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Friday, October 9, 2026 risingnepaldaily.com Asoj 23, 2083 | Nepal Sambat 1146 | Yanlaagaa Chaturdashi Vol. LXI, No. 298 | Pages 8+4 | Rs. 5 | National Edition NATION'S 1ST ENGLISH BROADSHEET Years ALL BE HAPPY, ALL BE WELL 'Nepal needs investment to reform export' intellectual property and geographical BY MODNATH DHAKAL identity. He further said that the GSP+ Kathmandu, Oct. 8 should be treated as a project not a pol- icy, requiring rectification of around 30 international conventions, an action Minister for Industry, Commerce and plan and enhanced monitoring, while Supplies Dipak Kumar Shah said that stressing stronger cooperation among Nepal can't reform its export sector the government, European business without increasing both domestic and committees and EEC-Nepal. foreign investment. Minister Shah presented clean renew- "To reform the export sector, we able energy and tourism as the sector need to reduce the cost of production with strategic advantage for Nepal. and improve productivity, establish an effective product certification system EU interested in hydropower development and implement digital upgrade in the Ambassador of the Delegation of the entire system," he said while speaking EU to Nepal Charles Whiteley said that at an event on 'European Union-India products and services such as yarn, Free Trade Agreement's impact on key natural fibres, leather, processed foods, sectors in Nepal' organised by the Euro- packaging, and business services offer pean Economic Chamber (EEC) – Nepal promise. "In this regard, the private sec- in Kathmandu on Thursday. tor's proposal to develop cross-border According to him, Nepal needs to processing zones in partnership with make investment easier, faster, and more Indian firms deserves serious consider- attractive, from approval to implementa- ation," he said. tion and from production to export. He According to him, the clearest imme- also emphasised a mutual recognition diate opportunity lies in Nepal's poten- arrangement between Nepal and the tial to become a stronger supplier to EU, so that a product tested in Nepal is Indian manufacturers exporting to PHOTO: RSS accepted in Europe. Stating that paper- Europe. Commercial linkages already Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel, who is Pro-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University, and officials of concerned agencies attend the university's less border trade in Nepal is only around exist. India is the main buyer of Nepal's 67th General Assembly. 33 per cent compared with about 94 per intermediate textile exports, yet Nepal cent in India, Minister Shah said, "The still accounts for only a very small share question is not how we protect Nepal of inputs used by Indian industry. NC ELECTION Bhotekoshi flood becomes IPU from this free trade agreement. The Ambassador Whiteley said that the question is how we prepare Nepal to ben- European investors consistently look for POSTPONED efit from the new economic architecture three things - predictable rules, efficient emergency agenda created by this EU-India FTA." approvals and confidence in the move- According to him, if Nepal can estab- ment of capital. A fully operational one- FOR TODAY lish appropriate rules of origin, diago- stop service for investors, clear adminis- nal cumulation, and an efficient border trative timelines, simplified procedures crossing mechanism, Nepal can become for land, forex, exchange, and profit BY A STAFF REPORTER Speaker of the House of respective governments to fulfil climate a meaningful partner in India and EU repatriation, and continued progress on Kathmandu, Oct. 8 BY A STAFF REPORTER commitments. collaboration. He said that if Nepal is financial integrity would make Nepal a Representatives Dol Prasad Kathmandu, Oct. 8 It further argues that adopting the to access the EU market, it must have highly attractive proposition for Euro- Aryal thanked all member proposal would not merely support global-standard quality certification, pean investors, he said. The voting for the election of the countries for supporting Nepal but also help member countries reliable delivery, and strong rules for SEE PAGE 6 Nepali Congress 15th General Conven- The devastating Bhotekoshi flood of fulfil their responsibility to establish tion has been postponed until Friday August 26 has become an emergency Nepal’s proposal and legal, financial and technological safe- FM Khanal urges Australia morning after the printing of ballot motion at the 153rd Assembly of the participating in the discussion. guards to protect their populations papers was delayed on Thursday. