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3149877	有图 <p> <p> 21 de mayo de 2025 </p> </p><p> PASARON A LA FIRMA LOS DICTÁMENES DE TRES PROYECTOS DE LEY EN LA COMISIÓN DE AMBIENTE <p>Están vinculados con reconocer a localidades que tienen mucha importancia por la presencia de tres animales, dos en provincias patagónicas y una en La Pampa.</p> <p>La Comisión de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable, presidida por la senadora Edith Terenzi (Despierta Chubut), se reunió hoy en el Salón Arturo Illia para tratar tres proyectos de ley, cinco de comunicación y 14 de declaración. En el encuentro se decidió que los miembros integrantes puedan suscribir los dictámenes de todas las iniciativas que estaban en tratamiento.</p><p>La presidente de la Comisión abrió la reunión dando la palabra a la senadora Natalia Gadano (Alianza por Santa Cruz) quien se refirió a su proyecto sobre la iniciativa de declarar a la localidad de 28 de Noviembre como capital del cóndor andino. Al respecto señaló: "El último censo que se realizó en Semana Santa de este año dio un total de 134 ejemplares en un radio de 80 kilómetros cuadrados de esa localidad, y este proyecto serviría para impulsar el desarrollo turístico del lugar".</p><p>Por su parte, Terenzi, impulsora del proyecto referido a declarar a la ciudad chubutense de Puerto Pirámides como "capital nacional de la ballena franca austral", indicó que "este ejemplar magnífico que es la ballena franca austral visita la Península de Valdés todos los años para iniciar su ciclo reproductivo y se calculan alrededor de 2 mil ballenas francas, en la zona del golfo, y aproximadamente un nacimiento de 400 cachalotes". Además, agregó que "la localidad de Puerto Pirámides está directamente ligada a la ballena franca austral porque es el único puerto de la Península de Valdés habilitado para hacer los avistajes. Declararla capital nacional de la ballena franca austral pone en valor todo el esfuerzo y el perfil conservacionista que sostiene desde hace muchos años la provincia de Chubut".</p><p>El proyecto referido al ciervo pampeano, impulsado por la senadora María Victoria Huala (Juntos por el Cambio), sólo fue mencionado y pasó a la firma de los miembros del grupo.</p><p>En cuanto a los 5 proyectos de comunicación, todos tienen relación con "el manejo del fuego" vinculados a la dramática situación registrada hace poco tiempo en distintas zonas del país a causa de una serie de incendios forestales.</p><p>Los proyectos de ley que seguirán su curso para ser aprobados por la Cámara alta son los referidos a declarar a la ciudad chubutense de Puerto Pirámides como "capital nacional de la ballena franca austral", a la localidad santacruceña de 28 de Noviembre como "capital nacional del cóndor andino" y declarar "monumento natural al ciervo pampeano".</p> </p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53836" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p>Fotos: Comunicación Institucional</p> </p> </p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53837" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Anterior Siguiente </p> </p> PASARON A LA FIRMA LOS DICTÁMENES DE TRES PROYECTOS DE LEY EN LA COMISIÓN DE AMBIENTE	查看 4651	阿根廷国会	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:57	word
3149876	有图 <p> <p> 21 de mayo de 2025 </p> </p><p> SE CONSTITUYÓ LA BANCA DE LA MUJER <p>Será presidida por la senadora Eugenia Duré. Las reuniones de Comisión serán los miércoles a las 15 horas.</p> <p>La Banca de la Mujer se conformó hoy por la tarde en el salón Illia del Senado de la Nación donde la senadora Eugenia Duré (Unidad Ciudadana) resultó elegida presidente y quedaron vacantes los cargos para vicepresidente y secretario. Durante la reunión, las senadoras acordaron que la Comisión se reunirá los días miércoles a las 15 horas.</p><p>La senadora Duré reconoció que "ésta es una Comisión histórica que hace un año y medio está a la espera de ponerla en funcionamiento". Luego repasó las funciones de la Banca de la Mujer según lo detalla el reglamento de la Cámara alta y enumeró la cantidad de proyectos pendientes de tratamiento.</p><p>Por último, la senadora Duré convocó "al trabajo conjunto entre todos los bloques para que esta Banca sea transversal, con una mirada integral y un compromiso político".</p> </p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53838" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p>Fotos: Comunicación Institucional</p> </p> </p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53839" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Anterior Siguiente </p> </p> SE CONSTITUYÓ LA BANCA DE LA MUJER	查看 2918	阿根廷国会	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:57	word
3149875	有图 <p> <p> 21 de mayo de 2025 </p> </p><p> RATIFICARON A LAS AUTORIDADES DE LA COMISIÓN DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA <p>Continuarán al frente los senadores Silvina García Larraburu, Víctor Zimmermann y María Angélica Huala. Las reuniones serán los días miércoles a las 16 hs.</p> <p>La Comisiòn de Ciencia y Tecnología se reunió hoy en el Salón Arturo Illia para ratificar a los integrantes de la comisión. La senadora Silvina García Larraburu (Unidad Ciudadana) quedó como máxima autoridad y como vicepresidente el senador Victor Zimmermann (Juntos por el Cambio) y con el cargo de secretaria, Maria Angelica Huala (Juntos por el Cambio).</p><p>La senadora García Larraburu comenzó la reunión manifestando que "para mi es un desafío y una alegría poder volver a ser nuevamente presidenta de esta comisión, que es tan importante para el desarrollo de nuestra nación". Y añadió: "Me da mucho orgullo que en esta comisión siempre que convocamos logramos quórum y la plena participación de todos los bloques. Me parece una señal muy importante, que podamos trabajar mancomunadamente más allá de nuestra ideología y de nuestros partidos".</p><p>Por su parte, Zimmermann dijo que "esta es una comisión que ha trabajado muy bien y esperamos seguir haciéndolo". Seguidamente, la senadora Huala puntualizó que "en esta comisión vamos a estar a la altura de las circunstancias que nos demanda la Argentina y el mundo".</p><p>Finalmente, se resolvió que la Comisión se reunirá los miércoles a las 16.</p> </p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53844" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p>Fotos: Comunicación Institucional</p> </p> </p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53845" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Anterior Siguiente </p> </p> RATIFICARON A LAS AUTORIDADES DE LA COMISIÓN DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA	查看 3390	阿根廷国会	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:57	word
3149874	有图 <p> <p> 21 de mayo de 2025 </p> </p><p> SE CONSTITUYÓ LA COMISIÓN DE CULTURA Y EDUCACIÓN <p>Ratificaron a Eduardo Enrique de Pedro y a Flavio Fama como presidente y vicepresidente, respectivamente. En la Secretaría quedó Mónica Silva. Se realizó también una reunión informativa sobre financiamiento educativo</p> <p>La Comisión de Educación y Cultura se reunió en el Salón Illia para elegir a sus autoridades. Se ratificaron el presidente y vicepresidente, el senador Eduardo Enrique de Pedro (Unidad Ciudadana) y Flavio Fama (UCR), respectivamente. En tanto, la Secretaría quedó a cargo de la senadora Mónica Silva (Juntos Somos Río Negro).</p><p>A continuación se realizó una reunión informativa sobre financiamiento del sistema universitario sobre la cual Eduardo de Pedro expresó que "vamos a buscar consensos para que todos puedan venir y aportar soluciones. Tenemos proyectos para mantener los gastos y recuperar poder adquisitivo y mejorar la inversión para llegar al 1.5% del PIB de todo el sistema. La educación debería estar en el primer orden de nuestro pueblo".</p><p>Por su parte, el representante del gremio de Federación Nacional de Docentes Universitarios (CONADU), Carlos de Feo, sentenció: "Nuestro sistema universitario es uno de los más grandes de América Latina y tiene un gran prestigio mundial. La sociedad tiene el derecho a gozar de los beneficios que se generan en las universidades".</p><p>A su vez, la representante del gremio de la Federación Nacional de Docentes, Investigadores y Creadores Universitarios (CONADU HISTÓRICA), Francisca Staiti, explicó que "hoy vemos universidades con multiempleo, necesitamos que la universidad funcione al 100%".</p><p>Por su parte, la Federación de Docentes de las Universidades (FEDUN), Daniel Ricci, pidió que "todos entendemos que la Universidad pública es demasiado importante para ser solo de los universitarios. Es la principal institución de igualación y crecimiento, tanto individual como colectivo. Tiene que haber una mayor inversión pública".</p><p>En tanto, Facundo Romero, en representación del gremio de Federación Argentina del Trabajador de las Universidades Nacionales (FATUN), manifestó que "es importante que en esta ley esté incorporada la recomposición salarial, que los acuerdos paritarios sean bonificables y remunerativos, y recuperar el espacio paritario".</p><p>Participaron también de la reunión los gremios de Unión de Docentes Argentinos (UDA), Asociación Gremial de Docentes de la Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (FAGDUT) y la Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (UTECTERA). Por parte de los estudiantes, estuvieron: Juventud Universitaria Peronista (JUP), Corriente Estudiantil Popular Antiimperialista (CEPA -PCR), La Mella (Patria Grande), UNLa y UBA.</p> </p><p> <p> <p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53847" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p>Fotos: Comunicación Institucional Senado</p> </p> </p> <p> <img src="https://www.senado.gob.ar/upload/archivo/53848" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> Anterior Siguiente </p> </p> SE CONSTITUYÓ LA COMISIÓN DE CULTURA Y EDUCACIÓN	查看 4700	阿根廷国会	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:57	word
3149873	无图 <p>Mental health is often not taken seriously in Nepal. Due to the deep-rooted stigma, many silently suffer, often without even realising they need help. The challenges continue even when people seek support, as institutions often fail to provide the promised care. As a result, people’s trust in institutions has been eroding. This also creates a social divide, as only the ones who can afford expensive, private treatment may recover. Considering these issues, the Supreme Court has delivered a much-needed verdict acting on a Public Litigation filed by an NGO working on mental health, directing the government to reform the nation’s mental health policies and services. This is encouraging. </p><p>Among the issues raised by the PIL was the poor implementation of the National Mental Health Policy of 1996. The policy sought to guarantee equitable access to basic mental health services for all citizens, promote the development of mental health professionals, safeguard the rights of individuals with mental illness, and enhance public awareness. It also recommended the creation of a dedicated mental health division within the Ministry of Health. But many hospitals lack such services altogether, and proper facilities and trained service providers are often absent among those that do claim to provide them. So when the top court issued directives concerning the enactment of mental health legislation, the Ministry of Health responded that it has neither the budget nor a trained workforce to implement the order in this fiscal year. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance has set a health budget ceiling of Rs83 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, which is Rs3 billion less than the amount allocated for the Ministry of Health and Population in this fiscal year. This means that while the Non-communicable Disease and Mental Health Section of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division had around Rs47 million to spend this year, the budget ceiling given to them for fiscal year 2025-26 is Rs35 million. This kind of budget cutting doesn’t make sense in a country where one in eight people live with a mental health condition. Further, the prevalence of mental health issues is rising. The National Mental Health Survey Nepal reported that 5.2 percent of adolescents suffered from mental disorders, with approximately 4 percent experiencing suicidal thoughts and 0.7 percent having attempted suicide. Three years later, according to data from the Nepal Police, 7,223 people died by suicide in the fiscal year 2023–24, following a total of 13,823 suicides in the previous two years (2021–22 and 2022–23).