KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli Wednesday reiterated his commitment to the journey toward prosperity and added the government will overcome obstacles put against Nepal’s prosperity goals.

“The government is determined to overcome intentional barriers created against the journey of development and prosperity,” said PM Oli in his address to a special ceremony organized at the Army Pavilion Tundikhel on the occasion of the 70th National Democracy Day today.

“There are obstructions in the mega campaign. But such unwanted circumstances will not be allowed to block our journey toward prosperous Nepal,” he added.

“Although we have to a long way, our journey toward that end will continue and we will reach there eventually.”

“And the government is aware of such unwanted mentality that considers the mission toward prosperity meaningless”.

He reiterated the first year of the government formed after the 2017 elections as the foundation year and added: “Now the government is moving ahead by developing state structures as demanded by the constitution, implementing federalism and carrying out fiscal management and adjustment of laws and workforce. We are committed to building a prosperous Nepal on these bases. Results have started to be seen in terms of good governance and development.”

Extending best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad, the prime minister described the Falgun 7, 2007 BS as a glorious day which marked the commencement of the new era.

“Today is the day when the society, politics and government system was freed from an autocratic oligarchy and a point when beautiful dawn had come about by removing a long period of darkness,” he said.

“The country has moved from poverty to prosperity, underdevelopment to development and mismanagement to a well-managed state. The seed of this campaign of the state had been sown 70 years ago.”

“The achievement between the 70-years period since the establishment of democracy in the country should be safeguarded.”

Remembering the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the relentless struggle in the past for democracy and for securing the democratic rights, the Prime Minister stressed that no one should forget the glorious history of the past democratic movements.

“Today is the day for resolving to the prosperity of the nation as desired by the people,” PM Oli exhorted.

According to him, the country has now moved ahead towards economic development and social transformation as the nation has managed to end the decade-long conflict by adopting a home-grown solution.

“Nepal has been identified in the world as the country that can solve its problems on its own. Nepal has expanded its identity in the international arena and Nepal has drawn the world’s attention,” PM Oli said adding that the country has now proceeded towards enhancing its prestige through the exercise of democratic rights and making the people’s desire for prosperity successful.

Stating that we have been practicing a new state structure, a new dispensation and a new constitution in a changed context, he said the situation, however, was not easy as replacing one government with the other.

He reiterated on the need of assessing the dissatisfaction coming from several sides, the systemic change, people’s aspirations and the institutional needs of the state during the time of prosperity campaign.

“The government’s responsibility is to banish unemployment and backwardness although the country has reached thus far by defeating autocratic and authoritarian regimes.”

“The government has moved ahead with plans to enter the development era. We have been on the path to strengthening and expanding democracy at people’s reach alongside economic development and social justice,” he said.

The government has set goals to uplift Nepal from the least developed country by 2022 and achieve sustainable development goals by 2030.

“The government is focused on implementing its responsibility for economic and social transformation.”

“And we cannot deny cooperation from neighboring countries to realize our goal”.

(With inputs from RSS)

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli received bhaitika from his younger sisters– Bishnumaya Dhakal and Kaushila Devi Koirala– at his official residence, Baluwatar, today.

The sisters also offered garland and presented sweets and fruits to PM Oli. The two sisters also offered bhaitika to PM Oli’s spouse, Radhika Shakya.

On the occasion, PM Oli also offered tika to his sisters and presented gifts to them. (RSS)

KATHMANDU: An emotional letter has been penned by acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun from her hospital bed. The letter written to Prime Minister K.P.Sharma Oli shares her pain of what she has been going through and urges the Oli government to enact stringent laws and takes action against her attackers.

The following text is a translation of what Mukan wrote,

Honorable Prime Minister, I am Muskan Khatun Ansari,

Namaste, I write this short letter to bring to your notice about the incident that I have been through and similar others who have gone through the pain of an acid attack. Previously the victims were Jenny Khadka, Sangita Magar, and had there been strict laws during that time or action taken against the culprit then I would probably not be in this hospital bed today.

Honorable Prime Minister, you have a 2/3rd majority government. You have the ability to give the death penalty to those involved in such a heinous crime. If I were in your place I would have given the death penalty to the attackers.

Please ensure this time that the attackers are severely punished so that in the future there are no further attacks on girls or women or anyone.

I have gone through extreme pain and anguish and I hope no one else would have to go through the same ordeals that I have faced.

