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News18
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- Business
- News18
Nepal set to graduate from LDC to in 2026 as per schedule, says PM Oli
Kathmandu, Jul 30 (PTI) Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday said Nepal's preparations for its graduation from the category of the least developed country (LDC) to a developing country can be attributed mainly due to recently achieved notable growth in per capita income. Nepal is scheduled to graduate from the LDC status in November 2026. Nepal's LDC graduation would certainly boost the country's image globally, Oli said, but also cautioned that the impact of climate change and natural disasters could hinder Nepal's progress, and thus hamper upgradation. 'Our current per capita income is around USD 1,400, which meets the threshold. Based on this and other indicators, the international community has included Nepal in the list of countries set for graduation," Oli told the Upper House. In his replies to the concerns raised during the discussions on a study report 'Nepal's LDC Graduation 2024' by the government, the Prime Minister said Nepal's graduation will contribute to strengthening Nepal's country rating index, creating an atmosphere to attract foreign investment. Nepal was listed as an LDC by the United Nations General Assembly in November 1971 and is now preparing to graduate to a middle-income developing country category after 55 years. Nepal currently chairs the LDC group consisting of 45 countries. 'Indicators of economic improvements have now been noticed. The current 16th Periodic Plan was prepared with the projection of the post-graduation situation," the Prime Minister said. Oli, however, admitted that 'upgrading Nepal as a developing country may result in reduction of some facilities in various sectors it has been receiving as a least developed country." He also cautioned that the impact of climate change and natural disasters could hinder Nepal's progress and graduation from the LDC status and underlined the need to increase production and productivity. Nepal has been working towards upgradation since 2010 through various plans, budget and annual plans and programmes. The UN reports in 2015, 2018 and 2021 showed Nepal's progress in Human Assets Index and Economic and Environment Risk Index. For a smooth passage to developing country status, the government has been implementing six key strategies through a high-level steering committee, Oli added. PTI SBP NPK NPK view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Guinness World Record given to Londoners for largest scotch egg
What weighs about 8kg (17.6lb) and has a circumference of 79.5cm (31.3in)? Not a watermelon, nor an enormous bowling ball - but the world's largest scotch egg. You may recognise these food content creators, Oliver Paterson and Phoenix Ross - or perhaps more familiarly, ElBurritoMonster and Shef_Phoenix as they are known online. They joined forces on 17 June, to smash the record of 6.2kg (13.7lb) that had stood for about 17 years by the speciality egg producer Clarence Court. "It felt great that we'd got it," 27-year-old Phoenix told how do you get around to making the world's largest scotch egg? Egg-cellent engineering For context, Phoenix, who's from Notting Hill, only met fellow Londoner, 28-year-old Oli, at an event in April. "We are very similar personality-wise," said Phoenix. "I was like, 'this is definitely my guy'."He added that Guinness World Records had recently been in touch about a world record attempt after seeing him make a giant creme egg online. After meeting Oli, he said he knew he was the person he wanted to do the record attempt with and they proposed making a scotch egg with an ostrich egg - something Oli had done about three and a half years ago. They had considered burritos, but that record was "unbeatable" at 2.4km (1.49miles) or a giant sausage roll, but the record of 111m (364ft) was too long, as they wanted to do it in Oli's garden. So they decided on a scotch egg and at Oli's place in Enfield, where they began their first attempt on 10 failed - the egg collapsed before they could add it to the both admitted that was due to little planning and that they had just "hoped for the best".Fast forward a week later and they achieved their goal thanks to a lot more preparation: the egg was hard boiled, wrapped in sausage meat then covered in bread crumbs and deep fried."We were pretty confident - 90% certain - we were going to pull it off this time," said Oli. Guinness World Records said the scotch egg had to be made in the exact same way as the regular-sized version to qualify for the record and the yolk had to be fully intact when cut said: "Ostrich eggs are the strongest of all the eggs. Any person up to 115kg (253.5lb) can stand on one and the shell won't break. "So we used a hammer to crack it and spent about five minutes peeling it."He laughed that he needed a sword to cut the scotch egg once cooked, as it was much larger than any of his kitchen knives, to prove the egg was intact. Guinness World Record adjudicator Emma Salt measured the width of the egg at 11.5cm (4.5in) and the thickness of the meat as 6cm (2.4in) used to create the egg-straordinarily large said: "I felt a little anxiety before it was open – a slight bit of tension – as the egg had to be intact. As soon as we sliced it open, we knew at that moment we had got it."After we failed the first time, there was no doubt in my mind that we had to get it the second time."Oli added: "The moment of celebration, that feeling of elation for me, was pulling it out the fryer." Phoenix's first thought after they achieved the Guinness World Record was: "Cool, we've done it, it was a bit of a weight off my chest.""All the food has to get eaten, to avoid food waste," Oli added. "After taking a bite ourselves, we then turned the scotch egg into burritos." "We made 19 at about 1,600 calories per burrito," which made more content for their told me the world record attempt was very conveniently timed, and have since had lots of messages of others wanting to beat their record, but they informed me ostrich egg season is over - so this win should be theirs for at least a year.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
