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NGC IX, November 19-21, 2018
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Lead Organizer
Nepal Geological Society
Programs and
Technical Sessions 9th Nepal Geological Congress, Kathmandu
November 19-21, 2018
Collaborating Partners: National Planning Commission Department of Mines and Geology ) National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Board
Department of Irrigation Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University Department of Geology, Tri-Chandra Campus Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST
9th Nepal Geological Congress, Kathmandu
November 19-21, 2018
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Table of Contents
1 Registration.......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Inaugural Ceremony ........................................................................................................... 3
3 Conference Day 1: 19th
November, 2018........................................................................... 4
3.1 Day 1 - Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session 1...................................... 4
3.2 Day 1 - Parallel Technical Sessions ............................................................................. 5
3.3 Day 1 - Poster Session - 1 .......................................................................................... 9
4 Conference Day 2: 20th
November, 2018 ........................................................................ 11
4.1 Day 2 – Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session 2 ..................................... 11
4.2 Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions ........................................................................... 12
4.3 Day 2 - Poster Session - 2 .......................................................................................... 17
5 Conference Day 3: 21st
November, 2018............................................................................ 19
5.1 Day 3 - Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session- 3 ..................................... 19
5.2 Day 3 - Parallel Technical Sessions ........................................................................... 20
5.3 Day 3 – Poster Session - 3.......................................................................................... 24
6 Valedictory and concluding Session.................................................................................. 26
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1 Registration
Registration desk will be opened from 2018/11/18, 10:00 hours onward until 2018/11/21,
13:00 hours. All participants can register and get conference kit from registration desk along
with abstract volume and conference program booklet. All the registered participants need to
collect name card and lunch coupon from registration desk on 2018/11/18.
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2 Inaugural Ceremony
Ninth Nepal Geological Congress
November 19, 2018 (03 Mangsir, 2075)
Venue: Hotel Yak and Yeti
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
Chief Guest: Rt. Hon'ble Vice-President of Nepal Nanda Bahadur Pun ‘Pasang’ Chair Person: Dr. Kabi Raj Paudyal, President, Nepal Geological Society
Sessions Time Activities
Inaugural Program
7:30-8:45 Registration of participants and Refreshment
8:45-9:00 Guests call on the dias
9:00 Arrival of Rt. Hon. Vice-President
9:00-9:05 National Anthem
9:05-9:15 Welcome by Dr. Kabi Raj Paudyal, President, NGS
9:15-9:20 Opening of program by Rt. Hon'ble Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun'Pasang'
9:20-9:25 Program Highlight by Mr. Rajendra Prasad Khanal, Convener, 9th Nepal Geological Congress
9:25-9:30 Remarks by Dr. Subodh Dhakal, Co-convener, 9th Nepal Geological Congress
9:30-9:40 Remarks by Hon. Mayor, Bidya Sundar Shakya, Kathmandu Metropolitan City
9:40-9:50 Address by Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli, Hon. member, National Planning Commission
9:5010:00 Address by Mr. Sushil Gyewali, Hon. CEO, National Reconstruction Authority (NRA)
10:00-10:10 Address by Mr. BirendraYadav, Hon. Chairman, President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Board
10:10-10:20 Address by Rt. Hon'ble Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun
10:20-10:25 Closing and Vote of Thanks Dr. Ganesh Tripathi, Vice-president, NGS
10:25-10:30 Certificate distribution to honorary and senior members of NGS and photo sessions
10:30-11:00 High Tea
Technical session will be followed after the inaugural session.
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9th Nepal Geological Congress, Kathmandu November 19-21, 2018
3. Conference Day 1: 19th November
3.1. Day 1 - Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session 1
Chairperson: Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli, National Planning Commission Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mrs. Shova Singh, DMG Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Anusha Sharma Pandey and Ms. Arishma Gadtaula
Hall – Regal Ball Room
Keynote Presentations
Time Title of Papers Authors
11:00-11:30
Understanding faults and shear zones in the Himalaya: the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach Mary Hubbard
11:30-12:00 Towards a 3D velocity structure model of the Kathmandu Valley Kazuki Koketsu
Invited Lectures
12:00-12:25
Global climate change and its impact on the Third Pole (Himalaya): Himalayan tsunami and geohazards in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, India V.C. Tewari
12:25-12:50
Landslide research in the Sub Himalaya of Nepal: Collaboration between Nepal Government and Tribhuvan University Subodh Dhakal
12:50–13:50 Lunch Break – Lunch at Madhuban Garden, Hotel Yak and Yeti
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3.2. Day 1 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session I: Regional Geology, Stratigraphy and Tectonics Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Lalu Paudel, Tribhuvan University Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Dilli Ram Thapa, TU Nepal Rappoteurs: Mr. Nabin B.K, Ms. Junu Upreti