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), with from future climate disasters. Talking to the media, party's elec- Nepal’s proposal to discuss the disas- He said the support reflected Under Rule 11 of the IPU Rules of tion committee member secretary ter securing the required two-thirds “shared humanity, shared Procedure, member parliaments may to highlight impact of Raju Katuwal informed that voting majority. request that an emergency item be responsibility and shared will begin at 7:00 am on Friday, Octo- The proposal was approved at the included on the Assembly’s agenda. ber 9, and continue until 3:00 pm. ongoing IPU Assembly in Arusha, commitment”. Such a request must include a brief climate change The committee said all ballot papers Tanzania, with 901 votes in favour, 78 explanation of the emergency issue, a had now been printed and prepara- against and 140 abstentions. draft proposal and the subject for dis- tions for the voting had been com- Following the approval, the pro- cussion, submitted to the Secretariat in pleted. It said personnel deployed for posal was discussed on Thursday. dialogue, cooperation, peace and writing. the election, volunteers and security Parliamentary representatives from multilateralism. The issue must be recent and of BY A STAFF REPORTER personnel were ready, South Africa, India, the Netherlands, He said the proposal was also linked international concern; matters of Kathmandu, Oct. 8 SEE PAGE 6 the United Kingdom, the United Arab to environmental balance, water secu- purely domestic interest cannot qual- Emirates, Timor-Leste, Myanmar, Tan- rity and livelihoods across the world. ify as emergency items. Such items zania, Nigeria and Iran, among others, Nepal’s proposal states that discuss- are intended to enable a parliamentary Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Today’s Supplement expressed their views. ing and adopting a resolution on the response to issues of common concern. Khanal held bilateral talks with The remaining process, including a Bhotekoshi flood is not only Nepal’s A proposal receives permission for Minister for Foreign Affairs of Highlight decision on the proposal, will continue responsibility but also that of all 184 discussion if it secures a two-thirds Australia Penny Wong in Melbourne on Friday. IPU member parliaments and their majority of votes cast by members on Thursday. Living beneath glacial Speaker of the House of Represen- lawmakers. present and voting. The Assembly may Talking in the context of shared cli- threats tatives Dol Prasad Aryal thanked all Nepal believes the proposal could ini- include only one emergency item on mate vulnerabilities, FM Khanal urged member countries for supporting tiate a good practice in parliamentary its agenda. If more than one proposal Australia to utilise its international Nepal’s proposal and participating climate diplomacy. secures the required majority, the pro- leadership role, including the upcom- in the discussion. He said the sup- Its adoption, according to the pro- posal receiving the highest number of ing COP31 co-presidency, to highlight the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) port reflected “shared humanity, posal, could help establish legal frame- votes in favour is selected. the disproportionate impacts of cli- informed in a statement. shared responsibility and shared works to facilitate cross-border early Two or more proponents may also mate change on the fragile Himalayan During the bilateral talks, the commitment”. warning systems and access to tech- combine their proposals into a joint ecosystem. two ministers reviewed the state of Speaker Aryal said the issue raised nology related to climate and weather submission if they concern the same He also underscored the need for Nepal-Australia bilateral relations, by Nepal was not the concern of a sin- disasters. issue. Proposals withdrawn by their enhanced bilateral partnership in cli- and expressed satisfaction over the gle country, but an important ques- The proposal also says a joint IPU proponents or rejected by the Assembly mate adaptation, early warning sys- close, longstanding and cordial ties tion of how parliaments can seek declaration would give lawmakers the cannot be included in the draft emer- tems, disaster preparedness, and build- between the two nations. solutions to global challenges through legal and moral authority to press their gency item. ing climate-resilient infrastructure, SEE PAGE 6 Initiate action against TikTok faces questions over monetisation, professors misusing study child safety and accountability leave: Minister Pokharel built-in features to engage audiences. agencies for further action against pro- BY BIBEK SHRESTHA The second session became more BY A STAFF REPORTER fessors who have remained out of con- Kathmandu, Oct. 8 contentious when Sarika Iqbal, Tik- Kathmandu, Oct. 8 tact and refused to cooperate with the Tok's communications and public rela- process. Minister Pokharel also urged tions officer, joined the programme via the university to prioritise efforts to TikTok officials faced a flurry of Zoom to discuss trust and safety, misin- Minister for Education and Sports and reclaim its encroached land. questions over monetisation, copy- formation and responsible content. Pro-Chancellor of Tribhuvan Univer- “I request that the recovery of all right, child safety, misinformation