Flow of remittance Flow of remittance 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 18 Mar, 2021
Tough job Tough job Ever wondered what could be the toughest job in the world? From the laundry list, I pulled out pediatric odontology as it requires high precision, meticulous training, psychological counselling and pain resistance ability. Ever wondered what could be the toughest job in the world? From the laundry list, I pulled out pediatric odontology as it requires high precision, meticulous training, psychological counselling and pain resistance ability. Blogs 17 Mar, 2021
Information is key Information is key Evaluation evidence shows that communication is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. During an online fitness class, my trainer asked me if I would opt for vaccination against COVID-19. I told him I would do so as soon as I had the option. Evaluation evidence shows that communication is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. During an online fitness class, my trainer asked me if I would opt for vaccination against COVID-19. I told him I would do so as soon as I had the option. Blogs 17 Mar, 2021
Bless me Bless me You had worn big blue sunglasses that covered half of your face; the thin lips that smiled a little highlighted your prominent cheek bones. You had worn big blue sunglasses that covered half of your face; the thin lips that smiled a little highlighted your prominent cheek bones. Blogs 16 Mar, 2021
Education system Education system Effective higher education systems are critical for countries to advance. In South Asia, reforming governance structures and practices is a crucial step. Effective higher education systems are critical for countries to advance. In South Asia, reforming governance structures and practices is a crucial step. Blogs 16 Mar, 2021
Need to check political dominance Need to check political dominance The new constitution defines the nature of the Nepali state and the model of democracy it ought to adopt. However, in recent times, a mismatch is being observed between what is said in the constitution and what is done in practice. The new constitution defines the nature of the Nepali state and the model of democracy it ought to adopt. However, in recent times, a mismatch is being observed between what is said in the constitution and what is done in practice. Blogs 15 Mar, 2021
Pay reforms Pay reforms Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 27 economies in all regions and income groups enacted reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion across all areas and increased good practices in legislation since 2019, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2021. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 27 economies in all regions and income groups enacted reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion across all areas and increased good practices in legislation since 2019, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2021. Blogs 15 Mar, 2021
Let's grow our own food Let's grow our own food Going deeper, it is a realisation of hard work, dedication and, above all, the rich agricultural practice. Yeah! All the food ultimately comes from farming practices and non-stop vigorous work of the farmers. Going deeper, it is a realisation of hard work, dedication and, above all, the rich agricultural practice. Yeah! All the food ultimately comes from farming practices and non-stop vigorous work of the farmers. Blogs 10 Mar, 2021
NDU: A welcome step NDU: A welcome step The growing geopolitical implications and enhanced interconnectedness between national interests and security and transnational organised crimes have only increased the obligation of the armed forces to protect the state and its citizens. The growing geopolitical implications and enhanced interconnectedness between national interests and security and transnational organised crimes have only increased the obligation of the armed forces to protect the state and its citizens. Blogs 09 Mar, 2021
Food security Food security Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19. Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19. Blogs 09 Mar, 2021
Farewell speech Farewell speech Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies! Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies! Blogs 08 Mar, 2021
Work from home Work from home The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic? The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic? Blogs 08 Mar, 2021
Debt vulnerabilities Debt vulnerabilities Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions. Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions. Blogs 04 Mar, 2021
Demolish child marriage Demolish child marriage Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries. Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries. Blogs 04 Mar, 2021
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
World Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth.
Kathmandu Former Prez Bhandari urges unity and patriotism on Prithvi Jayanti Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari asserted that National Unity Day and Prithvi Jayanti further strengthen the spirit of patriotism and reinforce social harmony, tolerance, and national unity.
Entertainment Singer and actor Prashant Tamang dies at 42 Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away from cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at the age of 42.
World Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday.
Sports Salah scores and Egypt eliminates Ivory Coast to join Nigeria in Africa Cup semifinals Morocco and Senegal booked their semifinal places on Friday with wins over Cameroon and Mali, respectively.
World Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.
Kathmandu NC must embrace questions, not silence, says Gagan Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that “questions must be allowed and valued within the NC.”
Kathmandu Nepali Congress Special General Convention commences The inaugural session of the Special General Convention, organized by supporters of the Nepali Congress at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, has officially commenced.
Nepal Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun.
