Another idiot funded by the evangelical Christians.

A self-proclaimed “one-man army”, Rai says he has been taking his anti-abortion message to more than 30,000 people across Nepal since he founded his organisation, Voice of Fetus Nepal, in 2009.

Rai speaks with the fluency and confidence of an evangelical preacher, taking his mostly female audience on an emotional journey. His message is built on the belief that life begins at the moment of conception, and underpinned by the teachings of the Bible. Instead of abortion, Rai promotes parenting, adoption and abstinence

Be wary of these people seeping into fandom status.

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In the first seven months of 2024, Nepal welcomed 647,615 foreign tourists, marking a significant increase in tourist arrivals. This reflects a 21.22% rise compared to the same period in the previous year. The surge in tourism is indicative of Nepal's growing appeal as a travel destination, likely due to its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and improved accessibility for international visitors.

A video about the effects of climate change, change in regulations, piles of trash, cleanup attempts, and crowded lines on Mt. Everest.

I thought the narration was a bit slow for me (probably for dramatization). Watch it at 1.25x if you feel the same.

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The article from discusses the issue of modern slavery faced by seasonal workers in South Korea. It highlights how vulnerable low-paid workers are exploited, tricked, and abused under a migrant worker program aimed at addressing the severe labor shortage in South Korea. The investigation found that the program, which recruits workers from countries like Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam, Mongolia, Laos, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, and Thailand, often leads to workers facing inhumane conditions and abusive treatment. Many workers reported returning home empty-handed after risking their land to participate in the program due to misinformation and inadequate contracts. This sheds light on the challenges faced by migrant workers and the importance of quality journalism in uncovering such issues.

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The article discusses how Nepal’s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the country reduce oil imports and improve air quality through the increasing sales of electric vehicles. The clean energy generated from river-fed hydro-electricity has led to a significant reduction in oil import costs, with savings estimated at $22 million per year. The Nepal Electricity Authority highlights that the use of electric vehicles has doubled in the past two years, thanks to the expanding charging networks and the country’s focus on clean energy sources like hydropower and solar power.

Nepal has seen a rapid increase in its electricity access over the past three decades due to the completion of various hydroelectric projects. Currently, 94% of the population has access to the fast-expanding electricity grid, enabling the country to adopt electric vehicles at an increasing rate. The article also mentions that Nepal aims to raise the share of electric vehicles in auto sales to 25% by 2025 and 90% by 2030 as part of its commitment to reducing climate-changing emissions.

To support this transition, the government has implemented policies such as lower import duties on electric vehicles compared to gas and diesel-fueled vehicles. Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is also rapidly expanding in Nepal, with the number of charging stations expected to double within a year. The shift towards electric vehicles is not only seen as beneficial for the environment but also for public health, as it helps reduce pollution levels in cities like Kathmandu.

Overall, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles in Nepal is viewed as a positive step towards reducing reliance on imported oil, improving air quality, and fulfilling the country’s commitments to curbing climate change.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16690943

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Nepal’s Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot distribute land within national parks and forest areas to landless individuals.

Land ownership in Nepal has historically been concentrated among the powerful, leaving marginalized communities without land titles.

The Forest Act and regulations complicate the government’s efforts to provide land to the landless without violating conservation laws.

The Supreme Court’s ruling was seen as positive by environmental activists, emphasizing that land within protected areas cannot be distributed to squatters.

However, the ruling did not address the eviction of people who have already encroached upon forest or protected area land.

Land ownership remains a contentious issue in Nepal, with a significant portion of land covered by forests.

The government faces challenges in resolving the issue of squatters and landless individuals, especially in rural areas.

While the government plans to allocate land to 500,000 families, it must do so in accordance with the law.

Balancing environmental conservation with people’s rights to land remains a key challenge for the government and the court.

The issue of formal land ownership, housing rights, and environmental protection needs to be addressed in a balanced manner moving forward in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Broadband internet was disrupted in many parts of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors from whom most Nepali private operators source the bandwidth stopped providing the services because of payment defaults.

Private internet service providers in Nepal issued notices saying their services were either disrupted or connections were slow. The state-run Nepal Telecom was still continuing to provide internet services. Two private mobile services operating in Nepal were working, but their internet speed was affected.

Private ISPs in Nepal haven’t been able to pay the Indian vendors for months as the government hasn’t provided them foreign currency from the banks to make the payments. The government has been refusing to do so until the private companies clear taxes on certain services they provide. The private companies say they are exempted from such taxes.

Wlink Communications, the largest ISP in Nepal, blamed the government for the disruption. “Our upstream provider has disconnected our internal links citing nonpayment,” the Wlink notice said. “ISPs in Nepal have not been able to remit such payments as we are unable to obtain permission from the Nepal government for foreign exchange.”

There was no immediate comment from the government

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.smeargle.fans/post/146833

A shrub in Nepal supplies the raw material for the bank notes used in Japan

HN Discussion

• Nepal’s Ministry of Forest Environment is considering new regulations to permit hotels to operate within national parks like Chitwan, as indicated in a draft document seen by Mongabay.

• The decision to consider allowing hotels follows the closure of seven hotels in Chitwan National Park in 2009 due to ecological concerns and alleged involvement in poaching, with the last hotel shutting down in 2012.

• Despite opposition from conservationists and local communities, the government has shown interest in allowing commercial activities, including large-scale hydropower plants, within national parks, raising concerns about environmental degradation.