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
The power of mittens The power of mittens Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight? Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight? Blogs 10 Feb, 2021
BLOG SURF: Supporting the poor BLOG SURF: Supporting the poor A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades. A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades. Blogs 09 Feb, 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.
