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3239449	有图 <p>イスラエル政府がパレスチナのガザ地区で軍事作戦の拡大に踏み切ろうとする中、現地で拘束されている人質の家族などが参加して大規模な抗議集会が開かれ、作戦の拡大は人質たちをより大きな危険にさらすことになると反対の声を上げました。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>イスラエルとイスラム組織ハマスの停戦協議が行き詰まる中、イスラエル政府は人口100万近くとされるガザ地区最大の都市、ガザ市で軍事作戦を拡大する方針を閣議で承認したと8日に発表しました。</p><p>9日、イスラエル最大の商業都市テルアビブでは人質の家族なども参加して大規模な抗議集会が開かれました。</p><p>イスラエルメディアは数万人が参加したと伝えていて、参加した人たちは人質の写真を掲げながら「今すぐ家に連れ帰ろう」などとシュプレヒコールをあげていました。</p><p>パートナーがガザ地区でいまも拘束されている50人のうちのひとりだという女性は「軍事作戦の拡大は人質をより大きな危険にさらすことになる」と訴え、合意による人質全員の解放と戦闘の終結を求めました。</p><p>イスラエルでは軍事作戦の拡大に批判的な声が相次いでいて、現地の新聞「マーリブ」が方針が閣議で承認される直前に実施した世論調査では、人質の解放につながる包括的な合意を追求するべきだと回答した人が57％に上りました。</p> </p> </p> ガザ軍事作戦拡大方針受け岩屋外相“停戦と人質解放実現を” <p>イスラエル首相府がパレスチナのガザ地区の最大都市、ガザ市で軍事作戦を拡大する方針を閣議で承認したことを受け、岩屋外務大臣は談話を発表し、すべての当事者に対し、交渉に立ち戻り、停戦と人質解放の実現に向けて誠実に取り組むよう改めて求めました。</p> <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250810/K10014890221_2508100817_0810081904_02_02.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> イスラエルで大規模抗議集会ガザ軍事作戦拡大に反対の声 \| NHK \| イスラエル	查看 1010	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 08:35:30 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239448	无图 <p>第2次世界大戦中、最も過酷な戦いのひとつと言われた旧日本軍の「インパール作戦」の犠牲者を追悼する式典がかつて戦場となったインド北東部で行われました。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>1944年、旧日本軍がイギリスの支配下にあったインド北東部の攻略を目指した「インパール作戦」では、日本兵が食糧や弾薬の補給がほとんどないなか、飢えやマラリアにも苦しみ、インド国内だけでも3万人が死亡しました。</p><p>9日、小野啓一駐インド大使は、戦後80年の節目にあわせて現地を訪問し、インパール近郊にある慰霊碑に献花したあと、追悼式典で、「戦争はすべてを奪い、何も与えないということを決して忘れてはならない」と述べました。</p><p>現地には、日本の支援を受けて平和資料館が6年前に建設され、銃剣や水筒など、日本兵の遺留品のほか、戦闘に巻き込まれ犠牲になった住民らの名前や年齢も展示されています。</p><p>当時、旧日本軍の攻撃で避難を余儀なくされ、戦後は慰霊碑の建設にかかわったゴウラモフン・シンさんは（95）「この地で兵士たちが激しく戦って命を落とした。しかし、いまは敵味方なく皆ともに安らかに眠っている」と語り、戦争の悲惨さを語り継いでいくことの大切さを訴えていました。</p> </p> </p> </p> 「インパール作戦」の犠牲者を追悼する式典インド北東部 \| NHK \| 戦後80年	查看 605	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 03:19:02 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239447	无图 <p>旧ソビエトのアゼルバイジャンとアルメニアが、アメリカの仲介で「トランプ・ルート」と呼ばれる回廊を整備する計画を明らかにしたことを受けて、両国と国境を接するイランは「外国の介入による悪影響を懸念する」と表明しました。対立するアメリカによる地域情勢への関与をけん制した形です。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>係争地をめぐり長年対立してきたアゼルバイジャンとアルメニア両国の首脳は8日、アメリカのトランプ大統領の立ち会いのもと、和平実現に向けた共同宣言に署名しました。</p><p>この中には、アルメニア領をはさんで分断されているアゼルバイジャンの領土を、「トランプ・ルート」と呼ぶ東西の回廊を整備してつなぐ計画も盛り込まれ、トランプ大統領は「世界に平和と安定をもたらす」と誇っています。</p><p>これに対し、両国と国境を接するイランの外務省は9日、声明を出し、和平に向けた動きは歓迎するとしながらも「トランプ・ルート」をめぐっては「外国の介入による地域の安全や安定を損なう悪影響を懸念する」と表明しました。</p><p>このルートの構想はこれまでもありましたが、イランは、自国とロシアなどを結ぶアルメニアを通る南北の物流ルートを遮断しかねないことから警戒してきました。</p><p>イランは、今回、この構想の実現にアメリカが乗り出してきたことで、イランの封じ込めを図ろうとしているものと捉え、けん制した形です。</p> </p> </p> </p> 「トランプ・ルート」計画でイランがアメリカの関与をけん制 \| NHK \| イラン	查看 676	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 06:27:38 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239446	无图 <p>アメリカのトランプ大統領とロシアのプーチン大統領の首脳会談が今月15日に予定されるなか、ヨーロッパ各国の高官がアメリカのバンス副大統領と9日、イギリスで会談しました。ウクライナでの停戦をめぐりヨーロッパ側の立場を伝えたものとみられます。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>ウクライナ情勢をめぐりアメリカのトランプ大統領とロシアのプーチン大統領の首脳会談が今月15日、アメリカのアラスカ州で予定されるなか、イギリスやウクライナ、NATO＝北大西洋条約機構の高官らは9日、イギリスでアメリカのバンス副大統領と会談を行いました。</p><p>この会談についてアメリカの有力紙、「ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル」は9日、ヨーロッパ各国がアメリカに対して、まずは停戦を実現し、領土の交換は相互に行われるべきだとする立場を伝えたと報じています。</p><p>またウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は9日、イギリスやフランスなど各国の首脳と相次いで電話会談を行ったことを明らかにし、停戦をめぐる交渉でヨーロッパ各国の意見も尊重されるべきだと強調しました。</p><p>プーチン大統領が侵攻したウクライナ東部ドネツク州とルハンシク州、それに一方的に併合した南部クリミアの割譲を求めていると伝えられるなか首脳会議に向けた駆け引きが活発化しています。</p> </p> </p> </p> 米ロ首脳会談を前にヨーロッパ各国の高官が米副大統領と会談 \| NHK \| ウクライナ情勢	查看 633	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 06:20:21 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239445	有图 <p>国際宇宙ステーションにことし3月から長期滞在していた大西卓哉さんら4人の宇宙飛行士が乗った宇宙船が日本時間の10日未明アメリカ西部・カリフォルニア州の沖合に着水しおよそ5か月ぶりに地球に帰還しました。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>宇宙飛行士の大西卓哉さんは、ことし3月からおよそ5か月間にわたって宇宙に滞在し、将来の有人宇宙探査を見据えた二酸化炭素除去システムの実証実験などに携わったほか、日本人宇宙飛行士としては3人目となる、国際宇宙ステーションの船長を務めました。</p><p>大西さんは、今月2日、国際宇宙ステーションに到着した日本人宇宙飛行士の油井亀美也さんに業務の引き継ぎを行ったあと、ほかの3人の宇宙飛行士とともにアメリカの民間宇宙船「クルードラゴン」に搭乗して日本時間の9日午前7時すぎ、国際宇宙ステーションを離れました。</p><p>宇宙船はその後、地球への帰還に向けたエンジン噴射を行い、大気圏に突入。</p><p>そして、上空でパラシュートを開くとゆっくりと高度を下げて日本時間の10日午前0時半すぎに、アメリカ・カリフォルニア州の沖合に着水しました。</p><p>宇宙船は待機していた専用の船に回収され、ハッチが開くと、中から大西さんが現れ、迎えのスタッフらに手を振って元気な姿を見せました。</p> </p> </p> <p> <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/parts16/images/common/noimg_default.gif" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> <p> <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/parts16/images/common/noimg_default.gif" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </p> </p> 宇宙飛行士大西卓哉さん地球に帰還国際宇宙ステーション滞在 \| NHK \| 宇宙	查看 947	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 02:14:16 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239444	无图 <p>警察によりますと、記録的な大雨で土砂が流れ込んだ鹿児島県姶良市蒲生町白男の住宅の敷地内で、10日午前7時前、1人が見つかったということです。容体など詳しいことはわかっていませんが、警察はこの家にいたとみられる30代の女性の可能性があるとみて、確認を急いでいます。</p> 鹿児島姶良大雨で土砂流れ込んだ住宅の敷地内で1人見つかる \| NHK \| 気象	查看 138	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 08:10:57 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239443	有图 <p>前線の影響で西日本を中心に大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、福岡県では9日夜遅くから10日未明にかけて線状降水帯が発生しました。気象庁は土砂災害や低い土地の浸水、川の増水・氾濫に厳重に警戒するよう呼びかけています。11日の朝にかけても福岡県、佐賀県、長崎県、それに山口県では線状降水帯が発生するおそれがあり、警戒を続けてください。</p> <p> NHK ニュース・防災アプリはこちらから <p>雨雲レーダーや河川の最新の情報はアプリでもご確認いただけます。</p> <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250810/K10014890081_2508100003_0810001004_02_02.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>気象庁によりますと、前線に向かって暖かく湿った空気が流れ込んでいる影響で、西日本を中心に大気の状態が非常に不安定になっています。</p><p>九州北部や山口県などには活発な雨雲がかかり、10日午前5時までの1時間には</p><p>▽福岡県が築上町に設置した雨量計で49ミリ、</p><p>▽大分県日田市の椿ヶ鼻で37.5ミリの激しい雨が降りました。</p><p>福岡県では9日夜遅くから10日未明にかけて1時間に110ミリから120ミリの猛烈な雨が降ったとみられるほか線状降水帯も発生し、気象庁は福岡地方と北九州地方に「顕著な大雨に関する情報」を相次いで発表しました。</p> </p> </p> <p> 福岡山口長崎土砂災害警戒情報発表の地域も <p> <p>これまでに降った雨で、福岡県と山口県、それに長崎県では土砂災害の危険性が非常に高まり、土砂災害警戒情報が発表されている地域があります。</p><p>気象庁は福岡県では土砂災害や洪水が発生する危険性が高まっているとして、引き続き厳重に警戒するとともに安全を確保するよう呼びかけています。</p> </p> </p> <p> 今後の雨の予想は <p> <p>11日にかけては前線上の低気圧が日本海へ進む見込みで、湿った空気の流れ込みはさらに強まり、西日本から北日本では局地的に、雷を伴って非常に激しい雨が降るおそれがあります。</p><p>11日朝までの24時間に降る雨の量は、いずれも多いところで、</p><p>▽九州北部で300ミリ、</p><p>▽山口県と四国と東海で250ミリ、</p><p>▽近畿と関東甲信で200ミリ、</p><p>▽九州南部で180ミリ、</p><p>▽中国地方で120ミリ、</p><p>▽北陸と東北で100ミリと予想されています。</p><p>その後も雨は降り続き、12日朝までの24時間には</p><p>▽四国で300ミリ、</p><p>▽近畿と東海、それに関東甲信で200ミリ、</p><p>▽九州北部で150ミリ、</p><p>▽九州南部と北陸で100ミリなどと予想されています。</p> </p> </p> <p> 佐賀長崎山口でも線状降水帯の可能性 <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/parts16/images/common/noimg_default.gif" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p>福岡県、佐賀県、長崎県それに山口県では11日の朝にかけて、線状降水帯が発生して災害の危険度が急激に高まる可能性があります。</p><p>前線は12日・火曜日ごろまで停滞するため、雨量はさらに増えるおそれがあります。</p><p>土砂災害や低い土地の浸水、川の増水・氾濫に厳重に警戒するとともに、落雷や竜巻などの激しい突風、ひょうにも注意が必要です。</p> </p> </p> <p> 福岡すでに冠水や土砂災害発生で状況悪化のおそれ <p> <p>福岡県では、すでに冠水したり土砂災害が発生したりして、状況が悪化しているおそれがあります。</p><p>大雨が降っているうえ、暗い中での移動は、周囲を確認しづらく非常に危険です。</p><p>自治体からの情報や気象情報を早めに入手し、沢や崖から離れたり頑丈な建物に移動したりして、安全な場所で過ごすようにしてください。</p> </p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </p> 西日本中心に大気非常に不安定福岡では線状降水帯厳重警戒を \| NHK \| 気象	查看 2246	日本广播协会	2025-08-10 05:55:22 2025-08-10 07:05:37	word
3239442	有图 <p>The Israeli government is preparing to take the mother and sister of Bipin Joshi to the United Nations as part of efforts to increase global pressure on Hamas for his release. </p><p>Joshi, a Nepali participant in Israel’s ‘Learn and Earn’ programme, was taken hostage during Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, when 1,200 people were killed and 251, including Joshi, abducted. Other 10 Nepali students were killed during the attack.</p><p>According to Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travel documents for Joshi’s mother Padma Joshi and sister Pushpa Joshi have been finalised, and arrangements are underway to bring them to Israel before facilitating their appearance at the UN. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The ministry further stated that preparations are being made for them to also meet the President of the United States to raise diplomatic support.</p><p>Sagi Karni, head of the bureau for south east Asia in Israel’s foreign ministry, revealed that only around 20 of the 50 remaining hostages are believed to be alive. “However, we don’t have the exact details as to who is alive and who is not,” Karni said. </p><p>Special Forces Captain Nadav Ben Yehuda stated he is personally involved in efforts to secure Joshi’s release and expressed hope to accompany him back to Kathmandu.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Israel preparing to take Bipin Joshi’s mother and sister to the UN	查看 1791	加德满都邮报	2025-08-08 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239441	有图 <p>On the day Chiya Sewa opened in Mid Baneshwar’s Milan Chowk, there was no priest, ritual fire, or garlands. Instead, Tula Ram Rajbanshi, the founder, dipped the paw of a rescued street dog into ink and pressed it onto a piece of cloth; a quiet inauguration for a small teashop that would fund the rescue and care of stray animals.