Making new cities Making new cities The right blend of public and private sector support, along with long-term transport strategies and anchor institutions such as schools and hospitals, are some of the basic ingredients needed for a successful new city. The right blend of public and private sector support, along with long-term transport strategies and anchor institutions such as schools and hospitals, are some of the basic ingredients needed for a successful new city. Blogs 29 Apr, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 vaccine Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, these questions have been lingering on people’s minds: Can the world stop the transmission of this deadly disease, save lives and let life someday return to normal? Could something good, or better, even, come from this? Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, these questions have been lingering on people’s minds: Can the world stop the transmission of this deadly disease, save lives and let life someday return to normal? Could something good, or better, even, come from this? Blogs 28 Apr, 2021
Rain in the mountains Rain in the mountains The other day I got a mail from Bill Aitken, famous travel writer and biographer: “Trust you are well and finding life full of wonder and meaningful. The other day I got a mail from Bill Aitken, famous travel writer and biographer: “Trust you are well and finding life full of wonder and meaningful. Blogs 28 Apr, 2021
Make TU inclusive Make TU inclusive As a pioneer national university with a large number of students, Tribhuvan University (TU) has national agendas to serve, responsibilities to fulfill and international competition to uphold. But does TU, in its knowledge production and dissemination, take care of the diverse universe, or demography, to make it a truly a national university? As a pioneer national university with a large number of students, Tribhuvan University (TU) has national agendas to serve, responsibilities to fulfill and international competition to uphold. But does TU, in its knowledge production and dissemination, take care of the diverse universe, or demography, to make it a truly a national university? Blogs 27 Apr, 2021
Economic recovery Economic recovery A more sustainable revenue base for the Pacific Island nation could better manage changing economic conditions and the impact of shocks such as COVID-19. While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID 19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock. A more sustainable revenue base for the Pacific Island nation could better manage changing economic conditions and the impact of shocks such as COVID-19. While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID 19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock. Blogs 27 Apr, 2021
Sanitation facility Sanitation facility A study in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic indicates that low-cost, village-wide efforts to improve sanitation have powerful benefits that cascade across income and age groups. A study in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic indicates that low-cost, village-wide efforts to improve sanitation have powerful benefits that cascade across income and age groups. Blogs 26 Apr, 2021
Need of modern farming ways Need of modern farming ways Hunger is a daily and bitter experience for many people in less developed countries. Hunger is a daily and bitter experience for many people in less developed countries. Blogs 22 Apr, 2021
Vaccine delivery Vaccine delivery COVID-19 vaccines are being developed and approved for use around the world. It is an effort of historic proportions, but viable vaccines are only the first step toward taming the virus. COVID-19 vaccines are being developed and approved for use around the world. It is an effort of historic proportions, but viable vaccines are only the first step toward taming the virus. Blogs 21 Apr, 2021
Abortion of education Abortion of education The sudden combination of hail-rain on Friday afternoon incarcerated me at home. The sudden combination of hail-rain on Friday afternoon incarcerated me at home. Blogs 20 Apr, 2021
Economic recovery Economic recovery Measuring purchasing power is an effective way to track economic recovery after the pandemic, estimate the real sizes of economies, and gauge poverty. Measuring purchasing power is an effective way to track economic recovery after the pandemic, estimate the real sizes of economies, and gauge poverty. Blogs 20 Apr, 2021
Saving lives Saving lives Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, these questions have been lingering on people’s minds: Can the world stop the transmission of this deadly disease, save lives and let life someday return to normal? Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, these questions have been lingering on people’s minds: Can the world stop the transmission of this deadly disease, save lives and let life someday return to normal? Blogs 19 Apr, 2021
Higher education Higher education Universities that aUniversities that adopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemicdopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemic Universities that aUniversities that adopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemicdopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemic Blogs 16 Apr, 2021
Good touch, bad touch Good touch, bad touch In Nepal, many children fall victim to sexual abuse, such as rape and sexual harassment. In Nepal, many children fall victim to sexual abuse, such as rape and sexual harassment. Blogs 16 Apr, 2021
Planning the cities Planning the cities The changes brought about by COVID-19 can be used to make cities more open, accessible and inclusive to all people. The world as we knew it has changed and so have our interactions with people and with the physical environment. Our vocabulary has expanded with phrases like “the new normal” and “WFH” – work from home – as we embrace the virtual reality of telework and the physical reality of work from home. The changes brought about by COVID-19 can be used to make cities more open, accessible and inclusive to all people. The world as we knew it has changed and so have our interactions with people and with the physical environment. Our vocabulary has expanded with phrases like “the new normal” and “WFH” – work from home – as we embrace the virtual reality of telework and the physical reality of work from home. Blogs 15 Apr, 2021
Classes in the next session Classes in the next session The year 2021 is bound to change many things in our lives. Education is definitely one of them. Children in the upcoming days will surely continue to learn but very differently. It will be online, with social media. The year 2021 is bound to change many things in our lives. Education is definitely one of them. Children in the upcoming days will surely continue to learn but very differently. It will be online, with social media. Blogs 14 Apr, 2021
Knowledge sharing Knowledge sharing As the region builds back from the pandemic, now is the time to invest in knowledge management. As the region builds back from the pandemic, now is the time to invest in knowledge management. Blogs 14 Apr, 2021
Locusts and climate Locusts and climate In 2020, swarms of desert locusts descended on northern Kenya in the country’s worst locust infestation in 70 years. In 2020, swarms of desert locusts descended on northern Kenya in the country’s worst locust infestation in 70 years. Blogs 13 Apr, 2021
Support the poor Support the poor Anew program will help provide food to thousands of poor households in the Philippines. During financial crises, we talk about “belt tightening”. Anew program will help provide food to thousands of poor households in the Philippines. During financial crises, we talk about “belt tightening”. Blogs 12 Apr, 2021
Quality infrastructure Quality infrastructure COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term. COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term. Blogs 09 Apr, 2021
Being a girl in Nepali society Being a girl in Nepali society The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth? The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth? Blogs 09 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.
