Information Bulletin : Embassy of India, Kathmandu Volume - 4 Issue - 4 February - March, 2017

Festival of North-East India Namaste

Development Festival of Uttar Pg\=P;\=8L= / g]kfnL gf6\od~r M WWW.INDIANEMBASSY.ORG.NP FEBRUARY/MARCH-2017 [ 1 ] Partnership Wing Pradesh in Nepal s]xL cg'ej –cle ;'j]bL Foreword

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Edited by : Ruby Jaspreet Sharma In its brief life of a year, the information bulletin of the Embassy of India, Saransha has developed into an important outreach medium. Designed by : Manoj Verma By incorporating recommendations of its readers and expanding its outreach, particularly Printed by : Sambad Media (P) Ltd. through the edition and with better layout and more interesting information, it is contributing to greater awareness about the multifaceted engagement between India Embassy of India and Nepal. Saransha captures and disseminates information about developments in the engagement between India 336 Kapurdhara Marg and Nepal in diverse sectors in recent months. Kathmandu, Nepal A highlight in recent days has been the fi nancial approval for the P.O.Box : 292 Arun- III project by the Indian cabinet as well as the announcement of US$340 million concessional loan for the Mahakali bridge and Tel. : +977-1-4410900, 4414990, 4411699 15 major projects. A total of US$ 1.6 billion for the LoC projects are e-mail : [email protected] now under implementation. In addition, the Hulaki roads Phase-I project is under implementation and preparations for Phase-II have Website : www.indianembassy.org.np begun.

Facebook : www.facebook.comIndiaInNepal The visit of the Hon'ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee marked a watershed in our relations. This year too we expect to have Twittter : @IndiaInNepal high level visits from India and Nepal. Recently we had the visit of our Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu who participated in the CNI sponsored Infrastructure Summit.

B.P. Koirala Foundation has also been active in promoting cultural, academic and other exchanges as well as people to people linkages.

As I complete my tenure and retire from the Indian Foreign Service, I convey my best wishes for a happy and prosperous future for Nepal and its friendly people.

(Ranjit Rae)

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Ambassador Sri Ranjit JWG/JSC meeting on North-East Indian Rae travelled extensively 4820bilateral cooperation Cultural Festival – and inaugurated several in Power sector Namaste Nepal projects across different January 14- 27 2017 districts of Nepal

Development Partnership Wing ...... 04 Commerce Wing ...... 07 Political Wing ...... 09 Festival of Uttar Pradesh in Nepal ...... 10 Defence Wing ...... 12

Pg\=P;\=8L= / g]kfnL gf6\od~r M s]xL cg'ej – 8f= cle ;'j]bL ...... 14 Education Wing ...... 16 BP Koirala India-Nepal Foundation ...... 17 North-East Indian Cultural Festival – Namaste Nepal January 14- 27 2017 ...... 19

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The Government of India has been supporting in creation of necessary physical and social infrastructure in Nepal since 1951. More than 551 large and small development projects have been completed or being implemented in almost all the districts of Nepal.

Projects undertaken by Development Partnership Wing Projects at and and interacted with the Project developers and other stakeholders. 1. The 7th Meeting of the Project Steering Committee He also visited some projects already completed (PSC) for development of Integrated Check Posts with Indian Government assistance like Manmohan (ICPs) along the Indo-Nepal border was held at Memorial Polytechnic, Hattimunda, Biratnagar and B Kathmandu on 15 December 2016. The meeting was P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. co-chaired by Sri Deependra Nath Sharma, Secretary, 3. On 8th January, Ambassador Sri Ranjit Rae Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), from inaugurated the upgraded Thame Khola Hydropower Nepalese side and Smt. Sanjeevanee Kutty, Secretary, plant in Namche VDC of Solumkhumbu district. The Border Management (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs work of capacity building of the plant from 630 KW to (MHA), from India. The two sides agreed to facilitate 930 KW has been undertaken with India’s assistance completion of Integrated Check Post at Birgunj at of NRs.44 million. The plant supplies electricity to 18 the earliest and take necessary measures to ensure villages of Khumjung and Namche VDC of Khumbu smooth execution of ICP at Biratnagar Valley in the district and is operated by the Khumbu 2. Sri M. Subbarayudu, JS (DPA-III) in MEA visited Bijuli Company. The project seeks to mitigate Nepal's Nepal from 17-21 December 2016 to undertake fi eld energy shortage by adding 300 KW to the plant. After visits to various projects being implemented with the upgradation, 5000 people residing in the region Indian assistance. Sri Subbarayudu took stock of would receive continuous supply of electricity and will various ongoing projects such as Jogbani-Biratnagar improve the economic and fi nancial aspects of the Rail link, Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas Rail link, ICP local community in the district.

Ambassador’s address at the Inauguration Ceremony:

“I fi rmly believe that the Hulaki Rajmarg Project would be a milestone in improving the cross- border connectivity and trade between India and Nepal.”