</p><p>Lately, many health initiatives, like the Safe Motherhood Programme, are at risk of being badly hit due to the budget crunch. The same thing cannot happen to mental health. With international funds drying up, prioritising vital areas like the nation’s mental well-being has become even more critical. The Ministry of Health should thus see the Supreme Court’s directive as a chance to pitch for more government funding. Even if budget constraints make it difficult to provide free primary treatment, there should at least be a firm commitment to offering mental health awareness programmes that are accessible to all, enabling individuals to manage their mental well-being to an extent. The Supreme Court has shown the way; it is now up to the government to act with the needed urgency.</p> Boost for mental health	查看 3407	加德满都邮报	2025-05-21 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149872	无图 <p>Caste remains the primary axis of social stratification in India, influencing access to education, employment, land, political power and social mobility. The absence of comprehensive caste data has crippled policymaking. For nearly a century, India has avoided a full accounting of its caste composition.</p><p>The last comprehensive caste enumeration occurred in 1931 under colonial rule. Post-independence, while data on Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) has been routinely collected, the enumeration of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and other caste groups was deliberately discontinued, premised on building a casteless, egalitarian society.</p><p>Paradoxically, while caste was erased from official records, it remained entrenched in the country’s social, political and economic structures. From access to education and employment to political representation and everyday social interactions, caste continues to shape opportunities and outcomes.</p><p>As India readies itself for the next decadal census amid widening socio-economic inequalities and intensifying political mobilisation, the call for a caste census has gained new resonance. A caste census would offer critical, updated data to inform affirmative action policies, correct historical injustices and ensure equitable distribution of resources.</p>Why a caste census matters<p>According to the All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-22, representation of Scheduled Castes in higher education institutions is 14.3 percent, and Scheduled Tribes a mere 5.8 percent, despite their combined share in the population being over 25 percent.</p><p>For the OBCs, while participation has increased, it still lags behind the general category groups, revealing persistent gaps in access.</p><p>Similarly, data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2022-23 highlights the overrepresentation of SCs and STs in informal, low-paid and vulnerable employment. Over 70 percent of Dalits (a term used for the Scheduled Castes) are engaged in casual labour or self-employment with little job security or social protection.</p><p>Caste continues to pose a significant barrier to accessing agricultural credit, despite a large proportion of agricultural labourers belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes communities. Without reliable, up-to-date caste data, the government cannot accurately gauge who benefits from affirmative action policies.</p>Political economy of enumeration<p>Enumeration is a deeply political exercise. It determines who is counted, how they are counted and what consequences follow. Opponents of the caste census argue that such an exercise would further entrench caste identities and undermine the project of social harmony.</p><p>The absence of official caste data conveniently preserves the privilege of dominant groups while marginalising others under the guise of national unity. The demand for a caste census is also closely tied to representation.</p><p>At the heart of India’s affirmative action system is the principle of proportionality—that historically marginalised communities should receive representation in public institutions in proportion to their population. But how does one ensure proportional representation without knowing the actual numbers? The Mandal Commission in 1980 estimated the OBC population at 52 percent, a figure still used today despite being four decades old and heavily contested. Crucial policy decisions are then based on guesswork rather than empirical evidence.</p>A century-old data gap<p>India is perhaps the only major democracy that does not collect comprehensive data on its most critical social division. The 1931 Census remains the last source of publicly available caste-wise population data. In 2011, a Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) was conducted, but its caste data was never released due to concerns over accuracy and political sensitivities.</p><p>This has created a paradoxical situation. While caste remains central to political mobilisation, electoral strategies and social hierarchies, the absence of reliable data allows policymakers to make selective and often arbitrary interventions. Interestingly, countries like the United States, South Africa and Brazil regularly collect race or ethnicity-based data to monitor disparities and design targeted policies. India’s reluctance appears all the more anachronistic given its constitutional commitment to social justice.</p>Caste and poverty<p>Caste remains one of the most powerful determinants of poverty in India. The NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 highlights stark disparities—32.6 percent STs, 27.4 percent SCs, and 18.3 percent OBCs are multidimensionally poor, compared to just 8.5 percent in the general category.</p><p>However, in the absence of a comprehensive caste census, the deep inequalities that persist within these broad categories remain hidden. Take the OBC category, for example. While some communities within it have made significant socio-economic gains, others continue to face acute deprivation.</p>Democracy demands data<p>In an era where governments increasingly rely on big data and evidence-based policymaking, it is indefensible to exclude caste from official statistics. Moreover, withholding data often serves to mask existing hierarchies and inequities. A caste census would expose uncomfortable truths about disparities in wealth, land ownership, education and employment, compelling the state to address them meaningfully. It would also enhance transparency and accountability in the implementation of welfare schemes.</p>The road ahead<p>The claim that a caste census would deepen caste divisions does not stand scrutiny. Caste identities in India are already firmly embedded in everyday life and actively mobilised in politics—with or without official data. The real difference is that, at present, this mobilisation rests on assumptions, anecdotal claims and political calculations. </p><p>A caste census could transform this landscape. If executed with transparency, accountability and integrity, it would offer policymakers, researchers and civil society a more accurate understanding of India’s complex social fabric. This, in turn, could pave the way for fair, better targeted policies and equitable resource allocation.</p><p>Ultimately, counting caste is not about deepening divides but recognising existing inequalities so that they can be addressed. A democracy that refuses to count its most marginalised cannot credibly claim to work for their upliftment.</p><p>-360info</p> Counting castes and inequalities in India	查看 6563	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149871	无图 <p>Sri Lanka held its Local Government Election (LGE) on May 6 this year with a 62 percent voter turnout. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) secured the majority of votes in 2018. However, this time, the National People’s Power (NPP), which enjoys the majority in Parliament and also occupies the presidency, succeeded in 267 of 341 councils, including 29 municipal councils, 36 urban councils and 276 <i>pradeshiya sabhas</i>, winning around 3,900 of the 8,793 local seats.</p><p>Notably, the SLPP’s electoral outcome in 2018 helped the party win the Presidential election in 2019. However, some analysts believe that the NPP’s vote share does not match its performance in the last Presidential election, hinting at the NPP government’s declining vote bank. Nevertheless, the rising star of 2018—the SLPP—and one of the oldest parties, the United National Party (UNP), did not secure any seats. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), a breakaway faction of the UNP, now the opposition party in the Parliament, won a few seats. The SJB and the UNP, putting aside the personal differences between the two parties’ leadership, have decided to collaborate in the local bodies.</p><p>Tamil parties bounced back</p><p>In the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, the NPP won only 18 seats (4 in Northern and 14 in Eastern provinces). However, it secured a majority of the seats in the rural South. The Tamil parties made a comeback in the local election, hinting that they will address the grievances of Tamils. Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), the largest among the Tamil parties, won 37 seats. MA Sumanitharan, leader of ITAK, said, “We are the party that called for devolution of power, so if local government is also with the central government party, there is no point.” The Tamil political parties are negotiating to gain a majority in local councils to retain power rather than conceding it to other national parties.</p><p>Land has always been a big issue for Tamils. The provincial government, formed under the 13th amendment, has always demanded that the provinces be given control over land and police—a major sticking point for Colombo. While NPP promised to address the grievances of the Tamils, it issued a Gazette notification No 2430 on March 28, which asked to confirm the ownership of 5941 acres of land in the Northern and Eastern provinces within the next three months under the Land Settlement Ordinance, but not the Land Appropriation Act. If the owners fail to do so, the government will take over the land. </p><p>Land records were destroyed during the war, and many people left their houses and became refugees. There is a strong sentiment that the government is planning to appropriate the land. Moreover, until recently, the Sri Lankan Army had occupied the Tamil land for the expansion of the cantonment in the North and East of Sri Lanka. The missing person case and the long-promised repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which continues to be misused against the Tamils, are other issues that concern the Tamils. The NPP, which received support from the Tamil majority provinces, took steps to desecuritise the provinces by removing military checkposts that oversee movement to and from the Northern province.