Iqbal emphasised the importance of sity (TU) Sasmit Pokharel has directed encroached land belonging to Tribhu- and content moderation at a mas- following TikTok's Community Guide- to initiate action against university van University be prioritised and terclass on journalism and digital lines, using audience-content prefer- professors who have failed to return to necessary action be taken,” Minister storytelling held at the Central Depart- ence features and understanding the the university after taking study leave Pokharel said. “The process of recov- ment of Journalism and Mass Com- platform's transparency mechanisms and those who have remained out of ering allowances and imposing fines munication (CDJMC), Balkhu, on concerning restricted accounts. contact for a long time. on professors who have misused study Thursday. Her presentation was followed by Addressing the 67th annual meeting leave and failed to return to the uni- The TikTok Masterclass on Jour- questions from participants about algo- of the TU Senate meeting held at the versity or remain out of contact be nalism and Digital Storytelling, organ- rithmic bias, children's excessive use Tribhuvan Smriti Bhawan in Kirti- expedited.” ised by TikTok in collaboration with of the platform and the rapid spread of pur, Minister Pokharel, who is also the He stressed the need for a fixed aca- CDJMC, brought together journalism misinformation. government spokesperson, directed demic calendar, good governance and scholars, content creators, influencers Responding to concerns about chil- the university to make the process of optimum use of technology to improve and media professionals to discuss cre- dren's use of TikTok, Iqbal said the recovering allowances and imposing the university’s academic system. ative storytelling, responsible content company was serious about child safety fines on professors who have misused Minister Pokharel said the univer- creation and emerging practices in dig- safety session on misinformation and Karan Parihar, a Dubai-based con- and combating misinformation. She study leave more effective. sity should be made more responsive to ital journalism. responsible content; a panel discussion tent creator, opened the programme pointed to measures including screen- He also instructed the university changing times, research-oriented and The event was divided into four ses- on the future of journalism; and a ses- with a session on creative storytell- time limitations and child-friendly to write to the Central Investigation competitive at the international level. sions: a masterclass on modern jour- sion on newsroom experience and con- ing, demonstrating how journalists policies. Bureau (CIB) and other concerned SEE PAGE 6 nalism and storytelling; a trust and tent creation. and content creators can use TikTok's SEE PAGE 6BUSINESS 2 2026 October 9 2083 B.S. Asoj 23 Friday risingnepaldaily.com Citizens asked to pay electricity bills digitally BULLION (Rs. per tola) Hallmark Gold : Rs. 292,800/- Govt offices to pay Worked Gold : NA BY A STAFF REPORTER Kathmandu, Oct. 8 Silver : Rs. 4,390/- electricity bills digitally Minister for Energy, Water Resources STOCK and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged citizens to pay their electric- ity bills through digital platforms. NEPSE : 2,574.65 Presenting data showing that 73 agencies, the FCGO and the NEA, per cent of citizens still visit counters BY A STAFF REPORTER while promoting a digital econ- Total Amount : 3,930,560,952.76 to pay their electricity bills, Minister Kathmandu, Oct. 8 omy and cashless and cheque-free Shrestha stressed the need for every- transactions. one to work together to change the sit- Managing Director of NEA Dir- No. of Share : 11,233,636 uation. He said the support of aware The government offices will now ghayu Kumar Shrestha said that citizens was necessary for this. be able to pay their electricity bills the new arrangement would end According to Minister Shrestha, dig- through digital means. The Nepal the need for government agencies PAVILION ital payments save citizens’ time and Electricity Authority (NEA) and to use cheques and cash to pay elec- transportation costs, while reducing the Financial Comptroller Gen- tricity bills, enabling them to make cash transactions enhance financial eral Office (FCGO) have signed a payments conveniently, securely HIMALAYAS transparency and security. He said the branch offices of 129 distribution cen- encourage them to use digital pay- memorandum of understanding and transparently. financial and human resources cur- tres of the Nepal Electricity Authority. ment services. to implement a system for the elec- “This arrangement will make a rently engaged in operating payment Around Rs. 597.9 million is spent annu- He also appealed to citizens to help tronic payment of electricity bills significant contribution to ensuring NAMED BEST counters could be utilised for other ally just to operate these counters, or others pay their electricity bills digi- consumed by