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June 22, Janakpurdham – Youth activists have submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Madhesh, expressing their concern over the exclusion of youth-related programs and budget allocations in the fiscal year 2083/84 budget of the Madhesh government. A delegation led by youth activist Md. Naeem Rain visited the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers’ office, urging for the inclusion of a youth-friendly budget before the budget is approved by the Provincial Assembly’s Red Book.

The memorandum highlighted that despite youth constituting a major portion of Madhesh Province’s total population, no budget was allocated for the Youth Division under the Ministry of Sports and Social Welfare. While policies and programs prioritize youth, activists noted the lack of reflection of this priority in the budget and called for immediate correction.

The youth demanded that the Red Book be amended to allocate a separate budget for the Youth Division and youth-focused programs; the approval and implementation of the Provincial Youth Policy; the formation of a Provincial Youth Council; and the initiation of programs on leadership development, entrepreneurship, innovation, volunteerism, and social transformation. Activist Naeem Rain, while submitting the memorandum, appealed to the government not to jeopardize the future of the youth.

In response, Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav acknowledged the seriousness of the government regarding the issues raised by the youth. He assured that efforts will be made for necessary coordination and amendments prior to the budget approval.

File Photo 22 Asar, Kathmandu. Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Mahavir Pun has stated that his ministry has allocated the largest budget ever for the science and technology sector. Responding to questions during the ministerial discussion on the appropriation bill in the National Assembly on Monday, he said that such a substantial budget had never been allocated before for science and technology. Although up to NPR 100 million had been allocated previously, the lack of legal provisions prevented its expenditure.

Minister Pun acknowledged that while many have been curious about the allocation and utilization of the current NPR 400 crore budget, this amount is still quite modest for science and technology. However, at present, this sum is considered sufficient. He explained that since the programs to be funded have yet to be finalized, NPR 340 crore of the NPR 400 crore remains in an uncertain state. The ministry has earmarked NPR 60 crore for ongoing programs, while the remaining NPR 340 crore will only be spent after the expenditure plans and regulations are formulated.

The ministry is currently advancing the preparation of laws and regulations related to science, technology, and innovation. Minister Pun noted that only after establishing a legal framework will the budget currently held in uncertainty be implemented.

He commented, “The government has allocated NPR 400 crore to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, accounting for 1% of the capital expenditure. NPR 60 crore has been set aside for some ongoing programs, and the remaining NPR 340 crore is kept in uncertainty because, as of Jestha 15, there was no concrete plan on what or how to proceed.” He added, “Many might find it surprising how NPR 340 crore will be spent, as such a large amount has never been allocated before. In 2080 BS, NPR 100 million was allocated for science and technology but could not be spent due to the lack of legal provisions; the Ministry of Finance had distributed that amount to universities. Allocating NPR 400 crore now might seem unusual to many. Numerous questions have been raised about where and how the budget will be spent, but this NPR 400 crore will be utilized appropriately—it is not a trivial amount like a festival tika.” He also informed that the ministry will encourage youth to engage in science and innovation.

जुन २२, काठमाडौँ – एक नयाँ अध्ययनले दैनिक लामो समयसम्म बस्ने वा सुत्ने जीवनशैलीले क्यान्सर र क्यान्सरसँग सम्बन्धित मृत्युको जोखिम बढाउन सक्ने कुरा प्रकट गरेको छ। लामो समयसम्म जागृत रहँदा स्थिर रहनु sedentary lifestyle मानिन्छ। यस्ता बानीहरूलाई लामो समयदेखि मोटोपना, प्रकार २ मधुमेह, केही प्रकारका क्यान्सर, र पूर्वकालिक मृत्यु जस्ता स्वास्थ्य समस्यासँग जोडिएको छ। तर, अधिकांश स्वास्थ्य दिशानिर्देशहरूले मुख्य रूपमा निष्क्रियताको कुल अवधिमा ध्यान केन्द्रित गर्छन्, छोटो अन्तरालमा टुटेको समयको सट्टा निरन्तर रहनुमा। गिलास्गो विश्वविद्यालयका शोधकर्ताहरूले आफ्नो अध्ययनमा भनेका छन्, “सदनता को स्वास्थ्य प्रभाव केवल कुल निष्क्रिय समयमा निर्भर गर्दैन, तर यो समय निरन्तर हो कि शारीरिक गतिविधिले टुटेको हो भन्ने कुरामा पनि निर्भर गर्दछ। प्रयोगात्मक अध्ययनहरूले निरन्तर बस्नको तुलनामा अन्तरालमा हिँड्न वा शारीरिक गतिविधि गर्नाले मेटाबोलिज्ममा सुधार ल्याउँछ।”

