Asia's roads Asia's roads As our world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, with some glimmers of hope of emerging after extensive social regulations and vaccines, we now have this opportunity to recollect experience of the road sector in the past year, and to look ahead. As our world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, with some glimmers of hope of emerging after extensive social regulations and vaccines, we now have this opportunity to recollect experience of the road sector in the past year, and to look ahead. Blogs 20 May, 2021
A roof over head A roof over head Ninety-two-year-old Man Kumari Parajuli flashes an infectious smile while she shows me her homeowner agreement card. Ninety-two-year-old Man Kumari Parajuli flashes an infectious smile while she shows me her homeowner agreement card. Blogs 19 May, 2021
Health issues Health issues With COVID-19, our lives are no longer the same. The pandemic has overshadowed other health issues and reversed the progress made over decades in our fight against other diseases, including tuberculosis (TB). With COVID-19, our lives are no longer the same. The pandemic has overshadowed other health issues and reversed the progress made over decades in our fight against other diseases, including tuberculosis (TB). Blogs 18 May, 2021
Social media: Harbinger of news, skills Social media: Harbinger of news, skills As news of deaths from the corona swirled, the government showed its true colours. As news of deaths from the corona swirled, the government showed its true colours. Blogs 18 May, 2021
Vegetarianism and fitness Vegetarianism and fitness Time to put the conventional belief that the body must be supplied with meat products to attain the fitness goal to an end. Time to put the conventional belief that the body must be supplied with meat products to attain the fitness goal to an end. Blogs 17 May, 2021
Improving education Improving education Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Blogs 17 May, 2021
Child marriage – when will it be over? Child marriage – when will it be over? A 12-year-old girl getting married might be unheard of in advanced countries but not in Third World countries like Nepal. Child marriage is immensely practised in Nepal, especially in the rural areas. It may be a tradition in some places, but children are known to flee their homes and get married to escape from their poor socio-economic condition. A 12-year-old girl getting married might be unheard of in advanced countries but not in Third World countries like Nepal. Child marriage is immensely practised in Nepal, especially in the rural areas. It may be a tradition in some places, but children are known to flee their homes and get married to escape from their poor socio-economic condition. Blogs 14 May, 2021
New health treaty New health treaty In the case of pandemics, billions of dollars in prevention are worth trillions of dollars for the cure. But how do we translate that simple insight into effective action that saves lives? In the case of pandemics, billions of dollars in prevention are worth trillions of dollars for the cure. But how do we translate that simple insight into effective action that saves lives? Blogs 14 May, 2021
Take other steps Take other steps For months, the focus of discussion about how to quickly solve the current crisis has been on finding an effective COVID-19 vaccine. Without a doubt, vaccines are among public health's best buys, since they save millions of lives every year all over the world. For months, the focus of discussion about how to quickly solve the current crisis has been on finding an effective COVID-19 vaccine. Without a doubt, vaccines are among public health's best buys, since they save millions of lives every year all over the world. Blogs 13 May, 2021
Digital technology Digital technology The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how the world can function using rapidly-evolving digital infrastructure. We learned that remote working can be effective, fintech can be used in the developing world, and that people can receive an education from far away using technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how the world can function using rapidly-evolving digital infrastructure. We learned that remote working can be effective, fintech can be used in the developing world, and that people can receive an education from far away using technology. Blogs 12 May, 2021
Fauna and the pandemic Fauna and the pandemic How big a vaccine will we need to inject the rhinos? Could we keep the deer in isolation? Yes, it looks like the right time to plan! COVID-19 has already killed more than 3 million people worldwide and is spreading at lightning speed. How big a vaccine will we need to inject the rhinos? Could we keep the deer in isolation? Yes, it looks like the right time to plan! COVID-19 has already killed more than 3 million people worldwide and is spreading at lightning speed. Blogs 12 May, 2021
Maladaptive daydreaming Maladaptive daydreaming How many of us have been so caught up in a vicious cycle of day dreaming that we put a halt to crucial work? Chances are innumerable, right? How about spending countless hours in headspace doing nothing but fantasizing? How many of us have been so caught up in a vicious cycle of day dreaming that we put a halt to crucial work? Chances are innumerable, right? How about spending countless hours in headspace doing nothing but fantasizing? Blogs 10 May, 2021
Lessons from crises Lessons from crises The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first global shock to hit hard almost every country in the world. The 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression and World War II were similar events that required tremendous efforts by governments to overcome their adverse effects. The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first global shock to hit hard almost every country in the world. The 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression and World War II were similar events that required tremendous efforts by governments to overcome their adverse effects. Blogs 10 May, 2021
Fiscal policy Fiscal policy Fiscal policy has played a big role in the economic recovery from COVID-19. Governments across Asia and the Pacific began rolling out stimulus measures early on and enhanced them as the pandemic unfolded. Fiscal policy has played a big role in the economic recovery from COVID-19. Governments across Asia and the Pacific began rolling out stimulus measures early on and enhanced them as the pandemic unfolded. Blogs 06 May, 2021
Capital expenditure and economy Capital expenditure and economy There has been much debate around the ability of capital expenditure to boost long-term growth of the Nepali economy. There has been much debate around the ability of capital expenditure to boost long-term growth of the Nepali economy. Blogs 06 May, 2021
Era of smart phones Era of smart phones Ten years back, Nepal was not what it is now. Things have changed a lot since then, from the mindset of the people to the lifestyle they pursue. Ten years back, Nepal was not what it is now. Things have changed a lot since then, from the mindset of the people to the lifestyle they pursue. Blogs 05 May, 2021
Pesticide poisoning Pesticide poisoning Nepal is a landlocked country and heavily dependent on its agricultural farms. Still now, more than 60 percent of its population is engaged in agriculture, which, however, has not been able to fully feed the people and contribute towards its gross economy. Nepal is a landlocked country and heavily dependent on its agricultural farms. Still now, more than 60 percent of its population is engaged in agriculture, which, however, has not been able to fully feed the people and contribute towards its gross economy. Blogs 04 May, 2021
Regional cooperation Regional cooperation Asia and the Pacific is home to half the world’s people–workers, consumers, entrepreneurs, travelers, citizens–and is on a path to represent one-half of global gross domestic product. Asia and the Pacific is home to half the world’s people–workers, consumers, entrepreneurs, travelers, citizens–and is on a path to represent one-half of global gross domestic product. Blogs 04 May, 2021
Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry. Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry. Blogs 03 May, 2021
Disappearing vultures Disappearing vultures The main threats to the survival of vultures in Nepal include the veterinary use of the analgesic diclofenac, habitat destruction, pesticide pollution, slow breeding rate, paucity of carcasses, feeding on poisoned carcasses and lack of legal protection. The main threats to the survival of vultures in Nepal include the veterinary use of the analgesic diclofenac, habitat destruction, pesticide pollution, slow breeding rate, paucity of carcasses, feeding on poisoned carcasses and lack of legal protection. Blogs 29 Apr, 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.
