Brussels. The European Union (EU) stated on Wednesday that Hungary and Slovakia do not face an immediate risk of petroleum product shortages despite the current disruption to Russian supplies via the 'Druzhba pipeline'.“Alternative sources have arranged supplies for them,” an EU spokesperson said following a meeting of experts to discuss the situation.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, one of the EU leaders close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has used his 'veto power' to block a new round of sanctions against Russia unless Kyiv reopens a major oil pipeline, alongside blocking a €90 billion ($106 billion) EU loan to Ukraine.He accused...
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is set to expedite the registration of approximately 1.7 million farmers across the country who are yet to be listed. The delay in listing around 1,737,000 farmers was attributed to staff management at local and regional levels, political fluctuations, and some technical reasons, according to Ministry Information Officer Mahananda Joshi. He informed that 2,393,000 farmers have been included in the list so far. Preparations are underway to quickly incorporate the remaining farmers into the count and connect them to the electronic information system.Farmers connected to this system will be distributed identity cards,...
In the second leg of the Champions League play-offs, held on Wednesday night according to Nepali time, Atalanta registered a magnificent 4-1 victory over Dortmund. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Atalanta made an excellent comeback on their home ground, securing a place in the next round of the competition with an aggregate score of 4-3.Atalanta, who appeared aggressive from the start of the match, took the lead when Gianluca Scamacca scored the first goal in the 5th minute. In the final minute of the first half, Davide Zappacosta scored to double Atalanta's lead and bring the aggregate score to...
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to prevent prohibited activities during the election period and to take immediate action according to prevailing laws if any such activities are found, and to inform the Commission about them.Issuing a statement, the Commission stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs should direct all Chief District Officers and security agencies to fully comply with the Election Code of Conduct that comes into effect from 12:00 AM on Falgun 18, and to inform the Commission about action taken against those who violate specific provisions under Section 24 of the Election...
Mahottari. Nepali Congress Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has stated that the Nepali Congress has transformed itself and come before the public according to the demands of the youth (Gen-Z).Speaking at an election corner meeting organized by the Congress Mahottari's Constituency No. 3 in Jaleshwar on Wednesday, he claimed that his party was the first to undergo change in line with the spirit of the movement led by the youth for change.Vice President Sharma expressed the view that the public should now evaluate this, as the party has brought Gagan Kumar Thapa, who long advocated for generational transition within the...
Kathmandu. The lives of over 1.9 million displaced people in South Sudan are at risk due to a lack of funding for aid, the United Nations agency for migrant affairs stated on Wednesday.The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that humanitarian needs in South Sudan, one of the world's most displacement-affected countries, are dramatically outstripping resources.“Significant funding shortfalls are putting the lives of over 1.9 million displaced persons in South Sudan at risk,” the IOM informed in a statement.South Sudan, the world's newest sovereign nation established in 2011, has been plagued by civil war, poverty, and widespread corruption.IOM stated that...