Poverty and children's education Poverty and children's education Children from low-income families usually lack parental care, inspiration and supervision. Children from low-income families usually lack parental care, inspiration and supervision. Blogs 09 Aug, 2022
Nature belongs to all Nature belongs to all One morning, a well-off woman went to her kitchen garden to collect some vegetables. All of a sudden, a crow attacked her as if it felt insecure. One morning, a well-off woman went to her kitchen garden to collect some vegetables. All of a sudden, a crow attacked her as if it felt insecure. Blogs 05 Aug, 2022
Road projects Road projects Roads are fundamental to economies and social well-being. Roads are fundamental to economies and social well-being. Blogs 05 Aug, 2022
Public debt Public debt A rosier post-pandemic economic outlook for advanced economies is supported by the faster pace of vaccines being rolled out compared to developing countries, as well as stronger proactive fiscal responses being deployed now and in the future. A rosier post-pandemic economic outlook for advanced economies is supported by the faster pace of vaccines being rolled out compared to developing countries, as well as stronger proactive fiscal responses being deployed now and in the future. Blogs 04 Aug, 2022
Of stagflation and privatisation Of stagflation and privatisation Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Blogs 04 Aug, 2022
GPA grading system GPA grading system With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Changing climate Changing climate Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Food crisis Food crisis The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
Monsoon saga Monsoon saga Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
Energy solutions Energy solutions With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Shark Tank: Short route to investment Shark Tank: Short route to investment I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Online job Online job Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Death: An inevitable truth Death: An inevitable truth I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Growth in South Asia Growth in South Asia In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Not so social, social media Not so social, social media With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Vaccine and tourism Vaccine and tourism Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Magic all around Magic all around We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Digital economy Digital economy Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
Legalise cannabis Legalise cannabis Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
Reviving tourism Reviving tourism Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Blogs 15 Jul, 2022
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.
