Price of Gold Reaches All Time High in Nepali Market

Aug 05, 2024 0 1 minutes 56 seconds to read

The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on…

Global Oil Prices Decline amid US Recession Concerns and Mideast Tensions

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SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters…

Flight Disruption at Talcha Airport for Three Days

Aug 05, 2024 0 1 minutes 59 seconds to read

MUGU, August 5: Flights to and from the Talcha Airport in Mugu district have been disrupted for three days due to adverse weather…

KU to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Course in Aviation Management

Aug 05, 2024 0 1 minutes 30 seconds to read

KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management.…

Karki, Gurung Appointed to NEA Board Members

Aug 05, 2024 0 1 minutes 23 seconds to read

Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity…

Public Accounts Committee Prepares Report Recommending Investigations against Kulman Ghising

Aug 04, 2024 0 1 minutes 56 seconds to read

Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several…

Two NEA Board Members Sacked

Aug 04, 2024 0 1 minutes 8 seconds to read

The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their…

Government Fails to Include Informal Sector Workers in Social Security Fund

Aug 04, 2024 0 7 minutes 18 seconds to read

The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).…

US General Arrives in Middle East as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Attack

Aug 04, 2024 0 4 minutes 31 seconds to read

WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US…

Imports of ATF, LPG via Birgunj Plummet Last Fiscal Year

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PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year.…

Gold and Silver Prices Fall After Record High in Nepal

Aug 04, 2024 0 36 seconds to read

KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on…

150 People Killed by Monsoon-Induced Disasters

Aug 04, 2024 0 57 seconds to read

KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy…

Doctors Advise Nursing Mothers to Avoid Mobile Phone while Breastfeeding

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CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their…

Nepal Achieves Historic Win Over India in CAVA Women's Volleyball League

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KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women's team defeating…

Chitwan Traffic Office Collects Over Rs 30 Million in Revenue

Aug 04, 2024 0 1 minutes 55 seconds to read

The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million in revenue in one year. According to traffic office, revenue of 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were…