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4. In the past two months, Ambassador Sri Ranjit Rae travelled extensively and inaugurated several projects across different districts of Nepal. These projects included several inaugurations as listed herewith.

S.N. MoU Signing Date Signing Authorities

Nepal-Bharat Maitri Irrigation Project- Inaugurated jointly by GoI provided fi nancial assistance 2700 Shallow Tube Well Irrigation Ambassador Sri Ranjit Rae and of NRs. 256.72 million. Project Systems installed in 12 districts in Hon’ble Minister for Irrigation executed by the Ground Water 1. - Saptari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, (GoN) Sri Deepak Giri on 18th Resources Development Board Bara, Parsa, Chitwan, Nawalparasi, January, 2017 (GWRDB), Ministry of Irrigation, Rupendehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Kailali Govt. of Nepal. and Kanchanpur. Completed portion of Hulaki Rajmarg Inaugurated jointly by Constructed with NRs 1020 comprising (i) -Bhajaniya- Ambassador Rae and million grant assistance from Satti road & (ii) Lamki-Tikapur- Hon’ble Minister for Physical India. 2. Khakraula road Infrastructure and Transport Sri Ramesh Lekhak (GoN) on 19 January, 2017. Campus building for Chautara Inaugurated by Ambassador Govt. of India’s grant assistance 3. Multiple Campus, Chautara in Rae on January 27, 2017. of NRs 27 million. Sindhupalchok District. School building for Shree Inaugurated by Ambassador Completed with the Government Mahandranagar Higher Secondary Rae during his 4-day travel of India’s grant assistance to the 4. School in Bhimdatt in Kanchanpur. to the far western region in tune of NRs 43.73 million. February, 2017. A double-storied Library and a science Inaugurated by Ambassador Built with a total fi nancial grant laboratory building constructed for during his 4-day travel to the of NRs.12.88 million. 5. Shree Bagiswary Higher Secondary far western region in February, School at Parasan, Kanchanpur. 2017. School building for Shree Janata Inaugurated by Ambassador Built with GoI grant assistance of 6. Secondary School in Harkathwa VDC. Rae on 17 February, 2017. NRs 17 million.

5. To further Government of India’s commitment towards the Education Sector, MoU’s worth NRs. 185 million have been signed recently to enhance accessibility and availability of quality education infrastructure across different districts of Nepal.

S.N. MoU Signing Date Signing Authorities

Construction of school building for Sri Gyanveer Singh, Second Secretary & 26 December, 1. Shree Bal Govinda Janta Higher District Development Committee (DDC), 2016 Secondary, Pipariya. Sarlahi. Two MoU’s for construction of school buildings for Shree Saraswati 30 December, Sri Gyanveer Singh, Second Secretary and 2. Secondary School in Tikapur 2016 DDC, Kailali. and Regional Police Secondary in Dhangadhi. Construction of school buildings for Sri Gyanveer Singh, Second Secretary and 3. Shree Pashupati Shiksha Mandir in 5 January, 2017 DDC, Kanchanpur. Kanchanpur District. Construction of school buildings for Sri Gyanveer Singh, Second Secretary and 4. Shree Latinath Secondary School in 20 January, 2017 DDC,Darchula. Darchula District. Tripartite MoU for construction of a Sri Gyanveer Singh, Sri Shiva Humagain, three storied building with 19 rooms, Local Development Offi cer, Sindhuli and computer and internet lab, reading 5. 16 February, 2017 Principal of Sindhuli Community Technical room with other facilities with a total Institute in the presence of Ambassador fi nancial assistance of NRs. 44 million Rae at Sindhuli.

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6. On 24th January, 2017, the Embassy of India released an amount of NRs. 1,09,40, 250/ (Nepalese Rupees One Crore Nine Lakh Forty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty only) towards 2nd installment of mobilization advance for Nepal Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharamshala which is currently under construction.

7. On the occasion of 68th Republic Day of India on 26 January, 2017, the Embassy, reaffi rming the commitment of the Government of India towards economic development in Nepal, gifted 20 ambulances and 4 buses to various hospitals, non-profi table charitable organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.

8. On 30th January, 2017, Ambassador Rae handed over a Cheque for an amount of NRs. 24.97 crore to the Hon’ble Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sri Ramesh Lekhak at Singha Durbar Kathmandu. The amount has been released towards 25% of tendered cost (including 10% mobilization advance) of the four contracted road stretches namely Birendrabazaar-Mahinathpur, -Yadukuwa road, Manmat-Kalaiya-Matiarwa (0-15 km road) and Manmat-Kalaiya-Matiarwa (15-26.660 km road) being implemented under Postal Highway Project in Nepal with Government of India grant assistance. This was the fi rst payment released out of the Govt. of India committed grant assistance of NRs. 8,000 million for undertaking construction of remaining roads under Postal Highway Project. 9. Ambassador of India Sri Ranjit Rae, during his two days visit on 2nd and 3rd February to the Eastern Region of Nepal, inaugurated fi ve school buildings in Jhapa and Dhankuta Districts built with a total fi nancial assistance of NRs 97 million under its Small Development Programme Scheme as part of India–Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme. These included:-

S.No Date Description NRs.

