,” said physical trainer and nutritionist Luke Henley.

Chinese health officials have reported that around 34% of adults in China are overweight, with approximately 16% classified as obese. The popularity of these camps has increased alongside the expansion of social media. Huang’s Instagram now shows her attending another 30-day weight loss camp in Thailand.

April 24, Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecasted a rise in temperatures leading to a possible heatwave in the Terai districts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces today. An increase in temperature is also expected in the Terai areas of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, as well as in the valleys and basins.

“There is a possibility of a heatwave in the Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces,” the department stated in its morning weather bulletin.

According to the department, areas including Bhairahawa, Kapilvastu, Nepalgunj, and Dang in Lumbini Province will experience intense heat during the afternoon. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology further reports that this afternoon, the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi Province will generally be cloudy. Some parts of the mountainous and hilly areas of Koshi Province, along with mountainous and hilly zones in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and the mountainous regions of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, may experience thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall and snowfall. Additionally, some Terai locations in Koshi Province may also receive rainfall. Tonight, the mountainous areas are expected to remain mostly cloudy, hilly areas partly cloudy, and the Terai region predominantly clear.