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			'summary' => 'The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 5</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&#39; Association reported that fine gold, which was priced at Rs 149,700 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday, surged to Rs 150,900 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In addition, the price of worked gold rose from Rs 149,200 per tola on Sunday to Rs 149,500 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In contrast, silver price remained unchanged at Rs 1,785 per tola on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has been rising steadily of late. The federation fixes the price of gold and silver based on the price in the international market.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The ongoing geopolitical tension due to Israel&#39;s offensive in Gaza as well as Lebanon and the Russia-Ukraine war have led to investors to invest in gold considering it as a safe haven in times of turmoil.</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, these concerns outweighed worries about potential supply disruptions due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, the world&rsquo;s most significant oil-producing region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Asian stock markets also saw declines as investors moved away from riskier assets, anticipating that a series of interest rate cuts might be needed to support economic growth.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">By 0605 GMT, Brent crude oil had dropped by $1.04, or 1.4%, to $75.77 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.09, or 1.5%, to $72.43 per barrel. This decline followed a more than 3% drop in both Brent and WTI prices on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of losses&mdash;the longest such streak since November.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Analysts from ING, led by Warren Patterson, noted that weak U.S. job data from July has heightened concerns about reduced oil demand from China, the leading contributor to global oil demand growth. Additionally, China&rsquo;s declining diesel consumption is adding to the downward pressure on oil prices, Reuters added.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, further pressure on oil prices came after OPEC+ confirmed its plan to gradually phase out voluntary production cuts starting in October, which is expected to lead to an increase in oil supply later in the year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Despite the pressure on prices, some support came from geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, following unsuccessful talks in Cairo, have led to heightened tensions. Israel and the United States are preparing for possible further escalation in the region after Iran and its allies, Hamas and Hezbollah, vowed to retaliate for recent actions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG in Sydney, commented on the situation, suggesting that while the likelihood of a wider regional conflict remains low, it cannot be entirely dismissed due to the significant risks involved.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the Rara-based Civil Aviation Office, flights have been unable to operate due to unpredictable weather. Last Friday, Summit Air&#39;s flight from Nepalgunj was forced to turn back after reaching Narakot in Jumla district, just 10 minutes away from Talcha Airport, due to worsening weather conditions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The weather remained unfavorable on Saturday as well. Although there were some improvements on Sunday, Summit Air canceled its flight to the Talcha Airport, according to Basanta Malla, Summit Air&#39;s station manager in Nepalgunj.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">As a result, passengers traveling between Nepalgunj and Mugu have faced significant difficulties. Many have reported running low on funds while waiting in hotels for their flights. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Namrata Malla, a teacher, expressed frustration over the flight disruption, noting that those on annual leave have been particularly affected. &quot;The condition of roads is poor, and air travel is uncertain. We haven&#39;t been able to return to our duty stations,&quot; she lamented.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Currently, three airlines operate flights to Talcha Airport which is also informally called Rara Airport due to its proximity to the renowned Rara Lake. Tara Air has suspended flights for maintenance, while Sita Air has halted operations due to administrative reasons. Amidst this, Summit Air had been the only airline conducting regular flights to and from the Talcha Airport.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Sita Air&#39;s Mugu station manager, Dhirendra Bham, assured that Sita Air would resume regular flights from Monday, provided the weather improves. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree course in Aviation Management. The KU School of Management is introducing this course in collaboration with Simrik Venture and Siddhartha Banasthali School, marking it as the first of its kind in Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The program will enroll 33 students in its inaugural year. The four-year curriculum is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in aviation operations and the effective management of airlines and airports, according to Simrik Venture Chairman Rameshwor Thapa.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The course content will cover a range of topics, including aviation laws, aviation security, airport planning and management, aviation marketing, airline operations, aviation economics, the importance of tourism, and human resource management.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;These courses will provide practical training in managing aviation activities,&rdquo; Thapa stated.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KU Vice Chancellor Dr Bhola Thapa highlighted that the program aims to produce skilled professionals in the aviation sector. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;This is the first initiative of its kind in Nepal. We are confident in our ability to develop skilled human resources in this field,&rdquo; Dr Thapa added. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 5: &nbsp;Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki, from Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-2 in Dolakha, and Gurung, from Rumjatar Rural Municipality-7 in Okhaldhunga, were appointed as members of the board of directors by a ministerial-level decision of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Earlier, the government had sacked Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya from the board of the authority.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the ministry, Karki and Gurung were appointed as board members in accordance with Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 2041. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki was appointed as an expert in the electricity sector from the non-governmental sector, while Gurung was selected from among the electricity consumers.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In line with the decision of the Energy Minister, Karki and Gurung have been appointed as board members for a term of four years on August 2. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The newly appointed Karki is a former secretary of the Ministry of Energy, and Gurung is a former Director General of the Department of Electricity Development.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Public Accounts Committee is preparing to ask, in writing, the Department of Revenue Investigation, Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to investigate Ghising.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the committee, the NEA leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Last Friday, after a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, it was decided to formally request TOD Metre data from the NEA. Committee Chairman Rishikesh Pokharel mentioned that the committee was looking for clarity on the details of the TOD metre.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Ghising, speaking at the same meeting, had alleged industrialists to be the main cause for the dedicated feeder and trunk line dispute.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">They were appointed under the quotas of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), respectively, and were sacked by Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Dipak Khadka.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The two NEA board members were sought clarification by the Minister Khadka accusing them of not cooperating with the implementation of directives issued by the Nepal government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the dedicated and trunk line dispute on July 31. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minister Khadka relived Pun and Acharya of their responsibilities after finding their explanations unsatisfactory. </span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Earlier, the board meeting of the NEA had decided to reconnect electricity to six industries that had been disconnected due to the dispute on July 23. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;However, Pun and Acharya had expressed dissatisfaction on the decision by writing a note of dissent. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Government Fails to Include Informal Sector Workers in Social Security Fund',
			'sub_title' => 'Only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme so far. ',
			'summary' => 'The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">BIJAY DAMASE</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Nearly a year after the then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced to include a large number of informal sector workers and self-employed individuals in the SSF, the number of such workers in the fund has been negligible so far.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">While around 516,000 formal sector workers have joined the SSF so far, only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme yet.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Dahal had announced that more than 5 million workers from the informal sector would be brought under the social safety net.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the SSF, only 296 workers from the informal sector and 155 other self-employed people have been registered in the SSF by August 2.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to a recent study by the Central Department of Economics at the Tribhuvan University (TU), with support from the Nepal Rastra Bank, the average size of Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy was 40 to 42% of the country&rsquo;s gross domestic product.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In terms of monetary value, Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy is worth around Rs 2,200 billion while the country&rsquo;s economy is worth around Rs 5,381 billion, according to the study.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In December last year, the Social Security Schemes Operational Directive was introduced to include informal sector workers and self-employed individuals.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the approved procedure, informal sector workers are required to contribute 20.37 percent of the basic salary set by the government, which is Rs 1,912, to the fund every month. Of the total, workers have to bear 11% and the rest is covered by the government.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">However, if the federal, state, and local governments do not make the necessary deposits, a worker has to make all contribution by himself.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, Self-employed individuals are required to contribute at least 31 percent of their minimum basic salary to the fund every month.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Though SSF provides various benefits for the contributing workers, informal sector workers have not been that keen on joining the scheme.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Trade union representatives blame the government&rsquo;s incompetence for the low enrollment of such workers in the fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Yogendra Kumar Kunwar, President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, said that despite having laws and policies intended to include workers from these sectors into the social security scheme, the entire sector remains neglected due to inadequate government arrangements.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Informal sector workers should be brought into social security with the support of all three levels of government, but their participation on a large scale has become difficult because the government doesn&#39;t want to do it,&rdquo; Kunwar told the New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Officials from the SSF also agreed that integrating workers from these sectors has been more challenging than anticipated.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Difficulties in explaining pension provisions and other benefits of the scheme to the workers and lack of co-contribution have been the reasons hindering the enrollment of such workers in the SSF, according to Uttam Raj Nepal, information officer at the SSF.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;We have not been able to reach people as effectively as we should have,&rdquo; said Nepal. &ldquo;Problems have arisen due to the lack of contribution from the local governments, so we plan to hold discussion with local representatives.&nbsp; We are working on increasing public awareness by visiting the settlements.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Bishnu Lamsal, President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), criticised the failure of state machinery to enforce the scheme effectively.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Workers in the formal sector received various benefits, but those in the informal sector had not seen similar support,&rdquo; said Lamsal. &ldquo;Although the sector has been included in the scheme, the implementation part remains poor.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Lamsal argued many workers in the informal sector were still unaware of the scheme.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;There are workers who want to participate but do not know about its process,&rdquo; Lamsal added. &ldquo;The government should have launched a public awareness campaign about the scheme more broadly and collaborate with local governments to keep accurate data on such workers.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'US General Arrives in Middle East as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Attack   ',
			'sub_title' => 'Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday',
