काठमाडौँ । सरकारले आगामी आर्थिक वर्षको बजेट प्रस्तुत गरेको छ । उपप्रधान एवम् अर्थमन्त्री विष्णु पौडेलले प्रतिनिधि सभा र राष्ट्रिय सभाको संयुक्त बैठकमा आगामी आर्थिक वर्षको बजेट प्रस्तुत गरेका हुन् । आगामी आर्थिक वर्षको बजेट आएसँगै बजेटमा लगानीकर्ताका लागि के-के आयो भन्ने चासो धेरैलाई छ । आखिर बजेटमा सेयर लगानीकर्ताका लागि के-के आयो ?
१. नेपाल स्टक एक्सचेञ्ज (नेप्से)को पुनर्संरचना गरी संस्थागत क्षमता अभिवृद्धि गरिने !
२. पुँजी बजारमा नागरिकको लगानी र हित संरक्षण गर्न धितोपत्र बोर्डको संस्थागत क्षमता सुदृढ गरिने ।
३. धितोपत्र बजारमा सूचीकृत कम्पनी र अन्य संस्थागत लगानीकर्तालाई राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिकता प्राप्त उद्योगको स्वपुँजी ऋणपत्र र अन्य धितोपत्रमा लगानी गर्न सहजीकरण गरिने ।
४. कर्मचारी सञ्चय कोष, नागरिक लगानी कोष र सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोषले प्राइभेट इक्विटी र भेञ्चर क्यापिटलमा लगानी गर्न सक्ने कानूनी व्यवस्था गरिने ! (सम्बन्धित कोष/कम्पनीले नियमावली र लगानी कार्यबिधी संशोधन गरेपछि लागू हुने तर प्रमोटर सेयरमा लगानी बढ्ने !)
५. सरकारी ऋणपत्रको दोस्रो बजारमा कारोबार शुरु गरिने ! (नेप्से र सेबोनले कार्यबिधी बनाएर गर्न सक्ने)
६. गैरआवासीय नेपालीलाई दोस्रो बजारमा कारोबार गर्न अनुमतिको व्यवस्था मिलाइने ।
७. होटेल व्यवशायलाई उध्योगको मान्यता/कर सहुलियत । (तत्काल लागू हुने)
८. नेपाल टेलिकमको ३०% सेयर सरकारले पब्लिकलाई बेच्ने । (प्रक्रिया तय हुन बाकी, यदी एफपिओमार्फत बेचेमा आपूर्ति बढने, मूल्य घट्ने )
९. विद्युतीय भुक्तानीमा लाग्ने भ्याट खारेज (कारोबार खर्च घट्ने)
१०. जलविद्युतमा जलाशयमा आधारित प्रोजेक्टलाई प्राथमिकता । हाइड्रोपावरको बिजुली खरिद गरेमा मात्रै भुक्तानी हुने । (अहिले उत्पादन भएपछि खरिद गरेपनी नगरे पनि भुक्तानी हुन्छ ।)
CAN Federation of Nepal, shortly CAAN, has introduced its website in the Nepali domain क्यान.संगठन, the first in Nepal. It has been launched in an initiative under UA Hackathon 2025.
Domain name in Nepali language
The unique part of this is that now, you can type क्यान.संगठन as a URL and reach the webpage. So far, you have visited websites using URLs in English. This new initiative does that in the Nepali language, or let’s say, Devanagari script.
UA Hackathon 2025 coordinator Udip Baral said that the purpose behind introducing the Devnagari script for a URL is to use the local language in website URLs and emails. It’s possible and promoted by the Universal Acceptance (UA) values.
“The main objective of our program is to provide domains in Nepali as websites are currently being used in English.” He referenced that India has already started this practice of using URLs in the Devanagari script. So, he said, “As a continuation of this, we have registered the Can.org and launched Nepal’s first Nepali website.”
Rahul Shakya, the program’s tech lead, shared that if a platform accepts domains and email addresses written in Devanagari, it is called UA-ready. He said that this initiative to convert domains to local languages in Nepal was taken under the UA Hackathon 2025.
“Today, we launched Nepal’s first Nepali domain. Now our focus is on assessing how prepared other platforms are to support the Nepali language and educating youth on the rules and procedures for using email addresses in Nepali.”
We are accustomed to entering website URLs in the English language. It feels basic and easy, too. But being honest, typing domain names in Nepali could be slightly hectic as they are not just single letters in the Nepali language. But once we type a domain, that can be saved as a bookmark, and the web browser also saves it for the next time. So, that should save some time spent on looking for specific keys to complete the Nepali domain name.
Anyway, visiting a web page via a domain in Nepali feels cool and localized. Since the website is live, you can try it too. Do share with us below in the comments
भक्तपुर नगरपालिका वडा नं. ४ गःहिटीमा अवस्थित लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मन्दिरकाे बाजागाजासहित भव्यरूपमा उद्घाटन भएकाे छ। पुरानै मौलिक शैलीमा पुनःनिर्माण गरिएकाे मन्दिरकाे मङ्गलबार नेपाल मजदुर किसान पार्टीका अध्यक्ष नारायणमान बिजुक्छेँ (रोहित)ले उद्घाटन गरेका हुन्। मङ्गलबार विहानकाे सांस्कृतिक झाकीसहितकाे उद्घाटन समाराेह निकै भव्य देखियाे।
इतिहास एवं संस्कृतिविद् डा. पुरुषोत्तमलोचन श्रेष्ठका अनुसार भक्तपुरको लक्ष्मीनरसिंह मन्दिर नेपालको एक मात्र शक्तिसहित शान्त स्वभावकी लक्ष्मी हुन्। श्रेष्ठले उक्त मन्दिर जयस्थिति मल्लको पालामा बनेको सात सय वर्ष पुरानो रहेको जानकारी गराए।
उपभोक्ता समितिमार्फत मन्दिर पुन:निर्माण गरिएकाे हाे। उद्घाटन कार्यक्रममा अध्यक्ष बिजुक्छेँले भक्तपुरका अरू सम्पदा पुनःनिर्माणमा जस्तै लक्ष्मीनरसिंह मन्दिर पुनःनिर्माणले सबैमा खुसियाली ल्याउन सफल भएकाे बताए।
भक्तपुर नगरपालिकाका प्रमुख सुनिल प्रजापतिले २०७२ सालको भूकम्पबाट क्षति पुगेका अधिकांश सम्पदाहरूकाे जीर्णोद्वार र पुनःनिर्माण सम्पन्न गरिसकेको र केही पुनःनिर्माणको क्रममा रहेको जानकारी गराए। प्रजापतिले भक्तपुर नगरपालिकाले उपभोक्ता समितिमार्फत मौलिक सीप, प्रविधि र जनताको सहयोगमा सम्पदा पुनःनिर्माण र जीर्णोद्वार कार्य सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गर्दै आइरहेको सुनाए।
विश्व मौसम संगठनले आगामी पाँच वर्षमा विश्वको तापक्रम १.९ डिग्री सेल्सियसले बढ्ने अनुमान गरेको छ।