government agencies. timely payment of electricity bills, essential customer services. around Rs. 50 million a month,” he said tally, starting today wherever possible. The system will come into opera- reducing arrears and late fees, and in a Facebook post. “Especially, teach your parents, senior tion following the integration of the making the bill collection process HOTEL Rs. 597.9M spent on operating “A large number of citizens still have citizens and relatives who do not know FCGO’s Integrated Public Financial more effective,” said Shrestha. counters annually to visit counters, and we should now how to make digital payments. The few Management Service with the NEA’s He said that the payment system According to Minister Shrestha, change this situation together. Digital minutes you spend teaching them can institutional customer payment would also be better managed as around 73 per cent of electricity cus- payments save citizens’ time and trans- save their time every month,” he said. system. details of electricity payment obli- tomers still visit physical counters to portation costs. Reduced cash transac- “This is not merely a campaign The interconnection between gations of government agencies BY A STAFF REPORTER pay their bills. The annual cost of oper- tions enhance financial transparency to increase digital payments. It is a the two systems is an important would be available on time. The new Kathmandu, Oct. 8 ating the bill collection counters for and security. The financial and human collective campaign to save citizens’ step towards promoting digital pay- system will also reduce the need to these customers amounts to around Rs. resources used to operate the counters time, make services more convenient, ments and modernising and mak- release and keep large amounts of 597.9 million. can also be utilised for other essential enhance financial transparency and ing public financial management money in advance. The Paviliosn Himalayas – The Farm, Minister Shrestha said the cost could customer services,” he said. ensure more effective utilisation of and electricity bill collection sys- As payments can be made based a luxury eco-resort in Pokhara, has be saved through digital payments and Minister Shrestha urged cit- public resources. Let us teach one per- tems more efficient. on actual electricity consumption, been named among the best hotels in the personnel currently working at the izens to provide information son to make digital payments today. It is expected to strengthen it will also make financial man- Asia in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller counters could be assigned to other tasks. about digital payments to their Tomorrow, that person will teach financial and information system agement easier for government Readers’ Choice Awards. “There are currently 655 tariff col- family members, relatives, neigh- another. Little drops make the mighty coordination among government agencies. "Known for its commitment lection countres operating under the bours and others they know, and ocean,” he said. to sustainable tourism, envi- ronmental conservation and Jajarkot consumers suffer as no Market monitoring high-quality hospitality, The Pavilions Himalayas has fur- ther strengthened Nepal’s pro- file in the international tour- intensified fair-price shop operates ism sector," the company said in a statement on Thursday. It said that it has prioritised environmental sustainability food items - such as rice, edible oil, sugar and responsible tourism along- “The government would have pro- BY A STAFF REPORTER and cooking gas and clothing,” he said. “The government would side luxury hospitality services. BY BASUDEV SHARMA vided some relief if it had operated Kathmandu, Oct. 8 After the government deployed addi- It has developed its services and Jajarkot, Oct. 8 have provided some relief fair-price shops. In the absence of sub- tional employees to the Department to infrastructure by integrating if it had operated fair-price sidised shops, we are forced to buy goods intensify monitoring, the Department the conservation of local com- at whatever price traders demand,” he The Department of Commerce, was able to mobilise a dozen teams in munities and natural resources Consumers in Jajarkot have been forced shops. In the absence of said. He also said that ordinary people Supplies and Consumer Protection the market. He said the teams were with tourism activities. to purchase goods at inflated prices from subsidised shops, we are who earn their living through daily wage (DCSCP) has intensified market mon- particularly inspecting wholesalers, The Readers’ Choice Awards, traders during the festive season due to labour have been affected as black-mar- itoring ahead of the festival season warehouse and production houses to organised by Condé Nast Trav- the absence of fair-price shops in the forced to buy goods at keting, abnormal price increases and to control the sale of adulterated and prevent traders from creating artificial eller, one of the world’s le