Neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line. Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line. Blogs 08 Apr, 2021
Female leadership Female leadership To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data. To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data. Blogs 08 Apr, 2021
Green banking Green banking There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval. There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval. Blogs 07 Apr, 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 07 Apr, 2021
Strange musings Strange musings As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind. As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind. Blogs 06 Apr, 2021
Blue economy Blue economy With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs. With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs. Blogs 06 Apr, 2021
Debenture registrar Debenture registrar NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank). NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank). Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Long COVID Long COVID Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months. Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months. Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Vaccination drive Vaccination drive As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs. As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs. Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Time for SAARCoin? Time for SAARCoin? In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform. In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform. Blogs 02 Apr, 2021
Recycling wastewater Recycling wastewater Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex. Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex. Blogs 02 Apr, 2021
Resilient recovery Resilient recovery The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven. The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven. Blogs 01 Apr, 2021
The art of silence The art of silence What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown. What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown. Blogs 01 Apr, 2021
Broken wings Broken wings Often relationships are compared to a bullock cart, where both the wheels have to work together for it to move ahead. When one of the wheels is broken, the other one is under tremendous pressure, and eventually the tyres will wear out, and the cart stops working. Relationships too go through different stages before they end. Often relationships are compared to a bullock cart, where both the wheels have to work together for it to move ahead. When one of the wheels is broken, the other one is under tremendous pressure, and eventually the tyres will wear out, and the cart stops working. Relationships too go through different stages before they end. Blogs 30 Mar, 2021
Basic resources Basic resources The immense distance between islands in the Pacific creates challenges for accessing resources, particularly for women. Targeted policies, tailored for their needs, are required. The immense distance between islands in the Pacific creates challenges for accessing resources, particularly for women. Targeted policies, tailored for their needs, are required. Blogs 30 Mar, 2021
Social validation Social validation “Ting! That’s the notification on your mobile, which you wake up with. We have pushed ourselves so much into that gadget that we cannot get out of it. Technology has penetrated everywhere and made life easier, but there is a price to it! The social media is now there to validate you, which is affecting our generation, making the escape impossible. “Ting! That’s the notification on your mobile, which you wake up with. We have pushed ourselves so much into that gadget that we cannot get out of it. Technology has penetrated everywhere and made life easier, but there is a price to it! The social media is now there to validate you, which is affecting our generation, making the escape impossible. Blogs 25 Mar, 2021
Water crisis Water crisis Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world. Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world. Blogs 25 Mar, 2021
Every drop of water matters Every drop of water matters March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. It is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. It is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. Blogs 24 Mar, 2021
Public debt Public debt Governments need to strategically use financing opportunities while safeguarding their economies from the risks of runaway debt and poor debt management. Governments need to strategically use financing opportunities while safeguarding their economies from the risks of runaway debt and poor debt management. Blogs 24 Mar, 2021
When change isn't a constant When change isn't a constant I ’ve been, right from my formative years, witness to elders in the family attending discourses on philosophy, also scriptures. I ’ve been, right from my formative years, witness to elders in the family attending discourses on philosophy, also scriptures. Blogs 23 Mar, 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.