Inauguration of school building for Shree Adarsha Secondary School in Shantinagar, Jhapa Inauguration of School building for Shree Laxmi Secondary School Feb 02, 2017 in Baniyani, Jhapa. 56 million 1 Inauguration of school building for Shree Pashupati Secondary School in Rajgadh, Jhapa. Inauguration of school building for Shree Jalapa Devi Secondary School in Pakibas, Dhankuta 2 Feb 03, 2017 41 million Inauguration of school building for Shree Sharda Secondary School in Marekakatahare, Dhankuta

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1. India - Nepal Folk Crafts Festival and Khadi Fashion Show

South Asia Foundation India, South Asia Foundation Nepal, Council of Handicrafts Development Corporations and Offi ce of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India jointly organized the India-Nepal Folk Crafts Festival on 19-23 December, 2016 at Mandap, Kathmandu. A Khadi fashion show was organised on December 19, 2017 as part of the India-Nepal Folk Crafts Festival 2016 took place at Park Village Resort in Kathmandu with designs from Nida Mahmood, SABAH Nepal and Pulchowk 3 by Astik Sherchan.

The Crafts Festival aimed to enhance bilateral relations and cultural exchange programme in the fi eld of arts and crafts. Artisans form both countries participated and showcased their artifacts. The students of the Indian Cultural Centre Kathmandu presented Classical Hindustani Songs, Nepali Folk songs and Bharatanatyam Dance items during the Inaugural Function.

2. On 11th January, 2017, Ambassador Sri Ranjit Rae handed over a cheque of NRs. 619.63 million to Hon’ble Minister of Irrigation Sri Deepak Giri as India’s contribution towards construction of embankments along Lalbakeya, Bagmati and Kamla rivers in Nepal. With the present assistance, the total grant assistance already disbursed for embankment construction along these rivers, stands at over NRs. 4.5 billion,

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3. The second Indo-Nepal Oversight mechanism meeting was held at Kathmandu on 30th January 2017. The main issues discussed during the meeting were : (i) The Mahaklai bridge project at Kanchanpur (ii) Cross Border Transmission Lines (iii) Koshi High Dam Project (iv) Upper Karnali Hydro power project (v) Arun 3 Hydro power project (vi) Pancheshwar Hydrpower Project (vii) Implementation of projects under Government of India supported Line of Credit 3 (viii) Sapta Koshi High Dam and Sun Koshi Diversion Scheme.

4. JWG/JSC meeting on bilateral cooperation in Power sector

The 4th Meeting of the Indo-Nepal Joint Working Group (JWG) on Power Corporation was held on 13th February, 2017 in Kathmandu. The Indian side was led by Shri R.K. Verma, Chairman, Central Electricity Authority. Nepalese delegation was led by Sri Dinesh Kumar Ghimire, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Energy, .

The meeting noted that presently Nepal was importing 380 MW of power from India and discussed import of additional power from India. The progress of the Cross Border Transmission Lines at Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar, Kataiya-Kushaha, Raxaul-Parwanipur and the planned New Butwal-Gorakhpur were reviewed. Power Trade between existing and proposed and new cross border links was discussed. Other issues discussed were training of Nepalese engineers in operational and commercial issues, progress of various hydropower projects, and supply of LED bulbs. The decisions of the Joint Working Group were reviewed at the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) Meeting held on February 14, 2017 in Kathmandu. The Joint Steering Committee was headed by Sri Pradeep Kumar Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India and Sri Anup Kumar Upadhaya, Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Government of Nepal.

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1. Hon’ble Minister for Urban Development Sri Arjun Narsingh KC visited India from 13-17 December, 2016 to participate in the 6th Asia-Pacifi c Ministers Conference on Housing and Urban Development held in New Delhi.

2. Hon’ble Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat paid an offi cial visit to India from 16 to 18 Jan 2016 at the invitation of Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Smt. Sushma Swaraj to participate in the 2nd edition of the Raisina Dialogue. On the sideline of the event, Dr. Mahat held talks with ministers and other high-ranking offi cials on bilateral issues of mutual interest.

3. Chief Election Commissioner Sri Ayodhee Prasad Yadav paid a four-day visit to India from 23-26 January to attend India's National Voters' Day.

4. The Seventeenth Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Offi cials’ Meeting (SOM) preceded by a Preparatory Meeting was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 5-7 February 2017. Mrs. Preeti Saran, Secretary(East), Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation at the meeting. The Seventeenth SOM reviewed the progress made by BIMSTEC and endorsed the recommendations of the Preceding Meetings, including expediting the signing of the BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Grid Interconnection.