</p><p>Challenges before the NPP</p><p>The NPP government bears the burden of Sri Lankans’ expectations for a government that promises a shift away from the traditional politics steeped in corruption and misgovernance. The party claims to be different by proposing a new agenda that gives power to the people. It promises “non-corrupt, service-oriented, accountable and transparent political culture; economic democracy where there is greater participation in the economy as well as fairer distribution of economic benefits; strong social protections; and an inclusive, democratic Sri Lankan identity.” </p><p>Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of recovery, growing at 5 percent, exceeding the World Bank’s forecast of 4.4 percent. It will be challenging to bridge the budget deficit from last year’s 7.6 percent and bring it down to 5.2 percent. The country is yet to attract major investments. The government is proposing to revise the electricity tariff, an unpopular measure in Sri Lanka. The debt incurred by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was absorbed by the government earlier as legacy debt. The cost of power production must be passed on to the consumers for the CEB’s financial sustainability. The government has also announced a subsidy to paddy farmers of Rs20,000 per hectare and Rs40,000 per two hectares for the Yala season, as well as a fuel subsidy to fishermen. Subsidies are expected to provide much-needed relief to poor farmers, fishermen and others. However, the country must balance its election promises, the International Monetary Fund guidelines, and the bilateral debt restructuring the government has entered into with its bilateral economic partners.</p><p>President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lanka is expected to impact the country’s economy at a time when the nation is on a path to economic recovery. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake wrote to President Trump concerning this. In the budget speech, Dissanayake spoke of expanding exports of goods and services and leveraging Sri Lanka’s strategic location. How the government moves to realise these goals remains to be seen. </p><p>Tourism has picked up, and remittances have increased. Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserve was $6.1 billion by the end of December 2024, even after the debt restructuring-related payments of $570 million in December 2024. The President has highlighted that ‘Governance reforms and anti-corruption initiatives are a top priority of the Government’. </p><p>Some of the challenges before Dissanayake are long-standing and have no easy solution. While the government is trying to muddle through the country’s complex political and economic legacy, the local election and the NPP’s voting percentage reduction do not reflect the government’s unpopularity as of now.</p> A test of NPP’s popularity	查看 6067	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149870	无图 <p>The Administration Reform Commission formed by King Mahendra submitted its third report on August 15, 1970. The report in its preface states that “a commission, committee or any other agency alone cannot achieve a stated goal [unless complemented by]... purpose-driven effort.” The commission drew the conclusion after studying the recommendations of past commissions and study panels and their impact in administrative reform. At the time, it had been around two decades since Nepal started practising the modern administrative system. Previously, successive governments had formed one after another high level commissions, including the one led by then prime minister Tanka Prasad Acharya in 2013 BS (1956-57), which too aimed at restructuring the country’s administrative system.</p><p>Really, over the past seven decades, Nepal has formed dozens of commissions and committees to study the country’s administration and recommend measures to improve service delivery. Yet administration and service delivery remains arguably the least reformed sector. In the past couple of decades alone, Nepal has witnessed several radical political changes. The country abolished the partyless Panchayat system and reinstated multiparty democracy in 1990, and then, in 2008, went on to abolish the kingdom to herald a federal democratic republic. However, the country’s administrative machinery continues to be largely dysfunctional. In many cases, the prime ministers of this republican system appear to be copying the (failed) methods of the Panchayat era.</p><p>A month ago, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli himself formed a 15-member High-Level Governance Reform Recommendation Commission—also known as the Good Governance Commission—under his leadership. But the prime minister has not been able to convene a single meeting of the commission. Nor has the government done other basic things to give a message of transparency and accountability. For instance, the Oli-led Cabinet is yet to make public the ministers’ property details, a practice followed to promote transparency. When the prime minister formed the commission, the appointment of the central bank governor was delayed for weeks even as leadership void in the vital institution threatened to do serious harm to the economy.</p><p>Over the years, whenever a serious issue is raised in Parliament or in society, piling pressure on the authorities to take action, the government forms a study committee or commission to douse the public ire. Many of these bodies cannot complete their given task. Even when they do, their recommendations are seldom implemented. This is why the formation of such commissions and panels have become a matter of joke: when there is an outcry on an issue, people predict, “Now, the government will form a commission!” </p><p>Notably, this age-old practice is now being copied by provincial governments. For instance, the Koshi government formed a High Level Administrative Reform Taskforce under the leadership of former government secretary Chandra Ghimire. (The body submitted a 244-page report on June 15, 2023.) Those in the political and administrative leaderships must internalise the message of the aforementioned 1970 report. In the five and a half decades since, the focus of successive governments has been to somehow divert public attention through gimmicks rather than to address the underlying problems. There could be no bigger indictment of our political and bureaucratic leaderships.</p> Same tricks, same results	查看 3485	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149869	无图 <p>Four former British special forces soldiers have set a startling new precedent on Mount Everest, reaching the summit in under five days without the traditional acclimatisation process. Their rapid ascent of the planet’s tallest peak has drawn sharp scrutiny from Nepali authorities, not for the climb itself, but for the controversial use of xenon gas prior to their arrival in Nepal.</p><p>The team, comprising Major Garth Miller, Colonel Alistair Scott Carns, Anthony James Stazicker, and Kevin Francis Godlington, summited the world’s highest peak at approximately 7:15 am on Wednesday. </p><p>Their journey began in London on the afternoon of May 16, with the climbers arriving at Everest Base Camp the following day. By 10:30 pm on May 20, they had begun their final summit push.</p><p>Back home, the team had trained in hypoxic tents and followed a rigorous high-altitude conditioning regime. But what has provoked the current controversy is their reported inhalation of xenon gas, administered two weeks before departure in Europe, intended to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.</p><p>Himal Gautam, director of the Department of Tourism, who oversees mountaineering expeditions, said the department was not informed of the gas use. </p><p>“We have launched an investigation into the matter,” he said, noting that all climbers and operators must declare the equipment, medications, and substances used during expeditions.</p><p>Traditionally, climbers take more than a month to summit Everest. They begin their trek in early April and complete multiple rotations between Everest Base Camp and higher camps to acclimatise. These rotations are vital for adapting to the thinning air at high altitudes, and skipping them is considered risky.</p><p>By contrast, the British team completed the entire climb in just five days—a feat that would have been unimaginable in previous decades. </p><p>While their speed has captivated parts of the global mountaineering community, it has triggered a heated debate in Nepal about safety, ethics, and the future of high-altitude climbing.</p><p>The expedition was organised by the Austria-based Furtenbach Adventures, whose founder, Lukas Furtenbach, insists the team followed all rules. He confirmed that the xenon treatment was administered in Germany and emphasised that only standard supplemental oxygen was used on the mountain. </p><p>“What happens outside Nepal should not be under the purview of the Nepal government,” he said.</p><p>He defended xenon’s use as a modern, medically supervised intervention to prevent altitude sickness and suggested it could make Himalayan expeditions safer. “Our company has a long-standing reputation for safety,” Furtenbach said, expressing confidence that the investigation would find no wrongdoing.</p><p>He also pointed to potential environmental benefits. “Shorter expeditions mean less garbage, lower carbon emissions, and reduced human waste in the fragile alpine ecosystem,” he argued. Despite the abbreviated climb, Furtenbach claimed his team employed about 120 local workers and paid them competitively, demonstrating, in his view, that sustainability and economic benefit could go hand in hand.</p><p>Yet not all stakeholders are convinced.</p><p>Dambar Parajuli, president of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, warned that widespread adoption of such short-duration climbs could upend the economic model on which the Everest industry depends. </p><p>“Traditional expeditions employ sherpas, porters, guides, and kitchen staff for weeks, sometimes months,” he said. “If climbers finish their journey in days, the ripple effect on local employment will be devastating.”</p><p>He urged the government to consider the broader implications of this shift and to ensure that new policies uphold the livelihoods of communities that depend on the Everest economy.</p><p>Xenon’s use further complicates matters. </p><p>In 2014, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned the gas for athletes, citing its potential to enhance performance by stimulating the production of erythropoietin (EPO). This hormone boosts red blood cell production. However, mountaineering does not fall under WADA’s purview, and there is no ban on its use for non-competitive climbers.</p><p>In January, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) released a statement on xenon, concluding that it offers no proven performance benefit for altitude climbing. </p><p>“Although a single dose may cause a short-term spike in EPO levels, there is no evidence that this translates into increased red blood cell count or improved performance,” the UIAA said. It emphasised that acclimatisation is a complex physiological process that a single intervention cannot hack.</p><p>Moreover, the UIAA warned that xenon is a potent anaesthetic, not widely approved for medical use, and carries health risks. “In an unmonitored environment like Everest, side effects such as impaired brain function or respiratory distress could be fatal,” the statement said. </p><p>One study cited by the UIAA reported significant sedation even at doses recommended for mountaineering, posing a potentially serious risk in high-altitude zones where alertness can mean the difference between life and death.</p><p>Still, Furtenbach dismissed these concerns. </p><p>He said his company followed ethical and medical guidelines and remained open to cooperation with Nepali authorities. “We are transparent and willing to share our expertise with the government. But there needs to be a better understanding of modern medical science,” he said.</p><p>The Everest “death zone,” above 8,000 metres, is one of the most hostile environments on Earth. </p><p>Oxygen is scarce; even seasoned climbers risk pulmonary or cerebral oedema, frostbite, and exhaustion. That such terrain could be tackled in mere days through science and training challenges deeply held beliefs about human endurance and the ethics of high-altitude mountaineering.</p><p>As Nepal’s investigation proceeds, officials face a new dilemma: how to regulate innovation without sacrificing safety, fairness, or the economic sustainability of Everest expeditions.