</p><p>Operated under TFC Nepal, a non‑profit organisation that rescues and rehabilitates poor and injured animals, the teashop employs three workers, and Rajbanshi himself serves customers too, while sheltering a few rescued dogs. It serves <i>raithane </i>(indigenous) dishes. Every order, from a steaming cup of tea to a plate of veg sausage, helps cover rabies vaccinations, sterilisation drives, and emergency medical care for dogs across Nepal. Rajbanshi explains, “This way the customers themselves provide <i>sewa </i>(service) to dogs.”</p><p>Rajbanshi’s journey into animal welfare began years before Chiya Sewa. He grew up in a rural family where pets were not just animals but part of life. “In my village, there were no facilities to treat animals,” he says, recalling how villagers lacked the mindset that animals deserved medical care. He pursued a Diploma in Animal Science, but initially did not plan to open his own space. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>In college, the practical sessions often involved treating street animals. While travelling outside Kathmandu, he repeatedly saw stray dogs injured on the Mahendra Highway; many were dying from untreated wounds. “Inside Kathmandu, many animal lovers and organisations are working for their betterment,” he explains, “but outside, the dogs have nothing.” This realisation eventually led him not only to treat animals but also to think deeply about sustainability.</p> How a teashop is funding dog rescues across Nepal	查看 2004	加德满都邮报	2025-08-07 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239440	有图 <p>Galleries and studios across Kathmandu are hosting international artist residencies, offering creators from around the world the time and space to immerse themselves in their practice, collaborate, and engage with Nepal’s culture and tradition. In a world often divided by politics and global challenges, these residencies become more than retreats—they are acts of cultural and art diplomacy, forging connections that transcend borders and inviting the world to see Nepal not only as a destination, but as a living, breathing story told through art.</p><p>Rubab Batool and Konain Niaz, originally from Pakistan and now based in Moscow and Rochester respectively, have spent the past month in Kathmandu developing works that reflect on cultural identity, migration, and personal memory. Their project, ‘Connection, Memory & Borders’, merges digital media, speculative fiction, and mapping—blending deeply personal archives with global commentary.</p><p>“This residency wouldn’t have been possible if it hadn’t been Kathmandu,” says Batool. “It’s more about the cross-cultural experience. The city, the people, the openness—it allowed us to create in a way that felt natural.” One of their works, a short film, draws from personal collections of photographs and videos, creating what she describes as “very raw, very natural pieces of us coming together.” Alongside it is a digital curation project exploring how art can live and grow online. “It’s an interactive piece where a global audience can comment live, and the work evolves as those voices are added. You become part of it—it keeps expanding.”</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>For Niaz, the connection to Nepal runs deeper. “This is my third time here,” he notes. “The first visit was for a friend’s exhibit, and I fell in love with Kathmandu instantly. I knew I wanted to come back for something more.” His second trip, alongside Rubab, led to meeting Kailash K Shrestha, founder of Artudio, whose vision for South Asian art resonated with theirs. “We weren’t here as tourists—we wanted to work, to collaborate, to be part of this art scene. Seeing international and Nepali artists working together was fascinating.”</p><p>Their reflections also touch on the realities of borders and mobility in today’s world. “As artists based in Russia and the United States, we know how complex and restrictive the immigration system can be,” Batool explains. “From some countries, getting a visa to others is nearly impossible. Nepal offered a rare openness—visa on arrival for both Americans and Russians—and it became this concrete place where we could meet, create, and cross borders in more than just the physical sense.”</p><p>Kathmandu, they agree, “checked all the boxes.” Its multicultural vibrancy and rooted love for art created the perfect backdrop. “Here, art isn’t just appreciated—it’s woven into the culture. It’s celebrated,” says Batool.</p><p>The centrepiece of their exhibit is a striking map-like installation. From the outside, it resembles a world map made up of postcards and news clippings—global headlines on war, conflict, and events shaping public opinion and personal lives. Step inside the work, and you find fragments of the artists’ memories—photographs, moments, and emotions. “It’s about showing how the external world seeps into our internal world,” says Niaz. “A country’s situation can affect the individual. Our piece maps the world without borders—because inside, we’re all connected.”</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>But their work goes beyond the physical gallery space. For Niaz, it is also about how global events shape our ability to connect—online as much as in person. “Life pushes you into certain situations, and you want to express them somehow. Talking about them isn’t always enough. The sanctions, the bans—they all affect how we stay in touch. Platforms that work in the US don’t work in Russia, and vice versa. Instagram used to be a huge part of how we shared things—sending reels, memes, little bits of media—but suddenly we couldn’t.” </p><p>As a data scientist with an interest in language and migration, Niaz sees a direct link between his professional skills and their collaborative project. “Normally people think of data science as AI, but this is also data—personal memories as a dataset. One of our key works is an interactive world map, both physical and digital. It’s an evolving archive where people can ‘pin’ their memories, add comments, and share stories from anywhere in the world. Visitors to the exhibition can add theirs too, so the piece keeps growing. You open a pin, and inside is a fragment of our memory—a photograph, a video—and then you can add your own. It’s about reconstructing the map of the world without borders, through shared personal histories.”</p><p>This idea—that geopolitical realities seep into personal lives without necessarily making the work political—is central to their vision. “People often think if you talk about geopolitics in art, it becomes political,” says Batool. “We don’t see it that way. We’re showing how art connects people. Language has limits—not everything you feel can be expressed in words. But visuals, images, and media cross those barriers. In today’s digital age, visual connection is as powerful as physical connection. That’s why we wanted to bridge the gap in contemporary art by bringing all these interdisciplinary elements together and experimenting with them.”</p> Nepal’s art residencies are drawing the world together	查看 5908	加德满都邮报	2025-08-08 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239439	有图 <p>Acting and Direction mentor Anish Jung Thapa is conducting a 10-day acting workshop starting from August 17, tailored for both beginners and aspiring performers looking to deepen their craft. Open to those with no prior experience as well as those wishing to advance their acting skills, the workshop promises a supportive, hands-on environment with a class size limited to just 10 students to ensure individual attention and quality training.</p><p>The workshop will run daily for two hours—from 7 am to 9 am—and is priced at Rs8,000. Over the span of 10 days, participants will explore key areas of performance including method acting, dialogue delivery, body language, and tapping into real emotions while performing.</p><p>The structured curriculum includes sessions on body mechanics, imagination exercises, miming, gibberish logic, emotional and sensory memory, character building, and voice training, culminating in a final performance with a scripted piece.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Thapa, a graduate in direction from Oscar Film College and co-founder of Fun Revolution Entertainment, draws from his early filmmaking journey. “In the beginning, we couldn’t afford to hire actors, so we trained interested individuals ourselves—and it worked. That’s what inspired these short-term workshops,” he explains.</p><p>Participants who wish to pursue acting further after the 10-day course can also opt for a one-month advanced-level traini ng. The workshop offers a chance to explore and elevate one’s potential in the performing arts. For further info, go to the official facebook page of Anish Jung Thapa.