रिपोर्टले २०२५ देखि -०२९ सम्म २०२४ को सबैभन्दा तातो वर्ष पनि पार हुने सम्भावना ८० प्रतिशत रहेको बताएको छ।
नेपाल र दक्षिण एसियामा तापमान वृद्धिले हिमनदी पग्लने, बाढी, खडेरी र कृषि प्रभावित हुने सम्भावना छ।
१५ जेठ, काठमाडौं । विश्व मौसम संगठन (डब्ल्यूएमओ)ले आगामी पाँच वर्षमा विश्वको औसत तापक्रम १.९ डिग्री सेल्सियसम्म बढ्ने अनुमान गरेको छ । यो अनुमान ५० वर्षको औसत (सन् १८५० देखि १९०० को अवधिको औसत) तापक्रमको तुलनामा गरिएको हो ।
बुधबार सार्वजनिक विश्व मौसम संगठनको रिपोर्टमा सन् २०२५ देखि सन् २०२९ सम्मको अवधिमा हालसम्मको सबैभन्दा तातो वर्ष २०२४ लाई पनि पार गर्ने सम्भावना ८० प्रतिशत रहेको सम्भावना औंल्याइएको छ ।
यसैगरी कम्तीमा एक वर्षमा औसत तापमान पूर्वऔद्योगिक स्तरभन्दा १.५ डिग्री सेल्सियसभन्दा बढी हुने सम्भावना ८६ प्रतिशत छ ।
पाँच वर्षको औसत तापमान १.५ डिग्री सेल्सियसभन्दा बढी हुने सम्भावना ७० प्रतिशत छ । यो गत वर्षको रिपोर्ट (२०२४–२०२८) को तुलनामा २६ प्रतिशतले बढी हो । सन् २०२४–२०२८ मा यस्तो सम्भावना ४७ प्रतिशत मात्र थियो । यसैगरी सन् २०२३ को रिपोर्ट ( सन् २०२३–२०२७)मा ३२ प्रतिशत मात्र थियो ।
यसबाट हरेक वर्ष विश्वको औसत तापक्रम बढ्दै गएको देखिन्छ । तापमानमा प्रत्येक वर्ष थोरै–थोरै वृद्धि हुनु पनि हानिकारक हुने वैज्ञानिकहरु बताउँछन् । यसले तातो लहर, अत्यधिक वर्षा, गम्भीर खडेरी, हिमगलन, समुद्री सतह वृद्धि जस्ता घटनाहरुलाई अझै बढाउँछ ।
आर्कटिक क्षेत्रको तापमान वृद्धि विश्वको औसतभन्दा ३.५ गुणा बढी हुने अनुमान छ, जसले समुद्र्री बरफ पग्लन र समुद्री सतह बढाउन भूमिका खेल्ने छ ।
डब्ल्यूएमओले भनेको छ, ‘आर्कटिकमा आगामी पाँच वर्षको अवधिमा गर्मीका कयौं रेकर्ड तोडिन सक्छन् । आगामी पाँच वर्षमा आर्कटिक क्षेत्रको तापमान विश्वको औसत तापक्रमभन्दा ३.५ गुणा अधिक हुने सम्भावना छ । यो सन् १९९१–२०२०को औसतभन्दा २.४ डिग्री सेल्सियसले बढी हो ।
यसका साथै समुद्री बरफको स्तर मार्च २०२५ देखि २०२९ सम्म अझै घट्ने सम्भावना पनि छ । यस्तो खासगरी बारेन्ट्स सागर, बेरिङ सागर र ओखोत्स्क सागरमा हुने सम्भावना छ ।
यस्ता मौसमी घटनाले अमेजन क्षेत्रमा थप खडेरी हुने र दक्षिण एशिया तथा उत्तरी युरोपमा वर्षा वृद्धि हुन सक्ने सम्भावना रहेको डब्ल्यूएमओले जनाएको छ ।
रिपोर्टका अनुसार २०२५–२०२९ को अवधिमा मेदेखि सेप्टेम्बर महिनामा औसतभन्दा बढी वर्षा हुनो सम्भावना छ । साहेल, उत्तरी युरोप, अलास्का र उत्तर साइबेरियामा औसतभन्दा बढी वर्षाको सम्भावना औंल्याइएको हो ।
तर अमेजन क्षेत्रमा औसतभन्दा कम वर्षा हुने सम्भावना छ ।
नेपालमा कस्तो प्रभाव ?
दक्षिण एसियाली देशमा सन् २०२३ यताका वर्षहरुमा औसतभन्दा अधिक वर्षा हुँदै आएको छ । यस्तो सम्भावना सन् २०२५–२०२९ को अवधिको बीचमा पनि रहेको डब्ल्यूएमओले जनाएको छ । यद्यपि सबै मौसम प्याट्रन समान भने छैनन् ।
डब्ल्यूएमओको ताजा रिपोर्टमा नेपाललाई विशेष रूपमा उल्लेख गरिएको छैन । तर दक्षिण एशियाका लागि गरिएका पूर्वानुमानहरू नेपालका लागि पनि सान्दर्भिक छन् ।
नेपाल जस्ता हिमाली देशहरूमा तापमान वृद्धिले हिमनदीहरू पग्लिने र बाढी–पहिरोको जोखिम बढाउनेछ । साथै, कृषि उत्पादनमा असर, जल स्रोतहरूको अस्थिरता र जैविक विविधतामा नकारात्मक प्रभाव पर्ने सम्भावना छ ।
इसिमोडको एक रिपोर्ट अनुसार, यदि विश्व तापक्रम बढिरह्यो भने नेपाल र भुटानले हिमालय क्षेत्रमा जमेको बरफ ७५ देखि ८० प्रतिशतसम्म गुमाउने खतरा छ । यसले नेपालका नदीहरूमा पानीको प्रवाह, जलविद्युत् उत्पादन र सिँचाइ प्रणालीमा दीर्घकालीन असर पार्न सक्छ ।
साथै अत्यधिक वर्षा र उच्च तापक्रमले कृषि उत्पादनमा नकारात्मक असर पुर्याएर खाद्य सुरक्षामा चुनौती सिर्जना गर्न सक्छ ।
त्यसैले जलवायु परिवर्तनको असरलाई ध्यानमा राख्दै दीर्घकालीन योजना, पूर्वतयारी र अनुकूलन रणनीतिहरू आवश्यक पर्ने डब्ल्यूएमको जोड छ ।
विश्वभर बढीरहेको गर्मीको असर सबैलाई समान रुपमा भने परेको छैन । शीतलमा बस्ने सुविधाबाट बन्चित गरिब, मजदुर, विस्थापित तथा गर्भवती, बालबालिका, वृद्धवृद्धा, विकलाङ्ग व्यक्तिहरु बढी प्रभावित छन् । त्यसैले श्रम गरेर परिवार पाल्नेहरुको सुरक्षामा बढी जोड दिनुपर्ने वैज्ञानिकहरुको सुझाव छ ।
अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय श्रम संगठन (आईएलओ)को एक रिपोर्ट अनुसार विश्वभर शारीरिक श्रम गर्न सक्ने करिब ७० प्रतिशत व्यक्ति अत्यधिक गर्मीको चपेटामा परेका छन् ।
अफ्रिका र अरब क्षेत्रमा स्थिति अझै संकटपूर्ण छ । त्यहाँ क्रमशः ९० र ८० प्रतिशत जनसंख्याले अत्यधिक गर्मीको सामना गरिरहेका छन् । एसिया र प्रशान्त क्षेत्रमा यो संख्या करिब ७५ प्रतिशत छ । यही क्षेत्रमा विश्वकै सबैभन्दा धेरै जनघनत्व छ ।
बढ्दो गर्मीबाट विश्व अर्थतन्त्रमा सन् २०३० सम्म २.४ ट्रिलियन डलर नोक्सान हुने अनुमान छ ।
सन् २०२५ एक निर्णायक वर्ष
सन् २०२५ विश्वको जलवायु कार्यका लागि एक महत्वपूर्ण वर्ष मानिएको छ । किनभने सन् २०२५ मा जलवायु अनुकूलन योजनामा व्यापक सुधारको आवश्यकता छ । ताकि पेरिस सम्झौताको लक्ष्य प्राप्त गर्न सकिओस् ।
पेरिस सम्झौतामा देशहरुले विश्वको औसत तापक्रमलाई औद्योगिक कालभन्दा पहिलेको स्तरबाट दुई डिग्री सेल्सियसबाट तलै राख्न कोसिस गर्ने उल्लेख छ ।
डब्ल्यूएमओले अझै पनि जलवायु परिवर्तनका असर न्यूनीकरण गर्न सकिने जनाएको छ । त्यसका लागि जीवाश्म इन्धनको प्रयोगमा कटौती, नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा प्रवद्र्धन र जलवायु अनुकूलन कार्यक्रममा लगानीमा जोड दिनुपर्ने छ ।
The Skywell BE11 is available in Nepal. G Motors is the authorized distributor of the Skywell vehicles in Nepal. The vehicle was originally launched as the Skywell ET5 in the Chinese market, but has been rebranded as the BE11 for international audiences. It boasts a futuristic design, robust performance, and long-range capabilities. So , here in this article check out the Skywell BE11 price in Nepal, specifications, features, and availability.
