EDITORIAL: Haylage export EDITORIAL: Haylage export For the first time, Nepal has been able to export 82 tonnes of haylage, or animal feed, to Tibet’s Shigatse from Chitwan’s Bharatpur Metropolitan City area. For the first time, Nepal has been able to export 82 tonnes of haylage, or animal feed, to Tibet’s Shigatse from Chitwan’s Bharatpur Metropolitan City area. Opinion 17 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Koshi quandary EDITORIAL: Koshi quandary The Supreme Court has ordered the newly-formed government of Koshi Province not to take any decision that will have long-term impact. The Supreme Court has ordered the newly-formed government of Koshi Province not to take any decision that will have long-term impact. Opinion 14 Jul, 2023
Refugee and disability stereotyping: Double bind, double discrimination Refugee and disability stereotyping: Double bind, double discrimination There is no exact data on the number of refugees and displaced people with disabilities, although the World Health Organisation estimates that 16 per cent of the world’s population lives with significant disability. There is no exact data on the number of refugees and displaced people with disabilities, although the World Health Organisation estimates that 16 per cent of the world’s population lives with significant disability. Opinion 14 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Chopper crash EDITORIAL: Chopper crash Manang Air helicopter with call sign 9N-AMV A (ASSO) met with a fatal accident near Lamjura in Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, leaving all six, including the pilot, on board dead. Manang Air helicopter with call sign 9N-AMV A (ASSO) met with a fatal accident near Lamjura in Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, leaving all six, including the pilot, on board dead. Opinion 13 Jul, 2023
Balancing the scales: How to live well and stay well Balancing the scales: How to live well and stay well We all know the remarkable connection that exists between psychology and immune function — in health and illness. While harmony between the two is suggested to denote optimal health and well-being, a ‘sickening’ imbalance between them is said to be the cause of a host of diseases, including tuberculosis and AIDS. We all know the remarkable connection that exists between psychology and immune function — in health and illness. While harmony between the two is suggested to denote optimal health and well-being, a ‘sickening’ imbalance between them is said to be the cause of a host of diseases, including tuberculosis and AIDS. Opinion 13 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Idle SEZs EDITORIAL: Idle SEZs Nepal’s industrial development over the decades has been slow, unable as it has been to motivate the private sector to invest in industrial ventures. Nepal’s industrial development over the decades has been slow, unable as it has been to motivate the private sector to invest in industrial ventures. Opinion 12 Jul, 2023
Fertility policies: Focus on individuals, not numbers Fertility policies: Focus on individuals, not numbers Does the world have too many or too few people? The answer is that there is no perfect population number, and that policies that focus on fertility rates undermine the reproductive rights and choices of women and girls. This message was reinforced in UNFPA’s recently published State of World Population Report, which shed light on the diverse perspectives across the globe around population dynamics and the potential impact it can have on society. Does the world have too many or too few people? The answer is that there is no perfect population number, and that policies that focus on fertility rates undermine the reproductive rights and choices of women and girls. This message was reinforced in UNFPA’s recently published State of World Population Report, which shed light on the diverse perspectives across the globe around population dynamics and the potential impact it can have on society. Opinion 12 Jul, 2023
Secondary school education in Nepal: What does the new result indicate? Secondary school education in Nepal: What does the new result indicate? The Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the Iron Gate in Nepal, has been found to be maximally ajar for the appearing 485,396 students this year. The Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the Iron Gate in Nepal, has been found to be maximally ajar for the appearing 485,396 students this year. Opinion 11 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL:Budhigandaki HEP EDITORIAL:Budhigandaki HEP The government has shown keen interest in expediting the much-talked about 1,200 MW reservoir-based Budhigandaki Hydel Project under the company model by utilising domestic resources after 11 years of dilly-dallying. The government has shown keen interest in expediting the much-talked about 1,200 MW reservoir-based Budhigandaki Hydel Project under the company model by utilising domestic resources after 11 years of dilly-dallying. Opinion 11 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Last chance for GMR EDITORIAL: Last chance for GMR The Supreme Court verdict, which quashed the writ petitions filed against GMR company and the government for allowing the private Indian conglomerate multiple extensions to conclude the financial closure for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydel project, has paved the way for taking the venture forward. The Supreme Court verdict, which quashed the writ petitions filed against GMR company and the government for allowing the private Indian conglomerate multiple extensions to conclude the financial closure for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydel project, has paved the way for taking the venture forward. Opinion 10 Jul, 2023
Infant feeding practices in Nepal: Low socioeconomic group does better Infant feeding practices in Nepal: Low socioeconomic group does better Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2022 challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding infant and young child feeding practices in Nepal. Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2022 challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding infant and young child feeding practices in Nepal. Opinion 10 Jul, 2023
