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
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
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.