The Skywell BE11 features a bold and futuristic design that immediately commands attention. It measures 4720 mm in length, 1908 mm in width, and stands 1696 mm tall, with a substantial 2800 mm wheelbase—giving it a strong road presence. Its clean lines and aerodynamically sculpted body hint at its electric underpinnings, while stylish LED lighting and a sloping rear profile add a touch of sportiness. The SUV is available in two wheel options—18-inch for the 52 kWh variant and 19-inch for the 72 kWh variant, both fitted with wide 235/50 section tubeless tyres for a confident stance.
Performance and Battery Options
Under the hood, the Skywell BE11 is driven by a 150 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). It generates a 204 PS of power and a good 320 Nm of torque. Its Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configuration paired with an automatic gearbox provides a fluid and responsive driving experience at a top speed of 160 kmph.
The decision of two high-capacity Lithium Ternary (NMC) battery packs—52 kWh and 72 kWh—really distinguishes the BE11. Suitable for long-distance travels and city commuting, respectively, these offer ranges of 410 km (NEDC) and up to 520 km (NEDC) / 457 km (WLTP). For the 52 kWh pack, charging using a 6.6 kW AC charger takes around 9 hours; for the bigger 72 kWh battery, it takes approximately 12 hours.
Premium Cabin and Features
Inside, the BE11 is meant with a simple approach and excellent ergonomics to provide a roomy 5-seater cabin. With a 467-liter boot capacity expandable up to 1141 liters, the car provides plenty of space for daily hauling or weekend excursions. Premium materials, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and digital displays help it to feel like an executive SUV even further. Comfort and utility remain at the core of the BE11’s design even if interior details may vary somewhat depending on the model.
Safety and Technology
The Skywell BE11 does not cut on safety either. Among its strong suite of sophisticated safety systems include ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), ABS, ESC, Hill Assist Control (HAC), TPMS, and a 360-degree camera system. MacPherson Strut front and Multi-Link Independent back suspension configuration guarantees both ride comfort and stability across different terrains. G Motors supports the car as well with an 8-year or 200,000 km warranty on the NMC battery, providing EV customers peace of mind.\
Motor: 150 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Dimension: 4720 mm x 1908 mm x 1696 mm
Kerb Weight: 1880 kg
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Max Power: 204 PS
Max Torque: 320 Nm
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: FWD
Top Speed: 160 Kmph
Battery Capacity:
52 kWh Lithium Ternary (NMC)
72 kWh Lithium Ternary (NMC)
Range:
410 Km (NEDC)
520 Km (NEDC) / 457 Km (WLTP)
Charging Time with 6.6 kW AC Charger:
Around 9 hours – 52 kWh
Around 12 hours – 72 kWh
Tyre:
235/50R18 – All Disc (52 kWh Battery variant)
235/50R19 – All Disc (72 kWh Battery variant)
Tubeless Tyres: Yes
Safety System: ADAS, ABS, ESC, HAC, TPMS, 360 Degree Camera
Suspension Setup: Front McPherson Strut and Read Multi-Link Independent
Seating: 5-Seater
Storage Capacity: 467 liters (expandable up to 1141 liters)
Skywell BE11 Price in Nepal (Official): Rs. 79,90,000 to Rs. 89,90,000
Skywell BE11 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Skywell BE11 Price in Nepal ranges from Rs. 79,90,000 to Rs. 89,90,000. G Motors currently offers the Skywell BE11 in Nepal with two battery options.
Skywell BE11
Price in Nepal (Official)
52 kWh
Rs. 79,90,000
72 kWh
Rs. 89,90,000
Our Verdict
With its sophisticated styling, strong performance, and impressive feature list, the Skywell BE11 is one of the most premium electric SUVs available in Nepal today. Whether you’re a city dweller looking for a high-tech daily driver or a long-distance commuter seeking range confidence, the BE11 delivers on all fronts. Backed by G Motors’ after-sales service and a strong battery warranty, the BE11 is worth considering if you’re exploring high-end electric mobility options in Nepal.
नेकपा (माओवादी केन्द्र) का अध्यक्ष पुष्पकमल दाहालको नेतृत्वमा बैतडीको पाटनबाट सुरु भएको मध्यपहाडी लोकमार्ग अभियान झरीबिच लुम्बिनी प्रदेशमा प्रवेश गरेको छ।
मध्यपहाडी क्षेत्रमा वर्षा भइरहेको अवस्थामा अभियान टोली रुकुम पश्चिम हुँदै रुकुमपूर्व आइपुगेको हो। अभियानका क्रममा बैतडीको पाटनमा फहराइएको राष्ट्रिय झण्डा र कम्युनिस्ट पार्टीको झण्डा कर्णाली प्रदेश टोलीले लुम्बिनी प्रदेश टोलीलाई औपचारिक रूपमा हस्तान्तरण गरेको छ। यो अभियानको अन्तिम गन्तव्य सोलुखुम्बु पुगेर समापन हुनेछ।
नेकपा (माओवादी केन्द्र) ले तराईको हुलाकी मार्ग केन्द्रित अभियान र मध्यपहाडी लोकमार्ग अभियानलाई जनतासँग र वर्गीय आधारमा पार्टीको सम्बन्ध बलियो बनाउने राजनीतिक जागरणको अभियानका रूपमा लिएको छ।
१५ जेठ, जनकपुरधाम । रौतहटको यमुनामाई गाउँपालिका-४ सरुअठाका ८४ वर्षीय श्रीनारायण सिंह राति राम्ररी निदाउन सकेनन् । बुधबार अपराह्न उच्च अदालत जनकपुरको वीरगञ्ज इजलासको नेपाली कांग्रेसका नेता मोहम्मद अफताब आलमसहित ४ जनालाई सफाइ दिएको सुनेर श्रीनारायण बेचैन भए ।
रिहाइको खुसियालीमा आलमका आफन्त र समर्थकले साँझदेखि गाउँमा पड्काएको पटाकाको आवाजले उनलाई सताइरह्यो । यो देशमा जन्म लिएकोमा श्रीनारायणले आफ्नै भाग्यलाई धिक्कारिहरेका छन् ।