Hall – Regal 1
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:50-14:05
India-Asia plate collision and Tethyan paleobiogeography of South Asia V.C. Tewari
14:05-14:20
Chrome spinel chemistry form Madawara Mafic-ultramafic Ccomplex: Implication for petrogenesis and geotectonic setting
Harel Thomas, C. B. Verma, Anjali Jain, and Lukas Ackerman
14:20- 14:35
Insights from geodetic Global Positioning System measurements in the Darjiling-Sikkim Himalaya
Malay Mukul, Sridevi Jade, Kutubuddin Ansari, Abdul Matin, and Varun Joshi
14:35-14:50
Marginal fan- thick lacustrine sedimentation and its tectonic implications in the Kathmandu Basin, central Nepal
Mukunda Raj Paudel
14:50-15:05
Sequence stratigraphic analysis of the Surma Group in X Gas Field, Surma Basin, Bengal Delta
Afroza Parvin, A. S. M. Woobaidullah, and Md Jamilur Rahman
15: 05-15:20
Valid garnet-biotite (gb) geothermometry: a comparative study
Harel Thomas and Haritabh Rana
15:20-15:35
Neogene fluvial style of Middle Siwalik along Muksar Khola section, eastern Nepal Himalaya
Lalit Kumar Rai, Babu Ram Gyawali, and Kohki Yoshida
15:35-15:50
Preliminary findings and issues on contact metamorphism and mineralization in and around the Palung granite in Lesser Himalaya
Arjun Bhattarai, Kabi Raj Paudyal, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
15:50-16:05
The Study of meso-scale geological structures and its implication for regional tectonics in Ridi-Shantipur area of Gulmi District, Lesser Himalaya
Amar Singh Rai and Kabi Raj Paudyal
16:05-16:20 Tea Break
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Day 1 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session II: Chure Issues and its Conservation
Chairperson: Mr. Birendra Yadav, PCTMCDB
Co-Chairperson: Ms. Deepa Pradhan, PCTMCDB Rappoteurs: Mr. Rajan Regmi and Ms. Eva Manandhar, PCTMCDB Panel Discussion Co-ordinator: Dr. Moti Lal Rijal, PCTMCDB
Hall – Regal II
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:50-14:05
Role of President Chure Conservation Program in geohazards and disaster risk management in Chure- Terai Madhesh areas of Nepal (Chure)
Pem Narayan Kandel and Prem Nath Paudel
14:05-14:20
Issues and challenges of managing river-bed materials in Chure-Terai region
Moti Lal Rijal and Prem Nath Paudel
14:20- 14:35
Implication of Lothar khola watershed green economy towards enhanching Chure-Madhesh conservation in Nepal: a possibility
Ramesh M. Tuladhar
14:35-14:50
Geochemistry and provenance analysis of the sediments from the Siwalik Group, Karnali River Section, Nepal Himalaya
Ashok Sigdel, Barry. P. Roser, and Tetsuya Sakai
15:05-15:20 Generation of debris flow in the Siwalik Hills of Nepal
Bharat Prasad Bhandari and Subodh Dhakal
15:20-15:35
Physical, mechanical and petrographic properties of clasts from conglomerate beds of the Upper Siwalik Subgroup for construction aggregates
Sunil Shanker Pradhananga and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
15:35-16:05 Panel Discussions
16:05-16:25 Tea Break
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Day 1 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session III: Quaternary Geology and Soil Science Physical Processes and Geomorphology Chairperson: Dr. Danda Pani Adhikari, Tribhuvan University Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Ashok Sigdel, Nepal Electricity Authority Rappoteurs: Ms. Madhu Neupane, Ms. Sanjeeta Pandit
Hall – Regal 1
Time Title of Papers Authors
16:25-16:40
Grain size analysis of Bengal Fan sediments, IODP Expedition 354
Swostik Kumar Adhikari, Tetsuya Sakai, and Kohki Yoshida
16:40-16:55
Quaternary calcareous nannofossil assemblages in the Bengal Fan, Indian Ocean
Babu Ram Gyawali, Reishi Takashima, Hiroshi Nishi, Jarrett W. Cruz, Alan T. Baxter, and IODP Expedition 354 Science Party
16:55-17:10
The incision variations of Poiqu documented by the Zhangmu landslide in the Upper Himalaya of Tibet
Chen Ningsheng
17:10-17:25
Soil erosion and management: a study in Chiti, Lamjung District, Nepal
Sher Bahadur Gurung
17:25-17:40
Geology of Naubise-Tistung area
Sanju Khatri and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Day 1 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session IV: Geoscience Education and Geo-heritage Conservation Geotourism and Management
Chairperson: Prof. Mary Hubbard, USA
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Guru Adhikari, Nepal Electricity Authority Company Rappoteurs: Ms. Alina Karki, Mr. Anish Khanal
Hall – Regal II
Time Title of Papers Authors
16:25-16:40
Massive open online course (moocs) and e-learning: a case study of petrology and metamorphic petrology moocs on Swayam Platform India Harel Thomas
16:40-16:55
Teaching engineering geology to civil engineering program of Institute of Engineering in Nepal: syllabus, issues and challenges
Basanta Devkota, Rojina Mali, Prakash Ghimire,Basanta Adhikari, Nirmal Kaphle and Kabi Raj Paudyal
16:55-17:10
Geo-tourism: prospect and possibilities in Pokharabeni- Jomsom section
Bishow Raj Silwal, Narayan Adhikari, Santosh Adhikari and Soma Nath Sapkota
17:10-17:25 Geo-science curriculum in schools of Nepal
Rajesh Shrestha, Saroj Maharjan,Muna Lamichhane,Sulochana Dhakal and Kabi raj Paudyal
17:25-17:40 Evacuation planning problem with non-conservation flow constraints
Phanindra Prasad Bhandari and Shree Ram Khadka
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3.3 Day 1 - Poster Session - 1
All postal presenters need to place their poster in the Regal 2 Hall, before 14:00 hours of 19th
November. Acceptable poster size is only A0. The Poster Session starts from 14:00-17:00. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served inside the hall during poster session. Please remove poster/s after 17:00 hours. The organizer will remove it after 17:30. Co-ordinator: Shiva Baskota
Time: 14:00-17:00
Hall – Balcony
Poster No. Title of Papers Authors
Themes: Geology, Tectonics, Stratigraphy
1.
