Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive justice EDITORIAL: Elusive justice It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Opinion 30 Aug, 2023
Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
Child marriage: More than a form of violence Child marriage: More than a form of violence The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! Opinion 28 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. Opinion 28 Aug, 2023
Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House resumes EDITORIAL: House resumes After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Power line opened EDITORIAL: Power line opened Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Mere formality? EDITORIAL: Mere formality? After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Labelling rules EDITORIAL: Labelling rules The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for workers EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Opinion 17 Aug, 2023
Nepal Lamichhane's custody extends by 15 days The Kaski District Court has given permission to the Kaski police to keep President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane, in its custody for another 15 days.
Kathmandu Discussions held regarding resolving Kathmandu Valley waste management The Ministry of Urban Development has held discussions with the stakeholders regarding resolving problems seen in the management of solid waste in Kathmandu Valley.
World Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.
Nepal Miklajung Rural Municipality and Minamitane city of Japan establish sister city ties Miklajung Rural Municipality of Morang and the Minamitane City of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan have established sister city relations.
Nepal Speaker Ghimire meets with Cambodian counterpart Speaker at the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire, who is on a five-day visit to Cambodia, had a courtesy meeting with the President of the Cambodian lower house, the National Assembly, on Saturday evening, according to Speaker Ghimire's secretariat.
Nepal Making quality water supply accessible to all is government's main responsibility: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation, Pradeep Yadav, has said that it is the government's primary responsibility to making quality drinking water accessible to all.
Business Gold prices surge by Rs 1,700 per tola; Silver also climbs The price of gold in the domestic market saw a rise of Rs 1,700 per tola today.
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.