			'summary' => 'WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.    ',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">General Kurilla&#39;s visit, which was planned before the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is now seen as a strategic move. He is expected to mobilise the international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel against an attack from Iran on April 13, Axios reported, citing a US official.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday. Iranian and Hezbollah leaders have pledged to retaliate for the killings of Hezbollah&#39;s top military commander, Fuad Shukr, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a US official, Kurilla is expected to visit several Gulf nations, including Israel and Jordan. Jordan is a key stop, as it played an important role during the April 13 attack by intercepting Iranian drones bound for Israel and allowing US and Israeli jets to use its airspace for interception.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The official said that the US hopes the same will happen again if needed. The US is boosting its forces in the Middle East in preparation for Iran&#39;s possible attack on Israel and sending more warships and fighter jets to the region, the Pentagon said on Friday, according to Axios report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US officials expect Iranian retaliation to follow a similar pattern as their previous attack on Israel but may also involve Hezbollah in Lebanon, Axios reported. The US government is concerned that it may be more difficult to mobilise the international and regional cooperation of nations that defended Israel from the previous Iranian attack, as Haniyeh&#39;s killing has drawn sharp sentiments against Israel across the region. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US and Israeli officials said they do not know whether Iran and Hezbollah will carry out a coordinated attack or operate separately. The officials said that they think Iran and Hezbollah are still working on finalising their military plans and giving them approval at the political level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A US official said the Biden administration wanted to announce the bolstering of US forces on Friday as Iran and Hezbollah were discussing regarding their response with the hope that the announcement will help to deter and influence their military plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">When asked on Saturday whether he believes Iran will back down, US President Joe Biden replied, &quot;I hope so. I don&#39;t know.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran. In a statement, the IRGC said that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was hit in Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A projectile hit a residence allocated to war veterans in Tehran at 2 am (local time) on Wednesday, according to a Press TV report. Ismail Haniyeh, who was based in Qatar, travelled to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a Press TV report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in the Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (local time).The IDF said Shukr was &quot;responsible for the majority of Hezbollah&#39;s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs&quot; and for the terror group&#39;s &quot;force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel,&quot; The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his nation has delivered &quot;crushing blows&quot; to enemies in the last few days, CNN reported. He made the remarks hours after the deaths of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. --&nbsp;ANI/RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Imports of ATF, LPG via Birgunj Plummet Last Fiscal Year',
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			'summary' => 'PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. Data shows a four percent decline in cooking gas imports, while jet fuel imports saw a significant 71 percent drop.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to Raghulal Karna, the information officer at Birgunj Customs Office, a total of 290,287 metric tons of cooking gas, valued at Rs 33.13 billion, was imported during the fiscal year 2022-23. The figure is a drop of 11,238 metric tons compared to 267,048 metric tons imported in the previous fiscal year</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, the data indicates that 597,144 kiloliters (KL) of jet fuel, worth Rs 17.31 billion, were imported during the fiscal year 2021-22 via the Birgunj check point, compared to just 173,484 KL last fiscal year. However, despite the reduction in quantity, the value of jet fuel imported last fiscal year increased by Rs 18.21 billion due to an increase in ATF prices.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Despite the reduction in cooking gas and ATF imports, the import of diesel and petrol increased. Diesel imports rose by four percent, while petrol imports saw a two percent increase compared to the previous year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">For the fiscal year 2022-23, diesel imports amounted to 1,040,506 KL worth Rs 113.58 billion, and petrol imports totaled 389,711 KL worth Rs 38.24 billion. In the previous fiscal year, 1,083,520 KL of diesel imports were valued at Rs 109.29 billion, and 394,723 KL of petrol imports at Rs 39.02 billion.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">It is noted that 70 percent of Nepal&#39;s fuel requirements are met through supplies via Birgunj. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.',
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According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&rsquo; Association, fine gold, previously priced at Rs 149,900 per tola, is now being traded at Rs 149,700 per tola.<br />
In addition, the price of worked gold has decreased from Rs 146,700 per tola on Friday to Rs 137,725 per tola.<br />
The price of silver have also fallen, with silver now being traded at Rs 1,785 per tola, a reduction of Rs 10 from the Rs 1,795 per tola price on Friday.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => '150 People Killed by Monsoon-Induced Disasters   ',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season. According to the Central Police News Room, three people died in Kathmandu Valley, 25 in Koshi Province, six in Madhesh, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 27 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali and 10 in Far West.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the police, 49 people are missing and 177 people were injured in the disaster, while 180 people were rescued.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, three hundred and eighty-four houses have been inundated due to floods. Four thousand two hundred and nineteen families have been displaced due to the incidents that have taken place since June 10 when the monsoon entered Nepal. The monsoon is expected to leave Nepal in early October. -- RSS </span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking at an interaction organized in Bharatpur on Saturday to mark the World Breastfeeding Week, the doctors argued using mobile phones while breastfeeding would neither benefit the mother nor the babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Pediatricians at Bharatpur Hospital Dr Sweta Kumari Gupta advised lactating mothers that they stopped using mobile phones during breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, the use of mobile phone while breastfeeding could divert the attention of the mothers from their babies to elsewhere. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&quot;Mothers could remain unaware whether the baby consumed milk or not, got enough milk or not if she uses mobile phone while breastfeeding,&quot; she said, arguing that affection towards babies could also decrease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Emphasizing touch and emotional engagement with the child to boost early childhood development, the doctor emphasized mothers to snuggle and caress their babies while breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Also to take into account during the suckling is the posture of both mother and baby. The newborn may not need anything except mother&#39;s milk till six months from the birth, she informed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She added that regularly breastfed babies are less likely to suffer pneumonia, diarrhoea and asthma, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that the mother&#39;s milk should be fed to babies as much as possible for the physical development of the child, Dr Gupta said mother&#39;s milk could be collected and fed to baby if the new mothers have to go for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, mother&#39;s milk collected and kept in room temperature could be used within 4 to 6 hours, but it can be used within 24 hours if kept in refrigerator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She, however, advised not to directly heat such refrigerated milk. Such milk should be warmed by placing it in a container and kept it in a hot water.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">It is suitable to give supplementary food to newborns after six months of their birth, she mentioned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Likewise, Prof Dr Sunil Mani Pokharel, gynecologist and Chief of Bharatpur Hospital&#39;s Department of Gynecology, claimed that regularly feeding mother&#39;s milk would benefit both mothers and babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Breastfeeding the newborns up to six months would also boost the health and physical development of the child. He said that feeding the mother&#39;s milk for 8 to 12 times a day would be beneficial for babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking about the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, he shared that mothers who breastfeed regularly have less chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel mentioned that mother&rsquo;s milk is the ideal food for the babies. &quot;Babies should be breastfed for at least first two years. It helps foster love and affection between babies and mother.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Sharing that in recent period, many mothers are avoiding this essential part of motherhood for the sake of physical beauty, he mentioned such act would however create adverse impacts on the physical and mental growth of babies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel further shared that the number of people visiting Bharatpur Hospital for maternity services has decreased in recent years. The hospital recorded more than 9,000 maternity cases in the last fiscal year while there were more than 12,000 in previous fiscal year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Maternity service through health clinics at villages by the local levels as well as brain drain of youths are the reasons behind decreasing number of people visiting the hospital for maternity service, he explained. -- RSS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><br />
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women's team defeating India.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a thrilling match held at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar on Saturday, Nepal triumphed over India with a 3-2 victory. Nepal won the first set 25-18, the third set 25-17, and the decisive fifth set 15-13, while India claimed the second and fourth sets 12-25 and 18-25 respectively.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League features teams from India, Iran, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and host Nepal. The tournament is being hosted jointly by Nepal and the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA).</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Upcoming matches include Sri Lanka vs the Maldives at 3:00 pm on Sunday, followed by Nepal vs Iran at 5:15 pm, both at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million in revenue in one year.  According to traffic office, revenue of 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">August 4: The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million &nbsp;in revenue in one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to traffic office, revenue of Rs 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In the previous fiscal year, the office had collected Rs 3,4538,500 in revenue, with 40,664 vehicles being fined, according to the office.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Traffic Office Chief Suresh Subedi stated that the implementation of the Traffic Violation Record System (TVRS) since the last fiscal year has led to a decrease in revenue collection. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Under TVRS, first-time offenders are fined a minimum amount. Once the traffic police enter the driver&#39;s information into the system, the driver can pay the fine online.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has started implementing this system in all districts of the country to standardize the fine system.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The office collected the highest amount of fines in the month of Poush, with Rs 2.89 million, and the lowest in the month of Kartik, with Rs 2.03 million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Rs 2.43 million was collected in Shrawan, Rs 2.37 million in Bhadra, Rs 2.87 million in Ashoj, Rs 2.67 million in Mangsir, and Rs 2.86 million in Magh.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, fines of Rs 2.64 million were collected in Falgun, Rs 2.50 million in Chaitra, Rs 2.52 million in Baisakh, Rs 2.70 million in Jestha, and Rs 2.22 million in Asar.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Price of Gold Reaches All Time High in Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">NewBiz Report</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 5</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&#39; Association reported that fine gold, which was priced at Rs 149,700 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday, surged to Rs 150,900 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In addition, the price of worked gold rose from Rs 149,200 per tola on Sunday to Rs 149,500 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In contrast, silver price remained unchanged at Rs 1,785 per tola on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has been rising steadily of late. The federation fixes the price of gold and silver based on the price in the international market.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The ongoing geopolitical tension due to Israel&#39;s offensive in Gaza as well as Lebanon and the Russia-Ukraine war have led to investors to invest in gold considering it as a safe haven in times of turmoil.</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, these concerns outweighed worries about potential supply disruptions due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, the world&rsquo;s most significant oil-producing region.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">By 0605 GMT, Brent crude oil had dropped by $1.04, or 1.4%, to $75.77 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.09, or 1.5%, to $72.43 per barrel. This decline followed a more than 3% drop in both Brent and WTI prices on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of losses&mdash;the longest such streak since November.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Analysts from ING, led by Warren Patterson, noted that weak U.S. job data from July has heightened concerns about reduced oil demand from China, the leading contributor to global oil demand growth. Additionally, China&rsquo;s declining diesel consumption is adding to the downward pressure on oil prices, Reuters added.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, further pressure on oil prices came after OPEC+ confirmed its plan to gradually phase out voluntary production cuts starting in October, which is expected to lead to an increase in oil supply later in the year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Despite the pressure on prices, some support came from geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, following unsuccessful talks in Cairo, have led to heightened tensions. Israel and the United States are preparing for possible further escalation in the region after Iran and its allies, Hamas and Hezbollah, vowed to retaliate for recent actions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG in Sydney, commented on the situation, suggesting that while the likelihood of a wider regional conflict remains low, it cannot be entirely dismissed due to the significant risks involved.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The weather remained unfavorable on Saturday as well. Although there were some improvements on Sunday, Summit Air canceled its flight to the Talcha Airport, according to Basanta Malla, Summit Air&#39;s station manager in Nepalgunj.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Namrata Malla, a teacher, expressed frustration over the flight disruption, noting that those on annual leave have been particularly affected. &quot;The condition of roads is poor, and air travel is uncertain. We haven&#39;t been able to return to our duty stations,&quot; she lamented.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Currently, three airlines operate flights to Talcha Airport which is also informally called Rara Airport due to its proximity to the renowned Rara Lake. Tara Air has suspended flights for maintenance, while Sita Air has halted operations due to administrative reasons. Amidst this, Summit Air had been the only airline conducting regular flights to and from the Talcha Airport.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Sita Air&#39;s Mugu station manager, Dhirendra Bham, assured that Sita Air would resume regular flights from Monday, provided the weather improves. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'KU to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Course in Aviation Management',