Lithostratigraphy and sandstone petrography of the area between Bardibas and Sindhuli Madi, Sub-Himalaya, central Nepal
Amit Shrestha, Govind Joshi, Lalu Prasad Paudel, Soma Nath Sapkota, and Rafael Almeida
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Geological mapping to study the stratigraphy and mineral resources in Jhimruk-ArjeKhola area of JajarkotNappe in Lesser Himalaya, western Nepal
Deepak Sapkota, AyushTrital, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Geological mapping for mineral prospecting in the Main Central Thrust zone along Khudi-Bahundanda area of Lamjung District, west central Nepal
Shashi Tamang, Sandeep Thapa, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Characterization of construction aggregates in the southern part of Kathmandu basin
Shila Bhattarai and Mukunda Raj Paudel
5.
Geology and mineral resources in Shantipur-WamiTaksar areas of Gulmi-Baglung Districts adjacent to the Badi Gad Fault
Sushant Sapkota and Kabi Raj Paudyal
6.
Litho-stratigraphy and mineral resources of Lung Khola- JhimrukKhola area of JajarkotNappe in Pyuthan District, mid-western Nepal
Prakash Aryal, Kabindra Nepal, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Geology and mineral resources of somdan area of Rasuwa District, central Nepal
Ashish K.C., Balram Bhandari, Kamal Kafle, SanjeewBhujel, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Geological mapping and structural analysis of Jhimruk khola- Arje Khola area of Jajarkot Nappe in Pyuthan and Gulmi District, western Nepal, Lesser Himalaya
Ayush Trital, Deepak Sapkota, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
9.
Geological structure and balanced cross-section of the Siwaliks along the Sindhulimadi-Bardibas section, central Nepal, Sub-himalaya
Govind Joshi, Amit Shrestha, Lalu Pd. Paudel, and Soma Nath Sapkota
10.
Geological mapping for structural analysis in Lung Khola-Jhimruk Khola area, a part of the Jajarkot Nappe, Lesser Himalaya, western Nepal
Kabindra Nepal and Kabi Raj Paudyal
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Geological mapping and structural analysis along Badi Gad Fault in Shantipur-Wamitaksar area of Gulmi District western Nepal
Pashupati Gaire, Sushant Sapkota, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
Poster No Title of Papers Authors
12.
Geological mapping and micro-structures analysis of the MCT Zone along Khudi-Bahundanda area of Lamjung District, west-central Nepal
Sandeep Thapa, Shashi Tamang, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
13. Sandstone petrography and provenance of the Siwaliks along Trijuga Valley, eastern Nepal
Saurav Khanal, Soma Nath Sapkota, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
14.
First report of pseudotachylite from the Bhimphedi Group rocks of central Nepal: field occurrence and petrographic characteristics
Subash Gaudel, Subit Chhetri, Jörn H. Kruhl, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
15.
Geological study of China Limestone Deposit of Pyuthan District Western Nepal Lesser Himalaya
Nabin Parajuli and Kabi Raj Paudyal
16. Deformation and metamorphism of the Kathmandu Nappe in the Galchi area, central Nepal
Subit Chhetri, Subash Gaudel, Jörn H. Kruhl, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
17.
Structural geology of a part of the Taplejung Tectonic Window and adjoining area in Panchthar and Taplejung Districts
Nawaraj Parajuli, Megh Raj Dhital, Moti Lal Rija1, Diwakar Lamichhane, and Mahendra Maharjan
18.
Geological mapping for stratigraphic and metamorphic studies in Kalikasthan- Bhalche area of Rasuwa-Nuwakot District of central Nepal, Lesser Himalaya
Deepak Gautam and Kabi Raj Paudyal
19.
Lithostratigraphy and geological structure of the Barahakshetra-Machuwatar area, Dhankuta-Bhojpur Districts, eastern Nepal
Drona Adhikari, Keshav Shrestha, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
20.
Estimation of bed material-load transport capacities in gravel-bed ephemeral streams of Chure regions: a pilot study in the southern Hetauda, central Nepal
Bipin, K.C., Naresh Kazi Tamrakar, and Ananta Joshi
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4. Conference Day 2: 20th November
4.1. Day 2 - Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session 2
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. V.C Tewari, India
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Mukunda Raj Paudel, TU, Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Sunu Dawadi, Mr. Santosh Adhikari
Hall – Regal II
Keynote Presentations
Time Title of Papers Authors
9:00-9:30
Constraining the evolution of HT shear zones in the Himalayan mid crust: fusing structural geology and petrochronology
Rodolfo Carosi, Chiara Montomoli, and Salvatore Iaccarino
9:30-10:00 Some geological insights into tectonic windows of Nepal Himalaya Megh Raj Dhital
Invited Lectures
10:00-10:20
An overview on metallic mineral resources of Nepal with special emphasis on potential iron prospects and their importance in national development Krishna Prasad Kafle
10:20-10:40 Glaciers and glacial lakes of Nepal in the context of climate change
Samjwal Ratna Bajracharya, Sudan Bikash Maharjan, and Finu Shrestha
10:40-11:00
Quantifying the epistemic uncertainty in the probabilistic seismic hazard due to the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) in Nepal Himalaya
Deepak Chamlagain, John G. Anderson and Steve G. Wesnousky
11:00–11:10 Tea/Snacks Break
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4.2. Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session V: Special session on Citizen Science on Landslide Control
Chairperson: Prof. Kazuki Koketsu, Japan
Co-Chairperson: Ms. Monika Jha Rappoteurs: Ms. Mamata Sayami Manandhar,Mr. Prafulla Tamrakar
Hall – Durbar
Time Title of Papers Authors
11:10-11:25
Large mass movements and their triggering factors in Bajhang and Bajura Districts of far west Nepal