</p> Beginner-friendly acting workshop in Kathmandu	查看 1854	加德满都邮报	2025-08-08 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239438	有图 <p>10 People"s Stories’ is a compilation of oral histories from the town of Panauti, written by Sunil Sainju and transcribed from Newa language to Nepali by Prashant Shrestha. The book brings together stories of ten individuals, mostly from the 1970s, reflecting the lives of people who witnessed and shaped the socio-cultural fabric of the town. Although framed as a historical collection, the book offers more of a personal and selective curation of memories rather than a comprehensive community chronicle.</p><p>The context of how and why these ten individuals were chosen remains somewhat ambiguous. It is only through reading that we understand that one of the stories features Shrestha’s own grandfather, and another subject, Gwancha <i>Bajya</i>, is someone he encountered, prompting the idea of documenting these stories in the first place. This makes it evident that the book is born from personal connections and observations rather than broad community sampling. As most stories centre around places like Yalanche Tole and Agha Tole, it would be inaccurate to regard the book as fully representative of Panauti. Still, it preserves memories effectively of parts of the town that may otherwise be overlooked.</p><p>The first story, narrated in the third person, introduces Shrestha’s grandfather. The relationship is not immediately clear to the reader, becoming evident only in the final pages. The narrative highlights a recurring dynamic in many Nepali households—how, in times of financial difficulty, it is often the women who provide support, whether by contributing savings or selling personal belongings such as jewellery. In this story, it is the protagonist’s younger sister whose money is used to purchase the mill, subtly emphasising the often-overlooked financial role women have played within families, both in the past and today.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>One of the strengths of the book lies in its effort to preserve and explain linguistic heritage. Throughout, we find footnotes and glossaries that define local Newa terms such as <i>Ghata </i>(traditional mill), <i>Patis</i> (a resting place built in the medieval era), <i>Pathi</i>, and <i>Paisa </i>(traditional units of measurement and currency). These not only help contextualise the stories but also introduce non-native readers to the linguistic and cultural subtleties of the region. However, this effort is inconsistent. In later chapters, such definitions are either missing or incomplete. For example, the term <i>Kusle Baja </i>appears without explanation in the chapter on musician Ganesh Man. Perhaps the omission was symbolic which meant to reflect the instrument’s disappearance in today’s time but it still affects clarity.</p><p>Environmental themes emerge in the story of Gwancha <i>Bajya</i>, a lifelong fisherman. His childhood memory of catching 15 kilograms of fish in a single day contrasts sharply with the present state of the river, now polluted by domestic waste and agricultural runoff. His narrative indirectly raises awareness of environmental degradation, urging readers to reflect on the long-term consequences of modernisation and the urgent need for sustainable practices.</p><p>The book does not avoid topics such as patriarchy and gender expectations. In the story of Bhakta Kumari Thapa, the fourth wife of Dev Bahadur Thapa, we learn that he remarried multiple times because his previous three wives were unable to bear children. While the narrative does not explicitly mention marginalisation, it reflects the social expectation placed on women to become mothers, and how their value was often linked to fertility—a pressure that, in many ways, still persists today. Her situation speaks volumes about the cultural pressures on women and reflects ongoing societal patterns. The story also references Makar Mela, a significant local festival, but offers only limited information about it. Readers unfamiliar with the event might feel underserved, especially since the ninth Makar Mela is described with intrigue but no timeline. In reality, the festival is celebrated every twelve years in Magh (mid-January to early February), a fact not clarified within the text.</p><p>A particularly compelling story is that of Madhav Narayan, a political activist who survived being thrown into a well during Nepal’s struggle for democracy. His personal account, including cooking food for others but not being allowed to eat, reveals enduring hierarchies and power dynamics. The image of a man emerging from a well may even remind some readers of Haruki Murakami’s fiction, where wells often serve as metaphors for isolation, introspection, or transformation. Unlike Murakami’s surrealism, however, Madhav Narayan’s experience is rooted in lived political reality. Viewed through a Marxist lens, his narrative reflects labour exploitation and inequality. Though historical, it holds strong relevance today, reminding readers that structural disparities still persist.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Cultural preservation is foregrounded in the chapter about Ganesh Man, a musician who revived the Panauti Devi Nach after more than two decades. As a master of the Nau Baja (a traditional nine-instrument ensemble), his dedication to heritage and local music is evident. The chapter also introduces readers to places like the Indreshwor Mahadev Temple and local music festivals.The chapter provides a rich picture of Panauti’s cultural life.</p><p>The meeting between Ananta Madhikarmi and Emeritus research director Gèrard Toffin adds a cross-cultural dimension to the book. Their collaboration led to Panauti receiving attention in France and the eventual implementation of a restoration project supported by French cooperation. The story demonstrates how friendship can transcend language and cultural boundaries.</p><p>As the book progresses, however, some stories feel less developed. The chapter on Rita Tyata, for instance, mostly focuses on her religious fasting and its connection to familial permission, yet reveals little else about her personal life or contributions. While it does inform readers that medicines were available in Nepal during the 1980s—a detail some may not be aware of—the portrayal remains narrowly focused.</p><p>Hari Sundar Sainju’s chapter, however, offers depth through a discussion on photography. His statement—“Photographs encapsulate memories. Photos gratify us when we see them again later”—feels particularly apt for the book itself. The preservation of these oral histories, much like photographs, allows future generations to access a past they never lived. Anecdotes like Pokhara having only five or six hotels in 1974 provide readers with valuable insights into Nepal’s changing economy, especially when juxtaposed with today’s tourism industry.</p><p>The penultimate story discusses the founding of the Gyan Bikas library by Thakur Bhakta Karmacharya, whose visit to Russia and support from the Indian Embassy allowed for the creation of a community learning space. Furniture and books were sourced from the Soviet Friendship Library, revealing the intersection of global politics and local initiatives.</p><p>The final chapter highlights Laxmi Narayan Karmacharya’s journey from volunteering in medical camps to working in Singha Durbar. His path shows how local engagement can lead to wider responsibilities. Indeed, had the book followed the subjects’ birth years, the historical progression might have felt more coherent.</p><p>‘10 People"s Stories’ stands as a modest yet meaningful effort to document the lived experiences of individuals from Panauti. Though not a complete portrayal of the town, it preserves valuable fragments of local history—its photographs enrich the narratives by bridging past and present in ways text alone cannot. Through Sunil Sainju’s writing and Prashant Shrestha’s transcription from Newa to Nepali, the book bridges generational and linguistic gaps too. Its value lies in prompting reflection—on the shifts in society, environment, and cultural memory—and in encouraging similar storytelling efforts in other regions. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>After reading it, I have felt inspired to begin collecting stories from people in my own far-western community, to ensure that their voices and histories are also documented before they fade from memory. For readers interested in local histories and everyday narratives often left out of mainstream accounts, this collection offers a valuable point of departure.