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The Embassy of India and the B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation, in association with FICCI and Asian Paints, organized the Uttar Pradesh Festival from 26th January to 2nd February, 2017. The festival had four components: culture, trade symposium, tourism symposium and handicraft exhibition.

[10 ] saranshassarar nsha - FFEBRUARY/MARCH-2017EBRBBRR UUAUARARA Y/M/MAARCARR C H-20170 1 7 n 26th January, Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister & Home Minister Sri Bimalendra Nidhi and Hon'ble Minister of ODefence Mr. Bal Krishna Khand jointly inaugurated the festival at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu. the ianuegral ceremony featured a performance by a Shehnai Group led by Ustad Ali Abbas Khan, son-in-law of Ustad Bismillah Khan.

The inaugural also saw the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Textiles and Handcraft exhibition. The exhibition was held period of four days on 26-29 January, 2017 at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu. The shehnai performance was followed by launch of Uttar Pradesh Food Festival featuring Avadhi cuisine prepared by chefs from U.P.

The Uttar Pradesh food festival was also held at Hotel Annaurana, Kathmandu from 27th January to 2nd February, 2017. Cross Border Tourism - Challenges On 27th January, 2017, in continuation of the festival of Uttar Pradesh, a symposium titled "Cross Border Tourism - Challenges and Opportunities" and Opportunities was held at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza featuring panelists from the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Development Board, Nepal Tourism Board and Government and non-Government stakeholders in the tourism industry. Cross Border This was followed by another symposium titled "Cross Border Trade - Trade - Challenges Challenges and Opportunities" which was held at Hotel . The and Opportunities symposium featured panelists from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce, Uttar Pradesh, trade representatives and Government and non-Government stakeholder on both sides.

To mark the closing of the festival, a cultural event was held on 27th January, 2017 at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu featuring a cultural troupe from Mathura which performed traditional dances of Uttar Pradesh- Kathak and Phoolon Ki Holi.

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9th Gorkha Rifl es Bi-Centenary Celebrations

1. More than 3500 ex-servicemen and families of 9th Gorkha Rifl es participated in the Bi-Centenary Celebrations with zeal and enthusiasm. The event was attended by Gen Rajendra Chhetri, COAS, Nepal Army and Honorary General of Indian Army, Ambassador Shri Ranjit Rae and Lt Gen AK Bhatt, DGMO and Colonel of the Regiment 9 Gorkha Rifl es. After an initial tribute to the Martyrs, Colonel Man Raj Singh Mann, Defence Attaché welcomed all and apprised them about the history of 9 Gorkha Rifl es. The gathering was then addressed by the Colonel of the Regiment 9 Gorkha Rifl es, Ambassador Rae and General Rajendra Chhetri, COAS, Nepal Army and Honorary General of the Indian Army.

2. The veterans also witnessed a special performance by the Brass and the Pipe Bands of the 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Varanasi. War widows and veterans were felicitated on the occasion with fi nancial assistance in the form of gifts such as Sewing Machines, Wheel Chairs, Cash Incentives and Computers to Bhu Puu Samitis, reiterating the fact that the welfare and wellbeing of all Ex-Servicemen is of paramount importance to the Government of India.

GIFTING OF SEWING MACHINE TO A VEER NARI PENSION BRANCH

During the months of December 2016 & January 2017, Seasonal Pension Paying Camp (SPPC) was conducted at Bharatpur. Pension was also continuously disbursed through the three PPOs. A total of NRs 803 Crores has been distributed in these two months. The Government Notifi cation on 7th Central Pay Commission as also Circular from PCDA (P) Allahabad has already been received and its implementation has commenced wef September, 2016 for Civil Pensioners and December, 2016 for Defence Pensioners. A total of NRs 172 Crores has been distributed as 7th CPC arrears till 31 January, 2017 and its full implementation is expected to be completed by May, 2017 in the 14 SPPCs which is scheduled to be conducted wef February to May, 2017. The payment of 2nd Installment of OROP to Nepal Domiciled Gorkha Service Pensioners of Nepal drawing their pension from three Pension Paying Offi ces (PPOs) at Kathmandu, and Dharan has already been completed and the 3rd Installment will DEFENCE ATTACHE ADDRESSING THE PENSIONERS AT SPPC BHARATPUR commence wef February, 2017.

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Functioning under the Defence Wing, Embassy of India, the Welfare Branch, during the last two months, has distributed to Bhu Puu Sainik benefi ciaries as Earthquake Relief Grant :- Total Amount for 6590 benefi ciaries - NRs 21.09 Crores.  Distributed during the last two months (No of benefi ciaries)- 1143.  Total NOs of benefi ciaries benefi tted till date- 5897. Two ambulances have been gifted to Bhu Puu Samities by Defence Wing as a welfare measure on the occasion of the Republic Day 2017. During last two month a sum of NRs 48.64 Lakhs has been distributed to 151 benefi ciaries, as various welfare grants that include Funeral, Education, Medical, Old age, Natural Calamities to Ex-Servicemen. Educational Assistance of NRs 7.92 Lakhs has been disbursed to dependents of 58 Benefi ciaries.