</p> Everest in five days: British team’s speed climb triggers probe	查看 6191	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149868	无图 <p>Nepal is expected to witness above-average rainfall in the upcoming monsoon, according to a seasonal outlook issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology on Wednesday.</p><p>The prediction is in line with the regional climate outlook jointly prepared by all nine National Meteorological Services of South Asia, which is above-normal rain in the 2025 monsoon.</p><p>According to the four-month forecast [from 1 June to 30 September] issued on Wednesday, both maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be higher than average across the country.</p><p>“Most parts of the country are expected to receive above-average rainfall in the upcoming monsoon season,” reads the outlook issued by the department. “Both maximum and minimum temperatures across the country are likely to be higher than average.”</p><p>According to data provided by the department, there is a 55 to 65 percent chance of above-average rainfall in the eastern region of Karnali province, the northern region of Lumbini province, and most parts of Gandaki province. Likewise, there is a 45 to 55 percent chance of above-average rainfall in the southern region of Sudurpaschim province, the western region of Lumbini province, the northern region of Gandaki province and the northern region of Bagmati and Koshi provinces. In the eastern and southern regions of Madhesh province, the chance of normal rainfall is 35 to 45 percent. The remaining parts of the country could witness above-average rain, and the chance is only 35 to 45 percent.</p><p>Likewise, there is a 55 to 65 percent chance of above-average maximum temperatures in the northwestern region of Sudurpaschim province, northern areas of Karnali and Lumbini provinces, western parts of Gandaki, western parts of Madhesh province and central areas of Bagmati province. Similarly, there is 35 to 45 percent above-average rainfall in the eastern region of Madhesh province and the central region of Gandaki province. The rest of the country has a 45 to 55 percent chance of experiencing above-average maximum temperatures.</p><p>For minimum temperatures, the outlook suggests a 55 to 65 percent chance of above-average readings in most parts of Karnali and Bagmati provinces, the central Lumbini, western Madhesh, and Tarai areas of Koshi province. The southwestern region of Sudurpaschim, the northern Gandaki, and northern Koshi have a 35 to 45 percent chance of above-average minimum temperatures. The rest of the country has a 45 to 55 percent chance of above-average minimum temperatures.</p><p>The forecast is based on global and regional models from centres that produce hydrometeorological forecasts under the World Meteorological Organisation, along with data from the South Asian Seasonal Climate Outlook forum.</p><p>Above-average rainfall during the monsoon season helps boost crop yields and provides a much-needed lift for the country’s struggling economy. However, it could also spell incidents of disasters—landslides and flash floods in mountains and hilly regions and flooding in the Tarai region.</p><p>The department had forecast above-average rainfall in last year’s monsoon, which was validated by actual data. Also, the predicted higher-than-average maximum and minimum temperatures for most places were confirmed by recorded data.</p><p>The monsoon normally enters Nepal around June 13 and typically lasts until September 23. In the four months of the monsoon—June, July, August, and September—the country receives an average of 1,472 mm of rainfall.</p><p>Nepali meteorologists also anticipate an early start to the monsoon this year.</p><p>Meanwhile, officials at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said they have started preparing to respond to possible disasters to prevent a repetition of past weaknesses.</p><p>“We have already held multiple meetings with stakeholders, including security agencies—the Army, Police and Armed Police Force—and discussed the possible worst-case scenarios,” said Ram Bahadur KC, spokesperson for the NDRRMA. “We will also prepare a risk assessment, and preparation will start accordingly.”</p><p>Every year, floods and landslides cause huge losses to life and property, but the country is poorly prepared to deal with disasters.</p><p>Nepal is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis, and for over a decade, it has witnessed multiple extreme weather events.</p><p>Evidence suggests the maximum temperature in Nepal is rising faster, at 0.056 degrees Celsius a year, compared to the global average of a rise of 0.03 degrees Celsius a year.</p><p>Experts warn that extreme weather events such as excessive rainfall in a short span, prolonged rains after the monsoon, droughts, and above-average winter temperatures have become more common in Nepal.</p><p>In recent years, the country has been receiving more rainfall in short durations—an abnormal phenomenon that is slowly becoming the new normal. Experts say changes in rainfall patterns, which have become severe and erratic in the past few years as a result of climate change, have contributed to extreme weather events like floods and landslides annually.</p> Met department predicts above-average monsoon rainfall this year	查看 5177	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149867	无图 <p>In the remote village of Ranipauwa in ward 1 of Baragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality of Mustang district, stands a 219-year-old traditional rest house still offering hospitality to travelers and pilgrims to the Muktinath Temple. </p><p>Despite its age and weathered structure, the two-story quadrilateral building—built with wooden pillars, beams and a mud roof—can accommodate up to 200 people at a time. With prior notice, it can even serve meals to around 1,000 individuals.</p><p>But this is not a commercial hotel. It’s a <i>dharmashala</i>—a religious rest house—that operates solely on donations, particularly the handfuls of grain and vegetables offered by visiting pilgrims. </p><p>A stone inscription inside the building confirms it was built in 1863 BS (circa 1806 AD) during the reign of King Rana Bahadur Shah. According to legend and historical accounts, the rest house was built in memory of the king’s beloved youngest queen Lalitatripurasundari, who died of tuberculosis.</p><p>The name “Ranipauwa” (meaning “Queen’s rest stop”) was born from this legacy, and the entire area has been known by this name since then. Local representative and municipal spokesperson Pramesh Gurung affirms that the origin story is supported both by the stone inscription and oral histories.</p><p> In the past, pilgrims used to trek long and arduous routes—either via Lamjung’s Besisahar through Manang and the Thorong La Pass, or from Beni in Myagdi through Jomsom and Kagbeni—to reach Muktinath Temple. </p><p>Back then, there were no hotels or lodges to accommodate them. While today’s infrastructure has made travel easier, Ranipauwa continues to provide free shelter and meals to pilgrims, maintaining its centuries-old legacy of service.</p><p>Currently, Muktinath Peethadheeshwar Kamalanayanacharya and his successor Rishi Prapannacharya oversee the rest house"s management. Without any governmental or NGO funding, they ensure the facility runs smoothly through food donations and voluntary contributions made by devotees.</p><p>Anyone who arrives without accommodation is given shelter, said Subas Acharya, one of the caretakers. “If we find someone stranded, we bring them here and give them food and a place to sleep,” he explained. Many also donate in memory of their deceased loved ones, either by depositing money in donation boxes or by supplying grains and vegetables.</p><p>Volunteers, including students from the Muktinath Veda Vidyashram in Baglung, take turns helping with meal preparation and guest services. Typically, five to six volunteers are stationed there at any time. The dharmashala regularly serves Indian pilgrims as well, many of whom offer spontaneous donations after partaking in the meals.</p><p>Though the dharmashala has received no administrative or financial support so far, Gurung said the federal government has taken notice of the historical value of the structure. The Department of Archaeology has already drafted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for its renovation, ensuring its heritage value is preserved.</p><p>Visitors often bring food supplies to contribute. “Every time I visit Muktinath, I come here for a meal,” said Gangadhar Parajuli from Pokhara. “It’s customary to donate what one can in the donation box. There’s no pressure, just goodwill.”</p><p>Professor Ramprasad Upadhyaya of Dhaulagiri Multiple Campus in Baglung, a historian, confirms the royal origins of Ranipauwa dharmashala. He said that a <i>guthi</i> (religious trust) was even established in Rakhupani, Myagdi, to supply grain for feeding the guests at the rest house.</p><p>Unlike many charity rest houses established by common people, Ranipauwa was directly founded by a monarch, making it a unique example of royal philanthropy.</p><p>Due to the historical importance of the entire Muktinath region, the Department of Archaeology has prioritised its preservation. Project manager Devendra Bhattarai noted that a comprehensive master plan has been developed to restore dozens of ancient structures in the area. </p><p>The plan includes construction of proper lodging, dining spaces, toilets, and changing rooms for pilgrims—all without compromising the archaeological integrity of the sites.</p><p>“Work has already begun in key areas,” Bhattarai said, emphasising that every aspect of the restoration will maintain the historical and cultural value of the region.</p><p>More than two centuries since its founding, Ranipauwa continues to stand as a symbol of spiritual hospitality and cultural continuity—offering not just a place to stay, but a connection to Nepal’s rich cultural and religious heritage.</p> Two centuries on, Ranipauwa dharmashala still serves Muktinath pilgrims	查看 4638	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149866	无图 <p>The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives on Tuesday instructed the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to investigate irregularities and corruption worth billions of rupees in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport and take action against those found guilty. </p><p>After hours-long discussion and deliberations on Wednesday, the parliamentary committee, based on the report submitted by its subcommittee headed by Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden, endorsed the report and decided to forward it to the CIAA for further investigation along with a supplementary opinion from CPN-UML lawmakers Gokul Baskota and Tara Lama.</p><p>PAC Chairman Rishikesh Pokharel said the report has raised 15 fundamental questions that require thorough investigation. “We have decided to send the report to the CIAA including these questions as part of the official decision.”</p><p>The 12-member subcommittee finalised the draft report nearly 10 months after its formation. The report has unearthed irregularities and corruption in construction as well as in the tax exemptions given to construction companies. It says the corruption and the irregularities amount to around Rs14 billion at the current exchange rate.</p><p>The subcommittee has listed out corruption and irregularities in around a dozen areas. The report, citing the initial project report, suggested that the soil at the airport construction site was not suitable, so the runway’s elevation had to be increased.