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
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
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
