HELLO NEPAL

The Himalayan Times 29 July 2014 Remarkable agreement Apropos of the news story “ Nepal high on India ’s priority: Swaraj” (THT, 26 July, Page 1). After long time, it seems that India has realised Nepal ’s strategic importance in the regional peace and stability.   It is, indeed, a welcome statement made by the visiting Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj. However, there are a number of issues that India has to come forward with open heart to amicably resolve as a good and sincere neighbour. She has shown some indication that India seems serious about what it says. There are a number of age-old bilateral agreements that may need detailed review and to revisit by both countries in order to meet the demands of the 21 st century. The importance given by the India ’s new government on these issues seems praiseworthy. Nepal should grasp this opportunity to sort out the weaknesses included in these bilateral agreements and amend to suit presen...

The Himalayan Times 22 July 2014 Monsoon havoc The monsoon has started creating havoc in different parts of the country as reported in “Two killed, hundreds displaced in far-west floods”. Two people lost their lives and two have gone missing and hundred of families were displaced due to the incessant rainfall in Dadeldhura alone. Nepal Army barracks was forced to relocate to Jagbudha based Area Forest Office. Other parts of Dadeldhura has been severely affected by the floods. These kinds of havoc may continue to take place during this monsoon in the hilly areas of Nepal . No body can control the natural calamity and no body can also forecast where the disasters will take place. However, the concerned authorities need to be prepared to minimize the loss of property and the lives of innocent people from such natural disasters. For that, timely preparation of evacuation plan, effective management of logistics and resettlement of effected people should be in place. ...

It was another hot day in Delhi and completely occupied with the orientation program at WLC college. My mind was completely overloaded with the information disseminated during the whole day session. Another three days still to go with the similar program. I hope I can bear it and spend these three days just like this.