</p><p>Before giving instruction to the CIAA, PAC members engaged in a heated debate over the corruption at the airport. The subcommittee submitted the report to the PAC on April 18 and it was subsequently made public. </p><p>During the hours-long discussion and debate on Wednesday, lawmakers from Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre), Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, CPN (Unified Socialist), and independent lawmakers stood in favour of the Lingden report and demanded that it be forwarded to the CIAA. CPN-UML lawmakers, however, attempted to downplay the report and accused it of being motivated by political vendetta.</p><p>Lingden as well as RSP lawmaker, Manish Jha, expressed deep concern over the statement issued by China"s CAMC Engineering Co Ltd published in state-owned newspapers, <i>Gorkhapatra</i> and <i>The Rising Nepal</i> on Tuesday.</p><p>Lingden said their study found significant misconduct in the contract process itself. “Our study has shown that there were major financial irregularities during the construction phase,” he said. “Some people have raised concerns without proper study, driven solely by self-interest. But we conducted our analysis based on facts and documents.”</p><p>“It is not our role to make decisions, but to instruct the relevant bodies to take action,” he clarified.</p><p>He expressed serious objection to the Chinese contractor’s notice published in the two dailies. “A construction company has responded to the study conducted by a sovereign parliament with a very undignified language,” he said. “They have given misleading information on the number of travelers passing through Pokhara. This is a serious matter.”</p><p>In its clarification statement published in the newspapers, the CAMC said, the issues mentioned in the report concerning it were “entirely inconsistent with the facts.”</p><p>“The report lacks professional research and objective analysis of the project’s full implementation process, which we find profoundly shocking and gravely concerning. As a professional and responsible international engineering contractor, we strictly complied with all legal and regulatory requirements of the Nepalese government throughout the bidding, contracting, and implementation phases of the Pokhara Regional International Airport Project.”</p><p>“We have fulfilled all obligations under the contractual documents and the implementation agreement signed by all parties, and maintained complete records of these processes,” said the Chinese contractor in its clarification published in the state-owned newspapers. </p><p>RSP lawmaker and committee member Jha,raising his concerns while participating in the discussion on the subcommittee report, said, “A national daily that runs on the taxes paid by the Nepali people should be accountable. We must ask the chief editor and editor for clarification on how this press release was published.” Jha also demanded clarification from both the Chinese contractor and the Gorkhapatra Corporation. </p><p>Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC claimed there was evidence of corruption from the start of the airport’s construction. </p><p>He pointed out that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) had signed agreement to build the airport for $145 million, whereas an earlier JICA report had mentioned that a full-fledged airport in Pokhara could be built in two phases for $40-45 million. He questioned why that alternative was not considered. KC claimed that the authority later revised the $40-45 million estimate to $145 million.</p><p>The airport, which eventually cost $215.96 million, was inaugurated on January 1, 2023. Constructed with a $215.96 million soft loan from China’s EXIM Bank and built by a Chinese state-owned enterprise, the international airport has been struggling to attract foreign flights.</p><p>Speaking in the PAC on Wednesday, UML lawmaker Gokul Baskota claimed that the subcommittee report was incomplete. Baskota tabled a note and called for further investigation claiming that the Lingden report has not gone into the needed depth.</p><p>“The report reflects hard work, but some elements are missing,” said Baskota. Rather than trying to establish a preconceived idea, the investigation should try to understand what actually happened, he argued.</p><p>He noted that although decisions made by the CAAN board could have served as contextual references in the report, they were not included. “Those should have been taken into account. The Auditor General has also flagged some irregularities. The issue is how those irregularities are going to be addressed,” he said.</p><p>Baskota said the airport project began in 2014 and only became controversial in 2025, suggesting that it would be more appropriate to examine the entire timeline from 2014. </p><p>Another UML lawmaker Yogesh Bhattarai expressed serious dissatisfaction with the Lingden report and claimed it recommended actions based on personal grudges.</p><p>“Even now, Himalaya Airlines and Chinese aircraft are operating flights. When there is clear evidence that the airport is functional, how can the report still recommend action?” said Bhattarai.</p><p>He slammed the report for failing to name those responsible for making policy-level decisions on the airport and targeting certain individuals out of “personal resentment”.</p><p>“Those who approved the budget increase from $145 million to $216 million dollars are not named, but others have been singled out based on personal vendettas,” he said, demanding that the finance ministers concerned should also be investigated.</p><p>Following complaints of corruption in the airport project, the committee was formed on June 28 last year. It had lawmakers Arjun Narasingh KC, Gokul Prasad Baskota, Janardan Sharma, Tamang, Teju Lal Chaudhary, Deepak Giri, Dev Prasad Timilsina, Prem Ale Magar, Ram Krishna Yadav, Rukmani Rana Baraili and Lekh Nath Dahal as members.</p><p>Nepali Congress MP Rajendra KC demanded a clear breakdown of the cost escalation in the project and greater transparency.</p><p>“There must be clarity on how the cost increased from 145 million to 216 million dollars,” he said. “Both the Auditor General and the government must answer this question.”</p><p>He called for serious attention to the issues raised in the report, citing the example of an additional Rs330 million spent just to trim the Chhinne Danda ridge. KC stated that if the fuel storage infrastructure in Pokhara was built by the Nepal Oil Corporation but that cost was included in the airport’s construction budget, it would be corruption.</p><p>Ale Magar of the CPN (Unified Socialist) claimed that over Rs10 billion was misappropriated through negotiations during the construction of the airport.</p><p>He stated that only the flight procedure design from November 2022 was made available when requested, and that the Ministry of Finance did not provide tax-related documents. He questioned whether the Public Accounts Committee had become too weak.</p><p>“The airport, which was supposed to be built for $145 million, suddenly cost $216 million. That $71 million is blatant corruption,” he said, while describing the corruption in Pokhara as a “trailer” while the “full movie” would be seen at the Bhairahawa airport project.</p><p>CPN (Maoist Centre) leader and lawmaker Lekhnath Dahal said there should be no delay in further investigation and action on the corruption at Pokhara airport.</p> House committee asks CIAA to look into Pokhara airport scam	查看 9016	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149865	无图 <p>The two transitional justice commissions have called for complaints from insurgency-era victims, even as the survivors have threatened to constitute parallel civil commissions, refusing to participate in the state-led process to look into atrocities committed during the Maoist conflict.</p><p>As envisioned in the revised Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, the TRC and the disappearances commissions issued separate notices calling for applications from the victims. Three months has been set aside for the conflict victims (who could not file complaints in the past for various reasons) to lodge their cases once the commissions are formed.</p><p>The three-month window was provisioned in the Act mainly because most of the sexual violence and rape survivors did not lodge their complaints in the past citing lack of confidentiality and privacy.</p><p>As many as 63,718 complaints have been registered with the TRC. However, only 314 are related to rape and sexual violence. Very few victims lodged complaints as they were not convinced that their records would be kept confidential.</p><p>However, they are unwilling to file complaints even this time, for similar reasons. “The way applications have been called shows the TRC doesn’t respect the sensitivity of the matter,” Devi Khadka, coordinator of the National Association of Conflict Rape Victims, a network of Conflict-related Sexual Violence (CRSV) victims. “We are not filing complaints in the present state. It would be suicidal to take part in this process.”</p><p>Khadka says the commission has complicated the complaint process, and they have not assured the victims of privacy and confidentiality as their cases progress. Owing to social stigma, CRSV victims cannot open up for their fight for justice. The TRC has asked the victims to submit their complaints by visiting its offices or through email.</p><p>Victims say reaching the TRC’s office is not feasible while many victims do not even know what an email is. “The commission could have at least consulted us to find the right way forward. But it’s clear that the commission is not interested in consultations,” said Khadka.</p><p>After months of preparation, the association last month submitted 794 sealed applications at the commission on the condition that they would be formally registered with the victims’ consent. The commission has called the victims to give a consent for their registration.</p><p>Khadka said no victim is willing to register them now. “We might withdraw those applications if the commission continues to function this way,” said Khadka.</p><p>Officials at the commission say they called for the complaints without consultations because the Act says the 90-day window opens the day the commission gets its office bearers.</p><p>“We have just called for preliminary information from the victims, respecting the Act. We didn"t have time for consultations before soliciting applications,” Tika Dhakal, a member at the TRC, told the Post. “However, I want to assure that all other processes will move ahead in proper consultations and based on suggestions from the victims. The commission understands the sensitivity of the CRSV and is ready to incorporate their suggestions.”</p><p>The victims of various crimes from the 1996-2006 insurgency have announced non-cooperation with the newly appointed office bearers of both the commissions. As the commissions call for the registration of cases, the victims’ representatives have appealed to the conflict victims not to be misled by any notices, messages or actions taken by the new teams.</p><p>“The conflict victims reiterate that they have no trust in the commission officials appointed on the basis of political power-sharing and nepotism, imposed upon hundreds of thousands of victims who are desperately awaiting truth, justice, and reparations,” reads their statement.</p><p>“Unless the government reverses the unjust, non-transparent, coercive, and untrustworthy process it has advanced, and until it re-establishes a victim-centred process based on meaningful consultation and dialogue, the victims’ community will neither support nor cooperate with the process in any way.”</p><p>The victims have also constituted a committee to inquire about the formation of a civil commission in order to probe the insurgency-era cases of human rights violation and name the perpetrators.</p> Insurgency-era victims turn down call to register new complaints	查看 4423	加德满都邮报	2025-05-22 00:00:00 2025-05-22 11:01:47	word
