Smart ports Smart ports Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019. Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019. Blogs 03 Mar, 2021
Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness' Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness' Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially. Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially. Blogs 03 Mar, 2021
Recovery efforts Recovery efforts The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world. The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound detrimental effect for most people around the world. Blogs 02 Mar, 2021
Your vote matters Your vote matters In a democratic system, a citizen has various responsibilities and duties towards a nation. In a democratic system, a citizen has various responsibilities and duties towards a nation. Blogs 02 Mar, 2021
Tax Policy Tax Policy The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for a fairer, more robust and more efficient tax revenue and spending system. The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for a fairer, more robust and more efficient tax revenue and spending system. Blogs 01 Mar, 2021
Democracy should promote social justice Democracy should promote social justice The new constitution states that Nepal will move on the path of a socially-oriented state, which means that it will uphold the notion of social justice for all. However, this fact has not been reflected through its policies. The new constitution states that Nepal will move on the path of a socially-oriented state, which means that it will uphold the notion of social justice for all. However, this fact has not been reflected through its policies. Blogs 01 Mar, 2021
Football transfer fees in UK Football transfer fees in UK Football transfer fees have risen exponentially since the turn of the millennium. The likes of Paolo Di Canio and Eric Cantona were available for a couple of million euros back then whereas in today’s market, seemingly average players are moving clubs for tens of millions. Football transfer fees have risen exponentially since the turn of the millennium. The likes of Paolo Di Canio and Eric Cantona were available for a couple of million euros back then whereas in today’s market, seemingly average players are moving clubs for tens of millions. Blogs 26 Feb, 2021
African swine fever African swine fever The first confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in Asia was reported in August 2018 and since then it has spread to through Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia and the Pacific. The first confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in Asia was reported in August 2018 and since then it has spread to through Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia and the Pacific. Blogs 26 Feb, 2021
Financial system Financial system Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system. Bhutan is famous for using “Gross National Happiness” - Gyalyong Gakid Palzom, formally enshrined in its 2008 Constitution – as its national goal. Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system. Bhutan is famous for using “Gross National Happiness” - Gyalyong Gakid Palzom, formally enshrined in its 2008 Constitution – as its national goal. Blogs 25 Feb, 2021
Vaccination in Lebanon Vaccination in Lebanon The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for Lebanon arrived in the country on February 13, 2021 as part of the World Bank-financed Lebanon Health Resilience Project (LHRP). This is also the first World Bank support for COVID-19 vaccination in the world. The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for Lebanon arrived in the country on February 13, 2021 as part of the World Bank-financed Lebanon Health Resilience Project (LHRP). This is also the first World Bank support for COVID-19 vaccination in the world. Blogs 24 Feb, 2021
Vaccines for refugees Vaccines for refugees For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought social and economic catastrophe. Up to 115 million likely fell into extreme poverty in 2020, the World Bank estimates. For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought social and economic catastrophe. Up to 115 million likely fell into extreme poverty in 2020, the World Bank estimates. Blogs 17 Feb, 2021
Ending violence against women Ending violence against women The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody Blogs 17 Feb, 2021
Scarring effects Scarring effects Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market. Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market. Blogs 16 Feb, 2021
Good management Good management Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country. Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country. Blogs 16 Feb, 2021
Technological revolution Technological revolution Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic. Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic. Blogs 15 Feb, 2021
Limit fast food Limit fast food It is said that the food we eat defines our appearance, mood, strength and agility. It is a must to eat healthy food in the time that we are in, where new diseases are emerging on a daily basis. It is said that the food we eat defines our appearance, mood, strength and agility. It is a must to eat healthy food in the time that we are in, where new diseases are emerging on a daily basis. Blogs 15 Feb, 2021
Literacy in the digital age Literacy in the digital age Today, a variety of digital communicative technologies have permeated all aspects of human lives, from the mundane to the sublime. Further, the way humans converse with each other and participate in social events has undergone significant transformations over the years. Today, a variety of digital communicative technologies have permeated all aspects of human lives, from the mundane to the sublime. Further, the way humans converse with each other and participate in social events has undergone significant transformations over the years. Blogs 12 Feb, 2021
Health care system Health care system Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide. Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide. Blogs 12 Feb, 2021
A question of balance A question of balance Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium. Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium. Blogs 11 Feb, 2021
Remittance inflows Remittance inflows Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home. Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home. Blogs 10 Feb, 2021
Nepal Nepal represents the voices of countries impacted by climate change, says Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri stated that Nepal represents the voices of countries most vulnerable to climate change risks.
Sports Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica Bayern is eyeing the quarterfinals after a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Leverkusen, which had defender Nordi Mukiele sent off in the 62nd.
Nepal Buddha Air plane makes safe landing without front wheel A Buddha Air aircraft en route from Janakpur to Kathmandu landed safely despite missing one of its two front wheels.
Kathmandu Country on the path to self-reliance: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that there is no alternative to making the country self-reliant.
World Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.”
Sports New Zealand sets up Champions Trophy final against India with big win over South Africa With wickets falling all round him, Miller raised a personal milestone with his late assault.
Nepal HPV vaccine is completely safe, effective: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has clarified the statement that the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer was administered as a trail is baseless.
Kathmandu JICA Nepal organizes "JICA Chair" academic symposium on disaster risk reduction The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with the Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), Tribhuvan University (TU), organized the "JICA Chair" academic symposium on March 5 and 6.
Kathmandu Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation.