</p><p>10 People"s Stories</p><p>Authors: Sunil Sainju and Prasant Shrestha</p><p>Publisher: Panauti Municipality</p><p>Year: 2024</p> When oral histories become the archive	查看 9337	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239437	无图 <p>The parliamentary probe panel formed to investigate the controversial passage of the tampered Federal Civil Service Bill 2024 from the House of Representatives (HoR) submitted its report to Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Tuesday. The report neither identified the culprits behind the watering down of the ‘cooling-off period’ nor recommended a clear course of action to address the issue. Instead, it concluded that the manipulation resulted from systemic negligence, lack of legislative diligence and institutional failure.</p><p>The provision of the cooling-off period included in clause 82 (4) of the bill, which barred former civil servants from taking appointments in diplomacy and constitutional bodies for two years after their retirement or resignation, was widely welcomed by ruling as well as opposition lawmakers. However, controversy arose after the erstwhile clause 82 (4), which created a leeway for senior bureaucrats to take such appointments, was reintroduced as clause 82 (5a) in the bill, apparently without the mandate of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the HoR. </p><p>The committee had reached a unanimous decision to support the provision. Its members had, through the chair Ramhari Khatiwada, forwarded the bill to bureaucrats for a final drafting, to avoid errors in its legal language. The inattention of the committee members, the secretariat of the committee, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs must all be considered. All of these parties should have been held to account for their oversight in not tallying the final draft of the bill with the committee’s decision. </p><p>The probe committee reportedly took two additional days to finalise the report after members remained divided over the disclosure of roles played by lawmakers and bureaucrats. Procedural oversight and negligence of standard practices in the parliamentary system seem to be the root cause of the lawmaking fumble. In particular, as highlighted in the report, the concept of a ‘keeling schedule’, which tracks the proposed and accepted amendments to a bill, could have been implemented to avoid the procedural lapse. </p><p>The process of lawmaking is not a joke. Elected people’s representatives in the parliament cannot afford to derelict their duties, as their actions have legal ramifications for the entire citizenry. By not paying adequate attention to their duties, the lawmakers can jeopardise the entire political system. In this case, chair Khatiwada’s negligence of his role as committee chair appears to be the root cause of the legal inconsistency in the bill. When such blunders in lawmaking are committed, people question the credibility and seriousness of the lawmaking process. </p><p>All of the other committees of the parliament must pay close attention to the controversy. Their members must take note of how the absence of a simple process, like the keeling schedule, can hurt the credibility of the entire lawmaking process. Lawmaking is a serious business; there are no shortcuts to it. Unfortunately, the probe committee has failed in its duty of pinpointing blames and punishments. Pressure from top politicians has again prevailed. Until we establish a culture of punishing those who make such egregious errors, they will keep repeating.</p> Lawmaking is no joke	查看 3368	加德满都邮报	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239436	无图 <p>The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), ongoing from August 5 to 8 in Awaza, Turkmenistan, is a landmark global event where leaders and delegates from 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) have gathered. Nepal, as the current Chair of the LLDC Group, carries not only diplomatic responsibilities but also high hopes. Nepal’s unique geographic, economic and political context as a landlocked and mountainous country shapes its priorities and expectations from this important conference. </p><p>Nepal’s delegation, led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has already reached Awaza. The Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres and other high-profile dignitaries are present at the conference.</p><p>Nepal, as the Chair of the LLDC Group, has a unique opportunity to influence outcomes—not only on behalf of other LLDCs but for its own strategic benefit. As a landlocked, mountainous country in South Asia, Nepal represents a powerful voice from the Global South and must use this forum to secure long-term gains for trade, transit, climate resilience and development financing.</p><p>Nepal expects to provide bold and transformative leadership during this landmark conference. As Chair, Nepal must lead from the front. This should be done by delivering a strong opening statement that reflects LLDC realities and aspirations, articulating a vision of global solidarity, structural transformation and inclusive development and acting as a bridge-builder between LLDCs, transit countries and development partners. Nepal’s voice should not be confined to routine declarations. It must be clear, bold and solutions-oriented.</p><p>Nepal also needs to push for strong implementation mechanisms in the Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). While the new APoA is ambitious, Nepal must ensure it doesn’t remain just another paper agreement. It must call for a clear results framework with deadlines, indicators and accountability: Nepal should advocate for annual stocktaking mechanisms, including through ECOSOC and UNGA. Nepal should push for national-level mainstreaming of the APoA into LLDC policies and budgets. It can propose a Global Support Platform for LLDC Implementation, bringing together the UN, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and private sector actors.</p><p>Similarly, the landlocked Himalayan country expects to secure commitments for infrastructure, trade and digital connectivity through the programme. Nepal must highlight the urgent need for regional transport corridors (for example, Nepal-India-Bangladesh connectivity and trans-Himalayan linkages with China), digital infrastructure to reduce trade costs and improve e-commerce participation, trade facilitation support, including for border modernisation, logistics capacity and value chain development.</p><p>Connectivity is a basic need of LLDCs. Therefore, the focus should be on connecting LLDCs with sea ports and their respective geopolitical regions. Nepal’s centre of interest must be the cross-border railway connection with China and India. Nepal should seek technical assistance and public-private investment partnerships from institutions like the World Bank, AIIB, ADB and UNDP.</p><p>In addition, Nepal has to advocate for climate justice by securing climate and mountain resilience financing. It is a frontline state of the climate crisis. It should lead the call for dedicated climate finance for mountainous LLDCs and propose a Mountain LLDCs Climate Resilience Initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) and the SDG frameworks. For this purpose, Nepal should showcase best practices in community-led adaptation, ecosystem protection and green energy transitions.</p><p>As a mountainous LLDC severely affected by climate change, Nepal expects recognition of the special vulnerability of mountain ecosystems in global development agendas. It must therefore demand dedicated financing for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. It must use its moral authority to demand climate justice and access to loss and damage funds.</p><p>Moreover, the LLDC chair needs to highlight the human dimension of change, prioritising youth, women and marginalised groups. Nepal should ensure that inclusive development is not sidelined by high-level diplomacy. It must call for the institutionalisation of the Youth and Women Forums within the LLDC coordination. The country should share its experiences in Dalit inclusion, indigenous representation and social accountability tools and push for LLDC-wide indicators on gender equity, youth employment and digital inclusion. This people-first approach will align LLDC goals with the SDGs.</p><p>Equally vital is building strategic partnerships beyond the conference. Diplomacy is not just about speeches—it’s about building long-term partnerships. So, during the conference, Nepal must hold bilateral meetings with key transit and donor countries and engage with the private sector forum to attract investment in trade corridors and sustainable tourism. Coordinating with civil society, diaspora and research institutions for policy support and knowledge exchange is also necessary.