Megh Raj Dhital, WouterBuytaert, Simon Allen, Arnulf Schiller, Marc Ostermann, Carlotta Guardiani, Anna Sara Amabile, Amrit Dhakal, Bharat Raj Pant, and Nawaraj Parajuli
11:25-11:40
Ground investigation and remote sensing of Bajedi Landslide in Bajura District of far west Nepal
Arnulf Schiller, Marc Ostermann, Megh Raj Dhital, Wouter Buytaert, Carlotta Guardiani, Anna Sara Amabile, Amrit Dhakal, Bharat Raj Pant, and Nawaraj Parajuli
11:40-11:55
Participatory monitoring of precipitation using cost-effective sensors: a case study of Bajhedi and Sunkuda Landslides in the Karnali Basin, Nepal
Saugat Paudel, Jagat K. Bhusal, Janak Lal Nayava, Jonathan Paul, and Wouter Buytaert
11:55-12:10
Building resilience to chronic landslides in Nepal through citizen science
Katarzyna Cieslik, Puja Shakya, Art Dewulf, and Madhab Uprety
12:10-12:25
Participatory and collaborative disaster risk mapping in landslide prone areas of Far Western Nepal
Lui Wei, Prakash Khadka, Puja Shakya, Madhab Uprety
12:25-12:40
Susceptibility mapping of earthquake induced landslides using weight of evidence method in Haku, Rasuwa District, Nepal
Arishma Gadtaula and Subodh Dhakal
12:40-12:55 Panel Discussion (Co-ordinator: Prof. Megh Raj Dhital)
12:55–13:55 Lunch Break
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Technical Session VI: Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management Chairperson: Mr. Puskar Nath Ghimire, DoWRI Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Mahesh Pokhrel, DoWRI Nepal
Rappoteurs: Ms. Jaya Singh, Ms. Pratikshya Rawat
Hall – Regal II
Time Title of Papers Authors
11:10-11:25
Electrical resistivity survey in the investigation of hydrogeological condition of Sylhet-Sunamganjhaor area, Bangladesh
A. S. M. Woobaidullah, S. M. Shahnewaz, Md. Munirul Islam, Md. Kamrul Islam, and Md. Zakir Hossain
11:25-11:40
Basement rock distribution in Kathmandu Valley and their hydrogeological characteristics
Anoj Khanal, Sanjeev Bikram Rana, Nabin Tiwari, Nabaraj Shreshta, and Suresh Das Shrestha
11:40-11:55
Spatial variation of stable isotope and chemical concentration in groundwater and river water of the Kathmandu Valley
Ramita Bajracharya, Takashi Nakamura, Naresh Kazi Tamrakar, Bijay Man Shakya, Kei Nishida, and Subesh Ghimire
11:55-12:10
Hydrogeochemical analysis of part of the alluvial aquifer, Rupandehi District, Nepal
Anusha Sharma Pandey and Kristine Walraevens
12:10-12:25
Review on practices and state of the art methods on delineation of ground water potential using GIS and remote sensing
Champak Babu Silwal and Dinesh Pathak
12:25-12:40
Collaborative research to assess water pollution in the densely populated Kathmandu Valley
Sunita Magar, Nirmal Raila, Tara Nidhi Bhattarai, and Mohammad Iqbal
12:40-12:55
Distribution and classification of springs in Bansbari area of Melamchi Municipality, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal
Sanjeeta Pandit, Nir Shakya, and Surendra Raj Shrestha
12:55–13:55 Lunch Break
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4.2. Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session VII: Special session of National Reconstruction Authority
Chairperson: Dr. Chandra Bahadur Shrestha, Executive Member of NRA
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Rishiram Parajuli, NRA Rappoteurs: Ms. Jharana Khanal, Ms. Goma Khadka Panel discussion co-ordinator: Prof. Dr. Hikmat Raj Joshi, NRA
Hall – Durbar
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:55-14:10
An approach of preparing earthquake induced landslide hazard map: A case study Intervention for build back better after 2015 Barpak-Gorkha Earthquake Hari Ram Parajuli
14:10-14:25
The Relative Risk Rating proposed in prioritization of the vulnerable settlement affected by 2015 Gorkha Earthquake
Kishor Acharya, Lekh Prasad Bhatta, and Stephen Richard Revill
14:25- 14:40
Scalene triangle arrays for centerless circular array method for long period microtremor: it’s implication in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
T. Yokoi, T. Hayashida, M. Bhattarai, T. Pokharel, S. Dhakal. S. Shrestha, C. Timsina, and D.Nepali
14:40-14:55
Seismic hazards: A case studies of damaged buildings in Manipur
Kiranbala Devi Thokchom, Sandhyarani Devi Soibam, and Yaiphaba Meitei Leishangthem
14:55-15:10
Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis of Nepal
Dilli Ram Thapa and Guoxin Wang
15: 10-15:25
Seismic hazard assessment of Nepal
Sudhir Rajaure and Lalu Paudel
15:25-15:40
An approach of preparing earthquake induced landslide hazard map: A case study of Nuwakot District, central Nepal
Harish Dangi and Tara Nidhi Bhattarai
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion
16:10-16:25 Tea Break
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4.2. Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session VIII: Engineering Geology for Infrastructure Development, Geo-technical Engineering
Chairperson: Dr. Prem Bahadur Thapa, TU, Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Sunil Shrestha, NEA, Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Sabina Khatri, Ms. Sunita Magar
Hall – Regal II
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:55-14:10
GLOF and hydropower development in Nepal in the context of global warming
Dhananjay Regmi, Jeffrey Kargel and Scott Watson
14:10-14:25
Role of geologists in hydropower development in Nepal Ajab Singh Mahara
14:25- 14:40
Nepal, a multi-hazard risk country: spatio-temporal analysis
Ganesh Kumar Jimee, Kimiro Meguro, and Amod Mani Dixit
14:40-14:55
Laboratory experimental test on low strength stone masonry buildings of Nepal to understand their seismic behaviour
H. Shrestha, R. Guragain, and R.
14:55-15:10
Socio-technical module in assistance: promoting resilient reconstruction in wake of disaster
Ranjan Dhungel, Surya Narayan Shrestha, Manish Raj Gouli, Ayush Baskota, and Bishnu Hadkhale.
