Making do: Should not be the only option for vulnerable youths Making do: Should not be the only option for vulnerable youths In a recent conversation with a group of young students with visual impairment, I once again got the confirmation that if you are born with a disability or you become disable throughout your life, your chances at success are minimal. In a recent conversation with a group of young students with visual impairment, I once again got the confirmation that if you are born with a disability or you become disable throughout your life, your chances at success are minimal. Opinion 25 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rabi's future EDITORIAL: Rabi's future Yet again, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane has landed into another legal controversy on the same case involving his Nepali citizenship paper, which he obtained from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (KDAO), immediately after being disqualified as a Nepali citizen by a verdict of the Supreme Court delivered on January 28. Yet again, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane has landed into another legal controversy on the same case involving his Nepali citizenship paper, which he obtained from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (KDAO), immediately after being disqualified as a Nepali citizen by a verdict of the Supreme Court delivered on January 28. Opinion 26 May, 2023
Equal primogeniture in line of succession: Is this the last resort in favour of monarchy? Equal primogeniture in line of succession: Is this the last resort in favour of... The lavish coronation ceremony of King Charles III — the new head of state of the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 Commonwealth realms — on May 6 was a spectacular event to watch on television. The lavish coronation ceremony of King Charles III — the new head of state of the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 Commonwealth realms — on May 6 was a spectacular event to watch on television. Opinion 26 May, 2023
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: Political morality hits rock bottom Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: Political morality hits rock bottom The fake Bhutanese refugee scam is still hitting the media headlines, although for dubious reasons. The fake Bhutanese refugee scam is still hitting the media headlines, although for dubious reasons. Opinion 24 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Trade deficit Nepal’s trade deficit in the first 10 months of fiscal 2022-23 stood at a whopping Rs 1.2 trillion, but this comes as no surprise to anyone. Nepal’s trade deficit in the first 10 months of fiscal 2022-23 stood at a whopping Rs 1.2 trillion, but this comes as no surprise to anyone. Opinion 24 May, 2023
Occupational safety in today's digital workspaces: How it helps workers to do their best work Occupational safety in today's digital workspaces: How it helps workers to do... “ Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. In today’s digital workspaces, occupational safety is the foundation upon which productivity and well-being thrive.” “ Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. In today’s digital workspaces, occupational safety is the foundation upon which productivity and well-being thrive.” Opinion 22 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Investors worried EDITORIAL: Investors worried A year after its inaugural, the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) at Bhairahawa has been facing one setback after another in operating international flights, much to the chagrin of private sector investors who were expecting a windfall in their business. A year after its inaugural, the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) at Bhairahawa has been facing one setback after another in operating international flights, much to the chagrin of private sector investors who were expecting a windfall in their business. Opinion 19 May, 2023
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: There is more to it Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: There is more to it The ongoing high-profile apprehension spree associated with the fake refugee case has unveiled the dark side of the organised corruption within the government. The ongoing high-profile apprehension spree associated with the fake refugee case has unveiled the dark side of the organised corruption within the government. Opinion 19 May, 2023
Mental health: The stigma associated with it Mental health: The stigma associated with it Do you care about your mental health as well as your physical health? If not, why do you ignore your mental health? Do people stigmatise mental health in our society? If yes, why are mental health issues still stigmatised? Do you care about your mental health as well as your physical health? If not, why do you ignore your mental health? Do people stigmatise mental health in our society? If yes, why are mental health issues still stigmatised? Opinion 17 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Clear the arrears EDITORIAL: Clear the arrears Insurance companies have decided to halt all agriculture-related insurance procedures as well as payments related to damage claims from next week until the government clears the subsidy arrears first. Insurance companies have decided to halt all agriculture-related insurance procedures as well as payments related to damage claims from next week until the government clears the subsidy arrears first. Opinion 17 May, 2023