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			'summary' => 'KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree course in Aviation Management. The KU School of Management is introducing this course in collaboration with Simrik Venture and Siddhartha Banasthali School, marking it as the first of its kind in Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The program will enroll 33 students in its inaugural year. The four-year curriculum is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in aviation operations and the effective management of airlines and airports, according to Simrik Venture Chairman Rameshwor Thapa.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The course content will cover a range of topics, including aviation laws, aviation security, airport planning and management, aviation marketing, airline operations, aviation economics, the importance of tourism, and human resource management.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;These courses will provide practical training in managing aviation activities,&rdquo; Thapa stated.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KU Vice Chancellor Dr Bhola Thapa highlighted that the program aims to produce skilled professionals in the aviation sector. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;This is the first initiative of its kind in Nepal. We are confident in our ability to develop skilled human resources in this field,&rdquo; Dr Thapa added. -- RSS</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Karki, Gurung Appointed to NEA Board Members ',
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			'summary' => 'Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 5: &nbsp;Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki, from Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-2 in Dolakha, and Gurung, from Rumjatar Rural Municipality-7 in Okhaldhunga, were appointed as members of the board of directors by a ministerial-level decision of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Earlier, the government had sacked Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya from the board of the authority.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the ministry, Karki and Gurung were appointed as board members in accordance with Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 2041. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki was appointed as an expert in the electricity sector from the non-governmental sector, while Gurung was selected from among the electricity consumers.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In line with the decision of the Energy Minister, Karki and Gurung have been appointed as board members for a term of four years on August 2. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The newly appointed Karki is a former secretary of the Ministry of Energy, and Gurung is a former Director General of the Department of Electricity Development.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Public Accounts Committee Prepares Report Recommending Investigations against Kulman Ghising',
			'sub_title' => 'The Nepal Electricity Authority leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund, according to the committee.',
			'summary' => 'Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">NewBiz Report</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Public Accounts Committee is preparing to ask, in writing, the Department of Revenue Investigation, Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to investigate Ghising.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the committee, the NEA leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Last Friday, after a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, it was decided to formally request TOD Metre data from the NEA. Committee Chairman Rishikesh Pokharel mentioned that the committee was looking for clarity on the details of the TOD metre.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Ghising, speaking at the same meeting, had alleged industrialists to be the main cause for the dedicated feeder and trunk line dispute.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Two NEA Board Members Sacked',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 4: The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">They were appointed under the quotas of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), respectively, and were sacked by Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Dipak Khadka.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The two NEA board members were sought clarification by the Minister Khadka accusing them of not cooperating with the implementation of directives issued by the Nepal government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the dedicated and trunk line dispute on July 31. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minister Khadka relived Pun and Acharya of their responsibilities after finding their explanations unsatisfactory. </span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Earlier, the board meeting of the NEA had decided to reconnect electricity to six industries that had been disconnected due to the dispute on July 23. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;However, Pun and Acharya had expressed dissatisfaction on the decision by writing a note of dissent. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Government Fails to Include Informal Sector Workers in Social Security Fund',
			'sub_title' => 'Only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme so far. ',
			'summary' => 'The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">BIJAY DAMASE</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Nearly a year after the then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced to include a large number of informal sector workers and self-employed individuals in the SSF, the number of such workers in the fund has been negligible so far.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">While around 516,000 formal sector workers have joined the SSF so far, only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme yet.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Dahal had announced that more than 5 million workers from the informal sector would be brought under the social safety net.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the SSF, only 296 workers from the informal sector and 155 other self-employed people have been registered in the SSF by August 2.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to a recent study by the Central Department of Economics at the Tribhuvan University (TU), with support from the Nepal Rastra Bank, the average size of Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy was 40 to 42% of the country&rsquo;s gross domestic product.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In terms of monetary value, Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy is worth around Rs 2,200 billion while the country&rsquo;s economy is worth around Rs 5,381 billion, according to the study.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In December last year, the Social Security Schemes Operational Directive was introduced to include informal sector workers and self-employed individuals.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the approved procedure, informal sector workers are required to contribute 20.37 percent of the basic salary set by the government, which is Rs 1,912, to the fund every month. Of the total, workers have to bear 11% and the rest is covered by the government.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">However, if the federal, state, and local governments do not make the necessary deposits, a worker has to make all contribution by himself.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, Self-employed individuals are required to contribute at least 31 percent of their minimum basic salary to the fund every month.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Though SSF provides various benefits for the contributing workers, informal sector workers have not been that keen on joining the scheme.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Trade union representatives blame the government&rsquo;s incompetence for the low enrollment of such workers in the fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Yogendra Kumar Kunwar, President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, said that despite having laws and policies intended to include workers from these sectors into the social security scheme, the entire sector remains neglected due to inadequate government arrangements.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Informal sector workers should be brought into social security with the support of all three levels of government, but their participation on a large scale has become difficult because the government doesn&#39;t want to do it,&rdquo; Kunwar told the New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Officials from the SSF also agreed that integrating workers from these sectors has been more challenging than anticipated.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Difficulties in explaining pension provisions and other benefits of the scheme to the workers and lack of co-contribution have been the reasons hindering the enrollment of such workers in the SSF, according to Uttam Raj Nepal, information officer at the SSF.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;We have not been able to reach people as effectively as we should have,&rdquo; said Nepal. &ldquo;Problems have arisen due to the lack of contribution from the local governments, so we plan to hold discussion with local representatives.&nbsp; We are working on increasing public awareness by visiting the settlements.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Bishnu Lamsal, President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), criticised the failure of state machinery to enforce the scheme effectively.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Workers in the formal sector received various benefits, but those in the informal sector had not seen similar support,&rdquo; said Lamsal. &ldquo;Although the sector has been included in the scheme, the implementation part remains poor.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Lamsal argued many workers in the informal sector were still unaware of the scheme.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;There are workers who want to participate but do not know about its process,&rdquo; Lamsal added. &ldquo;The government should have launched a public awareness campaign about the scheme more broadly and collaborate with local governments to keep accurate data on such workers.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'US General Arrives in Middle East as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Attack   ',
			'sub_title' => 'Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday',
			'summary' => 'WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.    ',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">General Kurilla&#39;s visit, which was planned before the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is now seen as a strategic move. He is expected to mobilise the international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel against an attack from Iran on April 13, Axios reported, citing a US official.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday. Iranian and Hezbollah leaders have pledged to retaliate for the killings of Hezbollah&#39;s top military commander, Fuad Shukr, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a US official, Kurilla is expected to visit several Gulf nations, including Israel and Jordan. Jordan is a key stop, as it played an important role during the April 13 attack by intercepting Iranian drones bound for Israel and allowing US and Israeli jets to use its airspace for interception.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The official said that the US hopes the same will happen again if needed. The US is boosting its forces in the Middle East in preparation for Iran&#39;s possible attack on Israel and sending more warships and fighter jets to the region, the Pentagon said on Friday, according to Axios report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US officials expect Iranian retaliation to follow a similar pattern as their previous attack on Israel but may also involve Hezbollah in Lebanon, Axios reported. The US government is concerned that it may be more difficult to mobilise the international and regional cooperation of nations that defended Israel from the previous Iranian attack, as Haniyeh&#39;s killing has drawn sharp sentiments against Israel across the region. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US and Israeli officials said they do not know whether Iran and Hezbollah will carry out a coordinated attack or operate separately. The officials said that they think Iran and Hezbollah are still working on finalising their military plans and giving them approval at the political level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A US official said the Biden administration wanted to announce the bolstering of US forces on Friday as Iran and Hezbollah were discussing regarding their response with the hope that the announcement will help to deter and influence their military plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">When asked on Saturday whether he believes Iran will back down, US President Joe Biden replied, &quot;I hope so. I don&#39;t know.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran. In a statement, the IRGC said that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was hit in Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A projectile hit a residence allocated to war veterans in Tehran at 2 am (local time) on Wednesday, according to a Press TV report. Ismail Haniyeh, who was based in Qatar, travelled to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a Press TV report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in the Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (local time).The IDF said Shukr was &quot;responsible for the majority of Hezbollah&#39;s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs&quot; and for the terror group&#39;s &quot;force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel,&quot; The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his nation has delivered &quot;crushing blows&quot; to enemies in the last few days, CNN reported. He made the remarks hours after the deaths of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. --&nbsp;ANI/RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to Raghulal Karna, the information officer at Birgunj Customs Office, a total of 290,287 metric tons of cooking gas, valued at Rs 33.13 billion, was imported during the fiscal year 2022-23. The figure is a drop of 11,238 metric tons compared to 267,048 metric tons imported in the previous fiscal year</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, the data indicates that 597,144 kiloliters (KL) of jet fuel, worth Rs 17.31 billion, were imported during the fiscal year 2021-22 via the Birgunj check point, compared to just 173,484 KL last fiscal year. However, despite the reduction in quantity, the value of jet fuel imported last fiscal year increased by Rs 18.21 billion due to an increase in ATF prices.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Despite the reduction in cooking gas and ATF imports, the import of diesel and petrol increased. Diesel imports rose by four percent, while petrol imports saw a two percent increase compared to the previous year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">For the fiscal year 2022-23, diesel imports amounted to 1,040,506 KL worth Rs 113.58 billion, and petrol imports totaled 389,711 KL worth Rs 38.24 billion. In the previous fiscal year, 1,083,520 KL of diesel imports were valued at Rs 109.29 billion, and 394,723 KL of petrol imports at Rs 39.02 billion.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">It is noted that 70 percent of Nepal&#39;s fuel requirements are met through supplies via Birgunj. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.',