</p><p>Finally, Nepal is expected to promote regional and South-South cooperation during the conference. The LLDC chair aims to strengthen partnerships with other LLDCs in Asia and beyond. It must advocate for knowledge sharing and regional production networks and position itself as a hub for LLDC knowledge and innovation exchange.</p><p>To achieve these aims, Nepal must show its presence as a real leader of LLDCs during the conference and expect the same from the delegation.</p><p>The LLDC3 conference is not just a diplomatic formality; it is a chance for Nepal to amplify its voice, secure partnerships and ensure that landlocked countries are not left behind in global development. Nepal’s expectations are rooted in the vision of building a more connected, inclusive, climate-resilient and prosperous future—for itself and all LLDCs.</p><p>Nepal’s chairmanship of the LLDC group and its active presence at LLDC3 in Awaza mark a historic opportunity. The stakes are high for Nepal’s trade and development and 32 countries seeking justice, inclusion and resilience in an increasingly unequal world.</p><p>If Nepal can speak boldly, build bridges and secure actionable outcomes, it will emerge not just as the chair of a group but as a global voice for the voiceless.</p> LLDC conference and Nepal	查看 6485	加德满都邮报	2025-08-07 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239435	无图 <p>It has been over two decades since Congress leader and Gandhi family scion Rahul Gandhi ventured into politics. In these years, he has served as the vice president of India’s largest opposition party and then as its president. He has been elected Member of Parliament five times and has been the party’s de-facto face against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has been his party’s star campaigner, addressed innumerable rallies across several elections, and led two pan-India yatras. As of today, he is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha—a position of heft and meaning.</p><p>And yet, despite these decades of exposure and experience, Rahul Gandhi has yet to master the basic craft of managing public perception and continues to seem callow in politics. Yet another recent instance brings to light how Gandhi’s lack of political maturity remains jarring. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of India censured the Congress leader for his remarks against the Army in the wake of the 2020 Galwan clash with the Chinese, stating a “true Indian” would not say such things. The court, however, paused the defamation proceedings against him.</p><p>The Congress party has responded firmly, with Congress leader and Rahul Gandhi’s sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra saying the court does not “decide who a true Indian is”. To be fair, Vadra isn’t wrong. It isn’t quite the court’s job to define a ‘true Indian’, and preaching and moral policing should hardly be its domain. This rebuke, as the opposition has rightly pointed out, is indeed unwarranted and also highly questionable.</p><p>But that is beside the point here. Politics is nothing if not a game of optics and perception. And it is in that department that Rahul Gandhi consistently slips up. His remarks that earned him the court’s rap on the wrist claimed that the Chinese Army was “thrashing” Indian soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh. It takes quite a degree of political juvenility to publicly make this claim against the armed forces—an emotive issue by any stretch. This seems particularly imprudent given how national security and an aggressive version of nationalism have been a key pillar in the rise and rise of Narendra Modi.</p><p>This, however, is hardly the first time Rahul Gandhi has displayed a complete inability to read the room, with his political career peppered with such faux pas.</p><p>Of bloopers and backfiring</p><p>The Congress leader has moulded his politics in what can only be described as a confused and often puerile, even if well-meaning, fashion. The most stark drawback of his politics has been his complete lack of self-awareness. Gandhi’s biggest liability is his entitlement of birth and the tag of being a political dynast, and yet, the Congress leader has never had the wisdom to try and detach himself from this baggage.</p><p>His ill-timed and many, many vacations (which seem to have fortunately reduced now) created the perception of him being a ‘non-serious’ politician, particularly in the face of the Narendra Modi-Amit Shah duo that has made being ‘24x7 politicians’ fashionable. </p><p>Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, when Modi was seeking his first re-election, Gandhi mounted a campaign that was bound to be a self-goal. He pushed ahead with the slogan of ‘chowkidaar chor hai’ as a reference to corruption allegations in the Rafale deal, essentially accusing the prime minister of being a ‘thief’. With this, he gave Modi the perfect weapon against himself: The chance to launch a combative campaign that brought out the distinction between the ‘entitled, rich dynast’ who was trying to bring down a ‘self-made’ prime minister who had risen through the ranks. Needless to say, Modi’s ‘naamdaar versus kaamdaar’ (the dynast versus hard-worker) campaign hit the bull’s eye while Rahul’s chowkidaar jibe flopped.</p><p>Then there have been his on-off flirtations with soft Hindutva and claims of being a ‘janeudhaari Brahmin’ (one who wears the sacred thread), which have landed his party and him in the confused space of being neither truly secular nor showing absolute commitment to Hindutva.</p><p>More recently, Rahul Gandhi led the campaign demanding a Caste Census, which it perhaps even found to be working on the ground. The Congress made it a single-point agenda. However, Modi-Shah’s BJP isn’t one to be outsmarted, and with its sudden announcement of conducting such a census, it left the Congress agenda-less. Even though the Congress has been touting this as its victory, the BJP is bound to run with the narrative on this, given its crafty messaging. </p><p>These are merely a handful of examples from a career generously sprinkled with poor decisions and even more poorly implemented ones, combined with a slew of flawed optics.</p><p>The art of optics</p><p>Politics is about the right optics and the ability to manage public perception. This has further become accentuated in India in the Narendra Modi era, given his remarkable ability to manipulate perception and project an image that is palatable to his voters.</p><p>Unfortunately for the Congress, it is this very area in which Rahul Gandhi finds himself to be the weakest. Take, for instance, the latest Supreme Court incident. While Gandhi has every right, much like every citizen of the country, to question the government and poke holes in its claims, what he needs to ponder upon is whether it is really sensible of the face of the main opposition party to be seen as criticising the armed forces, and belittling them by alleging they were being ‘thrashed’. All that the BJP needs to do, and will in all likelihood do, is magnify the message of the top court of the country questioning Rahul Gandhi’s commitment to India.</p><p>Again, the right or wrong, freedom of expression and the right of the opposition to attack the government are moot points here. It is about the right messaging in the right form, using suitable language and understanding the political implications of one’s decisions and remarks.</p><p>The Bharatiya Janata Party under Modi and Shah has shown tremendous ability to fight back—its successive victories in state elections after what was considered to be a disappointing show in the Lok Sabha polls—is testimony to this. To counter an opponent like that—which has mastered the art of public perception and the science of elections—the Congress needs to be extra cautious and strategic in its messaging. To that end, Rahul Gandhi’s palpable lack of astuteness is the albatross around its neck, and the Congress leader must reinvent his path to get rid of it.