‘मेरो दुर्भाग्य, अघिल्लो जन्ममा कुन पाप गरेको रहेछु र यो देशमा जन्मिन पुगें । जुन देशमा कानुन छैन, न्याय छैन,’ उनले भने, ‘राति पटाका पड्कायो, नारा जुलुस लगायो ।’
संविधानसभाको निर्वाचनको अघिल्लो राति २७ चैत २०६४ मा रौतहटको राजपुरस्थित आलमका काका शेख इन्द्रिसको घरमा बम बनाउने क्रममा विस्फोट हुँदा श्रीनारायणका कान्छा छोरा २२ वर्षीय त्रिलोकप्रताप सिंह र स्थानीय ओशी अख्तरसहित घाइते भएका थिए । घाइतेहरूलाई उपचारको साटो जिउँदै इँटाभट्टामा लगेर जलाएर हत्या गरेको आरोप आलममाथि छ ।
भारतको सीतामढीस्थित गोयन्का कलेजमा बीएस्सी दोस्रो वर्ष अध्ययनरत त्रिलोक १७ चैत २०६४ मा घर आएका बेला विस्फोटमा परेका थिए ।
स्थानीय प्रहरीले प्रमाण नष्ट गरेको र राजनीतिक संरक्षणका कारण लामो समय उन्मुक्ति पाएका आलमसहितका व्यक्तिलाई कारबाही गराउन श्रीनारायणले अनवरत १६ वर्ष जिल्लादेखि सर्वोच्चसम्म धाएर संघर्ष गरेका थिए ।
श्रीनारायण सिंह
जिल्ला अदालत रौतहटले १३ वैशाख २०८१ मा आलमसहित ४ जनालाई जन्मकैदको सजाय सुनाएपछि उनले न्याय महसुस गरिरहेका थिए । तर एक वर्षपछि उच्च अदालत जनकपुरको इजलास वीरगञ्जले जिल्लाको फैसला उल्ट्याएर सफाइ दिएपछि श्रीनारायणसहित उनको परिवारजन अधीर बनेको छ । आलमको उन्मुक्तिले आफूलाई डर नभए पनि परिवारमा जोखिम बढेको चिन्ता उनलाई छ ।
‘म त ८४ वर्षको भएँ । मरे/मारे डर छैन । तर मेरो परिवारमाथि जोखिम बढेको छ । आलम राक्षसी प्रवृत्तिको मान्छे हो । कति बेला के गर्छ थाहा छैन । हाम्रो परिवारको सुरक्षाको व्यवस्था गराइदिनूस् हजुर,’ अनलाइनखबरकर्मीसँग उनले आग्रह गरे, ‘अहिले त कांग्रेस र एमालेको सरकार छ । प्रहरी प्रशासन पनि उसैको छ । हाम्रो पुकार सुन्दैन ।’
श्रीनारायणले आलम पक्राउको बेला कांग्रेस सभापति शेरबहादुर देउवाले भनेको कुरा झलझली सम्झिरहेका छन् । त्यस बेला देउवाले ‘आलमलाई छुटाउन लागिरहन्छु’ भनेका थिए । तर देउवाले त्यति भने पनि जिल्ला अदालतले आलमसहितलाई जन्मकैदको फैसला सुनाएपछि श्रीनारायणलाई देशमा साँचै न्याय नमरेको आभाष भएको थियो ।
‘जिल्ला अदालतको फैसलापछि देउवाको भनाइले केही फरक परेन । देशमा न्याय रहेछ भन्ने महसुस भएको थियो । तर न्याय लामो समय महसुस गर्न सकिनँ । देउवाकै बोली सत्य भयो,’ श्रीनारायण भन्छन् ।
उच्च अदालतको फैसलाले श्रीनारायणका छोरा सत्येन्द्र सिंह बुधबार अपराह्नदेखि असुरक्षित महसुस गर्न थालेका छन् । ‘हिजोसम्म त ठिकै थियो, तर उच्च अदालतको फैसला सुनेदेखि जोखिम बढेको महसुस हुन थालेको छ,’ सत्येन्द्रले अनलाइनखबरसँग भने, ‘उच्च अदालतले हामीलाई ठूलो जोखिममा पारिदियो । अब के हुन्छ, अनुमान गर्न सकिँदैन ।’
एक वर्षअघि जिल्ला अदालतको फैसलाले न्यायप्रति उनको परिवारमा बढेको विश्वास उच्च अदालतको फैसलाले चकनाचुर गरिदिएको छ ।
‘लामो संघर्षपछि लाग्यो- नेपालमा कानुनको हात साँच्चै लामो छ । तर हिजोको फैसलाले न्याय मरेको अनुभूति भइरहेको छ । यहाँ न्याय पैसामा किन्न सकिन्छ,’ सत्येन्द्रले थपे ।
२०६४ सालको संविधानसभा निर्वाचनको पूर्वसन्ध्यामा रौटहटमा विस्फोट हुँदा घाइते भएकाहरूलाई जिउँदै इँटाभट्टामा जलाएको आरोपमा तत्कालीन सांसद मोहम्मद आफताव आलम, उनका भाइ मोहम्मद महताब आलम, शेख सेराज र बद्री सहनीसहित ४ जनालाई जिल्ला अदालत रौतहटले जन्मकैदको सजाय सुनाएको थियो ।
नख्खु कारागारबाट रिहा हुँदै अफताब आलम
बुधबार उच्च अदालतका न्यायाधीश डा. खुसीप्रसाद थारु र अर्जुन महर्जनको इजलासले आलमसहित चारैजनालाई सफाइ दिएको छ । आदेशपछि ललितपुरस्थित नख्खु कारागारमा रहेका आलम रिहा भएका छन् ।
आलम छुटेको खुसियालीमा उनको गाउँ राजपुर, सरुअठासहित यमुनामाई गाउँपालिकाका विभिन्न ठाउँमा उनका आफन्त, समर्थक र कांग्रेसका कार्यकर्ताले खुसियाली मनाइरहेका छन् । सत्येन्द्रका अनुसार राति ठाउँ-ठाउँमा पटाका पड्काउँदै नारा लगाउँदै खुसियाली मनाइएको छ ।
आलमका समर्थकले खुसियाली मनाइरहँदा मृतकका परिवार भने त्रसित बनेका छन् । असुरक्षित महसुस गर्न थालेका छन् । अदालतले सफाइ दिएपछि आलमविरुद्ध बोल्ने मान्छे पनि डराउन थालेको सत्येन्द्र बताउँछन् ।
‘जेल गएपछि आफताबको विरुद्धमा थोरबहुत मान्छे बोल्थे । तर अब त झन् कुनै पीडित परिवार बोल्न तयार हुँदैनन् । हामी ज्यानको जोखिममा पारेर बोलिरहेका छौं । पहिले पनि बोलेका थियौं । अब गाह्रो छ,’ सत्येन्द्रले भने ।
श्रीनारायण सिंहको घर
संविधानसभाको निर्वाचनको अघिल्लो राति २७ चैत २०६४ मा रौतहटको राजपुरस्थित आलमका काका शेख इन्द्रिसको घरमा बम बनाउने क्रममा त्रिलोकप्रताप सिंह र ओशी अख्तरसहित घाइतेहरूलाई जिउँदै इँटाभट्टामा जलाएर हत्या गरेको आरोप आलममाथि थियो । घटनाको १२ वर्षपछि रौतहट प्रहरीले आलमलाई १९ असोज २०७६ मा उनलाई पक्राउ गरेको थियो ।
सत्येन्द्रका अनुसार त्यतिबेला आलम मुख्य आरोपी रहेकाले डरले रौतहटमा कुनै स्थानीय वकिलले पीडितको पक्षमा वकालत गर्न तयार भएनन् । बाध्य भएर काठमाडौँबाट वकिल झिकाएर आफन्तहरूले मुद्दा लडे ।
न्यायको लागि अदालत धाउन र मुद्दा मामिला गर्न श्रीनारायणले ३ बिघा जमिन बेचिसकेका छन् । दुई छोरामध्येका त्रिलोक कान्छा थिए । जेठा सत्येन्द्रप्रताप सिंह सञ्चारकर्मी छन् ।
श्रीनारायणसँगै छोरा ओशी अख्तरको न्यायको लागि लडिरहेकी आमा रुक्साना खातुनको अज्ञात समूहले हत्या गरिसकेका छन् । श्रीनारायणलाई पनि अनेकौं धाकधम्की, दबाबसँगै ठूलो रकम प्रलोभन दिए पनि उनी छोराको न्यायको लागि अनवरत लडिरहेका छन् । ज्यान रहेसम्म न्यायको लागि लड्ने श्रीनारायाणको भनाइ छ । उनले अब सर्वोच्च जाने बताए ।
‘कयौं धाकधम्की, दबाबको सामना गरेको छु । तीन बिघा जग्गा बेचिसकें । धेरै प्रलोभन आयो । तर पनि म विचलित भइनँ । छोराको न्यायको लागि निरन्तर लडें,’ श्रीनारायणले भने, ‘शरीरमा सास रहेसम्म लड्छु । न्यायको लागि अब सर्वोच्च जान्छु ।’
Nepal’s ride-sharing market is about to get more competitive with a new entrant. Yango, a Dubai-based ride-hailing service, has started its service in Kathmandu.
The new service has been brought into Nepal with cooperation among Upaya, Dosti, E-Drive Nepal, Adventure, etc.