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According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&rsquo; Association, fine gold, previously priced at Rs 149,900 per tola, is now being traded at Rs 149,700 per tola.<br />
In addition, the price of worked gold has decreased from Rs 146,700 per tola on Friday to Rs 137,725 per tola.<br />
The price of silver have also fallen, with silver now being traded at Rs 1,785 per tola, a reduction of Rs 10 from the Rs 1,795 per tola price on Friday.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => '150 People Killed by Monsoon-Induced Disasters   ',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season. According to the Central Police News Room, three people died in Kathmandu Valley, 25 in Koshi Province, six in Madhesh, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 27 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali and 10 in Far West.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the police, 49 people are missing and 177 people were injured in the disaster, while 180 people were rescued.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, three hundred and eighty-four houses have been inundated due to floods. Four thousand two hundred and nineteen families have been displaced due to the incidents that have taken place since June 10 when the monsoon entered Nepal. The monsoon is expected to leave Nepal in early October. -- RSS </span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking at an interaction organized in Bharatpur on Saturday to mark the World Breastfeeding Week, the doctors argued using mobile phones while breastfeeding would neither benefit the mother nor the babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Pediatricians at Bharatpur Hospital Dr Sweta Kumari Gupta advised lactating mothers that they stopped using mobile phones during breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, the use of mobile phone while breastfeeding could divert the attention of the mothers from their babies to elsewhere. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&quot;Mothers could remain unaware whether the baby consumed milk or not, got enough milk or not if she uses mobile phone while breastfeeding,&quot; she said, arguing that affection towards babies could also decrease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Emphasizing touch and emotional engagement with the child to boost early childhood development, the doctor emphasized mothers to snuggle and caress their babies while breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Also to take into account during the suckling is the posture of both mother and baby. The newborn may not need anything except mother&#39;s milk till six months from the birth, she informed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She added that regularly breastfed babies are less likely to suffer pneumonia, diarrhoea and asthma, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that the mother&#39;s milk should be fed to babies as much as possible for the physical development of the child, Dr Gupta said mother&#39;s milk could be collected and fed to baby if the new mothers have to go for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, mother&#39;s milk collected and kept in room temperature could be used within 4 to 6 hours, but it can be used within 24 hours if kept in refrigerator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She, however, advised not to directly heat such refrigerated milk. Such milk should be warmed by placing it in a container and kept it in a hot water.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">It is suitable to give supplementary food to newborns after six months of their birth, she mentioned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Likewise, Prof Dr Sunil Mani Pokharel, gynecologist and Chief of Bharatpur Hospital&#39;s Department of Gynecology, claimed that regularly feeding mother&#39;s milk would benefit both mothers and babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Breastfeeding the newborns up to six months would also boost the health and physical development of the child. He said that feeding the mother&#39;s milk for 8 to 12 times a day would be beneficial for babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking about the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, he shared that mothers who breastfeed regularly have less chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel mentioned that mother&rsquo;s milk is the ideal food for the babies. &quot;Babies should be breastfed for at least first two years. It helps foster love and affection between babies and mother.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Sharing that in recent period, many mothers are avoiding this essential part of motherhood for the sake of physical beauty, he mentioned such act would however create adverse impacts on the physical and mental growth of babies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel further shared that the number of people visiting Bharatpur Hospital for maternity services has decreased in recent years. The hospital recorded more than 9,000 maternity cases in the last fiscal year while there were more than 12,000 in previous fiscal year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Maternity service through health clinics at villages by the local levels as well as brain drain of youths are the reasons behind decreasing number of people visiting the hospital for maternity service, he explained. -- RSS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><br />
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women's team defeating India.',
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<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a thrilling match held at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar on Saturday, Nepal triumphed over India with a 3-2 victory. Nepal won the first set 25-18, the third set 25-17, and the decisive fifth set 15-13, while India claimed the second and fourth sets 12-25 and 18-25 respectively.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League features teams from India, Iran, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and host Nepal. The tournament is being hosted jointly by Nepal and the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA).</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Upcoming matches include Sri Lanka vs the Maldives at 3:00 pm on Sunday, followed by Nepal vs Iran at 5:15 pm, both at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million in revenue in one year.  According to traffic office, revenue of 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.',
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<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In the previous fiscal year, the office had collected Rs 3,4538,500 in revenue, with 40,664 vehicles being fined, according to the office.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Traffic Office Chief Suresh Subedi stated that the implementation of the Traffic Violation Record System (TVRS) since the last fiscal year has led to a decrease in revenue collection. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Under TVRS, first-time offenders are fined a minimum amount. Once the traffic police enter the driver&#39;s information into the system, the driver can pay the fine online.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has started implementing this system in all districts of the country to standardize the fine system.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The office collected the highest amount of fines in the month of Poush, with Rs 2.89 million, and the lowest in the month of Kartik, with Rs 2.03 million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Rs 2.43 million was collected in Shrawan, Rs 2.37 million in Bhadra, Rs 2.87 million in Ashoj, Rs 2.67 million in Mangsir, and Rs 2.86 million in Magh.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, fines of Rs 2.64 million were collected in Falgun, Rs 2.50 million in Chaitra, Rs 2.52 million in Baisakh, Rs 2.70 million in Jestha, and Rs 2.22 million in Asar.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 5</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&#39; Association reported that fine gold, which was priced at Rs 149,700 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday, surged to Rs 150,900 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In addition, the price of worked gold rose from Rs 149,200 per tola on Sunday to Rs 149,500 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In contrast, silver price remained unchanged at Rs 1,785 per tola on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has been rising steadily of late. The federation fixes the price of gold and silver based on the price in the international market.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The ongoing geopolitical tension due to Israel&#39;s offensive in Gaza as well as Lebanon and the Russia-Ukraine war have led to investors to invest in gold considering it as a safe haven in times of turmoil.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Global Oil Prices Decline amid US Recession Concerns and Mideast Tensions',
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			'summary' => 'SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, these concerns outweighed worries about potential supply disruptions due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, the world&rsquo;s most significant oil-producing region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Asian stock markets also saw declines as investors moved away from riskier assets, anticipating that a series of interest rate cuts might be needed to support economic growth.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">By 0605 GMT, Brent crude oil had dropped by $1.04, or 1.4%, to $75.77 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.09, or 1.5%, to $72.43 per barrel. This decline followed a more than 3% drop in both Brent and WTI prices on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of losses&mdash;the longest such streak since November.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Analysts from ING, led by Warren Patterson, noted that weak U.S. job data from July has heightened concerns about reduced oil demand from China, the leading contributor to global oil demand growth. Additionally, China&rsquo;s declining diesel consumption is adding to the downward pressure on oil prices, Reuters added.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, further pressure on oil prices came after OPEC+ confirmed its plan to gradually phase out voluntary production cuts starting in October, which is expected to lead to an increase in oil supply later in the year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Despite the pressure on prices, some support came from geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, following unsuccessful talks in Cairo, have led to heightened tensions. Israel and the United States are preparing for possible further escalation in the region after Iran and its allies, Hamas and Hezbollah, vowed to retaliate for recent actions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG in Sydney, commented on the situation, suggesting that while the likelihood of a wider regional conflict remains low, it cannot be entirely dismissed due to the significant risks involved.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Flight Disruption at Talcha Airport for Three Days',
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			'summary' => 'MUGU, August 5: Flights to and from the Talcha Airport in Mugu district have been disrupted for three days due to adverse weather conditions.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">MUGU, August 5: Flights to and from the Talcha Airport in Mugu district have been disrupted for three days due to adverse weather conditions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the Rara-based Civil Aviation Office, flights have been unable to operate due to unpredictable weather. Last Friday, Summit Air&#39;s flight from Nepalgunj was forced to turn back after reaching Narakot in Jumla district, just 10 minutes away from Talcha Airport, due to worsening weather conditions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The weather remained unfavorable on Saturday as well. Although there were some improvements on Sunday, Summit Air canceled its flight to the Talcha Airport, according to Basanta Malla, Summit Air&#39;s station manager in Nepalgunj.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">As a result, passengers traveling between Nepalgunj and Mugu have faced significant difficulties. Many have reported running low on funds while waiting in hotels for their flights. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Namrata Malla, a teacher, expressed frustration over the flight disruption, noting that those on annual leave have been particularly affected. &quot;The condition of roads is poor, and air travel is uncertain. We haven&#39;t been able to return to our duty stations,&quot; she lamented.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Currently, three airlines operate flights to Talcha Airport which is also informally called Rara Airport due to its proximity to the renowned Rara Lake. Tara Air has suspended flights for maintenance, while Sita Air has halted operations due to administrative reasons. Amidst this, Summit Air had been the only airline conducting regular flights to and from the Talcha Airport.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Sita Air&#39;s Mugu station manager, Dhirendra Bham, assured that Sita Air would resume regular flights from Monday, provided the weather improves. -- RSS</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'KU to Offer Bachelor’s Degree Course in Aviation Management',
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			'summary' => 'KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree course in Aviation Management. The KU School of Management is introducing this course in collaboration with Simrik Venture and Siddhartha Banasthali School, marking it as the first of its kind in Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The program will enroll 33 students in its inaugural year. The four-year curriculum is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in aviation operations and the effective management of airlines and airports, according to Simrik Venture Chairman Rameshwor Thapa.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The course content will cover a range of topics, including aviation laws, aviation security, airport planning and management, aviation marketing, airline operations, aviation economics, the importance of tourism, and human resource management.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;These courses will provide practical training in managing aviation activities,&rdquo; Thapa stated.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KU Vice Chancellor Dr Bhola Thapa highlighted that the program aims to produce skilled professionals in the aviation sector. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;This is the first initiative of its kind in Nepal. We are confident in our ability to develop skilled human resources in this field,&rdquo; Dr Thapa added. -- RSS</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Karki, Gurung Appointed to NEA Board Members ',