RECORD OFFICE

AMBASSADOR FELICITATING A VEER NARI AMBASSADOR FELICITATING A DISABLED EX-SERVICEMAN

14 Veer Naris/Ex-servicemen were felicitated on the occasion of Republic Day 2017 by presenting blankets and AGIF cheques worth Rs 3.75 Crores. A sum of NRs 5.40 Crores on account of Army Group Insurance benefi ts have been distributed to the benefi ciaries during December, 2016 to February, 2017. In addition, a sum of NRs 34 Lakhs has also been distributed to the benefi ciaries during the period on account of Other than Pension (OTP) payment.

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 Result of the Scholarships under GJSS 2016-17 has been announced on January 24, 2017. The Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme was launched by Government of India in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of Economic Cooperation between India and Nepal.  The second batch of training of 35 Nepalese customs offi cers was organized by the Government of India, through the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, at National Academy of Customs Excise and Narcotics (NACEN), Faridabad, from January 9 – 13, 2017.

Nepalese candidates intending to study MBBS/BDS in India under Self-Financing Scheme or through COMPEX conducted by the Indian Embassy, Kathmandu, beginning academic year 2017-18 would be required to attend the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) which will be held on May 7, 2017. Indian citizens, including NRIs/OCIs/PIOs, are also covered by the NEET requirements.

NEET (UG) - 2017

As per regulations framed under the Indian Medical Council Act-1956 as amended in 2016 and the Dentists Act-1948 as amended in 2016, NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (UG) – 2017 [NEET(UG)-2017] will be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses in India in Medical/Dental Colleges run with the approval of Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India except for the institutions established through an Act of Parliament e.g. AIIMS and JIPMER Puducherry. The NEET (UG)-2017 will be conducted on Sunday, the 7th May, 2017. The responsibility of the CBSE is limited to the conduct of the entrance examination, declaration of result and providing All India Rank to the Directorate General Health Services, Government of India for the conduct of counselling for 15% All India Quota Seats and for supplying the result to state/other Counselling Authorities. www.cbseneet.nic.in

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Photography workshop

B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a two- day photography workshop at Nepal-Bharat Library on 9th December 2017. Around 60 persons, including students of mass communication & photography, enthusiastically participated in this workshop. Noted photojournalist Mr. Bikas Karki, President of Photojournalist’ Club trained the participants.

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Cinemandu: Screening of Nepali hit movie 'Jatra'

The BP Koirala Foundation organized the screening of the recent Nepalese hit movie ‘Jatra’ at Nepal Tourism Board auditorium on 25th December 2017. The screening was followed by an interaction of the audience with the movie’s cast and crew including famous director Pradip Bhattarai and actors Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rabindra Jha and Barsha Raut.

Cinemandu: Screening of movie Kashi: the eternal city by Shri Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru)

B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized its next in series of ‘Cinemnadu’ on 10th February 2017 at Nepal Bharat Library. This series of ‘Cinemandu’ featured a movie named Kashi: the eternal city by Shri Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru). More than 50 people attended the programme.

Kidmandu: A Painting Workshop with Mr. SC Suman

B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a ‘Painting Workshop’ in its series of ‘Kidmandu’ programme on 18th February, 2017 at Nepal Bharat Library. Around 50 children from Grade 6 to Grade 10 participated in the workshop. Eminent Artist Mr. SC Suman taught the children about the basics of Mithila paintings. Techniques of Mithila Art including drawing sketches and fi lling colors were taught during the workshop. Children participated enthusiastically in learning painting techniques from Mr. SC Suman.

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he Indian Culture Centre launched a mega event under the banner ‘Festival of North East India Tin Nepal’ which saw dance performances, musical events, food festival and art exhibitions over 2 weeks. The festival saw performances in 9 cities of Nepal. Apart from this, the ICC students also performed at the Pokhara International Street Festival at Lakeside in Pokhara from December 28, 2016 to January 1, 2017. The ICC, in association with Samir Sangeet Samaj, organized a Classical Hindustani Vocal Musical Concert based on Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing on December 29, 2016 at Nepal Music Centre Trust. The students also celebrated Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) at the premises of ICC at Baluwatar on February 12, 2016.

North-East Indian Cultural Festival – Namaste Nepal January 14- 27 2017

The Indian Cultural Centre organized ‘Days of North-East Cultural Festival – Namaste Nepal’ in Nepal to celebrate the existing age old cultural relations between the two nations. This mega cultural event, organized in collaboration with the local government agencies and various Nepali cultural institutions, was held in two phases (i) NE Art Exhibition by Riti Academy of Visual Arts, and a North-East Indian Food Festival and (ii) Cultural Festival across 9 cities of Nepal from 14 to 27 January 2017 across Nepal. With the support of the Government of Nepal, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations [ICCR], New Delhi, ICCR-Shillong, and the North East Council (NEC) the ‘Days of North- East Cultural Festival-Namaste Nepal’ reached various parts of Nepal across 9 different cities over the period of two weeks.