Upaya co-founder Suman Rayamajhi shared that Yango officially started its service in Nepal on Jestha 06, 2082. Upaya is one of the local partners of Yango.
If you see a taxi with the YANGO text in red, then it’s a Yango taxi in service for you.
What is the Yango ride-sharing service?
Yango is a new ride-sharing service in Nepal. Like others, it serves users with a ride connecting the parties via its mobile app. The distinct aspect of it is that it expands services through local partners.
The platform aims to provide an efficient and affordable ride-sharing service for the public.
No commission for a year on the Yango ride-sharing app
Yango ride-sharing app won’t charge commission from riders for a year. Instead, it will provide riders with a bonus.
But making a name in Nepal’s ride-sharing market comes with a challenge for the company. It will face stiff competition from the prominent players such as Pathao and inDrive which is now officially registered in Nepal.
How does it work?
In Nepal, Yango works in cooperation with half a dozen of partners. The company provides technology and other key infrastructure to its partners to operate the service. The company says that it will invest its earnings of two years in its local (Nepal) expansion.
The company earns solely through the riders’ ride-hailing service.
But the company doesn’t want to limit itself to ride-sharing. In the future, it plans to enter food delivery and other delivery services. Globally, the Dubai-based company provides delivery, maps, grocery, AI, entertainment, and other services.
To use the service, riders can install the Yango Pro app and create an account, while users can download and install the Yango app from their respective app platforms.
अर्थमन्त्री विष्णु पौडेलले १९ खर्ब ६४ अर्ब ११ करोडको बजेट प्रस्तुत गरे।
कर्णाली प्रदेशका लागि नयाँ योजना घोषणा गरेनन्।
कर्णालीको विकासका लागि संघीय सरकारले केही पुराना योजनाहरू मात्र समेटेको र नयाँ योजनामा ध्यान नदिएको देखिएको छ।
१५ जेठ, सुर्खेत । सरकारले आगामी आर्थिक वर्ष २०८२/८३ को लागि ल्याएको बजेटमा कर्णाली प्रदेशलाई उपेक्षा गरिएको छ । विकासका हरेक सूचकाङ्कमा पछि परेको कर्णालीलाई माथि उकास्न संघीय सरकारले आगामी बजेटमा कुनै नयाँ योजना ल्याएको देखिँदैन ।
संघीय संसद्को बिहीबार बसेको संयुक्त बैठकमा अर्थमन्त्री विष्णु पौडेलले १९ खर्ब ६४ अर्ब ११ करोडको बजेट प्रस्तुत गरे । तर बजेटमा कर्णाली प्रदेशका लागि कुनै पनि नयाँ योजनाको घोषण गरेनन् । बजेट समेटिएका केही पुराना आयोजनामा पनि बजेटको सुनिश्चितता गरिएको छैन ।
संघीय सरकारले कर्णालीका लागि गर्नुपर्ने प्रदेशका नयाँ र रूपान्तरणकारी योजनामा भने सधैँ उपेक्षा गर्दै आएको छ । जमुना-सुर्खेत-हिल्सा सडक, मृत्युमार्ग भनेर चिनिने कर्णाली राजमार्ग र ठूला जलविद्युत आयोजना निर्माण यो पटक पनि सरकारको प्राथमिकतामा पर्न सकेनन् ।
कर्णालीले केही ठूला आयोजनाहरू प्रदेशले निर्माण गर्न नसक्ने भन्दै सङ्घलाई निर्माण गरिदिन आग्रह गरे पनि संघीय सरकारले नजरअन्दाज गर्दै आएको छ ।
अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले संघीय सरकारको बजेटमा प्रत्येक वर्ष समेटिने तर कार्यान्वयन भने नहुने योजना आगामी आर्थिक वर्षका लागि पनि पुनः प्राथमिकतामा पारेका छन् । कर्णाली कोरिडोर, भेरी कोरिडोर, ताल्चा-रारा सड्क र रत्न राजमार्गलाई स्तरोन्नति गरिने अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले बताए । यी योजनाहरूमा विगतदेखि नै सम्बोधन हुँदै आए पनि कार्यान्वयन भने हुन सकेका छैनन् । न त कुनै पनि सडकका लागि रकम खुलाइएको नै छ ।
कर्णाली कोरिडोरलाई भने प्राथमिकतामा राखिएको अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले बताए । ‘कर्णाली कोरिडोरको कामलाई निरन्तर दिइनेछ, कर्णाली कोरिडोरका लागि १ अर्ब २७ करोड विनियोजन गरेको छु,’ पौडेलले भने । छिन्चु बसपार्क, रानीघाट-भुरीगाउँ सुरुङमार्गको सम्भाव्यता अध्ययन लगायतका योजनाहरू बजेटमा समेटिएका छन् ।
अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले दैलेखमा व्यावसायिक रूपमा पेट्रोल उत्पादन गर्ने बताए । दैलेखको पेट्रोलियम अन्वेषण कार्य सम्पन्न गरेर प्राप्त नमुना परीक्षण प्रतिवेदनका आधारमा व्यावसायिक उत्पादन सुरु गर्ने बताइएको छ । यो पनि विगतकै योजना हो । दैलेखमा २८ वैशाख २०८१ मा ड्रिलिङको काम सुरु भएर २० पुसमा सम्पन्न भएको थियो । दैलेखको भैरवी गाउँपालिका- १, जलजलेस्थित अन्वेषण स्थलमा ड्रिलिङको काम सम्पन्न भएसँगै तेस्रो चरणका कामअन्तर्गत सङ्कलित नमुना परीक्षण गर्न केही समयअघि चीनतर्फ पठाइएको छ ।
अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले सुर्खेतको वीरेन्द्रनगरमा हुने १०औँ राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद प्रतियोगिता आयोजना गर्न ५४ करोड विनियोजन गरिएको बताए । गतवर्ष ६० करोड रकम विनियोजन गरिएको थियो । गत मंसिरमै प्रतियोगिता हुने भनिए पनि अहिलेसम्म हुन सकेको छैन । गतवर्षको भन्दा करिब साढे ४ करोड रकम घटाएर यो वर्ष बजेट छुट्याइएको छ ।
त्यस्तै, सङ्घीयतापछि तीन तहका सरकारको सहलगानीमा बन्न लागेको भेरी लिफ्ट खानेपानी आयोजनाले १ अर्ब ३२ करोड बजेट छुट्याइएको छ । कर्णाली प्रदेशको राजधानी सुर्खेतको वीरेन्द्रनगरमा सन् २०५० सम्म वृद्धि हुनसक्ने जनसंख्यालाई आधार मानी कार्यान्वयन भइरहेको भेरी लिफ्ट आयोजनालाई दुई वर्षभित्र सम्पन्न गर्ने गरी बजेटको व्यवस्थापन गरिएको अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले बताए ।
कूल ६ अर्ब लागत रहेको भेरी लिफ्टलाई वीरेन्द्रनगर नगरपालिकाले संघीयता कार्यान्वयनपछि खानेपानीको क्षेत्रमा संघीय सरकारबाट स्थानीय तहले पाएको सबैभन्दा ठूलो लगानीमा बन्न लागेको भेरी लिफ्टिङ खानेपानी आयोजना कार्यान्वयन गरिरहेको छ ।
