Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: CC must act fast EDITORIAL: CC must act fast Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Human trafficking EDITORIAL: Human trafficking Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Opinion 31 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Uncertainty in Koshi EDITORIAL: Uncertainty in Koshi Following the Supreme Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of Uddhav Thapa of the Nepali Congress (NC) as the chief minister of Koshi Province on July 27, the ruling partners in the province are mulling over to get Koshi Province’s Speaker Baburam Gautam resign from office to secure a majority in the 93-member Assembly. Following the Supreme Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of Uddhav Thapa of the Nepali Congress (NC) as the chief minister of Koshi Province on July 27, the ruling partners in the province are mulling over to get Koshi Province’s Speaker Baburam Gautam resign from office to secure a majority in the 93-member Assembly. Opinion 31 Jul, 2023
Revitalising agro extension system: For effective service delivery Revitalising agro extension system: For effective service delivery The agricultural ministry’s organisational structure has changed as a result of the state restructuring following Nepal’s historic transition from a unitary to a federal democratic republic in 2015. The agricultural ministry’s organisational structure has changed as a result of the state restructuring following Nepal’s historic transition from a unitary to a federal democratic republic in 2015. Opinion 28 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: NC CWC meet ends EDITORIAL: NC CWC meet ends The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress concluded on Wednesday with a decision to convene its Mahasamiti convention from November 27 to 29 in Kathmandu to chart the future course of action of the largest party in the parliament. The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress concluded on Wednesday with a decision to convene its Mahasamiti convention from November 27 to 29 in Kathmandu to chart the future course of action of the largest party in the parliament. Opinion 28 Jul, 2023
Wired grandeur: Fixing the faulty gene Wired grandeur: Fixing the faulty gene There is a dazzling biology at work inside the brain, including its colossal appetite to storing information. There is a dazzling biology at work inside the brain, including its colossal appetite to storing information. Opinion 27 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: EC's resolve EDITORIAL: EC's resolve The Election Commission (EC) has fined parliamentary and provincial assembly candidates who did not make public their election expenditure details, and those who did not submit the election expense details to the EC. Each of the erring candidates were fined Rs 15,000 for failing to making public the election expense details within 35 days of the announcement of the final poll results. The Election Commission (EC) has fined parliamentary and provincial assembly candidates who did not make public their election expenditure details, and those who did not submit the election expense details to the EC. Each of the erring candidates were fined Rs 15,000 for failing to making public the election expense details within 35 days of the announcement of the final poll results. Opinion 27 Jul, 2023
Equivalence certificate procedure: Frustrating abroad-educated scholars Equivalence certificate procedure: Frustrating abroad-educated scholars The recent struggle faced by a Cambridge PhD-holder in obtaining an equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University (TU) has sparked renewed debate about the need to overhaul the convoluted and time-consuming academic certificate equivalence procedure in Nepal. The recent struggle faced by a Cambridge PhD-holder in obtaining an equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University (TU) has sparked renewed debate about the need to overhaul the convoluted and time-consuming academic certificate equivalence procedure in Nepal. Opinion 26 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: A bold decision EDITORIAL: A bold decision Far from the gaze of the capital city, Kathmandu, a rural municipality in Khotang in east Nepal is experimenting to see if it can bring quality to the teaching learning process in the schools by making the principal more accountable. Far from the gaze of the capital city, Kathmandu, a rural municipality in Khotang in east Nepal is experimenting to see if it can bring quality to the teaching learning process in the schools by making the principal more accountable. Opinion 26 Jul, 2023
Ideals of B P Koirala: Need of translating into action by NC Ideals of B P Koirala: Need of translating into action by NC The Nepali Congress (NC) is observing the 43rddeath anniversary of its legendary leader B P Koirala throughout the country with its leaders highlighting his illustrious contribution in the political, economic and social front. The Nepali Congress (NC) is observing the 43rddeath anniversary of its legendary leader B P Koirala throughout the country with its leaders highlighting his illustrious contribution in the political, economic and social front. Opinion 25 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Monetary policy EDITORIAL: Monetary policy Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank, unveiled the Monetary Policy for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Sunday, giving some relief to the banks and financial institutions, home and auto loans, and dollar facility to Nepali citizens visiting foreign countries other than India. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank, unveiled the Monetary Policy for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Sunday, giving some relief to the banks and financial institutions, home and auto loans, and dollar facility to Nepali citizens visiting foreign countries other than India. Opinion 25 Jul, 2023
Mounting inequality-led global crisis: Time to consider wealth tax Mounting inequality-led global crisis: Time to consider wealth tax The income and wealth inequality-led crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time. The income and wealth inequality-led crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Opinion 24 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Whose gold is it? EDITORIAL: Whose gold is it? Even a week after a huge cache of gold being smuggled out of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) was seized, it remains an enigma as to who actually owns the yellow metal. Even a week after a huge cache of gold being smuggled out of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) was seized, it remains an enigma as to who actually owns the yellow metal. Opinion 24 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Irresponsible act EDITORIAL: Irresponsible act Migrant workers’ contribution to the national economy needs no exaggeration. Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers send billions of rupees back home to support their families, and remittances are the main source of foreign currency earnings, helping to purchase essential goods and services from outside the country. Migrant workers’ contribution to the national economy needs no exaggeration. Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers send billions of rupees back home to support their families, and remittances are the main source of foreign currency earnings, helping to purchase essential goods and services from outside the country. Opinion 21 Jul, 2023
Budhigandaki Project: Water for food security Budhigandaki Project: Water for food security The government recently told the parliament that it would soon lay the foundation stone for the 1,200- MW Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project(BGHEP). The government recently told the parliament that it would soon lay the foundation stone for the 1,200- MW Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project(BGHEP). Opinion 21 Jul, 2023
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.
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.