As a Curtain Raiser of the North- East Cultural Festival-Namaste Nepal, an Art Exhibition titled “North-East India: Mosaic of Art & Cultures” showcasing diversity of the North-Eastern States of India was organized on 14 January, 2017. The event was jointly inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Transport and Civil Aviation Mr. Jiwan Bahadur Shahi and Ambassador of India Mr. Ranjit Rae.

To mark the closing ceremony of the Art Exhibition, the ICC organized a brief ‘Talk Show’ on the North-East States of India coinciding with North-East Food Fest titled “Banjyan: Flavors of the

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North East States of India”. The event was jointly inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Urban Development Sri Arjun Narasingh KC and Deputy Chief of Mission Sri Vinay Kumar. The event was organised at Hotel Radisson on January 19, 2017.

The second phase of this event included cultural performances by four prominent cultural troupes representing different genres from the North-Eastern States of India. The four cultural troupes presented cultural performances in different parts of Nepal i.e. Kathmandu, Patan, Pokhara, Birgunj, Biratnagar, Dharan, Janakpur, Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha in association with local cultural institutions of Nepal to showcase diverse cultural aspects and values of the two countries. All events witnessed houseful audiences and were immensely welcomed by the local Nepali people.

The artistes of Shillong Chamber Choir from Meghalaya performed at Nepal Army Auditorium Hall, Kathmandu on January 24, 2017 along with local artistes of Sur Sudha and Saraswati. The event was inaugurated by Rt. Hon’ble Smt. inaugurated the event. The event saw hugely enthusiastic response from the audience. They had also performed at Pokhara Sabha Griha, Pokhara on January 22, 2017 along with local artistes of Pokhareli community. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Forest and Soil Conservation Mr. Shankar Bhandari. The event was organized in association Nepal -India Friendship Association.

The 15-member artistes of Lily Veng Cultural & Drama Club from Mizoram, India performed at Patan Durbar Square along with local artistes of Jyapu Samaj Yala and Aksheswar Mahabihar Preservation Committee who performed popular ethnic Newari and Buddhist Charya Dance forms. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Industry Sri Nabindra Raj Joshi. The artistes also performed at Sabha Griha, Dharan on January 22, 2017. At the same event, the local artistes of Dharan gave their performance of Limbu, Kumari, Raute and Santhal dances. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble State Minister Sri Sita Ram Mahato. The event was organized in association with Nepal -India Friendship Association. Their another performance was at Birendra Sabha Griha, Biratnagar on January 23, 2017. At the same event, the local artistes of Jhor Hat Natya Kala Kendra also gave their performance of local dances. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of General Administration Sri Keshab Kumar Budhathoki. The event was organized in association with Nepal -India Friendship Association – Morang Branch.

The artistes of Thoibi Manipuri Dance & Cultural Research Institute from Manipur performed at Rastriya Sabha Griha , Kathmandu on January 21, 2017 along with local artistes of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The event was inaugurated by Rt. Hon’ble Speaker Smt. Onsari Gharti Magar along with Ambassador Shri Ranjit Rae. The group also performed at Udhyog Banijya Sangh Hall, Janakpur on January 23, 2017 along with popular local artistes of Janakpur. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism Sri Jiban Bahadur Shahi. The event was organized in association with Consulate General of India, Birgunj and Nepal-India Women’s Friendship Society. The artistes also performed at Town Hall, Birgunj on January 24, 2017 along with popular local artistes of Birgunj. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Peace and Reconstruction Smt. Sita Devi Yadav.

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The artistes of Tetseo Sisters along with Khasi Drummers from Nagaland performed at Nepal Army Auditorium Hall, Kathmandu on January 22, 2017. At the same event, the local artistes of Shree Tara Band also gave their performance. The event was inaugurated by Rt. Hon’ble Vice President of Nepal Mr. Nanda Bahadur Pun along with Ambassador Rae. The artistes of Tetseo Sisters along with Khasi Drummers from Nagaland performed at Jiri, Dolakha on January 25, 2017. At the same event, the local artistes of Jirel and Sherpa community from Jiri Municipality also gave their performance. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Commerce Sri Romi Gauchan Thakali. The event was organized in association with Nepal-India Human Development & Friendship Association and Jiri Municipality, Government of Nepal. The artistes of Tetseo Sisters along with Khasi Drummers from Nagaland again performed at Jiri, Dolakha on January 27, 2017. At the same event, the local artistes of Tamang and Sherpa community from Sindhupalchowk also gave their performance. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Labor and Employment Sri Surya Man Gurung along with Ambassador Rae. The event was organized in association with Nepal- India Human Development & Friendship Association and Chautara Multiple Campus.

