A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
Invest in principals: They bring quality to learning Invest in principals: They bring quality to learning A recent opinion essay for the Observer, the sister publication of the Guardian, made me think about the current status of public, community managed schools in Nepal. A recent opinion essay for the Observer, the sister publication of the Guardian, made me think about the current status of public, community managed schools in Nepal. Opinion 04 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Project refinancing EDITORIAL: Project refinancing Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, has agreed to extend the refinancing facility to hydropower projects damaged by floods and landslides in eastern part of the country on June 15 and 16. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, has agreed to extend the refinancing facility to hydropower projects damaged by floods and landslides in eastern part of the country on June 15 and 16. Opinion 04 Aug, 2023
Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: CC must act fast EDITORIAL: CC must act fast Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Human trafficking EDITORIAL: Human trafficking Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Opinion 31 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Uncertainty in Koshi EDITORIAL: Uncertainty in Koshi Following the Supreme Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of Uddhav Thapa of the Nepali Congress (NC) as the chief minister of Koshi Province on July 27, the ruling partners in the province are mulling over to get Koshi Province’s Speaker Baburam Gautam resign from office to secure a majority in the 93-member Assembly. Following the Supreme Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of Uddhav Thapa of the Nepali Congress (NC) as the chief minister of Koshi Province on July 27, the ruling partners in the province are mulling over to get Koshi Province’s Speaker Baburam Gautam resign from office to secure a majority in the 93-member Assembly. Opinion 31 Jul, 2023
Revitalising agro extension system: For effective service delivery Revitalising agro extension system: For effective service delivery The agricultural ministry’s organisational structure has changed as a result of the state restructuring following Nepal’s historic transition from a unitary to a federal democratic republic in 2015. The agricultural ministry’s organisational structure has changed as a result of the state restructuring following Nepal’s historic transition from a unitary to a federal democratic republic in 2015. Opinion 28 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: NC CWC meet ends EDITORIAL: NC CWC meet ends The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress concluded on Wednesday with a decision to convene its Mahasamiti convention from November 27 to 29 in Kathmandu to chart the future course of action of the largest party in the parliament. The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress concluded on Wednesday with a decision to convene its Mahasamiti convention from November 27 to 29 in Kathmandu to chart the future course of action of the largest party in the parliament. Opinion 28 Jul, 2023
Wired grandeur: Fixing the faulty gene Wired grandeur: Fixing the faulty gene There is a dazzling biology at work inside the brain, including its colossal appetite to storing information. There is a dazzling biology at work inside the brain, including its colossal appetite to storing information. Opinion 27 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: EC's resolve EDITORIAL: EC's resolve The Election Commission (EC) has fined parliamentary and provincial assembly candidates who did not make public their election expenditure details, and those who did not submit the election expense details to the EC. Each of the erring candidates were fined Rs 15,000 for failing to making public the election expense details within 35 days of the announcement of the final poll results. The Election Commission (EC) has fined parliamentary and provincial assembly candidates who did not make public their election expenditure details, and those who did not submit the election expense details to the EC. Each of the erring candidates were fined Rs 15,000 for failing to making public the election expense details within 35 days of the announcement of the final poll results. Opinion 27 Jul, 2023
Equivalence certificate procedure: Frustrating abroad-educated scholars Equivalence certificate procedure: Frustrating abroad-educated scholars The recent struggle faced by a Cambridge PhD-holder in obtaining an equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University (TU) has sparked renewed debate about the need to overhaul the convoluted and time-consuming academic certificate equivalence procedure in Nepal. The recent struggle faced by a Cambridge PhD-holder in obtaining an equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University (TU) has sparked renewed debate about the need to overhaul the convoluted and time-consuming academic certificate equivalence procedure in Nepal. Opinion 26 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: A bold decision EDITORIAL: A bold decision Far from the gaze of the capital city, Kathmandu, a rural municipality in Khotang in east Nepal is experimenting to see if it can bring quality to the teaching learning process in the schools by making the principal more accountable. Far from the gaze of the capital city, Kathmandu, a rural municipality in Khotang in east Nepal is experimenting to see if it can bring quality to the teaching learning process in the schools by making the principal more accountable. Opinion 26 Jul, 2023
Nepal Only a free press consolidates democracy: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the more the press is impartial, independent and strong, the more the democratic system is consolidated.
Business Operation of integrated check post, facilitates trade: Minister Bhandari Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has said that with the operation of the Integrated Checkpoint (ICP), trade will be facilitated.
Environment Five thousand hectares of forest under fire in Banke An area of 5,133 hectares of various community forests and Chakla forest in Banke is currently under fire.
World Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday.
Kathmandu Japan's foreign minister returns home Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko returned home last night after completing a daylong official visit to Nepal. This was her first visit to Nepal after being appointed as the foreign minister of Japan.
Nepal Nepal-Korea Friendship Expedition triumphs Jugal I, sets sights on Jugal II The climbers from Nepal and Korea, part of the Nepal-Korea Friendship Expedition-2024, have successfully summited the virgin peak Jugal I, in Sindhupalchok.
Nepal Bagmati Government to bring Ordinance on education Bagmati Province government has decided to issue an ordinance to amend the Province Higher Education Act, 2078.
Sports Salah scores as Liverpool beats Tottenham 4-2 in the Premier League Mohamed Salah quickly put last week's sideline spat with Jurgen Klopp behind him by scoring first in Liverpool's 4-2 win against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.
Sports Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona Real Madrid put its Spanish rivals out of their misery by clinching the league title on Saturday with four games remaining,