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			'summary' => 'Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 5: &nbsp;Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki, from Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-2 in Dolakha, and Gurung, from Rumjatar Rural Municipality-7 in Okhaldhunga, were appointed as members of the board of directors by a ministerial-level decision of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Earlier, the government had sacked Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya from the board of the authority.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the ministry, Karki and Gurung were appointed as board members in accordance with Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 2041. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki was appointed as an expert in the electricity sector from the non-governmental sector, while Gurung was selected from among the electricity consumers.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In line with the decision of the Energy Minister, Karki and Gurung have been appointed as board members for a term of four years on August 2. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The newly appointed Karki is a former secretary of the Ministry of Energy, and Gurung is a former Director General of the Department of Electricity Development.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Public Accounts Committee Prepares Report Recommending Investigations against Kulman Ghising',
			'sub_title' => 'The Nepal Electricity Authority leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund, according to the committee.',
			'summary' => 'Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">NewBiz Report</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Public Accounts Committee is preparing to ask, in writing, the Department of Revenue Investigation, Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to investigate Ghising.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the committee, the NEA leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Last Friday, after a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, it was decided to formally request TOD Metre data from the NEA. Committee Chairman Rishikesh Pokharel mentioned that the committee was looking for clarity on the details of the TOD metre.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Ghising, speaking at the same meeting, had alleged industrialists to be the main cause for the dedicated feeder and trunk line dispute.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Two NEA Board Members Sacked',
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			'summary' => 'The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 4: The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">They were appointed under the quotas of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), respectively, and were sacked by Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Dipak Khadka.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The two NEA board members were sought clarification by the Minister Khadka accusing them of not cooperating with the implementation of directives issued by the Nepal government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the dedicated and trunk line dispute on July 31. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minister Khadka relived Pun and Acharya of their responsibilities after finding their explanations unsatisfactory. </span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Earlier, the board meeting of the NEA had decided to reconnect electricity to six industries that had been disconnected due to the dispute on July 23. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;However, Pun and Acharya had expressed dissatisfaction on the decision by writing a note of dissent. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Government Fails to Include Informal Sector Workers in Social Security Fund',
			'sub_title' => 'Only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme so far. ',
			'summary' => 'The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">BIJAY DAMASE</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Nearly a year after the then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced to include a large number of informal sector workers and self-employed individuals in the SSF, the number of such workers in the fund has been negligible so far.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">While around 516,000 formal sector workers have joined the SSF so far, only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme yet.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Dahal had announced that more than 5 million workers from the informal sector would be brought under the social safety net.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the SSF, only 296 workers from the informal sector and 155 other self-employed people have been registered in the SSF by August 2.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to a recent study by the Central Department of Economics at the Tribhuvan University (TU), with support from the Nepal Rastra Bank, the average size of Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy was 40 to 42% of the country&rsquo;s gross domestic product.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In terms of monetary value, Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy is worth around Rs 2,200 billion while the country&rsquo;s economy is worth around Rs 5,381 billion, according to the study.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In December last year, the Social Security Schemes Operational Directive was introduced to include informal sector workers and self-employed individuals.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the approved procedure, informal sector workers are required to contribute 20.37 percent of the basic salary set by the government, which is Rs 1,912, to the fund every month. Of the total, workers have to bear 11% and the rest is covered by the government.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">However, if the federal, state, and local governments do not make the necessary deposits, a worker has to make all contribution by himself.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, Self-employed individuals are required to contribute at least 31 percent of their minimum basic salary to the fund every month.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Though SSF provides various benefits for the contributing workers, informal sector workers have not been that keen on joining the scheme.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Trade union representatives blame the government&rsquo;s incompetence for the low enrollment of such workers in the fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Yogendra Kumar Kunwar, President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, said that despite having laws and policies intended to include workers from these sectors into the social security scheme, the entire sector remains neglected due to inadequate government arrangements.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Informal sector workers should be brought into social security with the support of all three levels of government, but their participation on a large scale has become difficult because the government doesn&#39;t want to do it,&rdquo; Kunwar told the New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Officials from the SSF also agreed that integrating workers from these sectors has been more challenging than anticipated.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Difficulties in explaining pension provisions and other benefits of the scheme to the workers and lack of co-contribution have been the reasons hindering the enrollment of such workers in the SSF, according to Uttam Raj Nepal, information officer at the SSF.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;We have not been able to reach people as effectively as we should have,&rdquo; said Nepal. &ldquo;Problems have arisen due to the lack of contribution from the local governments, so we plan to hold discussion with local representatives.&nbsp; We are working on increasing public awareness by visiting the settlements.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Bishnu Lamsal, President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), criticised the failure of state machinery to enforce the scheme effectively.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Workers in the formal sector received various benefits, but those in the informal sector had not seen similar support,&rdquo; said Lamsal. &ldquo;Although the sector has been included in the scheme, the implementation part remains poor.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Lamsal argued many workers in the informal sector were still unaware of the scheme.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;There are workers who want to participate but do not know about its process,&rdquo; Lamsal added. &ldquo;The government should have launched a public awareness campaign about the scheme more broadly and collaborate with local governments to keep accurate data on such workers.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'US General Arrives in Middle East as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Attack   ',
			'sub_title' => 'Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday',
			'summary' => 'WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command&#39;s General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">General Kurilla&#39;s visit, which was planned before the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is now seen as a strategic move. He is expected to mobilise the international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel against an attack from Iran on April 13, Axios reported, citing a US official.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday. Iranian and Hezbollah leaders have pledged to retaliate for the killings of Hezbollah&#39;s top military commander, Fuad Shukr, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a US official, Kurilla is expected to visit several Gulf nations, including Israel and Jordan. Jordan is a key stop, as it played an important role during the April 13 attack by intercepting Iranian drones bound for Israel and allowing US and Israeli jets to use its airspace for interception.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The official said that the US hopes the same will happen again if needed. The US is boosting its forces in the Middle East in preparation for Iran&#39;s possible attack on Israel and sending more warships and fighter jets to the region, the Pentagon said on Friday, according to Axios report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US officials expect Iranian retaliation to follow a similar pattern as their previous attack on Israel but may also involve Hezbollah in Lebanon, Axios reported. The US government is concerned that it may be more difficult to mobilise the international and regional cooperation of nations that defended Israel from the previous Iranian attack, as Haniyeh&#39;s killing has drawn sharp sentiments against Israel across the region. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US and Israeli officials said they do not know whether Iran and Hezbollah will carry out a coordinated attack or operate separately. The officials said that they think Iran and Hezbollah are still working on finalising their military plans and giving them approval at the political level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A US official said the Biden administration wanted to announce the bolstering of US forces on Friday as Iran and Hezbollah were discussing regarding their response with the hope that the announcement will help to deter and influence their military plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">When asked on Saturday whether he believes Iran will back down, US President Joe Biden replied, &quot;I hope so. I don&#39;t know.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran. In a statement, the IRGC said that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was hit in Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A projectile hit a residence allocated to war veterans in Tehran at 2 am (local time) on Wednesday, according to a Press TV report. Ismail Haniyeh, who was based in Qatar, travelled to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a Press TV report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in the Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (local time).The IDF said Shukr was &quot;responsible for the majority of Hezbollah&#39;s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs&quot; and for the terror group&#39;s &quot;force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel,&quot; The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his nation has delivered &quot;crushing blows&quot; to enemies in the last few days, CNN reported. He made the remarks hours after the deaths of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. --&nbsp;ANI/RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Imports of ATF, LPG via Birgunj Plummet Last Fiscal Year',
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			'summary' => 'PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. Data shows a four percent decline in cooking gas imports, while jet fuel imports saw a significant 71 percent drop.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to Raghulal Karna, the information officer at Birgunj Customs Office, a total of 290,287 metric tons of cooking gas, valued at Rs 33.13 billion, was imported during the fiscal year 2022-23. The figure is a drop of 11,238 metric tons compared to 267,048 metric tons imported in the previous fiscal year</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, the data indicates that 597,144 kiloliters (KL) of jet fuel, worth Rs 17.31 billion, were imported during the fiscal year 2021-22 via the Birgunj check point, compared to just 173,484 KL last fiscal year. However, despite the reduction in quantity, the value of jet fuel imported last fiscal year increased by Rs 18.21 billion due to an increase in ATF prices.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Despite the reduction in cooking gas and ATF imports, the import of diesel and petrol increased. Diesel imports rose by four percent, while petrol imports saw a two percent increase compared to the previous year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">For the fiscal year 2022-23, diesel imports amounted to 1,040,506 KL worth Rs 113.58 billion, and petrol imports totaled 389,711 KL worth Rs 38.24 billion. In the previous fiscal year, 1,083,520 KL of diesel imports were valued at Rs 109.29 billion, and 394,723 KL of petrol imports at Rs 39.02 billion.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">It is noted that 70 percent of Nepal&#39;s fuel requirements are met through supplies via Birgunj. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Gold and Silver Prices Fall After Record High in Nepal',
			'sub_title' => 'The precious yellow metal became cheaper by Rs 200 per tola on Sunday',
			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.<br />
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&rsquo; Association, fine gold, previously priced at Rs 149,900 per tola, is now being traded at Rs 149,700 per tola.<br />
In addition, the price of worked gold has decreased from Rs 146,700 per tola on Friday to Rs 137,725 per tola.<br />
The price of silver have also fallen, with silver now being traded at Rs 1,785 per tola, a reduction of Rs 10 from the Rs 1,795 per tola price on Friday.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => '150 People Killed by Monsoon-Induced Disasters   ',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season. According to the Central Police News Room, three people died in Kathmandu Valley, 25 in Koshi Province, six in Madhesh, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 27 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali and 10 in Far West.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the police, 49 people are missing and 177 people were injured in the disaster, while 180 people were rescued.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, three hundred and eighty-four houses have been inundated due to floods. Four thousand two hundred and nineteen families have been displaced due to the incidents that have taken place since June 10 when the monsoon entered Nepal. The monsoon is expected to leave Nepal in early October. -- RSS </span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Doctors Advise Nursing Mothers to Avoid Mobile Phone while Breastfeeding   ',