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gkfn] ef/t dqL} l;rfOF cfofhgf] –;Kt/L, Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo / g]kfnsf ef/t ;/sf/n] g]kfnnfO{ ;nf{xL, /f}tx6, af/f, k;f{, lrtjg, dfggLo l;FrfO dGqL >L lbks lu/L¢f/f !* g]? @%^=&@ ldlnog cfly{s gjnk/f;L, ?kGb]xL, slknj:t', bfª, hgj/L @)!& df ;+o'Qm ?kdf pb\3f6g ePsf] ;xof]u k|bfg ub}{ . g]kfn != s}nfnL / s~rgk'/ ul/ t/fOsf !@ . ;/sf/, l;FrfO dGqfnosf] j6f lhNnfx¿df @&)) :ofnf] 6\o"j j]n e"ldut hn>f]t ljsf; af]8{n] l;FrfO k|0ffnLx? h8fg ul/P . cfof]hgf sfof{Gjog ub}{ . x'nfsL /fhdfu{sf wgu9L–ehgLof–;QL Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo / g]kfn ef/tsf] g]? !)@) ldlnog ;8s / nDsL–l6sfk'/–vfqmf}nf ;8s ;/sf/sf ;DdfggLo ef}lts k"jf{wf/ dGqL cfly{s cg'bfgdf lgld{t . @= v08x?sf] lgdf{0f ;DkGg ePsf] . >L /d]; n]vsåf/f !( hgj/L @)!& df ;+o'Qm ?kdf pb\3f6g ePsf] . l;Gw'kfNrfs] lhNnfsf] Rff}tf/fdf rf}tf/f Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo¢f/f @& hgj/L, ef/t ;/sf/sf] g]? @& ldlnog #= ax'd'vL SofDk; . @)!& df pb\3f6g ePsf] . cg'bfg s~rgk'/sf] ledbQdf >L dx]Gb|gu/ Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo¢f/f ;'b"/klZrd ef/t ;/sf/sf] g]? $#=&# $= pRr dfWolds ljBfno ejg . ljsf; If]qsf] $ lbg] e|d0fsf] qmddf km]a|'c/L, ldlnog cfly{s cg'bfgdf @)!& df pb\3f6g ePsf] . ;DkGg ePsf] s~rgk'/sf] k/f;gdf >L afluZj/L Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo¢f/f g]? !@=** ldlnog cfly{s pRr dfWolds ljBfnosf] nflu b'O{tn] ;'b"/klZrd ljsf; If]qsf] $ lbg] e|d0fsf] cg'bfgdf lgld{t . %= k':tsfno / Pp6f n]af]/]6/L ejg lgdf{0f qmddf km]a|'c/L, @)!& df pb\3f6g ePsf . ul/Psf] . xs{TYjf uflj;df >L hgtf dfWolds Eff/tLo /fhb"t >L /l~ht /fo¢f/f !& km]a|'c/L ef/t ;/sf/sf] g]? !& ldlnog ^= ljBfno ejgsf] lgdf{0f . @)!& df pb\3f6g ePsf] . cg'bfgdf lgld{t .

%= ef/t ;/sf/sf] z}lIfs If]qk|ltsf] k|lta¢tfnfO{ cufl8 lnP/ hfg / g]kfnsf ljleGg lhNnfx?df lzIffdf kx'Fr tyf u'0f:t/Lo z}lIfs k"jf{wf/sf] pknAwtf ;'lglZrt ug{sf] nflu xfn;fn} g]? !*% ldlnog a/fa/sf] ;dembf/L kqdf x:tfIf/ ePsf] 5 .

qm=;+= ;dembf/L kq x:tfIf/ ePsf] ldlt x:tfIf/ ug]{ clwsf/Lx¿ != >L afn uf]ljGb hgtf pRr dfWolds ljBfno, @^ l8;]Da/, @)!^ >L 1fgjL/ l;+x, l¢lto ;lrj / lkkl/ofdf ejg lgdf{0fsf] nflu lhNnf ljsf; ;ldlt, ;nf{xL @= l6sfk'/df >L ;/:jtL dfWolds ljBfno / #) l8;]Da/, @)!^ >L 1fgjL/ l;+x, l¢lto ;lrj / wgul9df If]qLo k|x/L dfWolds ljBfno lgdf{0fsf lhNnf ljsf; ;ldlt, s}nfnL nflu b'O{j6f ;dembf/L kqdf x:tfIf/ #= s~rgk'/ lhNndf >L kz'klt lzIff dlGb/ ljBfno % hgj/L, @)!& >L 1fgjL/ l;+x, l¢lto ;lrj / ejg lgdf{0fsf nflu lhNnf ljsf; ;ldlt, s~rgk'/ $= bfr'{nf lhNndf >L ntLgfy dfWolds ljBfno ejg @) hgj/L, @)!& >L 1fgjL/ l;+x, l¢lto ;lrj / lgdf{0fsf nflu lhNnf ljsf; ;ldlt, bfr'{nf %= l;Gw'nLdf g]? $$ ldlnog cfly{s ;xof]udf !( !^ km]a|'c/L, @)!& /fhb"t /fosf] pkl:ytLdf >L sf]7fo'Qm, sDKo'6/ / OG6/g]6 Nofa, k9\g] sf]7f 1fgjL/ l;+x, >L lzj x'dfufO{+, nufotsf ;'ljwf ;DkGg tLg tn] ejg lgdf{0fsf :yfgLo ljsf; clws[t, l;Gw'nL nflu qLklIfo ;dembf/L kqdf x:tfIf/ / l;Gw'nL ;fd'bflos 6]lSgsn OlG:6Ro"6sf lk|lG;kn .

