Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under... Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't stop services EDITORIAL: Don't stop services Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Bring them back home EDITORIAL: Bring them back home A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Leave no one EDITORIAL: Leave no one The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. Opinion 10 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Opinion 09 Oct, 2023
Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a... Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Parole not a right EDITORIAL: Parole not a right In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's... In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Economic outlook EDITORIAL: Economic outlook The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Corruption again EDITORIAL: Corruption again Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
Navigating menopause at work: A vital conversation Navigating menopause at work: A vital conversation The gap between the global South and the global North is widening in mainstreaming menstruation in public discourse. The gap between the global South and the global North is widening in mainstreaming menstruation in public discourse. Opinion 02 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Shocking price hike EDITORIAL: Shocking price hike Nepalis woke up Sunday morning to a shocking price hike in cooking gas, with a cylinder of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas now costing a whopping Rs 2,110 – an increase of Rs 215 overnight. Nepalis woke up Sunday morning to a shocking price hike in cooking gas, with a cylinder of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas now costing a whopping Rs 2,110 – an increase of Rs 215 overnight. Opinion 02 Oct, 2023
Water: Status, challenges & outlook for access and food security Water: Status, challenges & outlook for access and food security Three millennia ago, a Greek philosopher, Thales of Miletus had claimed that “best of everything in this universe is water.” Three millennia ago, a Greek philosopher, Thales of Miletus had claimed that “best of everything in this universe is water.” Opinion 30 Sep, 2023
Diplomacy: A tool for socio-economic uplift Diplomacy: A tool for socio-economic uplift Development is the target that each country tries to meet through policies of various dimensions. The world today is much connected and inter-linked through a network of global diplomatic initiatives and actions that are woven during times of peace as well as conflict. Development is the target that each country tries to meet through policies of various dimensions. The world today is much connected and inter-linked through a network of global diplomatic initiatives and actions that are woven during times of peace as well as conflict. Opinion 29 Sep, 2023
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
Nepal 28 injured in Chitwan school bus accident A school bus met an accident at Drabyatar in Kalika Municipality-9, Chitwan, on Saturday afternoon.
Nepal Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple Chief of Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, performed worship at Muktinath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site in Mustang, on Saturday.
Nepal Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal.
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