15: 10-15:25
Urban Resilience of Nepal: A Coordinated Effort of Multiple Constituents
Suman Pradhan, Surya Narayan Shrestha, Ranjan Dhungel, Manish Raj Gouli, Ayush Baskota, Nischal Parajuli, Bishnu Hadkhale, Rabindra Suwal, and Parbati Motra
15:25-15:40 Some applied concerns in rock mass classification and their applications
Suman Panthee
15:40-15:55
Geo-disaster impacts in infrastructure development, cases of hydropower development and roads in Nepal
Narayangopal Ghimire
15:55-16:10
Technical and contractural provisions of TBM tunneling in BheriBabai Diversion Multipurpose Project Ajay Raj Adhikari
16:10-16:20 Tea Break
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Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session IX: Landslide and Slope Stability Chairperson: Prof. Malay Mukul, India
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Suman Panthee, Tribhuvan University Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Prama Bhatta, Ms. Nirusha Shrestha
Hall – Regal II
Time Title of Papers Authors
16:20-16:35 Landslide risk for land use planning in Nepal Prem Bahadur Thapa
16:35-16:50
Stability assessment of rotational slide zones in part of Lesser Himalaya, Chakrata-Taluka road, Uttarakhand, India
Suraj Prashad Bhatt, Divya Dudeja, and Ajay Kumar Biyani
16:50-17:05 Some geological-lithological factors controlling river blocking by landslides
Alina Karki, Jeffrey S. Kargel, C. Scott Watson, U.K. Haritashya, D. Shugar, S. Paudyal, D. Regmi, and C. Ahlqvist
17:05-17:20
Causes of cut slope failure in the Central Nepal Himalaya
Ujjwal Krishna Raghubanshi
17:45-21:00 Reception Dinner at Madhuban Garden, Hotel Yak and Yeti
Day 2 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session X: Geological Mapping
Chairperson: Prof. Rodolfo Carosi, Italy
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Dipendra Laudari, Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Manjari Acharya, Ms. Kabita Maharjan
Hall – Durbar
Time Title of Papers Authors
16:20-16:35
Status of geological mapping in the Nepal Himalaya by Department of Mines and Geology Shiv Kumar Baskota
16:35-16:50
Geology and structural analysis of Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi-Langtang region in north central Nepal
Toya Nath Ghimire, Bharat Raj Pant, Lalu Paudel, and Frédéric Perrier
16:50-17:05
Precise location and mapping of the Main Central Thrust zone in reference to micro-structures and deformation along Khudi-Tal area of Marsyangdi Valley
Lokendra Pandeya and Kabi Raj Paudyal
17:05-17:20
Study of regional geological structures in Ridi-Shantipur area of Gulmi District, west-central Nepal, Lesser Himalaya
Shrawan Shakya and Kabi Raj Paudyal
17:45-21:00 Reception Dinner at Madhuban Garden, Hotel Yak and Yeti
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4.3 Day 2 - Poster Session - 2
All postal presenters need to place their poster in the Regal 2 Hall, before 14:00 hours of 20th
November. Acceptable poster size is only A0. The Poster Session starts from 14:00-17:00 PM. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served inside the hall during poster session. Please remove poster/s after 17:00. The organizer will remove it after 17:30. Co-ordinator: Mr. Narayan Baskota
Time: 14:00-17:00
Hall – Balcony
Poster Title of Papers Authors
No.
Themes: Geo- Hazards and Disaster Risk Management
21.
Assessment of erodibility and erosivity of the debris flow-prone ephemeral streams posing threat to settlement areas in the southern part of Hetauda, central Nepal
Bipin K.C. and NareshKaziTamrakar
22.
Sediment Dynamics of northern tributaries of the Kathmandu Basin
Rajkumar Lama Ghising and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
23.
Morphometric analysis of the Karra Khola Watershed, Makwanpur, central Nepal Sub-Himalaya
Manju Subedi and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
24.
Soil erosion modelling of Nepal using revised Universal Soil Loss Equation and Geographic Information System
Pooja Koirala and Sudeep Thakuri
25.
Landslide susceptibility mapping of Lung Khola Catchment Naubahini Rural Municipality, Pyuthan District, Nepal
Kismat Pokhrel and Bharat Prasad Bhandari
26.
Comparative landslide hazard assessment of Chepe River Corridor, Gandaki River Basin, Nepal
Kripa Shrestha, Mandira Singh Shrestha, and Udhab Kumar Khadka
27. Landslide susceptibility mapping in parts of Panchthar and Taplegunj Districts, eastern Nepal
Mahendra Maharjan, Megh Raj Dhital, MotiLalRijal, NawarajParajuli, and DiwakarLamichhane
28.
