Wildfire creating havoc in Nepal: Old wisdom like building ponds can come to rescue Wildfire creating havoc in Nepal: Old wisdom like building ponds can come to rescue Like two fast bowlers Sompal Kami and Rajan KC hunting in pairs in Nepali cricket or like tigers hunting in pairs in the forest, the domestic fires and wildfires have been creating havoc in Nepal these days. Like two fast bowlers Sompal Kami and Rajan KC hunting in pairs in Nepali cricket or like tigers hunting in pairs in the forest, the domestic fires and wildfires have been creating havoc in Nepal these days. Opinion 2d ago
Spiritual excavation of intangible heritages: Just as important as tangible ones Spiritual excavation of intangible heritages: Just as important as tangible ones Kapilavastu of Ancient Shakya Kingdom cherishes beneath it not only the tangible archaeological remains but also a vast intangibly tangible cultural and spiritual treasure. Kapilavastu of Ancient Shakya Kingdom cherishes beneath it not only the tangible archaeological remains but also a vast intangibly tangible cultural and spiritual treasure. Opinion 24 Mar, 2024
The quest for calm: When information is far too surplus The quest for calm: When information is far too surplus It is a paraphernalia of the routine. It is also clockwork. From the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. It is a paraphernalia of the routine. It is also clockwork. From the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding... Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Holding Leaders' Feet to the Fire for Women's Empowerment Holding Leaders' Feet to the Fire for Women's Empowerment On International Women's Day, leaders send hollow tweets, posts, and messages praising women's empowerment. Cut through the noise and get to the point: are these leaders keeping their promises or faking them? On International Women's Day, leaders send hollow tweets, posts, and messages praising women's empowerment. Cut through the noise and get to the point: are these leaders keeping their promises or faking them? Opinion 20 Mar, 2024
Pandemonium in the House: For restoration of political morality Pandemonium in the House: For restoration of political morality The House of the Representatives has been stalled following the protest launched by the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in the Parliament and the recently turned Opposition Party, in the aftermath of the change in the coalition with the mercurial Prime Minister Prachanda making yet another political somersault by joining the Unified Marxist-Leninist camp, The House of the Representatives has been stalled following the protest launched by the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in the Parliament and the recently turned Opposition Party, in the aftermath of the change in the coalition with the mercurial Prime Minister Prachanda making yet another political somersault by joining the Unified Marxist-Leninist camp, Opinion 19 Mar, 2024
Psychological Guidance for Schoolchildren in Nepal Psychological Guidance for Schoolchildren in Nepal In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, there's a growing recognition of the importance of mental health among schoolchildren. While strides have been made in education, there's an urgent need to address the mental well-being of students, given the unique challenges they face in this Himalayan nation. In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, there's a growing recognition of the importance of mental health among schoolchildren. While strides have been made in education, there's an urgent need to address the mental well-being of students, given the unique challenges they face in this Himalayan nation. Opinion 18 Mar, 2024
Diversity: A catalyst for collective advancement Diversity: A catalyst for collective advancement Diversity stands as a complex yet indispensable force necessary to stimulate growth both in the professional and non-professional world. Diversity stands as a complex yet indispensable force necessary to stimulate growth both in the professional and non-professional world. Opinion 18 Mar, 2024
Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. Opinion 16 Mar, 2024
Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". Opinion 14 Mar, 2024
English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. Opinion 13 Mar, 2024
Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Opinion 12 Mar, 2024
Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Opinion 11 Mar, 2024
The soul's code: The key to living a full life The soul's code: The key to living a full life We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. Opinion 08 Mar, 2024
Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Opinion 06 Mar, 2024
Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. Opinion 05 Mar, 2024
India's political tea game India's political tea game In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. Opinion 04 Mar, 2024
Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Opinion 01 Mar, 2024
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. Opinion 28 Feb, 2024
Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Kathmandu Present coalition is not power-focused, Oli argues Dismissing the possibility of an alliance shift between CPN (UML) and Nepali Congress, Oli advocated for healthy political competition between the two parties.
World UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza The court told Israel to report back in a month on its implementation of the orders.
Nepal PM Dahal: End the situation of requesting budget without spending it PM Dahal emphasized ending the recurring situation of requesting budgets every fiscal year without effectively spending the capital allocation.
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Sports Batting records tumble as Hyderabad beats Mumbai in 523-run IPL game The teams combined to hit a T20 world record 38 sixes.
Nepal Cloudy weather with rainfall to continue across the country for several days Continuous rainfall is occurring in Bagmati, Koshi, and Gandaki provinces due to the influence of the Westerly wind.
World Putin says he won't start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets Putin insisted the F-16s “won’t change the situation on the battlefield.”
Kathmandu British Ambassador Fenn acknowledge Pearson's effort in Trans National Education PTE Core, is expected to be a huge support for Nepali student aspiring to go Canada as a migrant.