अध्ययनले ९१,२९२ सहभागीहरूको डेटा विश्लेषण गरेको छ जसले सात दिनसम्म गतिविधि मोनिटर लगाएका थिए र लगभग १२ वर्षसम्म अनुगमन गरिएका थिए। सहभागीहरूको गतिविधि तीन समूहमा वर्गीकृत गरिएको थियो: ‘लामो समयको निष्क्रियता’: ३० मिनेटको समयावधिमा ९०% निष्क्रिय वा स्थिर रहनु। ‘टुटेको निष्क्रिय व्यवहार’: ३० मिनेटको अवधिमा १०% भन्दा बढी हिँडाइ वा शारीरिक गतिविधि समावेश गर्ने। ‘विभिन्न स्तरका शारीरिक गतिविधि’। निष्कर्षहरूले देखाउँछन् कि लामो समयसम्म निरन्तर निष्क्रिय रहने व्यक्तिहरूको क्यान्सरबाट मृत्युको जोखिम ९% बढी हुन्छ। थप रूपमा, उनीहरूलाई मोटोपनासँग सम्बन्धित क्यान्सर (जस्तै, इसोफेगल, जिगर, मृगौला, प्यान्क्रियास, कोलोरेक्टल, स्तन, ओभेरियन, र थाइराइड क्यान्सर) र प्रकार २ मधुमेहसँग सम्बन्धित क्यान्सरको जोखिम पनि बढ्छ। यसको विपरीत, जो व्यक्तिहरू निष्क्रिय अवधिमा हल्का शारीरिक गतिविधि समावेश गर्छन्, उनीहरूको क्यान्सर र प्रकार २ मधुमेहको जोखिम कम हुन्छ। निरन्तर निष्क्रियताको एक घण्टा मात्र हिँडेर वा हल्का गतिविधिमा संलग्न भएर क्यान्सरको मृत्युको जोखिम १२% ले घटेको छ। यूकेको राष्ट्रिय स्वास्थ्य सेवा (NHS) अनुसार, वयस्कहरूले दैनिक रूपमा केही शारीरिक गतिविधिमा संलग्न हुनुपर्छ र हप्तामा दुई पटक व्यायाम गर्नुपर्छ, जसमा बलियो प्रशिक्षण, दौड, हिँडाइ, पौडी खेल्न, वा बगैंचामा काम गर्न समावेश छ। NHS ले निरन्तर बस्नको लामो अवधिहरूबाट टाढा रहन र नियमित गतिविधिको सिफारिश गर्दछ। “वर्तमान स्वास्थ्य दिशानिर्देशहरूले मध्यमदेखि तीव्र व्यायाममा जोड दिन्छन्, तर हाम्रो अध्ययनले हल्का गतिविधि र हिँडाइको महत्त्वलाई पनि उजागर गर्दछ,” शोधकर्ताहरूले भने। “भविष्यका क्लिनिकल परीक्षणहरूले निष्क्रिय समयलाई व्यवस्थापन गर्न र यसको हानिकारक प्रभावलाई कम गर्नका लागि व्यक्तिगत रणनीतिहरू विकास गर्न मद्दत गर्नेछन्।

Eggs are a common part of many people’s daily diet. Packed with various nutrients, eggs are a beneficial food for individuals ranging from children to the elderly. Instead of buying one or two eggs daily, many prefer to purchase a crate or more at once to last several days or even a month, as it is more affordable and convenient. However, eggs can spoil when stored at home, especially during hot weather, which increases the risk of faster spoilage. Consuming spoiled eggs not only diminishes nutritional benefits but can also cause health issues.

While eggs can be tested in a laboratory to determine their edibility, this is not always feasible for everyone. Fortunately, there are simple home methods to check if eggs are fresh. Fill a glass or a slightly deep bowl with water and gently place the egg in it. If the egg lies flat or sinks horizontally, it is fresh. However, if the egg stands upright or floats, it may be old or spoiled.

Another way to check is by shaking the egg. Hold it close to your ear and shake it slowly. If no sound is heard, the egg is fresh. Hearing any noise inside may indicate spoilage. This method allows you to test the egg without cracking it open. Alternatively, you can also assess the egg’s quality by cracking it into a bowl. Observe the internal parts: the white and the yolk should be distinctly separated. The yolk should appear round and well-defined in the center of the white. If the egg white is thin and the yolk is flattened and spread out, the egg is likely quite old.