लामो समयको अध्ययनपछि ६ महिनाअघि वीरेन्द्रनगर नगरपालिकाले पहिलो चरणमा ३ अर्ब ५० करोड ८ लाखमा ठेक्का व्यवस्थापन गरी आयोजनालाई कार्यान्वयनको चरणमा प्रवेश गराएको थियो ।
संघीय सरकारले कर्णालीको विद्युत् समस्याको दीर्घकालीन समाधान गर्न कोहलपुर-सुर्खेत-जुम्ला १३२ केभी प्रसारण लाइन दुई वर्षभित्र सम्पन्न गर्ने घोषण गरेको छ । उक्त आयोजना यसअघि नै पटकपटक बजेटमा सम्बोधन गर्दै आएको छ । तर बजेट भने तोकिएको छैन ।
संघीय सरकारले देशभरका ६ जलविद्युत् आयोजनाको लगानी ढाँचा तयार गर्ने भनिएकोमा चारवटा कर्णालीका आयोजना परेका छन् । अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले जाजरकोटको नलगाड, मुगु कर्णाली र सुर्खेतको उत्तरगंगा जलविद्युत आयोजनालाई बजेटमा सम्बोधन गरेका छन् ।
कर्णालीका केही महत्त्वपूर्ण आयोजनाहरू वर्षेनी नीति-कार्यक्रम तथा बजेटमा समावेश भए पनि कार्यान्वयनको प्रारम्भिक चरणमै प्रवेश गर्न सकेका छैनन् ।
अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले डोल्पामा बन्न लागेको अर्धजलाशययुक्त १०६ मेगावाटको जगदुल्ला हाइड्रोपावर निर्माण आगामी वर्षमा थाल्नेदेखि प्रतीक्षित कर्णाली-चिसापानी बहुद्देश्यीय आयोजनाको विस्तृत इन्जिनियरिङ अध्ययन पूरा गरी लगानीको ढाँचा तयार गरिने बताए ।
सरकारले आगामी वर्ष कर्णालीमा कार्यान्वयन भइरहेका राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिकताप्राप्त आयोजनालाई तिव्रता दिने दाबी गरेको छ । जसमा भेरी-बबई बहुउद्देश्यीय आयोजनाको हेडवर्क्स र पावर हाउस दुई वर्षभित्र सम्पन्न गर्ने गरी २ अर्ब ७ करोड बजेट विनियोजन गरिएको छ ।
त्यस्तै कर्णाली र भेरीमा र्याप्टिङ लगायतका गतिविधि गर्न निजी क्षेत्रलाई प्रोत्साहित गरिने, सुर्खेतको प्रादेशिक विमानस्थल विस्तार गरिने जस्ता विगतकै कार्यक्रम उल्लेख छन् । सुर्खेत विमानस्थलको विस्तारको विषय विगतदेखि नै उठ्दै आएको विषय हो । आगामी बजेटमा पनि विस्तारका लागि बजेट खुलाइएको छैन ।
आर्थिक वर्ष २०७२/२०७३ सालदेखि नियमित बजेट भाषणमा प्राथमिकतामा पर्ने सुर्खेत मेडिकल कलेज यो वर्ष पनि प्राथमिकता परेको छ । एक दशक बित्दा पनि मेडिकल कलेजको कुनै काम अघि बढेको छैन । आर्थिक वर्ष २०७८/७९ को बजेट प्रस्तुत गर्दै अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले नै सुर्खेतमा मेडिकल कलेज स्थापना गर्ने बजेट भाषण गरेका थिए ।
कर्णाली लगायतका तीन प्रदेशका उच्च पहाडी जिल्लामा बाली संरक्षण कार्यक्रम ल्याइएको छ । समग्र तीन प्रदेशका लागि भनेर ८३ करोड रकम विनियोजन गरिएको छ । राराको पूर्वाधार तथा पदयात्राका लागि थोरै भए पनि समावेश गरिएको छ । तर त्यसका लागि पनि बजेट खुलाइएको छैन । खेलतर्फ जुम्लामा हाइअल्टिच्युट तालिम सेन्टर निर्माण गरिने कुरा पौडेलले उल्लेख गरेका छन् । यी कार्यक्रमहरू पनि विगतकै निरन्तरता हुन् ।
यस बाहेक कर्णालीमा कुनै नयाँ कार्यक्रम समावेश भएको छैन । विगत तीन आर्थिक वर्षमा केन्द्र सरकारले ल्याएको बजेट भाषणमा सबैभन्दा धेरै योजना अर्थमन्त्री जनार्दन शर्मा (२०७९/८०) को समयमा समावेश भएका थिए । कर्णालीकै अर्थमन्त्री भएकाले उनले थुप्रै योजना समावेश गरेका थिए । त्यो बेलाका धेरै योजनालाई विगतका दुई आर्थिक वर्षबाट निरन्तरता दिइएको छैन ।
कर्णालीलाई दक्षिण भारतदेखि उत्तरको चीन जोड्ने अन्तरदेशीय रणनीतिक महत्वका सडक आयोजना निर्माणमा यो वर्ष पनि केन्द्र सरकारको प्राथमिकता पर्न सकेन । कर्णालीका प्रथम मुख्यमन्त्री महेन्द्रबहादुर शाहीले उक्त आयोजनालाई राष्ट्रिय गौरवको आयोजनामा राखेर अगाडि बढाउन २०७५ सालमै केन्द्र सरकारसँग आग्रह गरेका थिए ।
त्यसयताका प्रत्येक मुख्यमन्त्रीले बजेट आउनुपूर्व केन्द्र सरकारलाई उक्त आयोजना निर्माणमा प्राथमिकता दिन आग्रह गर्दै आएका छन् । कर्णालीकै लाइफलाइन मानिने उक्त सडक निर्माणका लागि प्रदेश सरकारले चाइना रेल्वे कम्पनीसँगको सहकार्यमा डीपीआर नै तयार गरेको छ । तर केन्द्र सरकारले उक्त आयोजनालाई नजरअन्दाज गर्दै आएको छ ।
गत वर्ष जुम्लाको हिमा र तिला नदी किनार आसपास क्षेत्रलाई मार्सी धान कोरिडोर र स्थानीय र प्रदेशको साझेदारीमा सल्यानमा कृषि कोरिडोर बनाइन योजना अहिले हटेको छ । गत वर्ष कर्णाली एकीकृत सिँचाइका लागि ८२ करोड बजेट विनियोजन भए पनि यो पटक उक्त कार्यक्रमले बजेटमा स्थान पाएको छैन ।
चालु आर्थिक वर्षको बजेटमा सुर्खेत विमानस्थलदेखि कर्णालीका अन्य जिल्लाहरूमा आन्तरिक उडान गर्ने कार्यक्रम रहेकोमा अहिले हटाइएको छ । माथिल्लो कर्णाली, मुगु कर्णाली, फुकोट कर्णाली जस्ता जलविद्युत् आयोजनाबारे बजेटले छोएको छैन ।
नेपालकै सबैभन्दा धेरै परिमाणमा विद्युत् उत्पादनको सम्भावना बोकेको १० हजार ८०० मेगावाटको कर्णाली चिसापानी जलविद्युत् आयोजनाको विस्तृत इन्जिनियरिङ अध्ययन गरिने महत्वाकांक्षी योजना संघीय सरकारकाले चालु आर्थिक वर्षबाट अगाडि बढाउने बताएको थियो । त्यो योजना आगामी आर्थिक वर्ष छुटेको छ ।
सरकारले १७ कात्तिक २०८० मा जाजरकोट र रुकुमपश्चिम लगायतका स्थानमा आएको भूकम्पका कारण भएको क्षतिको पुनर्निर्माणका लागि भनेर छुट्टै बजेटमा व्यवस्था गरेको छैन ।
अर्थमन्त्री पौडेलले आगामी बजेटमा कर्णालीबारे कुनै नौलो योजना ल्याएको देखिँदैन भने पुरानैमा पनि आवश्यक बजेट विनियोजन गरेको छैनन् ।
कर्णालीका केही महत्त्वपूर्ण आयोजनाहरू वर्षेनी नीति-कार्यक्रम तथा बजेटमा समावेश भए पनि कार्यान्वयनको प्रारम्भिक चरणमै प्रवेश गर्न सकेका छैनन् ।
The government of Nepal has kept the electric vehicle tax unchanged for the Fiscal Year FY 2082/83. On Thursday, Jestha 15, 2082, the Finance Minister, Mr. Bishnu Prasad Poudel, announced the government’s electric vehicle tax policies in his annual budget speech for the fiscal year 2082/83. The new but intact tax policy should be a surprising gift to the EV industry, as entrepreneurs were expecting a slight hike.
The tax duties for EVs in Nepal are based on the kW capacity.
