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Aftab Alam, serving a prison sentence on fraud charges, was arrested by police from Budhanilkantha. The 31-year-old from Parsa was apprehended by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office after escaping from prison. Alam has been sent to Nakkhu Prison in Lalitpur for further legal procedures.

June 30, Kathmandu – A prisoner who had escaped from jail has been captured. The individual, 31-year-old Aftab Alam from Ward 21, Birgunj Metropolitan City, Parsa, was taken into custody by a unit of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. Alam was convicted in a fraud case and escaped during the Janajati Movement. After being arrested in Budhanilkantha, he was transferred to Nakkhu Prison in Lalitpur.

June 30, Chitwan – Indra Bahadur Baniya, Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, has announced special prioritization and incentives for cooperatives focused on labor and production. Speaking at an event on Tuesday organized by the successful social entrepreneur women’s cooperative organization located in Bhateri, Ward No. 29, Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the Chief Minister informed that the provincial government has arranged production-oriented grants in sectors such as indigenous crops, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and onions.

“In the current budget, we have introduced a policy of one indigenous product and one collection center per municipality,” he stated. “Accordingly, the provincial government will provide special grants to municipalities that engage in processing, branding, and market management.” Chief Minister Baniya expressed his satisfaction with the women who proactively collected, processed, and branded 65 tons of turmeric produced by farmers without the influence of middlemen, successfully bringing it to market.

Following the budget approval, Chief Minister Baniya committed that the government will expedite processes within July to provide further grants and technical support to industries operated by such enterprising women. Highlighting increasing public fear and distrust due to misuse of funds in some cooperatives, he stated that organizations like the successful social entrepreneur women’s cooperative, which focus purely on production and honest work, help protect the dignity of the cooperative sector. – RSS

A hiking and interaction program aimed at promoting the historical and religious heritage of the Chandragiri area was jointly organized by the Nepal Tourism Entrepreneurs Association and Chandragiri Municipality Ward No. 4. Ward Chairperson Krishna Prasad Khadgi stated that the goal is to link ancient trade routes and natural trails with tourism to achieve local economic prosperity. Officials from the Nepal Tourism Board and tourism experts emphasized the need to focus on digital marketing and heritage conservation for the development of tourism in Chandragiri. Kathmandu, 16 Asar.

The “Observation and Promotion Program of Ancient Trade Routes and Major Heritage Sites” was held on Saturday under the joint organization of the Nepal Tourism Entrepreneurs Association and Chandragiri Municipality Ward No. 4. The event highlighted the potential for protecting, promoting, and developing tourism in the Chandragiri–Thankot area’s historical trade routes, religious sites, natural trails, and local culture.

The program included participation from the Nepal Tourism Board, Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum, various tourism-related associations, tourism entrepreneurs, researchers, and media personnel. The heritage observation event began at the historic Chunda Devi temple complex in Thankot and proceeded along ancient trade routes to visit the Deurali Baleshwar Mahadev temple, culminating at the Adinarayan temple complex.

At the opening ceremony, Krishna Prasad Khadgi, Chairperson of Chandragiri Municipality Ward No. 4, reiterated his commitment to linking local heritage with tourism. He outlined the program’s objective to contribute to local economic prosperity by connecting ancient trade routes, religious heritage, and natural trails with tourism. Khadgi also presented detailed information on the historical, religious, and cultural assets within Ward No. 4.

Sunil Sharma, Acting Director of the Nepal Tourism Board, stressed the importance of authentic and emotional digital storytelling to present Nepal’s ancient civilization, culture, and heritage to the global audience through modern platforms. He added that content created with the genuine stories of the destinations, local community experiences, and cultural originality plays a vital role in establishing Nepal’s competitive identity in the international market.

Ishwor Lama, Chairperson of the Chundedevi Drinking Water and Sanitation Consumer Committee, pointed out that the hiking trails in the Chandragiri area have not yet received adequate promotion. He urged relevant tourism associations and stakeholders to play an active role in effectively promoting these trails.

In the intensive care unit of Civil Hospital in Minbhawan, the harsh rasp of the ventilator and the damp scent of despair filled the air. The mechanical monitor placed in the corner counted my remaining breaths in a cold, merciless rhythm of “beep… beep… beep…”. Outside, the new year calendars had just been hung on the walls, advertising hopes for a fresh spring, but somewhere, the clear mirror of my life had shattered. I was grasping a thin thread of artificial breath, caught in a cruel play between unconsciousness and awareness. The weight of my darkness fell heaviest on one chest: that of my father’s. He had said to my brother, “Sister is not feeling well.” Perhaps, sharing his pain with my brother was his way of easing his own burden. As for me, I was crushed by a pain I couldn’t even speak of to my mother.