3149864	无图 <p> <p>O presidente República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, participa do lançamento do Programa Solo Vivo e da entrega de máquinas agrícolas no Assentamento Santo Antonio da Fartura, em Campo Verde (MT). O evento inicia às 10h (horário local), com a presença do ministro da Agricultura e Pecuária, Carlos Fávaro. Também é prevista a entrega de títulos de terra pelo Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária (Incra).</p><p>Idealizado pelo Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária (MAPA), o programa Solo Vivo visa a recuperação de solo degradado para aumentar a produtividade e competividade dos agricultores familiares. O objetivo é reduzir as desigualdades na produção rural. O programa conta com a parceria do Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso (IFMT) e Federação dos Trabalhadores da Agricultura do Estado de Mato Grosso (Fetagri/MT).</p><p>O IFMT realiza a análise do solo nos locais selecionados pela Fetagri e, a partir do laudo, o MAPA fornece equipamentos, máquinas e insumos necessários para a preparação do solo.</p><p>Piloto do programa, Mato Grosso terá 10 assentamentos beneficiados, inicialmente. Além de Campo Verde, são realizadas coletas e análise de solo em propriedades de Alto Araguaia, Poconé, Rosário Oeste, Barra do Bugres, São Félix do Araguaia, Matupá, Juína, Pontes e Lacerda e São José dos Quatro Marcos.</p><p>Durante o evento, também será realizada a entrega de máquinas do Programa Estratégico de Fortalecimento Estrutural de Assentamentos Rurais e Sustentabilidade da Agricultura Familiar em Mato Grosso, desenvolvido pelo MAPA em parceria com a Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT) e do Programa Nacional de Modernização e Apoio à Produção Agrícola (Promaq) em 38 municípios mato-grossenses.</p><p>CREDENCIAMENTO - Os profissionais de veículos de imprensa interessados em cobrir o evento devem se credenciar no sistema da Presidência da República. Profissionais com credencial anual 2025 também precisam se credenciar.</p><p>Atenção: Os profissionais com credenciamento aprovado poderão optar por se deslocar até o local do evento em veículos do MAPA, que partirão da Superintendência de Agricultura e Pecuária do Estado de Mato Grosso, em Várzea Grande. Apenas os profissionais credenciados poderão embarcar. O embarque será realizado entre 7h e 7h30, no endereço Avenida Dr. Aníbal Molina, s/n°, bairro Porto, Várzea Grande.</p><p>SERVIÇO</p><p>Lançamento do programa Solo Vivo</p><p>Data: neste sábado, 24 de maio</p><p>Horário: 10h</p><p>Local: Assentamento Santo Antonio da Fartura, no município de Campo Verde (MT)</p><p>Credenciamento de imprensa</p> </p> Presidente Lula participa do lançamento do programa Solo Vivo, em Campo Verde (MT) — Planalto	查看 2627	巴西总统府	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:30	word
3149863	无图 <p> <p>O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assinou, nesta quarta-feira, 20 de maio, a Medida Provisória (MP) da Reforma do Setor Elétrico, que propõe a reestruturação do setor elétrico com foco na promoção da justiça tarifária. A iniciativa beneficiará mais de 60 milhões de brasileiros com uma Nova Tarifa Social de Energia Elétrica.</p><p>“Eu tenho certeza que a sociedade brasileira vai acompanhar com muita precisão esse discurso e essas negociações, porque é preciso que a gente faça justiça numa coisa tão importante que é a energia para o consumo das famílias brasileiras”, disse o presidente Lula na cerimônia de assinatura.</p><p>Ele ressaltou que a medida vai garantir mais equilíbrio e concorrência no setor. “Isso aqui também vai tratar da questão de garantir liberdade para o consumidor, para que ele possa escolher de onde ele vai preferir contratar sua energia, vai permitir que ele tenha mais liberdade, e também eu acho que isso vai trazer mais equilíbrio ao setor, vai trazer uma concorrência”, declarou Lula.</p><p>Para o presidente, o propósito da iniciativa é que a energia seja acessível para todos. “O que nós queremos é o seguinte: fazer com que a energia elétrica chegue mais acessível, mais barata para as pessoas que moram nas residências. O cidadão que tem uma pequena loja, que tem um pequeno negócio, os nossos companheiros que são empreendedores individuais, que às vezes abrem uma portinha para vender alguma coisa, que ele receba a energia mais barata do que está recebendo hoje”, afirmou.</p><p>Enviei hoje ao Congresso uma Medida Provisória com uma proposta extremamente importante: fazer com que a energia elétrica chegue mais barata para as pessoas. É essa a discussão que vamos ter junto ao Congresso, para ampliar o número de brasileiras e brasileiros que vão ter… pic.twitter.com/3RYzC4bVYz</p>— Lula (@LulaOficial) May 21, 2025<p>GRATUIDADE — O novo benefício prevê gratuidade no consumo mensal de até 80 kWh para famílias inscritas no CadÚnico com renda per capita de até meio salário mínimo. A estimativa é garantir gratuidade a 16 milhões de pessoas. A proposta também contempla pessoas com deficiência ou idosos no Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC), famílias indígenas e quilombolas cadastradas no CadÚnico e famílias atendidas por sistemas isolados por módulo de geração offgrid.</p><p>Caso o consumo exceda os 80 kWh, será pago apenas o proporcional. A Medida Provisória ainda prevê a isenção do pagamento da Conta de Desenvolvimento Energético (CDE) para famílias do CadÚnico com renda mensal entre meio e um salário mínimo por pessoa que consomem até 120 kWh/mês.</p><p>>> Confira o Perguntas e Respostas sobre a Medida</p><p>BENEFÍCIOS — A proposta simplifica a regra vigente, garantindo acesso gratuito à energia para o consumo básico dessas famílias. Entre os benefícios esperados estão o tratamento igualitário para a população de baixa renda em todo o país, a diminuição do furto e a redução de custos operacionais.</p><p>O ministro de Minas e Energia, Alexandre Silveira, destacou a importância do anúncio. "Hoje é um dia muito importante para o desenvolvimento econômico e social do país, o dia em que o presidente Lula, com tanta dedicação, assinou esta proposta para buscar a redução do custo de energia e atender a todos os brasileiros”, disse o ministro.</p><p>IMPACTO — O impacto estimado da medida é de 17 milhões de famílias beneficiadas (equivalente a cerca de 60 milhões de pessoas), com um custo anual de R$ 3,6 bilhões, compensado por ajustes nos outros eixos da proposta.</p><p>LIBERDADE AO CONSUMIDOR — O segundo eixo propõe a abertura do mercado de energia elétrica de baixa tensão a todos os consumidores, garantindo liberdade de escolha do fornecedor. Atualmente, apenas grandes consumidores industriais participam do mercado livre, onde se paga menos pela energia. Com a proposta, todos os consumidores – sejam eles residenciais, rurais, pequenas e médias empresas e indústrias – terão direito a comprar energia de um fornecedor que mais se adeque a sua realidade.</p><p>A proposta prevê que indústrias e comércios poderão aderir a partir de agosto de 2026; já os demais consumidores, a partir de dezembro de 2027.</p><p>Em declaração à imprensa, o ministro da Casa Civil, Rui Costa, destacou que, com o aumento da concorrência, o preço da energia será reduzido. “A MP busca aumentar a concorrência na compra de energia e, com isso, a expectativa é que, no curto e médio prazo, o preço da energia vai cair para todos, inclusive para a classe média. Porque vai ser gradual? Porque é um mercado que precisa ser organizado”, disse o titular da Casa Civil.</p><p>MODERNIZAÇÃO — A medida estabelece, ainda, importantes diretrizes para a modernização e a reforma estrutural do setor elétrico nacional. A iniciativa, coordenada pelo Ministério de Minas e Energia (MME), busca aprimorar o ambiente regulatório, fortalecer a segurança energética e impulsionar a transição para uma matriz elétrica cada vez mais limpa, competitiva e eficiente.</p><p>Alexandre Silveira enfatizou que a Reforma do Setor Elétrico apresenta uma nova política que se apoia em três pilares fundamentais: justiça tarifária, liberdade para o consumidor e equilíbrio para o setor.</p><p>“Queremos fazer justiça tarifária e abertura de mercado, beneficiando a classe média, acabando com o monopólio de apenas de uma fonte para poder fornecer energia para o mercado regulado. A medida permite que todo mundo possa escolher a fonte que quer comprar energia, criando naturalmente uma concorrência entre as várias fontes de geração”, explicou o ministro.</p><p>DIÁLOGO — A medida é fruto de um amplo processo de diálogo com os principais agentes do setor, especialistas e representantes da sociedade civil, e responde aos desafios decorrentes das mudanças no perfil de consumo, da expansão das fontes renováveis e da necessidade de garantir tarifas mais justas para os consumidores.</p><p>A Medida Provisória começa a valer desde sua publicação, mas a conversão em lei</p><p>dependerá da tramitação no Congresso Nacional. O Governo Federal acompanhará toda a tramitação, prestando os esclarecimentos e tirando dúvidas dos demais órgãos do governo, autoridades reguladoras e parlamentares.</p><p>Em conjunto com executivo e legislativo, o Governo Federal, por meio do MME, garantirá que as mudanças sejam aplicadas de maneira gradual, de forma a respeitar os prazos de validade dos contratos e garantir a previsibilidade e segurança jurídica dos consumidores e empresas envolvidas.</p><p>PARTICIPANTES — A iniciativa foi anunciada após reunião no Palácio do Planalto com a presença dos ministros Alexandre Silveira (Minas e Energia), Rui Costa (Casa Civil) e Gleisi Hoffmann (Secretaria de Relações Institucionais). Também estiveram presentes o presidente do Senado Federal e do Congresso Nacional, Davi Alcolumbre; o presidente da Câmara dos Deputados, Hugo Motta; o líder do Governo Federal no Congresso, senador Randolfe Rodrigues; o senador Jaques Wagner e o deputado José Guimarães.</p><p>OBJETIVO — As medidas visam proporcionar uma distribuição mais justa, igualitária e proporcional dos custos do setor, sem perder de vista a realidade dos consumidores brasileiros. A reforma proporciona um setor elétrico mais moderno e eficiente, em que o custo da energia é apresentado de forma transparente, sem distorções e respeitando a segurança jurídica. Com isso, o setor ganha com a atração de investimentos e mais competitividade e o consumidor, com a redução dos preços de energia.</p><p>Hugo Motta reconheceu a importância estratégica do tema e reforçou o compromisso do Legislativo em realizar uma discussão técnica e aprofundada. “Essa é uma discussão que o Brasil tem que procurar sempre vir se aprimorando, porque é um setor muito sensível, não só para as famílias, mas para quem produz em nosso país. Nós iremos fazer uma ampla discussão sobre o tema, é um tema bastante técnico”, salientou.</p><p>Davi Alcolumbre reafirmou que o Congresso Nacional tratará do tema com maturidade institucional. “Com certeza absoluta, o Congresso terá a maturidade política adequada e necessária para esse complexo tema e fazer o aprimoramento adequado do ponto de vista do aprimoramento deste texto”, pontuou.</p> </p> Lula assina MP da Reforma do Setor Elétrico que garante justiça tarifária e liberdade de escolha para o consumidor — Planalto	查看 8282	巴西总统府	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:30	word
3149862	无图 <p> <p>O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receberá nesta sexta-feira, 23 de maio, o presidente de Angola, João Lourenço, para uma visita de Estado. O encontro acontece no Palácio do Planalto, às 10h.</p><p>A visita do presidente de Angola ocorre em meio à Semana da África no Brasil e, também, ao evento 2º Diálogo Brasil-África sobre Segurança Alimentar, Combate à Fome e Desenvolvimento Rural, que reúne líderes e representantes de países africanos, que está sendo realizado em Brasília.</p><p>CREDENCIAMENTO – O credenciamento anual do Palácio do Planalto será válido para o evento. Os profissionais de imprensa que não tiverem o credenciamento anual devem solicitar o credenciamento diário para o dia 23 de maio. Ele pode ser feito acessando o Sistema de Credenciamento de Imprensa no site do Palácio do Planalto neste link.</p><p>Interessados na cobertura devem chegar 1h30 antes do início do evento. A entrada para o Palácio do Planalto será pela via N2.</p><p>SERVIÇO:</p><p>Visita do presidente de Angola, João Lourenço</p><p>Data: sexta-feira, 23 de maio, às 10h</p><p>Local: Palácio do Planalto</p> </p> Lula recebe em Brasília o presidente de Angola, João Lourenço — Planalto	查看 1141	巴西总统府	2025-05-21 08:00:00 2025-05-22 11:38:30	word