</p> SC rap to Rahul Gandhi a blow to Congress	查看 6564	加德满都邮报	2025-08-07 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239434	无图 <p>Last month’s flash flood in Tibet’s Lhende River resulted in unfathomable destruction downstream, particularly in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Besides killing nine people, it swept away the Miteri bridge, a vital trade route along the Nepal-China border, as well as loaded trucks and vehicles. It also ravaged an under-construction container depot inland, the barrage of the 111-megawatt Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project and several other hydropower projects. That is not all. It cut off the entire section of the Rasuwagadhi-Timure area and also disrupted electricity, telephone and internet services. Even in 2024, as per preliminary estimates, Nepal lost $32 billion due to unprecedented rainfall during the monsoon. </p><p>Such extreme events are becoming increasingly common in this Himalayan country that is highly vulnerable to climate change. When there are natural disasters, our existing infrastructures, built on historical risk assessments, often fail. But there is still no thoughtful plan to rebuild or to develop climate-resilient infrastructure. Nor are proper infrastructure risk assessments carried out. Houses are rebuilt on sites previously swept by floods and landslides. For instance, even as experts have deemed the Seti River in Kaski district a “permanent danger” to settlements in select wards of Pokhara Metropolitan City and Annapurna and Machhapuchhre Rural Municipalities following the 2012 flash flood tragedy, houses are already sprouting up. No actions have been taken to prevent this. A similar trend is seen in several other river banks around the country. Concomitantly, our existing early warning systems have not been working properly. Nepal is thus unprepared for future climate extremes. </p><p>How many settlements, bridges and roads must be swept away, and how many people must die from climate-induced disasters before we start taking these risks seriously? Climate scientists, experts and geologists have repeatedly emphasised the need for climate-resilient infrastructures in Nepal. A recent Associated Press report, highlighting the same, notes an analysis from the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, an international partnership of governments and other agencies working to promote climate-resilient infrastructures. It warns that Nepal’s infrastructure, worth $124 billion, is prone to the impacts of climate-driven disasters, and if the country doesn’t prioritise resilient infrastructure, the country could face annual losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. </p><p>Even small steps towards infrastructure resilience could save the country from significant losses. Such extreme disasters throughout South Asia, and the most recent mayhem in Dharali, Uttarakhand, India, highlights the need for regional collaboration and commitments in building climate-resilient infrastructures. Moreover, it is vital to develop climate modelling to identify at-risk areas, build flexible and adaptive infrastructure, in addition to investing in early warning systems and promoting reforestation and watershed management. Another priority should be strictly prohibiting people from settling down on river banks previously swamped by floods and landslides. </p><p>In May, Nepal initiated a much-anticipated global dialogue on climate change and sustainable development under the theme “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity”. But the event host is apparently yet to internalise the message it wants to send out to the rest of the world. Only climate-resilient infrastructure can save lives and put the country on the path of sustainable development.</p> Late learning	查看 3625	加德满都邮报	2025-08-07 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239433	无图 <p>A traditional Jhankri dance was showcased at Banglamukhi Temple on Saturday to mark Janai Purnima. On this day, people receive Raksha Bandhan, which is tied around their wrist, and those who wear janai (sacred thread) change it as well.</p> Jhankri Dance enlivens Banglamukhi temple area in Lalitpur	查看 243	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239432	有图 <p>Thirteen Nepali people have been rescued from Dharali and nearby areas in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, following devastating floods and landslides earlier this week, according to the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi.</p><p>The embassy said one person was rescued on Friday and the remaining 12 on Saturday. While the names of those rescued are known, their full addresses have yet to be confirmed. Those rescued Prashansa Shah, Komal Shah, Raman Shah (all three from the same family), Surya Shahi, Prabin Singh, Navaraj Bohara, Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Raj Bahadur Shahi, Dipendra Shahi, and Narendra Shahi. Other rescued are Birendra, Ganga and her husband Dinesh. Surnames of these three people are yet to be verified. All of them, except for Birendra, were rescued on Saturday.</p><p>Counsellor Prakash Malla at the embassy said the rescued Nepalis are currently in Haridwar, Dehradun, and other locations in India. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>“So far, 13 Nepalis have been rescued. We still do not have information about others, but as conditions improve, more details will emerge,” he said. Malla added that as of now, 975 people—both locals and tourists—have been rescued from Dharali and Gangotri areas.</p><p>According to Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya, two bodies have been recovered from the flood-ravaged Dharali market area. </p><p>Telephone service in the region resumed on Saturday, allowing authorities to begin confirming the number of missing and safe individuals. Search and rescue operations continue, with helicopters airlifting stranded people and medical teams treating the injured.</p><p>The disaster struck on Tuesday, when heavy rainfall in Harshil triggered flooding in the Khir Ganga River, destroying much of the Dharali market along the Bhagirathi River. Hotels, houses, and shops were swept away, with some structures completely submerged. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Authorities estimate that the floods eroded up to 35 metres of riverbank, potentially burying people in debris. Uttarkashi police believe at least 50 people remain missing.</p><p>Rescue efforts involve the Indian Army, police, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other agencies. The Nepali embassy has been coordinating closely with Indian authorities to trace any other Nepalis in the affected region.</p> Thirteen Nepalis rescued from flood-hit Dharali area in Uttarakhand	查看 2847	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239431	有图 <p>Tension has gripped Kailali District Prison following a violent clash between inmates on Friday night that left one prisoner dead and 47 others injured.</p><p>In response, the District Security Committee has formed a five-member inquiry panel led by Assistant Chief District Officer Kiran Joshi, with a mandate to submit its findings within 10 days.</p><p>The committee comprises Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar Singh of Nepal Police, DSP Janak Raj Pant of the Armed Police Force, Investigation Officer Dipendra Singh, and Administrative Officer Shivaraj Joshi as member-secretary. The panel will investigate the circumstances leading to the incident and recommend measures to prevent such clashes in the future.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>According to preliminary reports, the fight broke out over disputes related to prisoner transfers, an issue that has caused frequent confrontations in recent weeks. The clash turned deadly when 40-year-old Bharat Chaudhary of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City–4 was killed.</p><p>Forty-seven others were injured and taken to Seti Provincial Hospital, where three remain in the ICU in serious condition. Due to the high number of casualties, patients have been placed in a separate ward originally set up during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>Security forces, including armed police, have been deployed in large numbers inside and outside the overcrowded prison, which currently houses more than 700 inmates despite a capacity of only 150. </p><p>The day before the deadly incident, another fight injured six prisoners, underscoring ongoing instability within the facility.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Relatives of inmates have gathered outside the prison, anxiously awaiting updates as officials work to maintain order and conduct the investigation.</p> Kailali administration forms inquiry committee to probe deadly prison clash	查看 2273	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239430	有图 <p>The seven-storey Gupteshwar Cave in Kushma Municipality–4 is facing an increasing threat of landslides, with locals warning that existing government protection measures are inadequate.</p><p>Perched in a gorge between two small hills, the cave sits precariously close to the Damdare stream. </p><p>During the monsoon, the swollen stream not only erodes its banks but also poses a high risk of flooding, especially due to a large boulder lodged midstream. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>A rock, carried down by a massive landslide in Durlung two decades ago, has narrowed the flow, increasing the danger of water being diverted towards the cave.</p><p>Shambhu Kumar Mishra, senior watershed management officer at the groundwater and watershed management office, cautioned that unless the boulder is removed, the risk remains severe.