Street symphony Street symphony After the imposition of the lockdown following the second wave of COVID-19, the streets of the towns now swarm with vendors selling all sorts of daily needs, particularly in the morning, as people have mostly gone indoors, stepping out only when it’s absolutely necessary. After the imposition of the lockdown following the second wave of COVID-19, the streets of the towns now swarm with vendors selling all sorts of daily needs, particularly in the morning, as people have mostly gone indoors, stepping out only when it’s absolutely necessary. Blogs 13 Jul, 2021
Making trade work Making trade work Protectionism is on the rise in many parts of the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only partly to blame. This is hardly a new phenomenon. Protectionism is on the rise in many parts of the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only partly to blame. This is hardly a new phenomenon. Blogs 12 Jul, 2021
Disease and disaster Disease and disaster It has been nearly 16 months since the coronavirus continues to loom over our heads. For a change, the virus has affected the entire universe equally. So we need not feel sorry for ourselves. It has been nearly 16 months since the coronavirus continues to loom over our heads. For a change, the virus has affected the entire universe equally. So we need not feel sorry for ourselves. Blogs 12 Jul, 2021
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 08 Jul, 2021
Livestock and water quality Livestock and water quality Water is the most important nutrient for livestock and plays a major role in their health, weight gain, productivity, reproduction and efficient use of feed and nutrients. Water is the most important nutrient for livestock and plays a major role in their health, weight gain, productivity, reproduction and efficient use of feed and nutrients. Blogs 08 Jul, 2021
Health care needs Health care needs As a physician, I know firsthand the important role that primary health care plays in the health of individuals, families, and communities. As a physician, I know firsthand the important role that primary health care plays in the health of individuals, families, and communities. Blogs 07 Jul, 2021
Understanding LGBTQ Understanding LGBTQ Every now and then, we see a debate on gender-based issues in Nepali society. Women complain about the violation of their rights. Every now and then, we see a debate on gender-based issues in Nepali society. Women complain about the violation of their rights. Blogs 07 Jul, 2021
Rebuilding smarter Rebuilding smarter Economic and social progress in developing countries across Asia over the past six decades has been phenomenal. The region’s share of global output grew to 24% in 2018, from just 4% in 1960, while poverty fell dramatically. Economic and social progress in developing countries across Asia over the past six decades has been phenomenal. The region’s share of global output grew to 24% in 2018, from just 4% in 1960, while poverty fell dramatically. Blogs 06 Jul, 2021
COVID's impact on tourism COVID's impact on tourism The tourism sector is one of the country’s largest industries, contributing about 8 per cent of the country’s GDP and employing more than a million workers. The pandemic has brought the sector to its knees, affecting thousands of people whose livelihood depends on it. The tourism sector is one of the country’s largest industries, contributing about 8 per cent of the country’s GDP and employing more than a million workers. The pandemic has brought the sector to its knees, affecting thousands of people whose livelihood depends on it. Blogs 06 Jul, 2021
Microfinance institutions Microfinance institutions Microfinance was strongly tested at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Microfinance institutions, running a high-touch business and serving lower income clients severely impacted by the pandemic, were projected to potentially become extinct. Microfinance was strongly tested at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Microfinance institutions, running a high-touch business and serving lower income clients severely impacted by the pandemic, were projected to potentially become extinct. Blogs 05 Jul, 2021
Traditional food Traditional food Traditional foods reflect the culture and values of a community. Traditional foods reflect the culture and values of a community. Blogs 05 Jul, 2021
Menstrual hygiene Menstrual hygiene Imagine if for five days every month, you were forbidden from interacting with boys or men. Imagine if for five days every month, you were forbidden from interacting with boys or men. Blogs 01 Jul, 2021
Walking the wonder walk Walking the wonder walk Feeling bored? Don’t worry! Head out for a walk. Nothing quite calms the mind and energises the body like a mindful walk. Walking is a sort of tiny treat, a treat that is full of joy yet free of cost. Allowing us time to explore the astonishing beauty of nature, and connect mind and body, walking is not just an adventure, it is an overwhelming spiritual experience as well. Feeling bored? Don’t worry! Head out for a walk. Nothing quite calms the mind and energises the body like a mindful walk. Walking is a sort of tiny treat, a treat that is full of joy yet free of cost. Allowing us time to explore the astonishing beauty of nature, and connect mind and body, walking is not just an adventure, it is an overwhelming spiritual experience as well. Blogs 01 Jul, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 Impact of COVID-19 The past year has been one of the toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The past year has been one of the toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Blogs 30 Jun, 2021
Quantitative easing Quantitative easing Quantitative easing (QE) is an unconventional monetary policy, which usually involves a country’s central bank purchasing longer-term government bonds, as well as other types of assets, such as mortgage-backed securities. Quantitative easing (QE) is an unconventional monetary policy, which usually involves a country’s central bank purchasing longer-term government bonds, as well as other types of assets, such as mortgage-backed securities. Blogs 30 Jun, 2021
Future of tourism Future of tourism Tourism is among the industries that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year since the onset of the pandemic, the numbers are staggering: Tourism destinations recorded one billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in 2019. Tourism is among the industries that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year since the onset of the pandemic, the numbers are staggering: Tourism destinations recorded one billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in 2019. Blogs 29 Jun, 2021
Soul sutra Soul sutra We all have— whatever our station, profession or resolve —a natural, also refined, ability to express our feelings, or disentangle our apprehensions, while freeing ourselves from the realm of rejection, if not avoidance. The latter, whether agreeable or disagreeable, may not be as casual as it appears to be on the exterior. We all have— whatever our station, profession or resolve —a natural, also refined, ability to express our feelings, or disentangle our apprehensions, while freeing ourselves from the realm of rejection, if not avoidance. The latter, whether agreeable or disagreeable, may not be as casual as it appears to be on the exterior. Blogs 29 Jun, 2021
Poverty and education Poverty and education Poverty is the strongest constraint to reaching universal primary education in Pakistan. Children belonging to economically better-off families have higher school enrolment rates and lower dropout rates than their poorer counterparts. Poverty is the strongest constraint to reaching universal primary education in Pakistan. Children belonging to economically better-off families have higher school enrolment rates and lower dropout rates than their poorer counterparts. Blogs 28 Jun, 2021
Nature's wrath Nature's wrath Mother Nature has unleased destruction in Sindhupalchok once again. Over half a decade ago, the quake brought unparalleled grief to the area. Mother Nature has unleased destruction in Sindhupalchok once again. Over half a decade ago, the quake brought unparalleled grief to the area. Blogs 28 Jun, 2021
Global growth Global growth A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. Blogs 24 Jun, 2021
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.