Skilled birth attendants: Why rural Nepali mothers need them Skilled birth attendants: Why rural Nepali mothers need them Two in every 10 Nepali women (19%)give birth at home with no help from a skilled birth attendant (SBA), according to the most recent Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022. Two in every 10 Nepali women (19%)give birth at home with no help from a skilled birth attendant (SBA), according to the most recent Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022. Opinion 07 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Dahal's stupidity EDITORIAL: Dahal's stupidity Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is also the chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has once again landed into controversy by saying that one Indian national, Pritam Singh, had put a lot of efforts to make him the prime minister of Nepal. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is also the chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has once again landed into controversy by saying that one Indian national, Pritam Singh, had put a lot of efforts to make him the prime minister of Nepal. Opinion 07 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Organised crime EDITORIAL: Organised crime The Lalita Niwas land grab scam has taken a new twist with it now also being labelled as organised crime. The Lalita Niwas land grab scam has taken a new twist with it now also being labelled as organised crime. Opinion 06 Jul, 2023
Monetary policy: Can it crack the whip on inflation? Monetary policy: Can it crack the whip on inflation? “Headline inflation has declined, but the stickier components remain persistently high. Central banks must continue to fight high inflation now, while also determining if— and how—monetary policy strategy may need to change in the future. “Headline inflation has declined, but the stickier components remain persistently high. Central banks must continue to fight high inflation now, while also determining if— and how—monetary policy strategy may need to change in the future. Opinion 06 Jul, 2023
Mental health: It's impact on cancer patients Mental health: It's impact on cancer patients Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that not only affects an individual’s physical well-being but also has a profound impact on their mental health. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment are emotionally challenging processes. These processes are stressful as well. Stress leads to the development of mental health issues. Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that not only affects an individual’s physical well-being but also has a profound impact on their mental health. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment are emotionally challenging processes. These processes are stressful as well. Stress leads to the development of mental health issues. Opinion 05 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Sweeping poll reforms EDITORIAL: Sweeping poll reforms Should the Federal Parliament endorse the new integrated Election Bill as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), the country will witness sweeping reforms in the election system, making the political parties more accountable to the electorate. Should the Federal Parliament endorse the new integrated Election Bill as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), the country will witness sweeping reforms in the election system, making the political parties more accountable to the electorate. Opinion 05 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Old age homes EDITORIAL: Old age homes With hundreds of thousands of young Nepalis leaving the country every year for work or higher education – and in the case of the latter not returning at all – the care of the elderly in the country has been greatly affected. With hundreds of thousands of young Nepalis leaving the country every year for work or higher education – and in the case of the latter not returning at all – the care of the elderly in the country has been greatly affected. Opinion 04 Jul, 2023
Corruption scandals: Is democracy the cause or remedy? Corruption scandals: Is democracy the cause or remedy? In the case of Nepal and also that of India, corruption was rather low in the early stages of the year 1947 for India and 1990 for Nepal. But it started rising, and it reached its pinnacle in 1990 in India and now in Nepal In the case of Nepal and also that of India, corruption was rather low in the early stages of the year 1947 for India and 1990 for Nepal. But it started rising, and it reached its pinnacle in 1990 in India and now in Nepal Opinion 04 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: NCC meeting EDITORIAL: NCC meeting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Saturday chaired the first meeting of the National Coordination Council (NCC), formed to build coordination and hold dialogue among the three tiers of government, eight years after the federal structure came into operation through the implementation of the new constitution in 2015. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Saturday chaired the first meeting of the National Coordination Council (NCC), formed to build coordination and hold dialogue among the three tiers of government, eight years after the federal structure came into operation through the implementation of the new constitution in 2015. Opinion 03 Jul, 2023
Nepal 11 million donated to set up dialysis center The Lions Club has donated Rs 11.1 million for setting up a dialysis center at the GP Koirala national centre for respiratory diseases at Belchautara, Shuklagandaki Municipality-5 in Tanahun.
Nepal 372 drug peddlers arrested in 10 months The District Police Office, Jhapa has arrested 372 drug peddlers in the past ten months. This also includes drug abusers, who were arrested from various parts of the district.
Environment More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months.
Business Trishuli 3B hub station comes into operation The Trishuli 3B Hub Station, built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project in Pahirebensi of Kispang Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, has been inaugurated.
Business Call to increase use of electric vehicles Stakeholders have emphasized the need to increase the use of electric vehicles for prosperous tourism in the country.
Kathmandu Oli calls for end to parliament obstruction CPN-UML Chair KP Oli has insisted on the need to end the parliamentary impasse to meet the constitutional deadline for budget presentation by Jestha 15 (May 28).
Nepal CM Karki expands Koshi govt with induction of seven ministers Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has inducted seven ministers into his Cabinet: five full ministers and two ministers of state.
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