</p><p>“If floodwaters cannot follow their natural course, they will push through nearby corners, potentially flooding the cave,” he said. His office has been working on protective measures such as raising the height of a check dam and implementing bioengineering techniques, including planting bamboo, tiger grass locally known as amriso, napier grass, and other vegetation to stabilise the slopes.</p><p>The cave’s location also makes it vulnerable to smaller landslides from above. Last year, a landslide occurred near the Ram Temple within the cave complex, and another has recently fallen from the same spot.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Although damage has been minimal so far, Hari Narayan Upadhyay, chair of the Gupteshwar religious and tourism development institution, insists that flood risk from the Damdare stream remains the greatest concern. He argues that only a substantial state-led intervention, with a detailed project report and adequate budget, can ensure the cave’s long-term safety.</p><p>Local authorities, however, say funding is a major hurdle. Ward chair Dinesh Shrestha explained that the ward budget cannot cover landslide prevention, urging federal or provincial governments to invest significantly in the site’s protection.</p><p>Access to the cave has also faced challenges. A concrete bridge along the Damdare stream on the route via the Gayatri Temple was destroyed by a landslide, making travel hazardous. The management committee recently built an iron staircase to improve safety, especially during the holy month of Shrawan, when visitor numbers surge. On three Mondays alone this month, more than 5,000 devotees visited, contributing over Rs220,000 in offerings.</p><p>Located just 10 minutes from Kushma Bazaar, the district headquarters of Parbat, Gupteshwar Cave is celebrated for both its religious and tourist significance. Prithvi Narayan Sharma of the Gupteshwar Religious Tourism Promotion Institution claims it to be the world’s longest and the only seven-storey cave—something they say can be verified by measurement and exploration. </p><p>Local legend holds that Goddess Parvati once performed penance here to wed Lord Shiva, and that the divine couple spent time in seclusion inside, giving the site its name “Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave.”</p><p>Discovered around 90 years ago by local herder Ratna Bahadur Karki, the naturally formed cave now draws visitors from across Nepal and beyond. To boost its appeal, a 78-foot-tall statue of Shiva and Parvati, along with a glass palace and temple, is being built on 15 ropanis of land surrounding the site.</p><p>The cave’s spiritual heritage and tourism potential are undeniable but without swift and substantial action, locals fear that nature’s forces may one day erase this treasured landmark.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Gupteshwar Cave at risk of landslides	查看 4351	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239429	有图 <p>A landslide near Naiche village in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-6, Lamjung, killed one worker and left three others injured on Saturday afternoon.</p><p>The deceased has been identified as approximately 44-year-old Lagan Dhoj Gurung, a mechanical worker employed by G & G Infra Pvt Ltd, a construction company involved in the 40.27MW Super Nyadi Hydropower Project. </p><p>Police said Gurung, who had been temporarily living in Besisahar Municipality-8, died at the scene. His permanent address is yet to be ascertained.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>According to project officials, the incident occurred when about 40 workers were preparing for lunch at the camp. Without warning, a landslide fell from the hillside, striking four workers. </p><p>Gurung died immediately, while the remaining three were rescued and taken to Province Hospital in Besisahar.</p><p>Deputy Superintendent of Police Resham Bohara, chief of the District Police Office, Lamjung, said that a police team from Bahundanda Police Post joined the rescue operation immediately after reports of the incident were received.</p><p>The injured have been identified as 21-year-old Biraj Gurung of Dordi Rural Municipality-5, 35-year-old Pritam Lama of Madhya Nepal Municipality-7, and 25-year-old Bikash Bista of Jhimruk Rural Municipality-6, Pyuthan. They sustained injuries to the head, limbs, and torso.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Police said that the other 36 workers at the camp were unharmed.</p> One dead, three injured as landslide hits Super Nyadi Hydropower Project site	查看 1945	加德满都邮报	2025-08-09 00:00:00 2025-08-10 06:52:53	word
3239428	无图 <p>DILI, 08 August 2025 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste reaffirmed its strong commitment to the values of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during an official ceremony marking the bloc’s 58th anniversary under the theme: “Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN Future.”</p><p>Speaking at the event held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Dili, President José Ramos-Horta highlighted the “significant progress” Timor-Leste has made over the past two decades and restated the country’s commitment to ASEAN’s values and goals.</p><p>He said Timor-Leste’s integration into ASEAN comes at a time of positive transformation, recalling the difficult post-independence years and noting “considerable advances” in health, education, energy, and connectivity.</p><p>Ramos-Horta stressed that Timor-Leste joins ASEAN with a sense of responsibility and a clear ambition to contribute to regional stability and development. He expressed gratitude to ASEAN leaders for their support since the formal accession process began at the 2011 Bali Summit.</p><p>He also underlined the central role of people in building ASEAN, saying the organization must remain citizen-focused while promoting peace, shared prosperity, and mutual cooperation.</p><p>Malaysian Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Amarjit Singh, speaking on behalf of ASEAN embassies in the country, said the celebration comes at a historic moment as Timor-Leste prepares to officially join the bloc in October during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.</p><p>“This milestone marks the culmination of years of commitment, preparation, and engagement by Timor-Leste. We reaffirm our strong and ongoing support for its accession and stand ready to work closely with the government to ensure full and meaningful integration,” he said.</p><p>On the event’s theme, the ambassador stressed that regional development must be inclusive and benefit all Southeast Asian peoples. He said sustainability and inclusion are essential to ASEAN’s future and must remain central to its policies and actions.</p><p>Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas reaffirmed Timor-Leste’s commitment to ASEAN’s core values of cooperation, mutual respect, non-interference, and unity. He pledged the country’s active role in promoting peace, security, economic integration, sustainable development, climate resilience, and youth empowerment in the region.</p><p>Freitas said this year’s ASEAN Day holds special meaning, noting that in just over two months Timor-Leste will formally join the ASEAN family—an occasion of national pride, reflection, and deep gratitude.</p><p>He thanked ASEAN member states and dialogue partners for their support throughout the accession process and acknowledged Malaysia’s leadership as the bloc’s current chair.</p><p>The event was attended by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, accredited ambassadors, World Health Organization Representative Arvind Mathur, and international partners.</p><p>Journalist: Camilio de Sousa</p><p>Editor: Filomeno Martins</p> Timor-Leste Reaffirms Commitment to ASEAN Values at 58th Anniversary Celebration - TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste	查看 3152	塔托利新闻社	2025-08-08 11:27:41 2025-08-10 06:41:58	word