3149861	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has proposed allocating up to Rp761 trillion (over US$46 billion) for education in the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN).</p><p>“In 2026, the education budget is estimated to reach between Rp727 trillion and Rp761 trillion,” said Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday.</p><p>The session was held to discuss the government"s macroeconomic framework and fiscal policy guidelines for the 2026 RAPBN.</p><p>The proposed education budget aims to deliver high-quality, competitive educational services. Key initiatives include strengthening top-performing and community-based schools, improving infrastructure, and increasing enrollment in early childhood and higher education.</p><p>Next year, the government will prioritize improving the quality of teaching staff and expanding vocational education programs. These efforts are expected to enhance both access to and the quality of education, aligning learning outcomes with labor market demands.</p><p>The proposed 2026 education budget surpasses the Rp724.3 trillion allocated for education in 2025.</p><p>Of this year’s education budget, Rp297.2 trillion is allocated through central government spending. This includes support for the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP), which benefits 20.4 million students, the Indonesia Smart College Card (KIP Kuliah) for 1.1 million university students, and allowances for 477,700 non-civil servant teachers.</p><p>Meanwhile, Rp347.1 trillion is distributed through transfers to regional governments. These funds support the School Operational Assistance (BOS) program, salaries for civil servant and contract teachers, and revitalization of educational facilities.</p><p>An additional Rp80 trillion is allocated through the Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), funding degree and non-degree scholarships, inter-ministerial partnership programs, and research grants.</p><p>Related news: Indonesian govt ensures budget cuts won’t hit scholar, lecturer pay</p><p>Related news: Budget prioritizing education to build prosperity: President</p><p>Translator: Imamatul, Kenzu</p><p>Editor: Anton Santoso</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesian govt proposes US$46 bln education budget for 2026 - ANTARA News	查看 2241	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-20 20:50:52 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149860	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto visited the Office of Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, where he was received with an official honor guard ceremony.</p><p>Prime Minister Paetongtarn greeted President Subianto in front of the Indonesian President’s vehicle as it arrived at the Government House courtyard.</p><p>“Thank you for receiving me,” President Subianto told Prime Minister Paetongtarn.</p><p>PM Paetongtarn inquired about President Subianto"s well-being, to which the president responded that he was in good health.</p><p>The two leaders then walked together to the honor platform. The Indonesian national anthem "Indonesia Raya"" was played in the courtyard of Thailand"s Government House. The welcoming ceremony continued with the local military band performing the Thai national anthem ""Phleng Chat Thai.""</p><p>President Subianto and PM Paetongtarn jointly inspected the honor guard. After the inspection, the Thai prime minister introduced her cabinet ministers and top military officials to President Subianto.</p><p>Among the Thai officials introduced were Deputy Prime Ministers Phumtham Wechayachai and Anutin Chanvirakul, as well as Ministers Chusak Sirinil, Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Tawee Sodsong, Akanat Promphan, and Deputy Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.</p><p>President Subianto also introduced several of his ministers to PM Paetongtarn, including Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Foreign Minister Sugiono, Cabinet Secretary Lt. Col. (Inf.) Teddy Indra Wijaya, and Indonesia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand Rachmat Budiman.</p><p>The two leaders and their respective delegations entered the Phakdi Bodin Building, Government House. Inside, they paused for a group photo before leading a bilateral meeting between the governments of Indonesia and Thailand.</p><p>According to an official release from the Office of the Thai Prime Minister, the two countries discussed several strategic issues between Indonesia and Thailand.</p><p>President Subianto and PM Paetongtarn also delivered a joint statement in front of reporters accompanying President Subianto and members of the press based at the Thai Prime Minister"s Office.</p><p>President Subianto departed Jakarta on Saturday night (May 17) for an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to meet with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.</p><p>The president’s official agenda was scheduled for Monday, and he was set to return to Indonesia later the same day.</p><p>Related news: Indonesia-Thailand agree to upgrade ties to strategic partnership</p><p>Related news: Indonesia ready to assist in Myanmar-Thailand quake: President</p><p>Related news: 75 years of Indonesia-Thailand ties strengthen cooperation: MFA</p><p>Translator: Genta Tenri Mawangi, Kuntum Khaira Riswan</p><p>Editor: Azis Kurmala</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> President welcomed with honor guard ceremony in Bangkok - ANTARA News	查看 2966	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-19 16:57:33 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149859	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has pledged to follow up on all the demands raised by online taxi drivers during a mass demonstration on Tuesday, including a proposal to cap ride-hailing companies" commissions at 10 percent of drivers’ earnings.</p><p>Ahmad Yani, Secretary of the Directorate General of Land Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, said the government would engage in detailed discussions with driver representatives.</p><p>“In principle, we appreciate the demands … We are ready to discuss the issues,” Yani said, as he attempted to communicate directly with demonstrators in Jakarta on Tuesday.</p><p>He stated that a follow-up meeting would address the drivers’ demands in detail, so that future government policies can be more accurate and equitable.</p><p>Yani tried to open a dialogue with the online taxi drivers protesting near the Arjuna Wijaya Monument (Patung Kuda) in Central Jakarta.</p><p>Arriving at around 2 p.m. local time, he approached the police barricade separating the demonstrators. However, protest leaders refused to engage unless Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi was present.</p><p>Standing atop protest vehicles, the leaders insisted they would only speak with the minister—not with other ministry officials.</p><p>Earlier that morning, Garda Indonesia, an association of online motorbike taxi drivers, told ANTARA that the agenda included marching to the Ministry of Transportation, Merdeka Palace, the Parliamentary Complex, and the offices of several ride-hailing companies.</p><p>Raden Igun Wicaksono, the association’s president, said the protest aimed to amplify drivers" calls for fairer practices in the ride-hailing industry.</p><p>He emphasized the need for government enforcement of Transportation Ministry Regulation No. 1001 of 2022, which prohibits companies from taking more than 20 percent of the service fees earned by drivers.</p><p>According to Wicaksono, some companies are allegedly taking as much as 50 percent, prompting drivers to demand that the limit be reduced to 10 percent.</p><p>In addition to a lower commission cap, drivers are also calling for a joint hearing with lawmakers, the government, ride-hailing associations, and relevant companies. Other demands include revising customer tariffs and implementing a standardized fee system for food and goods delivery services.</p><p>Related news: Minister urges social security for online taxi drivers</p><p>Related news: DPR member seeks to cap taxi aggregators" commission to 10%</p><p>Translator: Muhammad H, Tegar Nurfitra</p><p>Editor: Anton Santoso</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesia's online taxi drivers protest commissions, govt vows action - ANTARA News	查看 2652	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-20 21:54:08 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149858	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has set a goal of boosting national economic growth to between 5.2 and 5.8 percent in 2026, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated.</p><p>This target, outlined in the 2026 Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM & PPKF), is higher than this year’s goal of 5.2 percent.</p><p>"This targeted economic growth rate will serve as a strong foundation for the nation to achieve our broader goal of up to 8 percent growth in the coming years," the minister remarked during the 18th Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Tuesday.</p><p>To achieve this target, she affirmed that the government will continue efforts to maintain the public"s purchasing power, reform the economic structure, advance natural resource downstreaming, improve the investment climate, and enhance the quality of human resources.</p><p>"Fiscal policies in 2026 will remain focused on effectively supporting strategies to accelerate national economic growth, improve people"s living standards, and reduce poverty," she emphasized.</p><p>Indrawati also informed legislators that the rupiah is projected to trade between Rp16,500 and Rp16,900 per US dollar in 2026, with national inflation targeted to range between 1.5 and 3.5 percent.</p><p>Considering ongoing geopolitical tensions and the global economic slowdown, the government projects Indonesian crude oil prices to range between US$60 and US$80 per barrel, with daily oil production expected to reach up to 605 thousand barrels.</p><p>Regarding welfare indicators, the minister highlighted that the open unemployment rate is projected to fall to as low as 4.44 percent, an improvement from this year"s target of 5.0-4.5 percent.</p><p>She stated that the government also aims to reduce the poverty rate to between 7.5 and 6.5 percent and eliminate extreme poverty.</p><p>Additionally, the Gini ratio is targeted at between 0.377 and 0.380, while the Human Capital Index is expected to reach a score of 0.57.</p><p>Related news: Indonesia"s economic instruments optimized to maintain domestic growth</p><p>Related news: Indonesia achieves second-highest G20 growth in Q1</p><p>Translator: Imamatul S, Tegar Nurfitra</p><p>Editor: Primayanti</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesia eyes 5.8 percent economic growth in 2026 - ANTARA News	查看 2310	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-20 17:01:32 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149857	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has strongly condemned the Israeli military’s ongoing aggression across the Gaza Strip, including the siege of the Indonesian Hospital in North Gaza.</p><p>"Israel"s attacks on civilian facilities constitute grave violations of international laws, international humanitarian laws, and human rights," Indonesia"s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on X on Tuesday.</p><p>Indonesia urged the UN Security Council and the international community "to take decisive action to uphold international law and end Israel’s atrocities."</p><p>Indonesia also stressed the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire and immediate access for humanitarian aid, which is critical for the survival of Gaza’s population.