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In Mukkumlung, sacred traditions face disruption with Pathibhara cable car project
The construction of a cable car at the Pathibhara temple in Taplejung has sparked protests among locals and cultural advocates, who argue that the project threatens the religious and cultural significance of the sacred site.
Pathibhara temple, a revered pilgrimage site, is traditionally approached on foot, beginning two kilometers below the summit.
Devotees follow customary rituals, including worship at the base, offerings at Kanchhithan, and hanging a sacred thread before ascending. Walking uphill for nearly three hours is believed to please the goddess, forming a central aspect of the pilgrimage.
Cable car controversy at Pathibhara: Home Minister holds talks with MPs from five Koshi districts
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak initiated discussions regarding the tension surrounding the construction of a cable car at Pathibhara in Taplejung, being developed by the IME Group.
On Tuesday at 5 PM, Minister Lekhak met with MPs representing Taplejung, Ilam, Panchthar, Dhankuta, and Sankhuwasabha districts in federal parliament to address the issue. The discussions were held at Singha Durbar.
The dialogue followed Saturday’s clash between the ‘No Cable Car Group’ and security forces, which escalated tensions in the area. The government is expected to take appropriate steps regarding the cable car project based on the MPs’ feedback.
Positive responses have been received on ordinances: PM Oli
Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that positive responses were received about the recently-issued ordinances by the government.
Addressing the parliamentary party meeting of the CPN (UML) today, PM Oli reiterated the ordinances were brought to create an enabling environment for retaining youths in the country, ensure effective public service delivery and create business-friendly environment.
The UML summoned the parliamentary party meeting ahead of the winter session of the Federal Parliament, which is beginning on January 31.
Six key ordinances on agenda as Parliament resumes on January 31
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The session of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament is scheduled to commence on January 31 at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor.
The Parliament Secretariat has announced that the inaugural meeting will include information on the letter convening the session, tributes to known and unknown martyrs, letters from the President’s Office and the Prime Minister’s Office, and discussions on nominating members to preside over the session.
Six ordinances will be presented during the first meeting.
joins probe into mysterious deaths of two girls in Achham
An investigation has been launched into the tragic deaths of two teenage girls in Achham, with support from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
The bodies of Isra Khadka and Saraswati Khadka, both 14 years old, were found on Saturday evening in a forest area after they had gone there to graze goats.
The postmortem of the two girls was conducted on Monday at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, and the police are awaiting the results of the report.
Gold and silver prices drop in Nepal
The price of gold has decreased by Rs 900 per tola.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price of gold is set at Rs 159,200 for Tuesday.
This marks a decline from the previous day’s price of Rs 160,100 per tola.
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