Gorkha soldiers have cemented Indo-Nepal ties

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Gorkha soldiers have cemented Indo-Nepal ties: Lt. Col. Kaushik

 

BY LB THAPA

 

POKHARA: "The contributions of the fearless Gorkha soldiers to the

Indian army is unsurpassable. Loyalty, commitment and faithfulness

are the characteristic features of the valiant Gorkhas ", said Lt.

Col. Atul Kaushik, Officer-in-Charge of the Indian Pension Paying

Office, Pokhara, at a function to mark the 54th anniversary of the

Republic Day of India in the premises of the Indian Pension Paying

Office, Pokhara.

 

Lt. Col. Kaushik also placed wreath at Gorkha Memorial and paid

homage to the brave Gorkha martyrs, who laid down their lives

defending the Indian soil and world peace.

 

At the programme, students of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Vidyalaya (NBMV)

had sane the national anthems of Nepal and India.

 

Addressing a large audience, Lt. Col. Kaushik spoke about new welfare

schemes launched by the Government of India for the benefit of the

Gorkha ex-servicemen and their families.

 

Lt. Col. Kaushik said that special financial assistance would be made

available for dinking water project in seven villages in western

districts, including a solar electricity power facility to the people

of Arjewa village of Baglung district. He expressed happiness on the

successful completion of eye camps held in Syangja and Tanahu

districts under the joint efforts with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh.

 

Talking to the People's Review Weekly, Lt. Col. Kaushik said: "I am

very pleased to see the completion of Nepal Bharat Maitri Gauri Marg,

the construction of which was delayed by a few years." He also

thanked individuals and organizations for helping to fulfill the task

in record time.

 

He also said that the IIPPOP, keeping in the view the importance of

computer education, has made special arrangements with NIIT to impart

computer education to the children of ex-servicemen". IEPPOP is also

providing financial help to paralytic ex-servicemen for medical

treatment.

 

The program attended by Mr. Bal Krishan Prasai, Regional

Administrative Officer. Mr. Devi Prasad Bhattarai, CDO, Brig. Gen.

Kaman Nar Sing Rana, Mr. Basu Dev Olee, DIG, Western Region Armed

Police Force and other HMG officials, common people and the media

 

More responsibilities on educated youths: Premier Chand

 

POKHARA: "The present government is committed to uphold the norms and

values of constitutional monarchy, multiparty democracy and human

rights", said Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand at the Second

Convocation Programme organized by Pokhara University in Pokhara.

 

Addressing the new graduates and post-graduates of the Pokhara

University, Premier Chand said that young graduates have the

responsibility on shouldering the burden of nation building.

 

"The country is passing through a critical phase", he said, adding

that a handful of gullible youths have been misled by some

unscrupulous ones and have been using them for their vested interest.

Premier Chand also said that every citizen is equally responsible for

maintaining peace and harmony in the country.

 

Premier Chand appreciated the achievements made by the university in

a short span of 5 years. Speaking about the importance of education,

he said: "knowledge is an endless process, the more you learn, the

more you want to learn. In its truest sense, a university is the

source of knowledge, wisdom and inspiration, which prepares able and

competent citizens for the nations."

 

At the convocation program, Premier Chand presented certificates of

Diploma and Degrees to 167 students of construction management,

natural resources management, MBA, B.B.A., Hotel Management, Tourism

Management, Computer Science and Environment Management.

 

Madiram Gelal, a post-graduate student of Construction Management and

Ramnath Adhikari, a graduation of Computer Science respectively

topped in their disciplines and received the Chancellors and Vice

Chancellors medals.

 

Minister for Education and Sports, Devi Prasad Ojha was also present

at the programme. Professor Charles Bajarmann gave a keynote address.

Dr. Purusottam Baskota had given the welcome speech to all

participants and guests.

 

Speaking with the media after the convocation, Premier Chand did not

mention an exact date for the polls but said that election would be

held at the earliest possible date.