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			'summary' => 'CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking at an interaction organized in Bharatpur on Saturday to mark the World Breastfeeding Week, the doctors argued using mobile phones while breastfeeding would neither benefit the mother nor the babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Pediatricians at Bharatpur Hospital Dr Sweta Kumari Gupta advised lactating mothers that they stopped using mobile phones during breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, the use of mobile phone while breastfeeding could divert the attention of the mothers from their babies to elsewhere. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&quot;Mothers could remain unaware whether the baby consumed milk or not, got enough milk or not if she uses mobile phone while breastfeeding,&quot; she said, arguing that affection towards babies could also decrease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Emphasizing touch and emotional engagement with the child to boost early childhood development, the doctor emphasized mothers to snuggle and caress their babies while breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Also to take into account during the suckling is the posture of both mother and baby. The newborn may not need anything except mother&#39;s milk till six months from the birth, she informed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She added that regularly breastfed babies are less likely to suffer pneumonia, diarrhoea and asthma, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that the mother&#39;s milk should be fed to babies as much as possible for the physical development of the child, Dr Gupta said mother&#39;s milk could be collected and fed to baby if the new mothers have to go for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, mother&#39;s milk collected and kept in room temperature could be used within 4 to 6 hours, but it can be used within 24 hours if kept in refrigerator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She, however, advised not to directly heat such refrigerated milk. Such milk should be warmed by placing it in a container and kept it in a hot water.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">It is suitable to give supplementary food to newborns after six months of their birth, she mentioned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Likewise, Prof Dr Sunil Mani Pokharel, gynecologist and Chief of Bharatpur Hospital&#39;s Department of Gynecology, claimed that regularly feeding mother&#39;s milk would benefit both mothers and babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Breastfeeding the newborns up to six months would also boost the health and physical development of the child. He said that feeding the mother&#39;s milk for 8 to 12 times a day would be beneficial for babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking about the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, he shared that mothers who breastfeed regularly have less chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel mentioned that mother&rsquo;s milk is the ideal food for the babies. &quot;Babies should be breastfed for at least first two years. It helps foster love and affection between babies and mother.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Sharing that in recent period, many mothers are avoiding this essential part of motherhood for the sake of physical beauty, he mentioned such act would however create adverse impacts on the physical and mental growth of babies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel further shared that the number of people visiting Bharatpur Hospital for maternity services has decreased in recent years. The hospital recorded more than 9,000 maternity cases in the last fiscal year while there were more than 12,000 in previous fiscal year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Maternity service through health clinics at villages by the local levels as well as brain drain of youths are the reasons behind decreasing number of people visiting the hospital for maternity service, he explained. -- RSS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><br />
&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'Nepal Achieves Historic Win Over India in CAVA Women's Volleyball League',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women's team defeating India.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women&#39;s team defeating India.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a thrilling match held at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar on Saturday, Nepal triumphed over India with a 3-2 victory. Nepal won the first set 25-18, the third set 25-17, and the decisive fifth set 15-13, while India claimed the second and fourth sets 12-25 and 18-25 respectively.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League features teams from India, Iran, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and host Nepal. The tournament is being hosted jointly by Nepal and the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA).</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Upcoming matches include Sri Lanka vs the Maldives at 3:00 pm on Sunday, followed by Nepal vs Iran at 5:15 pm, both at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Chitwan Traffic Office Collects Over Rs 30 Million in Revenue',
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			'summary' => 'The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million in revenue in one year.  According to traffic office, revenue of 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">August 4: The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million &nbsp;in revenue in one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to traffic office, revenue of Rs 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In the previous fiscal year, the office had collected Rs 3,4538,500 in revenue, with 40,664 vehicles being fined, according to the office.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Traffic Office Chief Suresh Subedi stated that the implementation of the Traffic Violation Record System (TVRS) since the last fiscal year has led to a decrease in revenue collection. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Under TVRS, first-time offenders are fined a minimum amount. Once the traffic police enter the driver&#39;s information into the system, the driver can pay the fine online.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has started implementing this system in all districts of the country to standardize the fine system.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The office collected the highest amount of fines in the month of Poush, with Rs 2.89 million, and the lowest in the month of Kartik, with Rs 2.03 million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Rs 2.43 million was collected in Shrawan, Rs 2.37 million in Bhadra, Rs 2.87 million in Ashoj, Rs 2.67 million in Mangsir, and Rs 2.86 million in Magh.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, fines of Rs 2.64 million were collected in Falgun, Rs 2.50 million in Chaitra, Rs 2.52 million in Baisakh, Rs 2.70 million in Jestha, and Rs 2.22 million in Asar.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Price of Gold Reaches All Time High in Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">NewBiz Report</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 5</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&#39; Association reported that fine gold, which was priced at Rs 149,700 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday, surged to Rs 150,900 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In addition, the price of worked gold rose from Rs 149,200 per tola on Sunday to Rs 149,500 per tola.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In contrast, silver price remained unchanged at Rs 1,785 per tola on Monday.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The price of gold has been rising steadily of late. The federation fixes the price of gold and silver based on the price in the international market.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The ongoing geopolitical tension due to Israel&#39;s offensive in Gaza as well as Lebanon and the Russia-Ukraine war have led to investors to invest in gold considering it as a safe haven in times of turmoil.</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Global Oil Prices Decline amid US Recession Concerns and Mideast Tensions',
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			'summary' => 'SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">SINGAPORE, August 5: Oil prices fell further in global markets on Monday, driven by fears of an impending recession in the United States, a key consumer of oil, Reuters reported.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, these concerns outweighed worries about potential supply disruptions due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, the world&rsquo;s most significant oil-producing region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Asian stock markets also saw declines as investors moved away from riskier assets, anticipating that a series of interest rate cuts might be needed to support economic growth.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">By 0605 GMT, Brent crude oil had dropped by $1.04, or 1.4%, to $75.77 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $1.09, or 1.5%, to $72.43 per barrel. This decline followed a more than 3% drop in both Brent and WTI prices on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of losses&mdash;the longest such streak since November.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Analysts from ING, led by Warren Patterson, noted that weak U.S. job data from July has heightened concerns about reduced oil demand from China, the leading contributor to global oil demand growth. Additionally, China&rsquo;s declining diesel consumption is adding to the downward pressure on oil prices, Reuters added.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the news agency, further pressure on oil prices came after OPEC+ confirmed its plan to gradually phase out voluntary production cuts starting in October, which is expected to lead to an increase in oil supply later in the year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Despite the pressure on prices, some support came from geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, following unsuccessful talks in Cairo, have led to heightened tensions. Israel and the United States are preparing for possible further escalation in the region after Iran and its allies, Hamas and Hezbollah, vowed to retaliate for recent actions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG in Sydney, commented on the situation, suggesting that while the likelihood of a wider regional conflict remains low, it cannot be entirely dismissed due to the significant risks involved.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'MUGU, August 5: Flights to and from the Talcha Airport in Mugu district have been disrupted for three days due to adverse weather conditions.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">MUGU, August 5: Flights to and from the Talcha Airport in Mugu district have been disrupted for three days due to adverse weather conditions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the Rara-based Civil Aviation Office, flights have been unable to operate due to unpredictable weather. Last Friday, Summit Air&#39;s flight from Nepalgunj was forced to turn back after reaching Narakot in Jumla district, just 10 minutes away from Talcha Airport, due to worsening weather conditions.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The weather remained unfavorable on Saturday as well. Although there were some improvements on Sunday, Summit Air canceled its flight to the Talcha Airport, according to Basanta Malla, Summit Air&#39;s station manager in Nepalgunj.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">As a result, passengers traveling between Nepalgunj and Mugu have faced significant difficulties. Many have reported running low on funds while waiting in hotels for their flights. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Namrata Malla, a teacher, expressed frustration over the flight disruption, noting that those on annual leave have been particularly affected. &quot;The condition of roads is poor, and air travel is uncertain. We haven&#39;t been able to return to our duty stations,&quot; she lamented.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Currently, three airlines operate flights to Talcha Airport which is also informally called Rara Airport due to its proximity to the renowned Rara Lake. Tara Air has suspended flights for maintenance, while Sita Air has halted operations due to administrative reasons. Amidst this, Summit Air had been the only airline conducting regular flights to and from the Talcha Airport.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Sita Air&#39;s Mugu station manager, Dhirendra Bham, assured that Sita Air would resume regular flights from Monday, provided the weather improves. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor’s degree course in Aviation Management. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KAVRE, August 5: Kathmandu University (KU) is all set to launch a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree course in Aviation Management. The KU School of Management is introducing this course in collaboration with Simrik Venture and Siddhartha Banasthali School, marking it as the first of its kind in Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The program will enroll 33 students in its inaugural year. The four-year curriculum is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in aviation operations and the effective management of airlines and airports, according to Simrik Venture Chairman Rameshwor Thapa.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The course content will cover a range of topics, including aviation laws, aviation security, airport planning and management, aviation marketing, airline operations, aviation economics, the importance of tourism, and human resource management.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;These courses will provide practical training in managing aviation activities,&rdquo; Thapa stated.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">KU Vice Chancellor Dr Bhola Thapa highlighted that the program aims to produce skilled professionals in the aviation sector. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;This is the first initiative of its kind in Nepal. We are confident in our ability to develop skilled human resources in this field,&rdquo; Dr Thapa added. -- RSS</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung have been appointed to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority.',
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<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki, from Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-2 in Dolakha, and Gurung, from Rumjatar Rural Municipality-7 in Okhaldhunga, were appointed as members of the board of directors by a ministerial-level decision of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Earlier, the government had sacked Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya from the board of the authority.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the ministry, Karki and Gurung were appointed as board members in accordance with Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 2041. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Karki was appointed as an expert in the electricity sector from the non-governmental sector, while Gurung was selected from among the electricity consumers.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In line with the decision of the Energy Minister, Karki and Gurung have been appointed as board members for a term of four years on August 2. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The newly appointed Karki is a former secretary of the Ministry of Energy, and Gurung is a former Director General of the Department of Electricity Development.</span></span></p>