For 0 to 50 kW EVs, the government levies a 15% customs charge and a 5% excise duty from FY 2082/83.
Electric Vehicle Tax in Nepal for 51 kW to 100 kW EVs
Likewise, for EVs that are 51 kW to 100 kW in capacity, the customs tax is set at 20%, while excise duty has also been set at 15%. The more powerful the kW capacity, the sharper the tax sting gets; however, the government has implemented a balancing act to some extent.
To illustrate, the EVs with kW capacity from 101 – 200 kW get a 30% customs charge. However, the excise fee has been kept intact at 20% for FY 2082/83.
The number of EV charging stations is growing in Nepal, as is the number of EVs. However, the government’s tax perspective has not been as helpful | In the picture: NEA’s Charging Station at Kalika Fuel Station, Pokhara
The customs charge has been stiffer for EVs from 201 kW to 300 kW. These vehicles’ customs duty is set at 60% and excise duty at 10%, meaning it’s 35% in total. In FY 2082/83, EVs with 301 kW and above will again have an 80% customs charge and 50% excise duty.
There are some most-know reasons to buy an EV in Nepal. And the current tax policy, which plays a prominent role in the business prospects, has arguably been industry-friendly.
What do you think of the latest electric vehicle tax in Nepal for 2082/83? Will the market see a normal growth trajectory? Do offer your opinion in the comments below.
शुक्रवार जडीबुटी उत्पादन तथा प्रशोधन कम्पनीका कर्मचारीहरू सन्चो प्याकिङमा सक्रिय रूपमा संलग्न थिए। यो दृश्य कम्पनीको पुनरुत्थानको महत्त्वपूर्ण क्षण हो।
गत वर्ष १५ चैत्रमा राजावादी आन्दोलनको समयमा आगलागीका कारण बन्द भएको यो कम्पनी पुन: सञ्चालनमा आएको छ। कर्मचारीहरूले परम्परागत हर्बल उत्पादन सन्चोलाई सावधानीपूर्वक प्याकिङ गर्न थालेका छन्।
It proposes letting terminally ill people end their life if they:
are over 18, live in England or Wales, and have been registered with a GP for at least 12 months
have the mental capacity to make the choice and be deemed to have expressed a clear, settled and informed wish, free from coercion or pressure
be expected to die within six months
make two separate declarations, witnessed and signed, about their wish to die
satisfy two independent doctors that they are eligible – with at least seven days between each assessment
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Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says too many people “have a horrible, harrowing death” under the current system.
Once an application has been approved, the patient would have to wait 14 days before proceeding.
A doctor would prepare the substance being used to end the patient’s life, but the person would take it themselves.
The bill defines the co-ordinating doctor as a registered medical practitioner with “training, qualifications and experience” at a level to be specified by the health secretary. It does not say which drug would be used.
It would be illegal to coerce someone into declaring they want to end their life, with a possible 14-year prison sentence.
A majority of MPs backed the bill in November 2024.
How has the Leadbeater bill changed since MPs first voted?
A committee of 23 MPs – including 14 supporters and nine opponents – has gone through the proposed legislation line by line. It held public hearings and took evidence from experts.
Under the original proposals, a High Court judge would have to approve each request to end a life.
On Friday, MPs will have the chance to propose and vote on additional changes. There won’t be a vote on whether to pass or reject the entire bill.
The legislation will then be subject to further scrutiny in the Commons and the Lords, with further votes. The Commons is unlikely to vote to give the bill final approval until 13 June at the earliest.
The government has reduced its upper estimate for the number of assisted deaths in the first year from 787 to 647. It admitted errors in calculating how many people could take up the service if it becomes law.
How might the law change in Scotland?
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Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur with campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament
Who opposes assisted dying?
Paralympian and House of Lords crossbencher Baroness Grey-Thompson is a vocal critic.
She is worried that disabled and other vulnerable people could be put under pressure to end their lives – and that doctors may struggle to make accurate six-month diagnoses.
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Baroness Grey-Thompson (C) is a long-standing critic of legalising assisted dying.
“Some of us have very real fears based on our lived experience and based on what has happened in other countries where it’s legal,” she wrote on X.
Dr Gordon Macdonald, from campaign group Care Not Killing, said the bill ignores the wider “deep-seated problems in the UK’s broken and patchy palliative care system”.
Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy, the first permanent wheelchair user to be elected to Holyrood, said it could become “easier to access help to die than help to live”.
Leadbeater argues that some people “have a horrible, harrowing death”, however good their end-of-life care is.
The Dignity in Dying campaign group said her bill provides the “most detailed, robust proposals” on the issue that “Westminster has ever considered”.
Chief executive Sarah Wootton said that the fact that every year “up to 650 terminally ill people end their own lives, often in lonely and traumatic ways,” proves the need for reform.
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Dame Esther Rantzen, who has stage four lung cancer, has joined Dignitas in Switzerland
Broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen, who has stage-four lung cancer, is another long-standing campaigner for change. “All I’m asking for is that we be given the dignity of choice,” she said.
How might the law change in the Isle of Man and Jersey?
The Isle of Man and Jersey are both part of the British Isles but are able to set their own laws.
Jersey’s politicians approved plans to allow assisted dying for those facing “unbearable suffering” in May 2024. The final legislation is being written. If approved, new rules could take effect from summer 2027.
What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
However, assisted dying generally refers to a person who is terminally ill receiving lethal drugs from a medical practitioner, which they administer themselves.
Assisted suicide is intentionally helping another person to end their life, including someone who is not terminally ill. That could involve providing lethal medication or helping them travel to another jurisdiction to die.
Euthanasia is the act of deliberately ending a person’s life to relieve suffering in which a lethal drug is administered by a physician. Patients may not be terminally ill.
There are two types: voluntary euthanasia, where a patient consents; and non-voluntary, where they cannot because, for example, they are in a coma.
Where is euthanasia or assisted dying legal around the world?
Switzerland has allowed assisted suicide since 1942. Its Dignitas facility accepts foreign patients as well as Swiss nationals, and between 1998 and 2023 it helped 571 Britons to die.
Assisted suicide is also legal in Austria.
In the US, 10 states allow “physician-assisted dying” where doctors can prescribe lethal drugs for self-administration.
In Canada,voluntary euthanasia or “medical assistance in dying” can be provided by a doctor or nurse practitioner, either in person or through the prescription of drugs for self-administration.
Voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide are also legal in Spain and Colombia.
Assisted dying is legal in some parts of Australia – though the law differs across states – and in New Zealand.
The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg let people who are not terminally ill receive assistance to die.
Update 3 January 2025: This piece has been updated to give further detail on the definition of a co-ordinating doctor.
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been replaced as the Eurovision 2025 spokesperson due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
The 32-year-old actor was due to read out the UK jury votes at the grand final on Saturday but has now been replaced by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
A BBC statement from Thursday evening said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend.”
It continued: “However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the jury result live from the UK.”
The BBC has not given any more information on the reason for Gatwa’s withdrawal.
In previous years the UK spokesperson role has been taken on by Catherine Tate, Amanda Holden and AJ Odudu.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor said: “I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s grand final.
“What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!”
The announcement from the BBC about Gatwa came during the second Eurovision semi-final, in which UK entry Remember Monday performed.
Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull performed What The Hell Just Happened, but were safe from elimination due to the UK’s automatic qualification in the competition.
They join the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland alongside the countries that qualified at Tuesday’s semi final – Spain, Italy, Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine.
Ireland, which is currrently the joint-record holder with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, after taking the tropy seven times, failed to qualify on Thursday evening.
Norwegian singer Emmy, who represented the country, did not get enough votes with Laika Party, about a Russian space dog.
She hoped to replicate the success of last year’s entrant, Bambie Thug, who became the first Irish competitor to reach the grand final since Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018.
The King is now estimated to be worth £270m more than his late mother the Queen
The number of UK billionaires has fallen while King Charles’ personal wealth has jumped to equal former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
The annual list of the UK’s 350 richest people revealed the biggest decline in billionaires in the paper’s history.