After Sri Lanka & Maldives, Nepal in focus as KP Sharma Oli plans India trip
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads After expanding ties with Maldives and Sri Lanka over the past year, India is focusing on Nepal , with high-level visits being planned between the two months after being re-elected as Nepal's Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli is planning to visit New Delhi in the next few months and plans to invite PM Narendra Modi to visit Kathmandu later this year, according to people familiar with the matter. In a recent interview to a local media platform, Oli downplayed differences with India and said the bilateral ties were free of any irritants. "Visiting India is not as big a deal as some make it to be, but it is important too. Most likely, I am visiting India... The visit happens after both sides arrange and prepare for it... some prime ministers used to apply for an India visit, but it should be done in an appropriate way. I have also invited Modi ji," he told the Dishanirdesh YouTube leading English media daily, The Kathmandu Post, reported on Monday that Oli could be on a two-day visit to India in mid-September. "The visit is confirmed. That much I can say at the moment," it said, quoting the foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chettri. "The date will be announced later. The ministry has also started groundwork for the visit." Oli has met Modi twice since last year, in New York and is hosting home secretary-level talks with Nepal from Tuesday, after a gap of nine years, where issues such as extradition treaty, mutual legal assistance and intelligence sharing will be discussed. Issues related to border infrastructure, maintenance of boundary pillars and drug trafficking will also be discussed.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland gets video messages from wife Lauren, F2 driver Arvid Lindblad after Formula E title win
T Tired of too many ads? go ad free now he celebrations for Oliver Rowland's world championship began on day two of the Berlin E-Prix and will continue until the Season 11 grand finale in London at the end of this month. As the Nissan driver sealed the championship win in the Round 14 race at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit in Berlin, congratulations have been pouring in for the 32-year-old ever since. Now, a video has been shared by Formula E on its official social media handle, featuring messages from some of Rowland's closest people. Oliver Rowland receives video messages from near and dear ones Formula E shared the video on Instagram, captioned: 'World champion congratulations from @oliverrowland1's friends and family.' The video opens with the first message from F2 driver Arvid Lindblad, who is currently being mentored by Oliver Rowland. He says, 'I just wanna say huge, huge congratulations on winning the world championship. It's been amazing to watch all season.' This is followed by a message from Rowland's manager, Richard, who says, 'Congratulations, Oli. World champion. You didn't think that was coming, did you? Well, I did. I believed in you from day one. And I am over the moon. I am so proud of you that you have won the world championship.' Then comes an adorable glimpse of Rowland's wife, Lauren, who is seen holding daughter Harper in her arms. Lauren says, 'Congratulations on winning the world championship. Your girls are so incredibly proud of you. So much. Bye.' His other family members and friends also cheer for him. They scream together in the video, 'Congratulations, Oli!' and break out in the chant, 'Oli! Oli! Oli!' A fan reacted to the video, 'This is so cute, well-deserved championship,' along with a clap emoji. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Another wrote, 'So proud of him.' Oliver Rowland on winning the Formula E World Championship Expressing his feelings after the championship win, Rowland had written on Instagram: '2025 FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPION! It still hasn't quite sunk in what we have achieved this season. I couldn't have imagined being in this position 2 years ago! Thank you to my incredible team @nismo & everyone that's supported me! Thank you for all the messages and well wishes I've received in the last 48 hours! We still have one job left to do in London!' Also Read: Rowland will now be racing in his home country, England. Two more races remain at the London E-Prix before Season 11 comes to a close. Celebrations are lined up for Rowland on July 27 at the ExCeL Circuit in London.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nepal PM Oli to visit India in mid-September
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (July 20, 2025). 'Preparations for the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister are under way. However, the date and the detailed schedules of the visit are yet to be finalised,' Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said. However, sources at the Prime Minister's Office said that Mr. Oli will embark on his official visit to the southern neighbour on September 16. The visit will be short this time, probably for two days, the sources added. Mr. Oli, the chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) — popular as the CPN-UML — had assumed the office of Prime Minister for the fourth time last July. He had chosen to visit China for his maiden foreign visit, breaking the tradition of visiting India as the first destination after assuming the post of Prime Minister. Mr. Oli visited China in December last year at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang. During his four-day visit, he addressed a function at Peking University in Beijing and met President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Qiang. Amid speculation by some sections of local media that he didn't receive any invitation from India for an official visit, indicating that his relations with New Delhi had soured, Mr. Oli on Thursday said he will be visiting India and that ground work is under way on both sides for the trip. He, however, did not specify any timeframe for the visit at that time.