Smell is also a reliable indicator of an egg’s freshness. A bad egg emits a foul, rotten odor, similar to spoiled food. It is best to avoid using such eggs. To prevent eggs from spoiling in warm weather, storing them in the refrigerator is recommended. When kept at an appropriate temperature in the fridge, eggs can generally last from three to five weeks. For optimal nutritional benefits, it is advisable to consume eggs as soon as possible after purchase.

June 6, Kathmandu – As the third week of Ashar passes this year, paddy transplantation across the country has not progressed at the expected pace. According to the latest data from the Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, only 32.38 percent of the total paddy cultivation has been completed nationwide. Out of the total 1,370,062 hectares designated for rice farming in Nepal, paddy has been transplanted in only 443,595 hectares so far. At the same time last year, 45 percent of the transplantation had been completed nationwide.

Examining the provincial data reveals that Sudurpashchim Province has the most satisfactory transplantation status. According to the details, out of the total 154,950 hectares of rice farming land in Sudurpashchim Province, transplantation has been completed on 89,742 hectares, representing 57.9 percent of the total area. At this time last year, transplantation there had reached 82.8 percent. Following Sudurpashchim, Gandaki Province has completed 41 percent of its paddy transplantation. In Gandaki, out of 93,606 hectares of rice farming land, paddy has been transplanted in 38,389 hectares.

Similarly, in Karnali Province, out of 43,290 hectares of rice cultivation land, paddy transplantation has been completed on 17,549 hectares, which is 40.5 percent. Last year at this time, Gandaki had 55.6 percent and Karnali had 71.7 percent transplantation completed. Lumbini Province has 301,372 hectares suitable for paddy farming, of which only 112,509 hectares, or 37.3 percent, have been transplanted so far. This is significantly lower than last year’s 52.1 percent.

Bagmati Province has also seen a decline in transplantation compared to last year’s 51.9 percent; this year, only 33.2 percent of the total 114,524 hectares have been transplanted. According to the data, in Koshi Province, out of 276,387 hectares, 87,033 hectares or 31.5 percent transplantation has been completed. At the same time last year, only 29.5 percent had been transplanted in Koshi.

The situation in Madhesh Province, a major paddy production hub, remains particularly disappointing this year as well. With the highest rice farming area in the country, 385,933 hectares, only 60,346 hectares or 15.6 percent have been transplanted as of the third week of Ashar. This is the lowest percentage among all provinces. At the same time last year, Madhesh had completed 25.1 percent of paddy transplantation.

June 6, Kathmandu – YouTube has introduced a new feature allowing eligible creators to add music or background audio to carousel posts (a feature that lets viewers swipe through multiple images in a single post). The company also provided additional clarity on the recently launched overview dashboard in YouTube Studio. Meta’s Instagram and TikTok have long offered the popular capability to add music to photo collections. Following this trend, YouTube announced the new feature in May and has now made it available to qualifying creators.

Creators can now add up to 15 seconds of background audio to their carousel posts, which will also appear in YouTube’s Shorts feed. Users can choose from a library of licensed popular songs, thousands of royalty-free tracks available in the YouTube Audio Library, or even select custom soundtracks using the ‘Dream Track’ AI tool available in eligible markets. Creators granted access to this feature can include up to 10 photos within a single post. Additionally, there is a text overlay option on images to help add more context or storytelling.

In addition to the new carousel post capability, YouTube shared more information about the updated transparency features in YouTube Studio. Rene Ritchie, YouTube’s Head of Editorial, provided further details about the redesigned dashboard. Previously, critical information such as copyright strikes and monetization eligibility was scattered across various Studio sections, which made it difficult for creators to get a comprehensive view of their channel’s status.

These details are now consolidated into a single dynamic view, enabling creators to quickly assess their channel’s health, understand eligibility, and take prompt action if issues arise. Alerts will keep creators informed of potential problems that could impact revenue or monetization. In cases where videos encounter restrictions or issues, YouTube will also offer guidance for resolving these problems. For example, creators will have the ability to appeal limited ads notifications directly from the dashboard.

To provide clearer insights into earnings, a new column named ‘Estimated Revenue’ has been added. Last month, YouTube announced the redesign of the Studio display, and Rene Ritchie confirmed that starting this week, the new dashboard is rolling out to all mobile users and creators.