Even before being admitted to Civil Hospital, my life had already taken a dark path, the story of which I am not yet brave enough to tell. It is said that when people approach death, they want to live. But I had no fear of dying there. What terrified me was living. I carried many wounds hidden within my heart during my lifetime. On the third day after leaving the dark room of the operating theater, I repeatedly lost consciousness as the doctor’s sharp and cold words echoed in my ears. A few days earlier, Dr. Arun Kumar Joshi had explained the potential risks and benefits of the surgery as I was being taken to the operating theater.

However, after all scientific efforts failed, I had to leave that place with half my body permanently left behind. Finally, when Dr. Jitendra came for the morning round, he said in a flat tone, “Due to infection spreading internally, we couldn’t save your ovaries and tubes.” Hearing that, my right hand trembled and reached the lower part of my abdomen. I had become a tree that would never bloom the green leaves of affection in any new season. I was sure I was leaving with only half my body. Yet, my consciousness has not been shattered.

Galyang Municipality in Syangja has awarded NPR 5,000 each to 115 farmers who rear oxen used for plowing as an incentive. The municipality provided this grant to protect the declining ox-rearing practice amid the growing use of mechanical ploughs. According to Municipal Chief Administrative Officer Yubaraj Adhikari, the payments were disbursed after monitoring the applicants’ cattle sheds.

Due to the increasing use of technology, fewer farmers are raising oxen for plowing. To encourage farmers in this regard, 115 farmers were given cash incentives. A total of 150 farmers had applied for support for around 100 large oxen. Based on these applications, Galyang Municipality provided NPR 5,000 to each applicant, Chief Administrative Officer Adhikari said.

The municipality introduced this incentive program in the fiscal year 2082/083, aiming to attract farmers to continue oxen rearing despite challenges such as a shortage of skilled labor, fuel scarcity in rural areas, and difficulties in maintenance caused by the rise in power tiller use.

Following a public notice inviting applications, 116 farmers from all 11 wards submitted applications, according to Mahadev Ban, a technician at the Animal Service Branch. “The municipality called for applications to provide incentives related to oxen rearing,” he explained. “After receiving applications accompanied by insurance certificates and photos of oxen in their sheds, monitoring was carried out and funds disbursed accordingly.” Ban noted that the actual number of oxen in the municipality may be higher than the number applied for, as some farmers might not have applied despite being aware of the program. The municipality plans to continue this program in the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084 to extend grants to farmers who missed out this year.

Sprinkling cool water on the roof and hanging a wet curtain on the balcony after sunset can significantly help reduce the indoor temperature. During intense heat, your room may become sweaty and uncomfortable. If you have an air conditioner (AC), running it can quickly cool down the room. However, not everyone can afford to install an AC. Before air conditioners were common, people used various methods to avoid the heat. While many rely on fans or coolers nowadays, there are also several traditional home remedies that can help keep your room cool without using an AC or cooler.

1. Hang a wet towel inside the room: Soak a towel in cold water—ideally water chilled in the refrigerator. Wring it out and hang it by the window. This cools the incoming hot air, keeping the room temperature lower. This method is particularly effective at night as the wet towel dries slowly, maintaining a cooler environment for a longer period.

2. Prevent sunlight from entering the room: Blocking the sun’s heat is essential to keep the room cool. Use dark-colored curtains to block sunlight from entering through the windows. Hanging thick fabric outside the window further prevents heat from penetrating indoors. If you moisten this fabric with cold water, it will absorb the outside heat effectively.

3. Allow air circulation: While blocking sunlight is important, keeping windows completely closed throughout the day is not advisable, as poor ventilation can make the room feel stuffy. If your room has windows on opposite sides, open them both to create a cross breeze, which helps keep the air fresh.

4. Paint the roof white: One major reason rooms become warm is the heat absorbed by the roof. Rooms located on lower floors often feel hotter. Since roofs absorb a significant amount of sunlight, painting them white reflects solar radiation, significantly reducing heat indoors.

5. Ensure proper ventilation: Adequate ventilation is necessary to release hot air trapped inside the room. Having a good ventilation system makes a noticeable difference in maintaining cooler indoor temperatures.

6. Use curtains on balconies: Hanging curtains on balconies and sprinkling them with cold water prevents hot outdoor air from entering the room. This traditional, eco-friendly method effectively keeps the home cooler.

7. Sprinkle cold water on the roof: The roof absorbs intense heat during the day, which increases indoor warmth. Sprinkling cool water on the roof after sunset gradually cools it down, which in turn cools the room over the next few hours.