Landslide vulnerability assessment of Bhat Khola subwatershed, Panchase region, Syangya
Arjoo Khadka, Dinesh Bhuju, and Bharat Prasad Bhandari
29. Rainfall event-based landslide hazard evaluation and prediction of annual probability of landslide
Kabita Maharjan, Shankar Pantha, Ranjan Kumar Dahal, and ManitaTimilsina
30.
Analysis of failure mechanism of rock slope by analytical and numerical method: case study of Jure Rock Avalanche
Suman Kumar Dulal and SumanPanthee
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31.
Spatial distribution of landslides and debris flows in Palung Valley, central Nepal
Prakash Badal, SumanBudhathoki, and PremBahadurThapa
32.
Rainfall-induced roadside cut slope failure assessment in the colluvium soil of Lesser Himalaya, central Nepal
Shankar Pantha, KabitaMaharjan, Ranjan Kumar Dahal, and ManitaTimilsina
33.
Earthquake-induced geohazards evaluation of Duguna Gadi, Sindhupalchok, Nepal
Danda Pani Adhikari, Bob Burk, Eliya Hogan, and Tara NidhiBhattarai
34.
Landslide susceptibility assessment using statistical index and weight of evidence models at Kohalpur- Birendranagar Road Corridor, western Nepal
Muma Ram Bhusal and Motilal Ghimire
Hall – Regal 2
Poster Title of Papers Authors
No.
Themes: Hydrogeology, Groundwater
35.
Vulnerability regarding climate change impact on water supply system, Okhaldhunga, Nepal
Bikash Phuyal and NavinThapa
36.
Stone spout as natural water source: past and present
Mamata Sayami Manandhar
37.
Aquifer characteristics of Gokarna Sub basin interpreted from geophysical investigation
Shahid Muslim, Nabaraj Shrestha, and Nir Shakya
38.
Assessment of groundwater contamination due to waste dumping in the Bagmati river bank
Sabina Khatri, Christoph Schüth, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
39..
Isotopic analysis of surface water-groundwater in Sunsari and Morang Districts for connectivity assessment of shallow and deep aquifer
Sharmila Neupane, Rabina Hada, Ananta Prasad Gajurel, and Nir Shakya
40.
Isotopic analysis of Siraha and Saptrai Districts, western part of Koshi River for connectivity assessment of shallow and deep aquifer
Rabina Hada, Sharmila Neupane, Ananta Prasad Gajurel, and Nir Shakya
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9th Nepal Geological Congress, Kathmandu November 19-21, 2018
5. Conference Day 3: 21st November
5.1. Day 3 - Keynote Presentation and Invited Lecture Session 3
Chairperson: Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal, National Planning Commission Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Aniruddha Paudel, NEA Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Jinita Shakya, Ms. Rasila Koirala
Hall – Durbar
Keynote Presentations
Time Title of Papers Authors
9:00-9:30
Role of mineral resources and mining in the economies of Federal Nepal: time for a new approach Ram Prasad Ghimire
9:30-10:00 Short critical note on water wealth of Nepal Govinda Sharma Pokhrel
Invited Lectures
10:00-10:20 Geological control of mineral resources in Nepal
Ram Bahadur Sah and Kabi Raj Paudyal
10:20-10:40 Georisks assessment and management in hydropower development of Nepal S. C. Sunuwar
10:40–11:10 Tea/Snacks Break
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5.2. Day 3 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session XI: Exploration and mining of Mineral Resources
Chairperson: Mr. Krishna Prasad Kafle
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Kumar Khadka, DMG Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Sarmila Paudyal, Mr. Shankar Pantha
Hall – Durbar
Time Title of Papers Authors
11:10-11:25
Mineralogy, geochemistry and economic potentialities of heavy mineral sand resources of Bangladesh Dhurba Thapa
11:25-11:40
Tin Exploration in Nepal Himalayas: Present Status and Aspects of Exploration Strategy Purusottam Raj Joshi
11:40-11:55
Intergovernmental transfer system of revenue on minerals conflicts and possible measures of resolution, Nepalese perspectives Lila Nath Rimal
11:55-12:10
Mineralogy, geochemistry and economic potentialities of heavy mineral sand resources of Bangladesh Eunuse Akon
12:10-12:25
A synopsis of uranium and thorium prospection and evaluation for possible exploration models, Nepal
Dharma Raj Khadka, Naresh Maharjan, and Madhav Lamsal Bhupati Neupane and Junmeng Zhao
12:25-12:40 Phosphorite exploration in far western Nepal
Kumar Khadka and Sunita Bhattrai
12:40-12:55
Occurring of unconventional gas in the Nepal Himalaya: Implication for structure and tectonic
Bhupati Neupane and Junmeng Zhao
12:55–13:55 Lunch Break
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5.2. Day 3 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session XII: Groundwater Exploration and Contamination
Chairperson: Mr. Deepak Ghimire, Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Krishna Upadhaya, DoWRI Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Neelam Maharjan, Ms.Padma Nepal
Hall – Regency
Time Title of Papers Authors
11:10-11:25 Groundwater contamination by arsenic in Nepal: causes and mitigation Barbara Mueller
11:25-11:40
Unsolved mystery of deep trenches of Kathmandu Valley
Anoj Khanal, Sanjeev Bickram Rana, Nabin Tiwari, Nabaraj Shreshta, and Suresh Das Shrestha
11:40-11:55
Water poverty index analysis and delineation of groundwater potential zone in the lower reaches of Tamakoshi sub-basin, Ramechhap, Province no.3, Nepal
Goma Khadka and Dinesh Pathak
11:55-12:10
Occurrence and groundwater potentiality in Mahottary District
Rajendra Neupane