EDITORIALS: Deals on key issues EDITORIALS: Deals on key issues Three major political parties – the Nepali Congress, main opposition the CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre – have buried their differences over the Truth and Reconciliation Bill (TRC), Constitutional Council (CC) Bill and leadership in the parliamentary committees. Three major political parties – the Nepali Congress, main opposition the CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre – have buried their differences over the Truth and Reconciliation Bill (TRC), Constitutional Council (CC) Bill and leadership in the parliamentary committees. Opinion 16 May, 2023
The FBI is Landing! Not. The Lhotsampa Scandal in Perspective The FBI is Landing! Not. The Lhotsampa Scandal in Perspective A Nepali journalist recently asked me, “UML leader KP Oli said that about 300 fake Bhutanese refugees are living a good life in America. What is the US government position on this?” A Nepali journalist recently asked me, “UML leader KP Oli said that about 300 fake Bhutanese refugees are living a good life in America. What is the US government position on this?” Opinion 15 May, 2023
Stray dog menace Stray dog menace Recently, a sudden scream from a child drew my attention. She was under attack by some stray dogs at New Road just next to my office building. Before I reached there to ward off the dogs, she had already been injured and was bleeding. Recently, a sudden scream from a child drew my attention. She was under attack by some stray dogs at New Road just next to my office building. Before I reached there to ward off the dogs, she had already been injured and was bleeding. Opinion 15 May, 2023
Dancing in the shadows: That wondrous cosmic act Dancing in the shadows: That wondrous cosmic act The tale of the origins of the universe, as John Barrow, the noted cosmologist, put it, began 13.8 million years ago, in the Big Bang, when the universe was substantially dense and hot. The tale of the origins of the universe, as John Barrow, the noted cosmologist, put it, began 13.8 million years ago, in the Big Bang, when the universe was substantially dense and hot. Opinion 15 May, 2023
Economies in limbo:VDebt restructuring must happen faster Economies in limbo:VDebt restructuring must happen faster While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. Opinion 14 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal Opinion 14 May, 2023
Living with disabilities: What success means to them Living with disabilities: What success means to them Can you imagine yourself entering a shop to buy something and being given some change out of piety from the owner? What about going to a doctor for consultation and being ignored with all the questions being asked to a friend accompanying you? Can you imagine yourself entering a shop to buy something and being given some change out of piety from the owner? What about going to a doctor for consultation and being ignored with all the questions being asked to a friend accompanying you? Opinion 11 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal that has rocked the entire political circle, mainly in the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML. Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal that has rocked the entire political circle, mainly in the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML. Opinion 12 May, 2023
Economies in limbo: Debt restructuring must happen faster Economies in limbo: Debt restructuring must happen faster While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. Opinion 12 May, 2023
The European Union and Nepal: Growing stronger together The European Union and Nepal: Growing stronger together On 9th May, we shall celebrate “Europe Day”. The National Day of the European Union marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which, in 1950, laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. On 9th May, we shall celebrate “Europe Day”. The National Day of the European Union marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which, in 1950, laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. Opinion 08 May, 2023
Nepal 'Two Mongolian climbers scaled Everest, died on descent' Two Mongolian climbers who were found dead above 8,000m on Mt Everest had stood atop the world’s highest peak on May 13, the expedition organizers claimed.
Nepal Purnima, Valentyn make second summit; Jyoti Ratre becomes oldest Indian female to scale Everest At least 38 climbers from 8K Expeditions successfully scaled the world’s highest peak after they found a fair weather window on Mt Everest this morning, expedition organizers said.
Business Gold, silver prices reach new heights in domestic market The price of precious metals in the domestic market surged to new heights on Sunday.
Nepal Nepalis in Kyrgyzstan advised to remain indoors amid mob violence Nepali nationals living in Kyrgyzstan have been urged to exercise caution and remain indoors until the situation stabilizes, following reports of mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Sports Bengaluru knocks out champion Chennai and squeezes into IPL playoffs Royal Challengers Bengaluru knocked out defending champions the Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs and snuck into the Indian Premier League playoffs by 10 runs on Saturday.
Nepal One killed, two injured after being hit by ambulance in Butwal One person has died and two others were injured after being hit by an ambulance in Butwal sub-metropolis-13 along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Ghumti-Ranitari road closed for upgrading until June 3 The Ghumti-Ranitari road, an alternative route to Damauli-Jamune under the Prithviraj highway will be closed for traffic for the next 16 days.
Environment Light to moderate rain likely today Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and some parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province.
Nepal Record holder climber Nima Rinji Sherpa meets Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar in India Record-holding climber Nima Rinji Sherpa met with Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, among others, in Mumbai, India.