Kathmandu, Dec 13: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has said he was bridging party’s seniors and young generations.He lamented that his long-standing advocacy for incorporating the youths into the state mainstream both within the party and beyond had gone unheard, leading to the current developments. Dr Koirala said he has been demanding 20 percent youth participation at the central level, 30 percent at the provincial level, and 40 percent at the local level since the Covid-19 pandemic.Speaking at a meeting with office bearers of the Democratic Fighters’ Association Central Committee on Friday, he said the contributions of such fighters...
HE Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani emphasized that the state's commemoration of this glorious national occasion constitutes a national milestone in which the meanings of pride and belonging are renewed, and an opportunity to consolidate awareness of Qatar's history and its journey that has become a model of progress and stability.In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said that the National Day represents a national platform to promote Qatar's future vision of building a knowledge economy and supporting human beings as the focus and goal of development, as well as...
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in collaboration with the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), has announced the implementation of the GCC technical regulation for water conservation devices in Qatar.In a press release on Saturday, the corporation confirmed that compliance will be mandatory for all products covered by the regulation starting from February 24, 2026, ensuring alignment with national sustainability goals and enhancing water efficiency in Qatar under the unified GCC framework.The regulation encompasses a wide range of devices and products, including showerheads, shower faucets and mixers, public and private restrooms faucets and mixers, ablution area...
Afghan authorities officially inaugurated two newly renovated school buildings in Zebak district, located in the northern Badakhshan province, marking a significant step in improving educational infrastructure in the region, provincial officials said on Saturday.Abdul Ghani Abedi, spokesperson for Badakhshan's Education Department, confirmed that the renovation project was fully funded by the provincial budget. The upgrades were carried out using modern construction methods, ensuring the buildings meet current educational standards.This initiative is part of the country's ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities in remote areas, aiming to provide better learning environments for students in underserved regions of Afghanistan.- - - ...