12:10-12:25
Existing challenges and problems in hydrogeological data collection of Kathmandu Valley
Mamata Sayami Manandhar and Shahid Muslim
12:25-12:40
Hydrogeological mapping of north-eastern part of Kathmandu Valley for groundwater recharge assessment of shallow aquifer
Jinita Shakya, Nir Shakya, Ellen Kwantes, Suresh Das Shrestha, and Surendra Raj Shrestha
12:40-12:55
Hydrogeological mapping of the south west part of Kathmandu Valley for the groundwater resources assessment
Rasila Koirala, Nir Shakya, Ellen Kwantes, Suresh Das Shrestha, and Surendra Raj Shrestha
12:55–13:55 Lunch Break
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5.2. Day 3 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session XIII: Exploration and mining of Construction Materials, Core Geology
Chairperson: Prof. A. S. M. Woobaidullah, Bangladesh
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Madan Raj Pokhrel, NEA Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Sanju Khatri, Ms. Ajita Bhandari
Hall – Durbar
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:55-14:10
Issues and Aspects of Construction Material Mining in Nepal Uttam Bol Shrestha
14:10-14:25 Small-scale mining of construction materials Jay R. Ghimire
14:25- 14:40
Climate change on the good move: fly ash and recycled aggregates concrete used as construction materials
Yaiphaba Meitei Leishangthem, Kiranbala Devi Thokchom, and Suresh Singh Thokchom
14:40-14:55
Present status, opportunities and challenges in prospecting and mining of precious and semi-precious stones in Nepal Himalaya
Ram Prasad Devkota
14:55-15:10
Development of sustainable environment friendly construction materials from industrial wastes
Chitra Shijagurumayum, Suresh Thokchom, and Kiranbala Devi Thokchom
15: 10-15:25
Geological Mapping of Chandragiri –Chitlang Range, southwest of Kathmandu valley with special reference to geological structures
Manjari Acharya and Kabi Raj Paudyal
15:25-15:40
Evolution of Ulleri Augen Gneiss in Lesser Himalaya: a case study from Syaprubesi-Chhyamthali area of central Nepal
Jharendra K.C. and Kabi Raj Paudyal
15:40-15:55
Evaluation of fine aggregates from the Budhi Gandaki- Narayani Nadi of Nepal for mortar
Ajaya Babu Nayaju and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
15:55-16:10
Tea Break
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5.2. Day 3 - Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Session XIV: Interdisciplinary and Miscellaneous
Chairperson: Mr. Uttam Bol Shrestha Nepal
Co-Chairperson: Mr. Narayan Gopal Ghimire, TU Nepal Rappoteurs: Ms. Tara Pokhrel, Ms. Ashmita Aryal
Hall – Regency
Time Title of Papers Authors
13:55-14:10
Data integration for surface and subsurface characterization through Bayesian approach on a Markov Chain based model
Pradeep Paudyal
14:10-14:25
Risk reduction approach for tunneling in Siwaliks using tunnel boring machine: a case study from Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project
Hari Prasad Khanal, Krishna Upadhyaya, and Anil Khatri
14:25- 14:40
Historical earthquake and microseismicity in the Central Himalaya Orogenic Belt
Sanjev Dhakal, Ling Bai, and Bhupati Neupane
14:40-14:55
Textural and mineralogical maturity and provenance mode of sands from the Budhi Gandaki-Narayani Nadis, central Nepal
Sanjay Singh Maharjan and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
14:55-15:10
Morphology and sedimentary depositional setting of the sinkhole affected Armala area, Kaski District
Basant Bhandari, Jivan Bhusal, Ramamohan Pokharel, and Lalu Paudel
15: 10-15:25
Structural geology and microtectonics of Barpak-Bhachchek area, west central Nepal
Sameer Poudel, Lokmani Oli, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
15:25-15:40
Geological, engineering geological and geotechnical study of the Super Dordi Hydroelectric Project-kha, Lamjung, western Nepal
Pusker Raj Joshi and Kamala Kant Acharya
15:40-15:55
Source mechanism of 2015 Gorkha Earthquake and it’s biggest aftershock
Kiran Pandey, Navin Thapa, and Subesh Ghimire
15:55-16:10 Uniaxial compressive strength test with respect to loading angle
Durga Acharya and Suman Panthee
16:10-16:20 Tea Break
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5.3 Day 3 - Poster Session - 3
All postal presenters need to place their poster in the Regal 2 Hall, before 14:00 hours of 21st
November. Acceptable poster size is only A0. The Poster Session starts from 14:00-17:00. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served inside the hall during poster session. Please remove poster/s after 17:00 hours. The organizer will remove it after 17:30. Co-ordinator: Mr. Prakriti Raj Joshi
Time: 14:00-17:00
Theme: Hydrogeology, Groundwater
Hall – Balcony
Poster No. Title of Papers Authors
41.
Groundwater quality assesment along Bagmati River corridor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Neelam Maharjan, Dinesh Pathak, and Surendra Raj Shrestha
42.
Hydrogeological study in western part of Dang District, mid-western Nepal
Prama Bhatta and Dinesh Pathak
43.
Investigations of spring line at the foot hill of Siwaliks
Shraddha Dhakal and MotiLalRijal
44.
Hydrogeological studies in western part of Banke District, Nepal Dipika Shah
45.
Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Nawalparasi Netra Narayan Bhandari
Hall – Regal 2
Poster Title of Papers Authors
No.
Theme: Engineering Geology, Infrastructure Development
46.
Stability analysis of rock slope along the Araniko Highway, central Nepal Bikash Phuyal
47.