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">NewBiz Report</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Amid an ongoing tussle between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrialists around outstanding payments for electricity consumed through the dedicated feeder and trunkline, a parliamentary committee has prepared a report recommending that Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of NEA, be investigated by several agencies.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The Public Accounts Committee is preparing to ask, in writing, the Department of Revenue Investigation, Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to investigate Ghising.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the committee, the NEA leadership failed to secure the Times of Day (TOD) Metre records and to collect the amount that should be deposited in the state fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Last Friday, after a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, it was decided to formally request TOD Metre data from the NEA. Committee Chairman Rishikesh Pokharel mentioned that the committee was looking for clarity on the details of the TOD metre.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Ghising, speaking at the same meeting, had alleged industrialists to be the main cause for the dedicated feeder and trunk line dispute.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Two NEA Board Members Sacked',
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			'summary' => 'The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 4: The government has sacked two members of the board of the Nepal Electricity Authority(NEA), Bhakta Bahadur Pun and Kapil Acharya, from their positions. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">They were appointed under the quotas of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), respectively, and were sacked by Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Dipak Khadka.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The two NEA board members were sought clarification by the Minister Khadka accusing them of not cooperating with the implementation of directives issued by the Nepal government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission regarding the dedicated and trunk line dispute on July 31. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minister Khadka relived Pun and Acharya of their responsibilities after finding their explanations unsatisfactory. </span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Earlier, the board meeting of the NEA had decided to reconnect electricity to six industries that had been disconnected due to the dispute on July 23. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&nbsp;However, Pun and Acharya had expressed dissatisfaction on the decision by writing a note of dissent. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Government Fails to Include Informal Sector Workers in Social Security Fund',
			'sub_title' => 'Only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme so far. ',
			'summary' => 'The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">BIJAY DAMASE</span></span><br />
KATHMANDU, August 4</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has failed to include informal sector workers, who occupy a significant part of the economy, in the Social Security Fund (SSF).</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Nearly a year after the then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced to include a large number of informal sector workers and self-employed individuals in the SSF, the number of such workers in the fund has been negligible so far.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">While around 516,000 formal sector workers have joined the SSF so far, only 451 informal sector workers and self-employed individuals have been enrolled in the scheme yet.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Dahal had announced that more than 5 million workers from the informal sector would be brought under the social safety net.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the SSF, only 296 workers from the informal sector and 155 other self-employed people have been registered in the SSF by August 2.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to a recent study by the Central Department of Economics at the Tribhuvan University (TU), with support from the Nepal Rastra Bank, the average size of Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy was 40 to 42% of the country&rsquo;s gross domestic product.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In terms of monetary value, Nepal&rsquo;s informal economy is worth around Rs 2,200 billion while the country&rsquo;s economy is worth around Rs 5,381 billion, according to the study.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In December last year, the Social Security Schemes Operational Directive was introduced to include informal sector workers and self-employed individuals.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to the approved procedure, informal sector workers are required to contribute 20.37 percent of the basic salary set by the government, which is Rs 1,912, to the fund every month. Of the total, workers have to bear 11% and the rest is covered by the government.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">However, if the federal, state, and local governments do not make the necessary deposits, a worker has to make all contribution by himself.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, Self-employed individuals are required to contribute at least 31 percent of their minimum basic salary to the fund every month.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Though SSF provides various benefits for the contributing workers, informal sector workers have not been that keen on joining the scheme.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Trade union representatives blame the government&rsquo;s incompetence for the low enrollment of such workers in the fund.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Yogendra Kumar Kunwar, President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, said that despite having laws and policies intended to include workers from these sectors into the social security scheme, the entire sector remains neglected due to inadequate government arrangements.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Informal sector workers should be brought into social security with the support of all three levels of government, but their participation on a large scale has become difficult because the government doesn&#39;t want to do it,&rdquo; Kunwar told the New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Officials from the SSF also agreed that integrating workers from these sectors has been more challenging than anticipated.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Difficulties in explaining pension provisions and other benefits of the scheme to the workers and lack of co-contribution have been the reasons hindering the enrollment of such workers in the SSF, according to Uttam Raj Nepal, information officer at the SSF.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;We have not been able to reach people as effectively as we should have,&rdquo; said Nepal. &ldquo;Problems have arisen due to the lack of contribution from the local governments, so we plan to hold discussion with local representatives.&nbsp; We are working on increasing public awareness by visiting the settlements.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Bishnu Lamsal, President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), criticised the failure of state machinery to enforce the scheme effectively.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;Workers in the formal sector received various benefits, but those in the informal sector had not seen similar support,&rdquo; said Lamsal. &ldquo;Although the sector has been included in the scheme, the implementation part remains poor.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Lamsal argued many workers in the informal sector were still unaware of the scheme.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&ldquo;There are workers who want to participate but do not know about its process,&rdquo; Lamsal added. &ldquo;The government should have launched a public awareness campaign about the scheme more broadly and collaborate with local governments to keep accurate data on such workers.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'US General Arrives in Middle East as Israel Prepares for Possible Iranian Attack   ',
			'sub_title' => 'Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday',
			'summary' => 'WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">WASHINGTON DC, August 4: US Central Command&#39;s General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">General Kurilla&#39;s visit, which was planned before the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is now seen as a strategic move. He is expected to mobilise the international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel against an attack from Iran on April 13, Axios reported, citing a US official.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday. Iranian and Hezbollah leaders have pledged to retaliate for the killings of Hezbollah&#39;s top military commander, Fuad Shukr, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a US official, Kurilla is expected to visit several Gulf nations, including Israel and Jordan. Jordan is a key stop, as it played an important role during the April 13 attack by intercepting Iranian drones bound for Israel and allowing US and Israeli jets to use its airspace for interception.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The official said that the US hopes the same will happen again if needed. The US is boosting its forces in the Middle East in preparation for Iran&#39;s possible attack on Israel and sending more warships and fighter jets to the region, the Pentagon said on Friday, according to Axios report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US officials expect Iranian retaliation to follow a similar pattern as their previous attack on Israel but may also involve Hezbollah in Lebanon, Axios reported. The US government is concerned that it may be more difficult to mobilise the international and regional cooperation of nations that defended Israel from the previous Iranian attack, as Haniyeh&#39;s killing has drawn sharp sentiments against Israel across the region. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">US and Israeli officials said they do not know whether Iran and Hezbollah will carry out a coordinated attack or operate separately. The officials said that they think Iran and Hezbollah are still working on finalising their military plans and giving them approval at the political level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A US official said the Biden administration wanted to announce the bolstering of US forces on Friday as Iran and Hezbollah were discussing regarding their response with the hope that the announcement will help to deter and influence their military plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">When asked on Saturday whether he believes Iran will back down, US President Joe Biden replied, &quot;I hope so. I don&#39;t know.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran. In a statement, the IRGC said that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was hit in Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A projectile hit a residence allocated to war veterans in Tehran at 2 am (local time) on Wednesday, according to a Press TV report. Ismail Haniyeh, who was based in Qatar, travelled to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a Press TV report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in the Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (local time).The IDF said Shukr was &quot;responsible for the majority of Hezbollah&#39;s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs&quot; and for the terror group&#39;s &quot;force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel,&quot; The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On July 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his nation has delivered &quot;crushing blows&quot; to enemies in the last few days, CNN reported. He made the remarks hours after the deaths of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. --&nbsp;ANI/RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Imports of ATF, LPG via Birgunj Plummet Last Fiscal Year',
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			'summary' => 'PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">PARSA, August 4: Imports of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj customs point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous year. Data shows a four percent decline in cooking gas imports, while jet fuel imports saw a significant 71 percent drop.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to Raghulal Karna, the information officer at Birgunj Customs Office, a total of 290,287 metric tons of cooking gas, valued at Rs 33.13 billion, was imported during the fiscal year 2022-23. The figure is a drop of 11,238 metric tons compared to 267,048 metric tons imported in the previous fiscal year</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, the data indicates that 597,144 kiloliters (KL) of jet fuel, worth Rs 17.31 billion, were imported during the fiscal year 2021-22 via the Birgunj check point, compared to just 173,484 KL last fiscal year. However, despite the reduction in quantity, the value of jet fuel imported last fiscal year increased by Rs 18.21 billion due to an increase in ATF prices.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Despite the reduction in cooking gas and ATF imports, the import of diesel and petrol increased. Diesel imports rose by four percent, while petrol imports saw a two percent increase compared to the previous year.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">For the fiscal year 2022-23, diesel imports amounted to 1,040,506 KL worth Rs 113.58 billion, and petrol imports totaled 389,711 KL worth Rs 38.24 billion. In the previous fiscal year, 1,083,520 KL of diesel imports were valued at Rs 109.29 billion, and 394,723 KL of petrol imports at Rs 39.02 billion.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">It is noted that 70 percent of Nepal&#39;s fuel requirements are met through supplies via Birgunj. -- RSS</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Gold and Silver Prices Fall After Record High in Nepal',
			'sub_title' => 'The precious yellow metal became cheaper by Rs 200 per tola on Sunday',
			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: The price of gold, which surged to an all-time high in Nepal on Friday, experienced a decline of Rs 200 per tola (11.66 grams) on Sunday.<br />
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&rsquo; Association, fine gold, previously priced at Rs 149,900 per tola, is now being traded at Rs 149,700 per tola.<br />
In addition, the price of worked gold has decreased from Rs 146,700 per tola on Friday to Rs 137,725 per tola.<br />
The price of silver have also fallen, with silver now being traded at Rs 1,785 per tola, a reduction of Rs 10 from the Rs 1,795 per tola price on Friday.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => '150 People Killed by Monsoon-Induced Disasters   ',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: A total of 150 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods and landslides across the country so far in the ongoing rainy season. According to the Central Police News Room, three people died in Kathmandu Valley, 25 in Koshi Province, six in Madhesh, 29 in Bagmati, 42 in Gandaki, 27 in Lumbini, eight in Karnali and 10 in Far West.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the police, 49 people are missing and 177 people were injured in the disaster, while 180 people were rescued.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, three hundred and eighty-four houses have been inundated due to floods. Four thousand two hundred and nineteen families have been displaced due to the incidents that have taken place since June 10 when the monsoon entered Nepal. The monsoon is expected to leave Nepal in early October. -- RSS </span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.    ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">CHITWAN, August 3: Medical doctors have suggested mothers not to use mobile phones while breastfeeding their babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking at an interaction organized in Bharatpur on Saturday to mark the World Breastfeeding Week, the doctors argued using mobile phones while breastfeeding would neither benefit the mother nor the babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Pediatricians at Bharatpur Hospital Dr Sweta Kumari Gupta advised lactating mothers that they stopped using mobile phones during breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, the use of mobile phone while breastfeeding could divert the attention of the mothers from their babies to elsewhere. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&quot;Mothers could remain unaware whether the baby consumed milk or not, got enough milk or not if she uses mobile phone while breastfeeding,&quot; she said, arguing that affection towards babies could also decrease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Emphasizing touch and emotional engagement with the child to boost early childhood development, the doctor emphasized mothers to snuggle and caress their babies while breastfeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Also to take into account during the suckling is the posture of both mother and baby. The newborn may not need anything except mother&#39;s milk till six months from the birth, she informed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She added that regularly breastfed babies are less likely to suffer pneumonia, diarrhoea and asthma, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Stating that the mother&#39;s milk should be fed to babies as much as possible for the physical development of the child, Dr Gupta said mother&#39;s milk could be collected and fed to baby if the new mothers have to go for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to her, mother&#39;s milk collected and kept in room temperature could be used within 4 to 6 hours, but it can be used within 24 hours if kept in refrigerator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">She, however, advised not to directly heat such refrigerated milk. Such milk should be warmed by placing it in a container and kept it in a hot water.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">It is suitable to give supplementary food to newborns after six months of their birth, she mentioned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Likewise, Prof Dr Sunil Mani Pokharel, gynecologist and Chief of Bharatpur Hospital&#39;s Department of Gynecology, claimed that regularly feeding mother&#39;s milk would benefit both mothers and babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Breastfeeding the newborns up to six months would also boost the health and physical development of the child. He said that feeding the mother&#39;s milk for 8 to 12 times a day would be beneficial for babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Speaking about the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, he shared that mothers who breastfeed regularly have less chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel mentioned that mother&rsquo;s milk is the ideal food for the babies. &quot;Babies should be breastfed for at least first two years. It helps foster love and affection between babies and mother.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Sharing that in recent period, many mothers are avoiding this essential part of motherhood for the sake of physical beauty, he mentioned such act would however create adverse impacts on the physical and mental growth of babies. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Dr Pokharel further shared that the number of people visiting Bharatpur Hospital for maternity services has decreased in recent years. The hospital recorded more than 9,000 maternity cases in the last fiscal year while there were more than 12,000 in previous fiscal year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br />
<span style="font-family:&quot;Arial Unicode MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Maternity service through health clinics at villages by the local levels as well as brain drain of youths are the reasons behind decreasing number of people visiting the hospital for maternity service, he explained. -- RSS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal Achieves Historic Win Over India in CAVA Women's Volleyball League',
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			'summary' => 'KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women's team defeating India.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">KATHMANDU, August 4: Nepal secured a historic victory against India in the CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League, marking the first time the Nepali women&#39;s team defeating India.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a thrilling match held at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar on Saturday, Nepal triumphed over India with a 3-2 victory. Nepal won the first set 25-18, the third set 25-17, and the decisive fifth set 15-13, while India claimed the second and fourth sets 12-25 and 18-25 respectively.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The CAVA Women&#39;s Volleyball Nations League features teams from India, Iran, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and host Nepal. The tournament is being hosted jointly by Nepal and the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA).</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Upcoming matches include Sri Lanka vs the Maldives at 3:00 pm on Sunday, followed by Nepal vs Iran at 5:15 pm, both at the National Sports Council&rsquo;s Covered Hall in Tripureshwar. -- RSS</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Chitwan Traffic Office Collects Over Rs 30 Million in Revenue',
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			'summary' => 'The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million in revenue in one year.  According to traffic office, revenue of 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">August 4: The District Traffic Police Office Chitwan has collected over Rs 30 million &nbsp;in revenue in one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">According to traffic office, revenue of Rs 3,0767,500 was collected in the fiscal year 2080/81. During this period, 41,998 vehicles were fined.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">In the previous fiscal year, the office had collected Rs 3,4538,500 in revenue, with 40,664 vehicles being fined, according to the office.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Traffic Office Chief Suresh Subedi stated that the implementation of the Traffic Violation Record System (TVRS) since the last fiscal year has led to a decrease in revenue collection. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Under TVRS, first-time offenders are fined a minimum amount. Once the traffic police enter the driver&#39;s information into the system, the driver can pay the fine online.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The government has started implementing this system in all districts of the country to standardize the fine system.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The office collected the highest amount of fines in the month of Poush, with Rs 2.89 million, and the lowest in the month of Kartik, with Rs 2.03 million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">&nbsp;Rs 2.43 million was collected in Shrawan, Rs 2.37 million in Bhadra, Rs 2.87 million in Ashoj, Rs 2.67 million in Mangsir, and Rs 2.86 million in Magh.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Similarly, fines of Rs 2.64 million were collected in Falgun, Rs 2.50 million in Chaitra, Rs 2.52 million in Baisakh, Rs 2.70 million in Jestha, and Rs 2.22 million in Asar.</span></span></p>

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Currency	Unit	Buy	Sell
U.S. Dollar	1	121.23	121.83
European Euro	1	131.65	132.31
UK Pound Sterling	1	142.47	143.18
Swiss Franc	1	124.29	124.90
Australian Dollar	1	71.69	72.05
Canadian Dollar	1	83.90	84.32
Japanese Yen	10	10.94	11.00
Chinese Yuan	1	17.17	17.26
Saudi Arabian Riyal	1	32.27	32.43
UAE Dirham	1	33.01	33.17
Malaysian Ringgit	1	27.36	27.50
South Korean Won	100	9.77	9.82

Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

Bullion

Fine Gold	1 tola	77000.00
Tejabi Gold	1 tola	76700.00
Silver	1 tola	720.00

Update : 2020-03-25

Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association

Petroleum

Petrol	1 Liter	106.00
Diesel	1 Liter	95.00
Kerosene	1 Liter	95.00
LP Gas	1 Cylinder	1375.00