Triple case of triplets

Siraha, Oct. 19 (RSS): Two women of Bhagwanpur Village Development Committee have given birth to triplets at Bhagwanpur health post recently.

Mrs Muni Devi Pandit, 18, wife of Ramchandra Pandit, a resident of Bhagwanpur VDC-2 gave birth to triplets at Bhagwanpur health post at 01:00 a.m on Sunday.

Two of the new born babies have died while one of the baby is still living.

Sushil Kumar Yadav, member of the NC area No 3 committee has provided financial assistance of Rs. 4,000 for treatment of Mrs Pandit who has been suffering from anemia.

Likewise, the wife of Rambodh Yadav, a resident of Bhagwanpur VDC-9 Kalayanpur Nayatole had given birth to triplets at Bhagwanpur health post a few days earlier.

One of the baby died within a few minutes after being born while one son and one daughter are in good health condition.

The mother and two new born babies are in good health condition, according to attending doctors.

Meanwhile in Janakpurdham, twenty-eight year old Mrs Pramila Mandal, the spouse of Kishor Mandal of Manara VDC-1, Mahottari district, has given birth to triplets.

She was admitted to Janakpur Zonal Hospital last night soon after giving birth to the first child at her home. The second child was born at the hospital at 5 a.m. today and the third one at 5:30.

It is learnt that all the three new-born and the mother are in a stable condition.

One of the triplets weighs 2.5 kilograms and the other two are two kilograms each, it is learnt from hospital sources.

The Mandal couple already have three daughters.

Mrs Mandal is very happy with the birth of the triplets but says she is worried about how to bring them up in view of the poor economic condition of the family.

Rally protests ill-treatment  on Nepalese

Butwal, Oct. 19 (RSS): The All-India Nepali Unity Society central committee today held a protest rally at the Sunauli border to protest against the ill-treatment meted out to and extortion from Nepalese by Indian anti-social elements, governmental and non-governmental employees and Indian police personnel.

The protest rally also protested against the robbing of Nepalese and illegal charging of money from them under various pretexts.

‘Nepal could learn from Uganda’s achievement’

BY A STAFF REPORTER

Kathmandu, Oct 19: Even if Nepal has vast natural resources, and abundant areas for economic activities, it has not been able to utilise them owing to lack of political will. For its speedy economic growth like that of Uganda, Nepal has to make concerted efforts to lessen the level of poverty by enhancing economic activities, said economists.

Uganda, once known as Switzerland of Africa, was one of the British colonies. Because of its rich soil and gentle hills and other natural resources, Uganda was considered one of the prosperous countries in Southern Africa. But it was badly devastated by war and civil unrest, which dragged its economy towards the morass of uncertainty.

However, Uganda’s economy slowly began to take it’s shape after 1990. Uganda, because of its own development model today has been able achieve 7-8 per cent of economic growth.

Many donor agencies including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) appreciate Uganda’s speedy economic achievement.

Dr. Shankar Sharma, member of the National Planning Commission, who was in Uganda’s study tours a couple of weeks before express belief that Nepal, to gear up its economy should learn a lesson from Uganda.

Speaking at an interaction programme organised by the Society of Economic Journalists- Nepal (SEJON) Dr. Sharma noted that Uganda could be an example that how it has been successful in reducing the level of poverty.

According to him, there are various things that Nepal can learn from Uganda in achieving its desired economic growth by mobilising its limited resources.

Talking to reporters about Uganda’s development model, after completing a couple of weeks study tour to Uganda, Dr. Sharma said that the system such as - clear development framework for poverty reduction, participatory approach, quality of public expenditure, strategic planning, continuous poverty monitoring, accountability and commitment and programme focused budget could also be the model for Nepal.

However, it is the strong political commitment that has made it possible to achieve a higher rate of economic growth, said Dr. Sharma.

Uganda has also accorded priority on primary education and vocational education. Apart from this, actions to raise income, micro - finance and feeder roads also come under its priority. The most important things, according to Dr. Sharma, are examination and research programmes, which is badly lacked in Nepal.

Regarding governance in Uganda, he said the establishment of Ministry of Ethics and Integrity has a major impact in Nepal. Apart from this provision for result oriented management, permanent secretary in contract, transparent public expenditure and continuous training has given an impetus to accelerate economic growth, he added.

Another thing that Nepal should learn from Uganda is public participation. It has been able to convince people about economic reforms, liberalisation and privatisation. Almost two third of public enterprises have been privatised and PEs in vulnerable condition have also been closed down in the span of eight years, he said. Asked whether Dr. Sharma who has engineered the draft of the Tenth Five Year Plan, would add something in it, he said ‘ he would certainly do for better outcome and better output.’

Former vice Chairman of NPC Dr. Mohan Man Sainju stressed the need for strong political commitment for achieving a desired economic goal. Despite political uncertainty, private sector has achieved a tremendous success; he said adding ‘ for a sound economic growth political will is very essential.’

Spokesman of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) T. R Basyal underlined the need for creating atmosphere for economic growth.

Narendra Bhattarai, chairman of Bankers’ Association said Nepal should learn lesson from Uganda to achieve economic growth.

SEJON president Gajendra Bista expressed belief that Nepal should learn lesson from Uganda.

Blood donors’ body gets donated office building

Kathmandu, Oct.19 (RSS): Health Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari inaugurated the office building of the Blood Donors Association at Bhainshepati today.

The building was provided as donation by Mrigendramani Dixit and Shyam Dixit.

The estimated cost of the building which covers an area of one ropani, 11 aana and two paisa is Rs 12.5 million.

After the inaugural ceremony, an agreement to this effect was signed between the donor family and the association.

On the occasion, Minister Bhandari also opened a health camp.

Speaking on the occasion, Health Minister Bhandari said donation is a rarity in the Nepali society and extended thanks to the donor.

Shyama Dixit expressed happiness at the donation provided by his family.

Various other speakers including general secretary of Nepal Red Cross Society Dev Ratna Dhakhwa also spoke at the function chaired by association chief Sharad Kasha.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Bhandari inaugurated an exhibition of goods produced by the skill development center and sales stalls in Lalitpur today.

The exhibition has been organised by the income generating promotion committee urban management programme Lalitpur at Mangal Bazaar.

The exhibition inaugurated by deputy mayor of Lalitpur Ramesh Chitrakar will last for three days.