</p><p>According to the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C), a humanitarian organization, the Indonesian Hospital has sustained extensive damage due to ongoing Israeli attacks. It is reportedly the last operational medical facility in North Gaza.</p><p>“The hospital’s condition is alarming. Windows shattered and ceilings collapsed, seriously disrupting essential medical services in the ICU, emergency unit, and operating rooms,” MER-C said in a press release issued Sunday.</p><p>The organization reported that bombs dropped near the hospital caused tremors comparable to an earthquake, further weakening the facility’s structure.</p><p>“Some medical equipment was destroyed by debris falling from the shocks,” MER-C added.</p><p>Citing Al Jazeera, Russian news agency Sputnik reported that at least 55 people remained trapped inside the Indonesian Hospital as of Monday local time.</p><p>Related news: Indonesian Hospital in Gaza faces power shortage amid crisis</p><p>Related news: MER-C seeks WHO"s assistance for occupied Indonesian Hospital in Gaza</p><p>Reporter: Nabil Ihsan</p><p>Editor: Anton Santoso</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Govt condemns Israeli attacks on Indonesian Hospital in Gaza - ANTARA News	查看 1886	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-20 21:24:48 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149856	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed the humanitarian crisis triggered by the civil war between the military and several armed groups in Myanmar since the military coup in 2021.</p><p>While issuing a joint statement with PM Shinawatra, Prabowo conveyed the two countries" stance on promoting peace in Myanmar.</p><p>"Indonesia appreciates Thailand"s constructive role, especially in involving neighboring countries to find a peaceful solution in Myanmar and facilitating dialogue between all parties," he said at Government House, Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday.</p><p>He then emphasized Indonesia"s support for inclusive dialogues to accelerate the achievement of peace and stability in Myanmar.</p><p>On the same occasion, PM Shinawatra also conveyed Thailand and Indonesia"s support for Malaysia"s ASEAN leadership in finding common ground and realizing peace in Myanmar.</p><p>"We share the same interest in the Myanmar issue. We will also work with Malaysia as the chair of ASEAN this year to restore peace in Myanmar and stop the war," she said.</p><p>As the chair of ASEAN this year, Malaysia will conduct the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 26–27.</p><p>The summit will be attended by 10 member countries, namely host Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar.</p><p>Timor-Leste, which is currently in the process of gaining full ASEAN membership, will also join the meeting.</p><p>Related news: Indonesia stresses on ASEAN"s centrality to address Myanmar crisis</p><p>The civil war in Myanmar has been going on since 2021, when the military orchestrated a coup against the legitimate democratic government and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi.</p><p>The military coup prompted civilians in Myanmar to join armed guerrilla groups to fight the military and overthrow the military <i>junta</i> government.</p><p>Several ethnic groups in Myanmar are also fighting the military for independence from the nation.</p><p>The crisis has been worsened by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Sagaing-Mandalay on March 28, 2025. The earthquake claimed the lives of more than two thousand people, injured thousands more, and destroyed thousands of buildings.</p><p>The earthquake was felt in neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, Thailand, and China.</p><p>Indonesia has sent aid packages, deployed search and rescue (SAR) teams, as well as medical teams from Basarnas and the TNI to help Myanmar.</p><p>Related news: Assistance for Myanmar reflects Indonesia"s solidarity with ASEAN</p><p>Translator: Genta Tenri M, Resinta Sulistiyandari</p><p>Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesia, Thailand discuss humanitarian crisis in Myanmar - ANTARA News	查看 2765	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-19 19:22:02 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149855	无图 Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) - Head of SKK Migas (Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force) Djoko Siswanto plans to offer oil and gas blocks in Bali and eastern Indonesia to the US energy company, Chevron.</p><p>"We offer potential blocks in the Bali area and other regions, such as in the east, where the potential is quite large," he remarked when met on the sidelines of the IPA Convention & Exhibition in Tangerang, as quoted on Wednesday.</p><p>According to Siswanto, the oil and gas potential was estimated to reach 15 trillion cubic feet (TCF) or higher.</p><p>He explained that the offer was made in response to Chevron"s interest in reinvesting in Indonesia"s upstream oil and gas industry.</p><p>Siswanto noted that Chevron is interested in returning to Indonesia and is looking for giant oil and gas blocks.</p><p>"They want to look for the big ones with the big potential. Therefore, the investment will be quite large," he stated.</p><p>Regarding data on oil and gas blocks from the government, he remarked that Chevron had only held initial discussions and would study it further.</p><p>Related news: Pertamina, Chevron to cooperate in CCS, CCUS technology development</p><p>Later, once Chevron enters Indonesia, the company will focus on exploration activities, Siswanto stated.</p><p>"They are still looking and evaluating what Indonesia can provide for them. (It is) because this exploration is considered high risk," he remarked.</p><p>Earlier, Siswanto stated that 25 oil and gas companies, including Shell, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, have shown interest in exploring the potential of Indonesia"s upstream oil and gas industry.</p><p>In order to facilitate those oil and gas companies, he said the government had provided better upstream oil and gas industry data, introduced more flexible fiscal terms or upstream oil and gas fiscal provisions, and simplified licensing processes.</p><p>Additionally, he highlighted that the government has enhanced data connectivity and issued regulations regarding data transparency.</p><p>Interest from various oil and gas companies aligns with the Indonesian government"s plan to offer 60 new oil and gas blocks for exploration between 2025 and 2027.</p><p>This initiative aims to boost oil production capacity to meet domestic demand. </p><p>Related news: Pertamina, Keppel, Chevron to explore green hydrogen projects</p><p>Translator: Putu Indah S, Resinta Sulistiyandari</p><p>Editor: Rahmad Nasution</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesia offers Bali, eastern oil blocks to Chevron - ANTARA News	查看 2507	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-21 13:17:56 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149854	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia"s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said on Monday that it has taken down nearly 380,000 items of pornographic content as of May 18, in an effort to maintain a safe, comfortable, and productive digital environment for all.</p><p>Alexander Sabar, Director General of Cyberspace Supervision at the ministry, stated that these items were part of 1.8 million pieces of harmful digital content removed since October 2024.</p><p>He emphasized that the ministry is prioritizing the swift removal of pornographic material to limit its spread online and to protect children from harmful exposure.</p><p>Sabar noted that the ministry recently received public reports regarding Facebook groups promoting explicit content, leading to the blocking of six such groups.</p><p>Since October 20, 2024, the ministry has blocked 29 Facebook groups, 50 accounts, and 19 posts for violating anti-pornography regulations, he added.</p><p>He also said that 17 accounts on the social media platform X were taken down for sharing similar content.</p><p>To further combat digital threats, the ministry has launched round-the-clock patrols to monitor and prevent the spread of inappropriate content online.</p><p>Sabar urged the public to support the government"s efforts by reporting any harmful or illegal content they encounter.</p><p>He encouraged citizens to submit reports via the ministry’s official platform, aduankonten.id.</p><p>“Let us work hand in hand to safeguard Indonesia’s digital space, ensuring it remains a safe environment for our children and their future,” he said.</p><p>Related news: Govt takes action against Facebook groups promoting incest porn </p><p>Related news: 1.3M porn, online gambling content removed by Komdigi Ministry</p><p>Translator: Livia K, Tegar Nurfitra</p><p>Editor: Anton Santoso</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Indonesia removes 380k porn content to protect children - ANTARA News	查看 1882	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-20 23:58:35 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word
3149853	无图 Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for foreign nationals engaging in illegal activities in Indonesia that disrupt public order.</p><p>"Especially those related to violations of moral norms that damage the nation"s future generations. Anyone who lives in this country must comply with applicable laws," he noted in a statement on Wednesday.</p><p>He conveyed this in response to the case of a US citizen who violated his residence permit by producing pornographic content in Indonesia.</p><p>In addition, Acting Director General of Immigration, Yuldi Yusman, also emphasized his office"s full commitment to law enforcement and to maintaining the dignity of the nation in the face of immigration violations.</p><p>"We will continue to increase supervision of foreigners" activities and take firm action on those violating the sovereignty of law and the state ideology and do not make a positive contribution to the nation and state," he stated.</p><p>On Wednesday, the Directorate General of Immigration disclosed the case of a US citizen, with the initials TK, who was arrested for allegedly producing and distributing pornographic content in Indonesia through social media.</p><p>According to Yusman, TK entered Indonesia on January 25, 2025, with a visit permit. He landed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, from Bangkok, Thailand.</p><p>Related news: Ministry seeks more responsive monitoring of foreigners in Bali</p><p>While in Bali, TK sought individuals to participate in pornographic videos, with at least two Indonesian citizens believed to be victims.</p><p>He was arrested on March 25, 2025, at Ngurah Rai Airport and transferred to Jakarta on April 9 for further investigation.</p><p>Immigration confiscated evidence of electronic devices, such as cameras and other image recording devices, mobile phones, tablets, and external hard disks used to store pornographic videos. From the evidence, hundreds of amateur-quality videos were found.</p><p>TK is now being held in Class I Central Jakarta Detention Center. Later, the Immigration will send his files to the Attorney General"s Office to be processed in general criminal cases.</p><p>Regarding immigration crimes, TK is suspected of violating Article 122, letter a of Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration for misusing or carrying out activities that are not in accordance with the residence permit.</p><p>He faces up to five years" imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rp500 million (US$29 thousand).</p><p>Related news: Ministry, Tax Office to monitor investment of foreign national in Bali</p><p>Translator: Fath Putra M, Resinta Sulistiyandari</p><p>Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga</p><p> Copyright © ANTARA 2025</p> Minister emphasizes zero tolerance for law-violating foreigners - ANTARA News	查看 2782	安塔拉通讯社	2025-05-21 20:14:57 2025-05-22 11:38:06	word

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