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 When will father return? By Chhabi Subedi "Vijayi" Long ago, in a remote hilly region, there was a beautiful village. All the villagers were extremely poor. Dense forests surrounded the area. From the village, magnificent snow-capped mountains and lush green hills could be seen. However, there was neither drinking water nor electricity in the village. Life was very difficult for the poor farmers. Since there was no school in the village, children had to walk to another village for their education. There was no bridge across the Kali Gandaki River, so people had to cross it using a traditional ropeway. In that village lived a woman named Pramila with her family. The crops from their fields were not enough to feed the family even for three months. She was pregnant for the third time. Three months after conceiving, her husband died. While carrying a sick villager across the ropeway to take him for medical treatment, he fell into the river and was swept away. Time passed. Pramil...

  A message from three crore Nepalis to Prime Minister Modi By Chhabi Subedi "Vijayi" Respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Damodar Modi, You describe yourself as a follower of the ancient Vedic tradition. If so, why do your policies and actions repeatedly create difficulties for your friendly neighboring nation, Nepal? Why, in the eyes of many Nepalis, do various political and strategic measures appear aimed at weakening one of the world's oldest independent and sovereign nations? Please do not underestimate Nepal simply because it is a developing country. My homeland is immensely rich in its cultural heritage, spiritual legacy, and timeless values. I hope you will never overlook the dignity, courage, and resilience of the Nepali people, symbolized by the majestic Mount Everest. Gautama Buddha was born at Kapilvastu in Nepal. I trust you are familiar with the Ashokan Pillar that stands as historical testimony to this fact. Yet, whenever you travel abroad, you often de...

Image: ChatGPT/Concept: LB Thpaa  Need to drive mindfully By LB Thapa The government is preparing to adopt a tough stance against reckless driving and violations of traffic regulations. It is drafting a new law that proposes significantly higher penalties, with fines of up to Rs. 50,000 for certain traffic offenses. Under the proposal put forward by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, motorists found driving under the influence of intoxicants could face fines of up to Rs. 50,000. Depending on the severity of the offense, traffic violators may be fined anywhere between Rs. 500 and Rs. 100,000. The proposed legislation also prescribes penalties for a wide range of offenses, including speeding, driving excessively slowly, improper lane discipline, and failing to carry a valid driving license. Under the existing Transport Management Act, 2049 (1993), the penalty for driving under the influence of intoxicants ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,500. But the new proposal would increas...