It is also painful for my parents, as well as, every parent whose child has been a victim of an acid attack. The grief that mounts is unbearable. I sincerely hope that this time the attackers are severely punished.

I hope you understand my pain, and that such an incident should not happen again. No one should be in a hospital bed as a result of an acid attack. I hope that you will consider my request.

Thank you, our Prime Minister.

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that no talent of the country should be neglected due to political, economic or other discriminations that exist in the society. The Prime Minister marking the National Science Day sent out a message to the people of Nepal.

Also in the message, the Prime Minister said that he was hopeful for a prosperous and peaceful Nepal and that national aspirations will be fulfilled by the government giving priority to a scientific approach toward building the society and encouraging scientific thinking, which will be a push toward the motto Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalese.

The PM said that this year’s Science Day is being celebrated with the importance given to innovation through technology for socio-economic transformation which is important for the country at this stage.

The PM also mentioned that science has had a prevalence since age-old history with a tradition that is centuries old. It is essential to use technology in order to build a prosperous nation along with a sound knowledge of the global economy.

The Prime Minister also said that the government had prioritized the inevitable role of science and technology in achieving its goals. PM Oli’s government is also determined to make technology and innovative thinking the foundation of this country’s social transformation, while also ensuring that there is a sustainable and continuous investment in science and technology.

The Prime Minister also said that science education is the backbone of human consciousness, and based on innovation it should be linked toward entrepreneurship by developing human skills through vocational education. This will not only be a boost for the economy, but it will also provide motivation to achieve economic prosperity with the development of science and technology in the country.

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has wished his counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th Birthday.

In a special series of tweets on his thread, PM Oli extended his heartfelt wishes to the Prime Minister of India, marking his birth as auspicious, and also wishing him good health, happiness, and wellbeing. He similarly posted similar messages of greetings in India’s official Hindi language and PM Narendra Modi’s mother tongue Gujarati.

An innovation which definitely enriches and furthers diplomatic ties, the PM also in the series of tweets expressed that the India-Nepal friendship will strengthen with further partnerships and cooperation in the coming years.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10:  The much-awaited Mothari-Amlekhgunj pipeline was inaugurated today with Prime Minister Oli announcing a cut in petroleum rates effective from today. Both the Prime Ministers inaugurated the completed project via video teleconferencing. The Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline was one of the most important projects to have been completed and officially inaugurated by both the Prime Ministers today.

(PM K.P. Sharma Oli) 

PM Oli expressed satisfaction that the project was completed well ahead of time. PM Oli said that “this will be environmentally friendly and will also reduce the economic burden of transportation. This project is an example of interconnectedness and connectivity between the two nations”. The PM also thanked his Indian counterpart. PM Oli also hoped that there would be similar projects in the pipeline that would enable the furtherance of bilateral relations. The PM also said that he was happy to note that the projects with Indian aid were gaining momentum. PM Oli expressed that the relationship between India and Nepal were dense with no scope of cooperation left behind and that both Nations were swiftly moving towards the path of development and strengthening partnership for mutual benefit.

(India PM Narendra Modi)

Similarly, PM Modi expressed that the people to people relations were the backbone of the bilateral relations between the two nations. “We have initiated bilateral meetings at the highest level, and I have met PM Oli 4 times over the past year, we have to continue strengthening our ties and continue discussions for the development and benefit of citizens of both nations. We had many projects inaugurated, we have in the last 5 years we have fulfilled many initiatives, we inaugurated the Pashupatinath Dharamshala and the ICP (Integrated Check Post) Bigunj. We are extremely satisfied that this is the first cross border pipeline completed in record time. 2 million metric tons of affordable rates petroleum products will be made available for the Nepalese people”.

” I am happy to note that your government has worked for the people by already reducing the prices of the products, I feel satisfied that I am a witness to this great event. We supported Nepal as our trusted and closest neighbor of what happened in the aftermath of the wrecking Gorkha Earthquake, I am happy that in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts that houses are made for the people and common people have a roof over their heads. I hope to inaugurate this project too, I am happy that we are ambitious, and we are moving forward at a satisfactory pace. We hope to increase our presence and cooperation in order to strengthen and take our relationship forward” he said.

Prime Minister Modi through a tweet has expressed his commitment towards the development of Nepal. Using his personal twitter handle he has expressed this message to the Nepalese people and also thanked the extended his best wishes to the people of Nepal.

