World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
People with disabilities People with disabilities One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
Global poverty Global poverty The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Challenges of remittance Challenges of remittance Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Tax reforms Tax reforms It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Buying red, sweet watermelons Buying red, sweet watermelons In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Value of land Value of land India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Beyond tourism Beyond tourism The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Road safety Road safety It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Marriage by choice Marriage by choice In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Escaping the curse of childlessness Escaping the curse of childlessness Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Blogs 05 Apr, 2022
Dignity and glory of travel business Dignity and glory of travel business Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Blogs 04 Apr, 2022
Digital trade Digital trade Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Are Evs eco-friendly? Are Evs eco-friendly? Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Water pressure Water pressure Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
My vegetable experience My vegetable experience I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
Food crisis Food crisis As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis, calling into question the affordability and availability of wheat and other essential staples. As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis, calling into question the affordability and availability of wheat and other essential staples. Blogs 29 Mar, 2022
Are you really talented? Are you really talented? Who do you consider to be talented? Who is the true talent? What is the best way to justify talent? These are some of the questions that have been running through my head this year. Who do you consider to be talented? Who is the true talent? What is the best way to justify talent? These are some of the questions that have been running through my head this year. Blogs 29 Mar, 2022
Promoting tourism Promoting tourism In recent times, tourism has been gaining popularity in most countries of the world, mainly because of the fast development in transport and communication. In recent times, tourism has been gaining popularity in most countries of the world, mainly because of the fast development in transport and communication. Blogs 25 Mar, 2022
TB unbowed TB unbowed March 23 is World TB Day, it’s timely to remember that 10 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from TB in 2020 - the latest available data. Much progress has been made during the last decade in reducing TB incidence and deaths with many high-TB burden countries were on track to reach the 2025 TB milestones. March 23 is World TB Day, it’s timely to remember that 10 million people developed TB and 1.5 million died from TB in 2020 - the latest available data. Much progress has been made during the last decade in reducing TB incidence and deaths with many high-TB burden countries were on track to reach the 2025 TB milestones. Blogs 25 Mar, 2022
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kathmandu MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside.
Nepal Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1.
Nepal RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor.
Sports ANFA condemns surprise lockout of its headquarters, warns of threat to international fixtures The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has strongly condemned an unexpected lockout of its central office in Satdobato by the Nepal Football Players Association, calling the action undisciplined and anarchic and warning that it risks derailing not only domestic competitions but critical international fixtures including FIFA series matches, AFC qualification games and the SAFF U-20 Championship.
Business Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.