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*= #) hgj/L, @)!& sf lbg sf7df8fF}l:yt l;+xb/af/df g]kfnsf nflu ef/tLo /fhbt" >L /0fhLt /fon] g]=?= @$ s/f]8 (& nfvsf] r]s dfggLo ef}lts k"jf{wf/ tyf oftfoftdGqL >L /d]z n]vsnfO{ x:tfGt/0f ug'{eof] . x'nfsL ;8scGtu{t lgdf{0f ;'? x'g nfu]sf lj/]Gb|gu/– dlxgfyfk'/, hgsk'/–ob's'jf, dgdft–sn}of–dfly{jf lgdf{0fsf nflu 6]08/ :jLs[t ePcg'?ksf] @% k|ltzt /sd -!) k|ltzt df]ljnfOh];g P8efG;;d]t_ lgsf;f ul/Psf] 5 . ef/t ;/sf/sf] g]=?= *))) ldlnog cg'bfg ;xof]udf lgdf{0f ;'? x'g] x'nfsL ;8ssf] of] klxnf] ls:tf lgsf;f xf] .

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[26 ] saransha - FEBRUARY/MARCH-2017 jfl0fHo ljefu #= ef/t–g]kfn bf];|f] cg'udg ;+oGq a}7s #) hgj/L @)!& df sf7df8f}Fdf ;DkGg eof] . a}7ssf d'Vo ljifoj:t'x¿ b]xfoadf]lhd lyPM s= s~rgk'/l:yt dxfsfnL k'n kl/of]hgf, v= ;Ldfkf/ ljB't k|zf/0f nfOg, u= sf]zL pRr afFw kl/of]hgf, 3= dflyNnf] s0ff{nL hnljB't kl/of]hgf, ª c?0f–# hnljB't kl/of]hgf, r= k~r]Zj/ hnljB't kl/of]hgf, 5= ef/tsf] ;x'lnot ;xof]u # df ;~Rfflnt kl/of]hgfx¿, h= ;Ktsf]zL pRr afFw tyf ;'gsf]zL 8fOe;{g l:sd . $= ljB't ;xsfo{ If]qdf h]8Jn'hL tyf h]P;;L a}7s M ljB't ;xsfo{sf] nflu Eff/t–g]kfn ;+o'Qm sfo{bnsf] rf}yf] a}7s km/a/L !#, @)!& df sf7df8f}Fdf ;DkGg eof] . s]Gb|Lo ljB't k|flws/0fsf cWoIf >L cf/s] jdf{n] ef/tLo kIfsf] g]t[Tj u/]sf lyP eg] g]kfn ;/sf/ pmhf{dGqfnosf ;x;lrj >L lbg]zs'df/ l3ld/]n] g]kfn kIfsf] g]t[Tj u/]sf lyP . g]kfnn] xfn ef/taf6 #*) d]3fjf6 cfk'lt{ ul//x]sf] s'/f a}7sdf cjut u/fOg'sf] ;fy} yk lah'nL Nofpg] af/]df klg 5nkmn eof] . d'hkm/k'/–9Ns]a/, s6}of–s'zfx, /S;f]n–k/jfgLk'/ tyf gofF a'6jn–uf]/vk'/ k|zf/0f nfOgsf af/]df ;ldIff ul/of] . xfn} ePsf, k|:tfljt tyf gofF hnljB't Jofkf/ af/]df 5nkmn ul/of] . g]kfnsf OlGhlgo/nfO{ tflnd, ljleGg hnljB't kl/of]hgfsf ljsf; tyf n]8 lrd cfk'lt{ h:tf ljifodf klg 5nkmn eof] . km/j/L !$, @)!& df sf7df8f}Fdf ;DkGg h]P;;L a}7sdf h]8Jn';Lsf lg0f{ox? ;ldIff ul/of] . ef/t ;/sf/sf] ljB't ;lrj >L k|bLks'df/ k'hf/L tyf g]kfn ;/sf/sf] pmhf{dGqL >L cg'ks'df/ pkfWofon] cf–cfˆgf] k|ltlglwd08nsf] g]t[Tj ug'{ePsf] lyof] .

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