3239427	无图 <p>DILI, 08 August 2025 (TATOLI) – President José Ramos-Horta said Timor-Leste has met the essential criteria of sovereignty since its unilateral declaration of independence on 28 November 1975, pointing to the country’s historical, institutional, and diplomatic journey that cemented its place on the global stage.</p><p>He made the remarks at a national seminar themed Concept of the State and Strategic Vision for National Development, organized by Tatoli in collaboration with the Institute of Business (IOB) to mark its 9th anniversary, celebrated annually on 27 July.</p><p>“A State requires a defined territory with recognized borders, a governed population, and the capacity to maintain diplomatic and trade relations with other nations. Timor-Leste already demonstrated these core elements at that time,” Ramos-Horta said.</p><p>He explained that the country’s proclamation of independence was unilateral because no agreement had been reached with Portugal, the administering power, following the civil war that forced then-Governor Lemos Pires to flee Dili and take refuge on Ataúro island.</p><p>“After the Indonesian invasion on 7 December 1975, we began a long resistance—both at home and in the diaspora—that led to the 1999 referendum and, ultimately, the restoration of independence on 20 May 2002, with full recognition from the international community,” he recalled.</p><p>The President also highlighted key milestones in consolidating the State, including the 2003 agreement on land borders with Indonesia during his tenure as Foreign Minister, and the maritime boundary agreement with Australia led by current Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão.</p><p>He stressed that a state is more than a territory with a government—it is an institutional framework that upholds peace, order, and justice. “A State must be built with strong institutions. It may have an elected or unelected government, but it must serve the public good,” he said.</p><p>On the economy, Ramos-Horta noted that in 2002 Timor-Leste had a budget of just US$68 million, mostly funded by international donors. The adoption of the Petroleum Law in 2004 and the creation of the Petroleum Fund allowed the country to receive significant revenue from the Bayu-Undan field, boosting the national budget to over US$2 billion today.</p><p>Secretary of State for Social Communication, Expedito Ximenes, said Tatoli’s presence on IoB campuses reflects its commitment to educating youth with civic and informed perspectives. “Today, information knows no borders, so communication must be ethical and responsible,” he stressed.</p><p>Tatoli’s Board Chair, Noémio Falcão, called for greater collaboration between state media and universities, emphasizing the importance of digital convergence. “We live in a technological era where cooperation with academia is key to promoting an informed citizenry,” he said, welcoming the students at the event.</p><p>IOB Rector, Pedro Ximenes, praised the direct exchange between the President and the academic community, calling it “a unique opportunity to reflect on the country’s future with its key leaders and decision-makers.”</p><p>Journalist: Camilio de Sousa</p><p>Editor: Filomeno Martins</p> Ramos-Horta Highlights Timor-Leste’s Statehood and Historical Journey at National Seminar - TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste	查看 3206	塔托利新闻社	2025-08-08 15:11:15 2025-08-10 06:41:58	word
3239426	无图 <p>DILI, 08 August 2025 (TATOLI) – The Buddhist Peace Academy was held at the main auditorium of Thanlyin Sītagū Buddhist University, located on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. Hosted by the international NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and co-organized by Thanlyin Sītagū Buddhist University, the event was held under the theme “Buddhism: A Solution for Peace in Myanmar.”</p><p>In Myanmar, where approximately 88% of the population practices Buddhism, the religion has long served as a spiritual anchor for its people. Amid recent societal changes, the peaceful values and communal role of Buddhism have once again come into focus. The academy was organized to promote social integration and restore trust through Buddhist teachings. Approximately 300 participants—including local Buddhist leaders, monks, and university officials—gathered to share in the values of peace.</p><p>The Buddhist Peace Academy consisted of two sessions. The first session, titled “Harmony Learned from Scriptures,” featured lectures based on Buddhist texts, traditional chanting, and congratulatory remarks from religious leaders. The program emphasized messages of coexistence and mutual growth.</p><p>The second session, under the theme “Practicing Harmony and Resolving Ethnic Conflicts Through Peace Education,” introduced HWPL’s cases of peace education and examined the social role of Buddhism and its practical applications. Participants engaged in group discussions to explore feasible methods for expanding peace education.</p><p>Recognizing that religious conflicts continue to exist in many parts of the world, HWPL views interfaith harmony as a key to achieving global peace. According to HWPL’s philosophy, most religious scriptures share universal values such as peace, dignity, and coexistence. Genuine harmony, HWPL asserts, can be achieved when religious leaders focus on the essence of their respective teachings while seeking to understand other faiths. With this vision, HWPL has implemented various programs—including the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office, Religious Peace Camps, Open Dialogue platforms, and the Religious Peace Academy (RPA)—to promote interreligious understanding and dialogue for peace.</p><p>In the first session, Venerable Ashin Cintāvara emphasized that “harmony is a profound concept that begins in the heart and extends to the community and nature,” adding that “a peaceful society based on the teachings of the Buddha is wisdom needed by all.”</p><p>In the second session, Venerable Dr. Ashin Sunandālankāra remarked, “This program was more than just an event — it was a meaningful journey that reaffirmed the values of compassion and understanding,” and shared that “the peace education conducted with HWPL inspired students with new perspectives and passion.”</p><p>The academy served as an important opportunity to reaffirm the constructive role religion can play in healing social conflicts and fostering community unity. It also laid a foundation for future peace education initiatives and is expected to become a turning point in spreading a culture of peace throughout local communities.</p><p>Driven by civil society, the initiative aims to ensure sustainability through continued collaboration with local educational institutions. One university is already discussing concrete plans for online lectures and workshops, while representatives from other Buddhist universities expressed strong interest in implementing similar programs. HWPL plans to expand peace education across Myanmar through additional partnerships with educational institutions and broader community engagement.</p><p>TATOLI</p> Buddhist Peace Academy Held in Myanmar – A New Step Toward Harmony and Reconciliation - TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste	查看 3675	塔托利新闻社	2025-08-08 21:49:26 2025-08-10 06:41:58	word
3239425	无图 <p>DILI, 08 August 2025 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and Indonesia will start maritime boundary negotiations this month after Jakarta accepted Dili’s official request to begin discussions.</p><p>President José Ramos-Horta announced the the border talks plan while delivering a keynote speech at a national seminar titled “The Concept of the State and Strategic Vision for National Development” at the IOB campus, in Dili, on Friday.</p><p>“The maritime boundary with Australia has been resolved, and Indonesia has now agreed to begin negotiations this month,” Ramos-Horta said.</p><p>On May 15, 2025, Indonesian Ambassador to Timor-Leste Okto Dorinus said his country welcomed Timor-Leste’s intention to discuss the maritime boundary. He confirmed that informal communication had already taken place between the two governments.</p><p>“This year we have opened the door to address the maritime border issue. This is still an early stage and some preparations are needed. While no official meeting has been held yet, talks are ongoing and expected to begin this year,” the ambassador said during an international conference on Maritime Law and Dispute Resolution in Dili.</p><p>Elizabeth Exposto, Executive Director of Timor-Leste’s Land and Maritime Boundaries Office (GFTM), noted that the country had valuable experience in resolving its maritime dispute with Australia through the Compulsory Conciliation process under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).</p><p>“Although the Timor-Leste–Australia maritime boundary agreement was signed in 2018, the process was long and complex. With Indonesia, both sides are now ready to meet. After the first exploratory meeting in 2015, formal negotiations are set to start this year,” she said at an international forum in Dili.</p><p>The talks are expected to strengthen bilateral relations and open new opportunities for economic cooperation and the fair, sustainable use of maritime resources.</p><p>Journalist: Camilio de Sousa</p><p>Editor: Filomeno Martins </p> Maritime Border Talks Between Timor-Leste and Indonesia Set to Start Soon - TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste	查看 2016	塔托利新闻社	2025-08-08 22:02:02 2025-08-10 06:41:58	word

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