Watershed augmentation strategy for micro watershed level using geo-spatial technology: a case study from Bosan Khola Watershed, Kathmandu, central Nepal
Bhaskar Khatiwada and Anoj Khanal
48.
Engineering geological study of Shantibajar-Syafrubensi road in the Lesser Himalaya of central Nepal
Akash Acharya and Megh Raj Dhital
49.
Engineering geological study and slope stability analysis along fast track between Thingan and Kathmandu, central Nepal Lesser Himalaya
Krishna Pudasaini, Pushkar Bhandary and Prakash Das Ulak
50.
Geological studies and stability analysis of sisdole landfill site at Okharpauwa, Nuwakot
Birat Shrestha and Kabi Raj Paudyal ak
51. Geological and geotechnical studies of Tokha- Prakash Khanal and Kabi
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Kabhresthali area, a proposed smart city in Kathmandu Valley
Raj Paudyal
52.
Deformation analysis of cavern structure of Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project, Rasuwa, central Nepal
Nabin B. K. and SumanPanthee
53.
Study of deformation of tunnel emphasis on squeezing: a case study on Lower Modi Hydroelectric Project, Parbat, Nepal
Nabin Sapkota and Suman Panthee
54.
Rock slope deformation analysis of the powerhouse cut slope at Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project, Sindhupalchok District, central Nepal
Subarna Dhakal and Suman Panthee
55.
Discontinuity survey and rock mass characterization at dam site of proposed Sunkoshi-2 Hydropower Project, Khurkot area, eastern Nepal
Bipin Adhikari, Ujjwal Acharya, Kamala Kant Acharya, and SubeshGhimire
56.
Analysis of sediment abrasion potential in hydro turbine by studying fine sediments from the BudhiGandaki-Narayanirivers of Nepal
Roman Gantawa and Naresh Kazi Tamrakar
57.
Geological and geophysical study in UdheriKhola area, Nalgad Hydroelectric Project, Jajarkot District, Lesser Himalaya, western Nepal
Indra Lamsal, Ujjwal Acharya, Subesh Ghimire, and Kamalakant Acharya
Session Theme: Miscellaneous
58.
Geological and engineering geological study of Imja Glacier lake and its adjoint area, Eastern Nepal
Keshav Jaisi, Pushpa Raj Dahal, and Kabi Raj Paudyal
59.
Stable isotopic (H and O) compositional variations in rivers before and after Gorkha Earthquake, Nepal
Ananta Prasad Gajurel, Christian France-Lanord, Maarten Lupker, Jérôme Lavé, and Thomas Rigaudier
60.
Analysing the effect of river channel migration on agricultural production using Linear Migration Model and Satellite Imagery
Kumod Lekhak, Motilal Ghimire, and Hemraj Regmi
61.
An approach of Geographic Information System (GIS) in the field of Geological Studies
Mamata Sayami Manandhar
62.
Landslide susceptibility mapping in Langtang River Watershed, Rasuwa District, Nepal
Alina Khatiwada and Subodh Dhakal
63.
Landslide susceptibility evaluation in Rasuwa District of Nepal after the effect of the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake
Badal Pokharel and Prem Bahadur Thapa
64.
Distribution of periglacial landforms formed by permafrost in the Higher Himalaya, Solukhumbu District, eastern Nepal
Pushpa Raj Dahal, Tara Gautam, and Moti Lal Rijal
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65.
Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of the Kathmandu Valley
Sirjana Poudel and Sudhir Rajaure
66.
Geological mapping, petrography and metamorphism of Jhyallaphat-Barpak-Bhachchek area, Lesser Himalaya, Gorkha District, west-central Nepal
Lok Mani Oli, Sameer Paudel, and Lalu Prasad Paudel
67.
Petrographic analysis of metamorphic rocks of the Taplejung Tectonic Window and its adjoining regions
Diwakar Lamichhane, Megh Raj Dhital, Moti Lal Rijal, Mahendra Maharjan, and Nawaraj Parajuli
68.
Palynological sediments of the Siwalik Group sediments from the Trijuga River section eastern Nepal and their paleo-climatic significance
Rabin Dhakal, Sima Humagain, Ravi Acharya, Saurav Khanal, Surya Kandel, Lalu Prasad Paudel and Khum Narayan Paudyal
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6 Valedictory Session
Chief Guest: Hon'ble Minister Matrika Prasad Yadav, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Chair Person: Dr. Kabi Raj Paudyal, President, Nepal Geological Society
MC: Dr. Kamala Kant
Acharya General secretary
Time Activities
4:10 Arrival of cheif Guest
4:20 Guest call on the dias
4:20- 4:05 National Anthem
4:05-4:15 Welcome speech by Dr. Kabi Raj Paudyal, President, Nepal Geological Society
4:15-4:25 Importance and Highlight of the Congress by Mr. Rajendra Prasad Khanal, Convener, 9th Nepal Geological Congress
4:25-4:35 Congress Report by Er. Ram Prasad Ghimire, Co-convener, 9th Nepal Geological Congress
4:35-4:45 Address by Dr. Hari Ram Parajuli, Hon. Member, National Reconstruction Authority
4:45-4:55 Address by Dr. Pem Nath Kadel, Member Secretary, President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Board
4:55-5:05 Address by Hon'ble Vice-Chairman Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kandel, National Planning Commission
5:05-5:20 Speech by Cheif Guest, Hon'ble Minister Matrika Prasad Yadav, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Govt. of Nepal
5:20-5:30 Vote of Thanks by Dr. Ganesh NathTripathi, Vice-President, Nepal Geological Society
5:30-5:35 Photo- Session
5:35 Tea/Coffee
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