According to the tweet, PM Modi has made Nepal a priority, and he is absolutely committed towards the development of Nepal and is willing to provide any assistance required in the process.

Nepal-India developmental projects are underway and with the completion of the much-awaited Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline project, it has enabled a positive encouragement for other existing projects to near completion. This is a first of its kind international pipeline between two nations in South East Asia.

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s health condition is normal and is preparing to return to Nepal on Friday, according to Nepal Communist Party leader Subash Nembang.

A kidney patient, PM Oli is undergoing plasmapheresis treatment at the National University Hospital in Singapore.

Oli informed Nembang about his health in a telephone conversation on Sunday evening, according to a report.

Oli also asked him to disseminate the message of his normal health condition.

“The prime minister had telephoned me yesterday evening. When I inquired him about his health, he said he was totally fine. He also said he was returning to Nepal on September 6,” wrote Onlinekhabar quoting Nembang.

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has convened a cabinet meeting through video conference on Monday.

The prime minister addressed the cabinet ministers through teleconference for an hour, according to cabinet sources.

PM Oli is currently in Singapore for medical treatment. A kidney patient, Oli underwent plasmapheresis at the National University Hospital on Friday.

According to Oli’s chief political advisor Bishnu Rimal, Oli’s health is normal and he should go under plasmapheresis treatment a couple of times to increase the function of his kidney and decrease creatinine level.

This is the first time a cabinet meeting was held through a video conference using advanced information technology.

The cabinet, before the PM left for Singapore, made necessary amendments to the Cabinet Meeting Regulation Operation paving way for the prime minister to hold the cabinet meeting through video conference.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has left for Singapore on Thursday for further medical treatment.

The prime minister boarded Thai Airways at 1:30 am from Tribhuvan International Airport. He is accompanied by his spouse Radhika Shakya, his personal physician Dr Divya Singh and some security officials, according to a press release issued by Dr Singh.

The 67-years-old prime minister had been to Singapore on August 3 for medical check-up and returned home on August 12 after getting his medical tests done at the National University Hospital.

However, the prime minister was having problem due to a high number of antibodies in his body.”To improve the function of his kidneys by removing the antibodies, the prime minister is heading to Singapore, where he will be treated at the National University Hospital,” the press release reads.

“Oli will be treated by an experts’ team in the same hospital where some Nepali doctors will also participate in the process,” the release further reads.

PM Oli had undergone a kidney transplant surgery at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi in 2007 and is on kidney enhancement drug therapy.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has urged one and all to celebrate the Constitution and National Day with greater participation and enthusiasm this year.

“The Constitution of Nepal was a historic achievement of Nepali people, their struggle and their sacrifice. The constitution has adopted federal republic system in the country. It has the stories of sorrows, tears and sacrifices in the past; complexities and necessities of the present; and offers a guideline for a future destination,” said PM Oli while addressing the meeting of the Constitution Day and National Day Main Celebration Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday.

“The Constitution Day itself marks the occasion when the rights of every Nepali citizen were guaranteed and protected, setting off a journey toward dignity, opportunity, security, prosperity and happiness. The country’s main law has addressed people’s expressions and mandates. The constitution as a document of common understanding has incorporated the spirit of greater national interests and national aspirations,” he added.

“Everyone, from the business community to teachers to every household… Let’s join the celebration of our historic and glorious achievement. Let’s hoist the national flag in everyone house on this day.”

“It is a common festival of all the Nepalis both at home and abroad. It is the festival of the entire nation. All local, provincial and federal government should observe this festival in a grand manner,” he added.

He also urged the administration in all the government offices to summon the civil servants and engage them in celebration. Moreover, the prime minister has directed the security officials to beef up security so that people would celebrate the Day with much fanfare.

The meeting has decided to celebrate the Day in a grand manner for three consecutive days starting from September 19. Formal preparations for the same will start from September 13.

The meeting also passed the proposal presented by the Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Prem Kumar Rai containing the detailed plan on how to observe the Constitution Day.

The Constitution Day and National Day falls on September 20.

PM TO REVISIT SINGAPORE

During the meeting, PM Oli appraised of his visit to Singapore on Thursday for his health check-up, adding he would return before the Constitution Day.

The 68-year-old said, “I am going to Singapore for my regular health check-up and medical treatment. I was taken ill fifteen years ago, despite the illness, I am doing fine and will do fine next fifteen years too.”

“It will take me only few days in Singapore for treatment. I will return home before the Constitution Day,” the PM said.