EDITORIAL: Save Phewa Lake EDITORIAL: Save Phewa Lake In its second landmark mandamus order issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the government to demolish all the structures – private or public – built within 65 metres of the high flood-point of the famous Phewa Lake in Pokhara. In its second landmark mandamus order issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the government to demolish all the structures – private or public – built within 65 metres of the high flood-point of the famous Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Opinion 29 Sep, 2023
Emote to connote: The physics of our emotions Emote to connote: The physics of our emotions What we feel, see, smell, touch, hear and taste are as important and striking as our emotions. Emotions are our soul songs that croon their ‘hearts’ out — they understand, they analyse, they slide, and go deep into the vast recesses of our being. They caress us just as much as they do for others. What we feel, see, smell, touch, hear and taste are as important and striking as our emotions. Emotions are our soul songs that croon their ‘hearts’ out — they understand, they analyse, they slide, and go deep into the vast recesses of our being. They caress us just as much as they do for others. Opinion 28 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's concern EDITORIAL: SC's concern Just when the Lalita Niwas Land Grab Scam looked like it had fizzled out, the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government demanding to know why a case was not filed against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai and former chief secretary Lilamani Paudel in the scandal. Just when the Lalita Niwas Land Grab Scam looked like it had fizzled out, the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government demanding to know why a case was not filed against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai and former chief secretary Lilamani Paudel in the scandal. Opinion 28 Sep, 2023
Tourism and green investment: For planet, people and prosperity Tourism and green investment: For planet, people and prosperity For tourism to return to its former shape and for future growth, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, UNWTO, has identified investment as the most responsible factor. For tourism to return to its former shape and for future growth, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, UNWTO, has identified investment as the most responsible factor. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
PM Prachanda's twin addresses: More conventional, less original PM Prachanda's twin addresses: More conventional, less original Prime Minister Prachanda has made two addresses in his visit to the United States before his departure to China on a goodwill visit. Firstly, he spoke at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit as the President of the Least Developed Countries (LDC). Soon after, he aired his views on the podium of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Prime Minister Prachanda has made two addresses in his visit to the United States before his departure to China on a goodwill visit. Firstly, he spoke at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit as the President of the Least Developed Countries (LDC). Soon after, he aired his views on the podium of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Opinion 26 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Making grants effective EDITORIAL: Making grants effective With the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015, Nepal has been federated into seven provinces and 753 local levels. With the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015, Nepal has been federated into seven provinces and 753 local levels. Opinion 26 Sep, 2023
Democracy: The only antidote to decadence Democracy: The only antidote to decadence All over the world, democracy is in crisis. In the so-called North of the world, it is the rise of populist policies driven by a hyper partisanship that impedes dialogue and debate, the bedrocks of democracy. The cost of living, including lack of housing, further complicates this scenario as simplistic, demagogic policies easily appeal to a public that is not only fatigued but also distressed. All over the world, democracy is in crisis. In the so-called North of the world, it is the rise of populist policies driven by a hyper partisanship that impedes dialogue and debate, the bedrocks of democracy. The cost of living, including lack of housing, further complicates this scenario as simplistic, demagogic policies easily appeal to a public that is not only fatigued but also distressed. Opinion 25 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Deals with teachers EDITORIAL: Deals with teachers Thousands of teachers of public and community schools returned to their classrooms from Sunday after reaching a six-point agreement with the government on Friday, ending days of Kathmandu-centric agitation protesting the Education Bill recently tabled by the government in the federal Parliament. Thousands of teachers of public and community schools returned to their classrooms from Sunday after reaching a six-point agreement with the government on Friday, ending days of Kathmandu-centric agitation protesting the Education Bill recently tabled by the government in the federal Parliament. Opinion 25 Sep, 2023
Country in turmoil: Another Jung Bahadur needed Country in turmoil: Another Jung Bahadur needed The country is in a state of confusion, upheaval, disorder and uncertainty. This trend has continued since the dawn of democracy in Nepal. The country is in a state of confusion, upheaval, disorder and uncertainty. This trend has continued since the dawn of democracy in Nepal. Opinion 22 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Amend education bill EDITORIAL: Amend education bill Thousands of public school teachers took to the streets on Wednesday in Kathmandu in protest against some of the provisions in the School Education Bill that is registered in the House of Representatives, and their demands seem perfectly logical. Thousands of public school teachers took to the streets on Wednesday in Kathmandu in protest against some of the provisions in the School Education Bill that is registered in the House of Representatives, and their demands seem perfectly logical. Opinion 22 Sep, 2023
Nepotism within state-sponsored corruption: Contradicting Wilson's Theory of Altruism Nepotism within state-sponsored corruption: Contradicting Wilson's Theory of... Renowned American biologist and sociologist Edward Osborne Wilson, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘On Human Nature’ published in 1978, meticulously explores the human nature and society from a sociobiological perspective. Renowned American biologist and sociologist Edward Osborne Wilson, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘On Human Nature’ published in 1978, meticulously explores the human nature and society from a sociobiological perspective. Opinion 21 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Liberal police report EDITORIAL: Liberal police report The Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted liberal provisions when it comes to issuing the police clearance certificate to those who had committed minor crimes in the past. However, the police will mention the crimes a person had been convicted of in serious crime(s) while issuing the police clearance certificate. The Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted liberal provisions when it comes to issuing the police clearance certificate to those who had committed minor crimes in the past. However, the police will mention the crimes a person had been convicted of in serious crime(s) while issuing the police clearance certificate. Opinion 21 Sep, 2023
Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: DDA's directive EDITORIAL: DDA's directive In line with the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2021, the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has issued a directive against the use of 103 types of antibiotics and combination antibiotics, and manufacturers, importers and distributors are expected to comply with it. In line with the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2021, the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has issued a directive against the use of 103 types of antibiotics and combination antibiotics, and manufacturers, importers and distributors are expected to comply with it. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Remittance economy EDITORIAL: Remittance economy With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Time for action EDITORIAL: Time for action On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Opinion 15 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.