Meanwhile in the past year, the King’s wealth has grown by £30m to £640m, increasing his rank 20 places to 258 with Sunak and Murty.
Topping the list for the fourth consecutive year is the Hinduja family behind the Indian corporation Hinduja Group, which, despite a decline in fortune, is recorded to be worth more than £35bn.
The number of billionaires slid to 156 this year from 165 in 2024, representing the sharpest decline in the Sunday Times Rich List’s 37-year-history.
“Our billionaire count is down and the combined wealth of those who feature in our research is falling,” Robert Watts, compiler of the Rich List told PA Media.
Who are the richest people in the UK?
1. Gopi Hinduja and family (£35.3bn, down from £37.2bn)
2. David and Simon Reuben and family (£26.87bn)
3. Sir Leonard Blavatnik (£25.73bn)
4. Sir James Dyson and family (£20.8bn)
5. Idan Ofer (£20.12bn)
Coming in second after the Hinduja family, at almost £27bn, were the Reuben brothers, who made their fortune through property and technology.
A close third was Sir Leonard Blavatnik, a Ukrainian born British-American businessman who built up a sizeable net worth of almost £26bn.
His wealth has dropped by £6.473bn – more than a quarter of his fortune – in the last year.
It now sits at £17.046bn from £23.519bn, pushing him from fourth to seventh on the list.
Among other notable figures to make the list were Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, David and Victoria Beckham, and Sir Elton John.
Dua Lipa, 29, was the youngest person to be included on the sub-list of the richest Britons aged under 40. She was raked at 34, with an estimated wealth of £115m.
Harry Styles, 31, was listed at 22 with a fortune of £225m. Ed Sheeran, 34, was at number 13 with £370m.
The King’s rise in wealth has also made him richer than his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The new figures estimate Charles to be worth £270m more than his mother, with the majority of his fortune benefiting from the investment portfolio he inherited from her.
The late Queen was said to be worth £370m in 2022 compared to Charles’ current fortune of £640m.
He did not pay inheritance tax on the fortune she left, due to an exemption. This would have charged a standard of 40% on assets above a threshold.
Money is also earned from the private estate the Duchy of Lancaster. It covers more than 18,000 hectares of land in areas such as Lancashire and Yorkshire, as well as property in central London.
Worth £654m, it generates about £20m a year in profits.
Mr Watts said researchers found that fewer “of the world’s super rich are coming to live in the UK.”
He said he was “struck by the strength of criticism for Rachel Reeves’s Treasury” when speaking to wealthy individuals for the publication.
He said: “We expected the abolition of non-dom status would anger affluent people from overseas.
The Labour government abolished the non-dom tax status in April, which is where UK residents whose permanent home or domicile is outside the UK for tax purposes.
Instead, they now face the new foreign income and gains regime, which provides tax relief on foreign income and gains for people in their first four years of tax residence.
It only applies if they have not been a tax resident in the UK in any of the 10 consecutive years prior to their arrival.
Last year, former Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans to scrap the tax status before successor Rachel Reeves sped up the process.
The government expects the package of measures to raise £12.7bn over the next five years. US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, announced in April, have also had an impact.
The announcement saw the stock markets plummet immediately afterwards, with turbulence continuing since and businesses facing higher prices in the US.
The International Monetary Fund has said in its recent forecast for the world economy that global share prices dropped “as trade tensions flared” and warned about an “erosion of trust” between countries.
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Millions more adults in England and Wales are believed to have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16, after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) overhauled its crime survey.
They added new questions covering topics like controlling and coercive behaviour and the harm it causes.
This means that more than 12m people are thought to have suffered abusive behaviour from family members or partners, up from 10m in older figures.
The new data, for the year ending March 2024, gives the most detailed picture yet of how common different types of abusive behaviour are, suggesting 18% of adults have suffered emotional abuse and 12% economic abuse.
Not all abusive behaviours cross the line into criminal levels of domestic abuse, researchers warned.
Data on the severity of abuse was not published on Friday, but is expected in November.
The figures were published on the same day as a report from MPs calling for better data on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
The Public Accounts Committee highlighted the need for improved information on how much violence women and girls face, on the needs of support services, evidence on the interventions that reduce violence and co-ordination across government departments to halve VAWG.
The Home Office said the new data is “essential to help us better understand the scale of domestic abuse and how we halve violence against women and girls”.
Domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid, which helped the ONS and University of Bristol develop the new questions has welcomed the change.
“Women’s Aid has for many years been concerned that the questions in the survey have failed to adequately capture the lived experience of victim-survivors of domestic abuse” said Sarika Seshadri, their Head of Research and Evaluation.
The definition of domestic abuse in law has changed a lot over the past decade. Coercive control was first made a crime in 2015, years before the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act explicitly defined some of its major forms, including economic abuse.
The ONS adapted its gold-standard crime survey to reflect the shift in understanding of abuse and better reflect the experiences of survivors.
Some of the new questions ask about manipulative behaviour, including whether a partner or family member had tried to convince the respondent’s friends they were “crazy”; acted in an “overly jealous way”; or had threatened to hurt or kill themselves if the respondent did not do what they wanted.
The new survey also asks if a family member or partner had threatened to discredit the respondent using sensitive personal information, such as their sexuality or immigration status.
Answers were collected privately using tablets, unlike the spoken interviews used for other crimes.
According to the new data, about 12.6 million people in England and Wales – 26% of the population – had experienced abusive behaviours by family or partners since age of 16, including 30% of women and 22% of men.
These figures did not account for the number of incidents or harm suffered. Women are more often the target of repeated or more severe abuse.
More than three-quarters of the 108 domestic homicide victims in the year to March 2024 were women.
Cows have been rescued after a livestock lorry overturned on the M1 motorway on Friday morning.
The road, both eastbound and westbound, remains closed as live cattle transferred to another lorry wait to be moved off site, as well as the overturned lorry.
David Doherty, area commander for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), said the driver “is safe and well”.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) said a small number of cows have been put down and the westbound junction 11 to junction 12 is likely to remain closed until lunchtime.
The fire service and two animal rescue teams attended the scene, with 40 cattle involved in the incident.
Mr Doherty told BBC Radio Ulster’s The Nolan Show that 30 firefighters were at the scene along with appliances from Dungannon, Portadown and Armagh.
He added that vets were at the scene to assess the animals’ welfare alongside the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera).
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said motorists travelling city-bound on the M1 should leave the motorway at junction 15, the Moy Road roundabout, and travel through Armagh before joining the M12 at Portadown.
The opposite applies to those travelling on the country-bound lane.
A Ukrainian man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Roman Lavrynovych, 21, who theBBC understands is a builder and roofer, is accused of three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following the fires at locations in north London. He did not enter any pleas to the charges.
The defendant, assisted by an interpreter, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address at a short hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
He will appear next at the Old Bailey for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 6 June.
“At this stage, the alleged offending is unexplained,” prosecutor Sarah Przybylska said on Friday.
Ms Przybylska also told the court that Lavrynovych was interviewed under caution after his arrest and denied arson.
The court also heard that accelerant, preliminarily deemed to be of a “slow burning nature”, was used in at least one of the fires.
Mr Lavrynovych was arrested at an address in Sydenham in the early hours of Tuesday and charged on Thursday.
The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terror Command led the investigation because of the connections to a high-profile public figure.
In the early hours of Monday, the emergency services responded to a fire at the Kentish Town home where Sir Keir lived before becoming prime minister and moving into 10 Downing Street.
Police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at the residential address at 01:35 BST.
Damage was caused to the property’s entrance but nobody was hurt.
The BBC understands the property is rented to the prime minister’s sister-in-law.
Four days earlier, on 8 May, a car that Sir Keir sold to a neighbour last year was set alight on the same street.
In the early hours of Sunday, firefighters dealt with a small fire at the front door of a house converted into flats in nearby Islington, which is also linked to the prime minister.
One person was assisted to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus, the fire brigade said.
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