Nurturing agricultural growth: Justification of agro-credit Nurturing agricultural growth: Justification of agro-credit The agricultural sector, which historically accounted for approximately one-third of the gross domestic product, currently faces a discouraging scenario with regards to investment. The agricultural sector, which historically accounted for approximately one-third of the gross domestic product, currently faces a discouraging scenario with regards to investment. Opinion 20 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Upgrading CVD care EDITORIAL: Upgrading CVD care Over the decades, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been increasing and now account for 71 per cent of all deaths in Nepal. Over the decades, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been increasing and now account for 71 per cent of all deaths in Nepal. Opinion 20 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Energy decade EDITORIAL: Energy decade Encouraged by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to import 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal in the next 10 years, the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is preparing to announce “Energy Decade” to produce 20,000 MW of clean energy within the next decade. Encouraged by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to import 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal in the next 10 years, the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is preparing to announce “Energy Decade” to produce 20,000 MW of clean energy within the next decade. Opinion 19 Jul, 2023
Crack down on cigarettes, vaping: Use the carrot and stick policy Crack down on cigarettes, vaping: Use the carrot and stick policy “ Feel it and Teste it”, that was the catchy advertisement I saw near the tiny grocery shop where I usually buy milk. I was curious and intrigued about it, but then I found out what it was about. It wasn’t about a new soft or energy drink nor a new snack. Instead it was about something that, while legal, should be strongly regulated. “ Feel it and Teste it”, that was the catchy advertisement I saw near the tiny grocery shop where I usually buy milk. I was curious and intrigued about it, but then I found out what it was about. It wasn’t about a new soft or energy drink nor a new snack. Instead it was about something that, while legal, should be strongly regulated. Opinion 19 Jul, 2023
Central Committee meeting of Nepali Congress: A new sense of direction expected Central Committee meeting of Nepali Congress: A new sense of direction expected The meeting of the Central Committee of the Nepali Congress(NC) slated to be held from today in the capital city has attracted the attention of the Nepali people in general and that of the democrats in particular. The meeting of the Central Committee of the Nepali Congress(NC) slated to be held from today in the capital city has attracted the attention of the Nepali people in general and that of the democrats in particular. Opinion 18 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Usury criminalised EDITORIAL: Usury criminalised Despite some uncertainty, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the anti-usury ordinance replacement bill on Sunday, raising hopes that the usury victims would find justice as loan-sharking has now been criminalised. Despite some uncertainty, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the anti-usury ordinance replacement bill on Sunday, raising hopes that the usury victims would find justice as loan-sharking has now been criminalised. Opinion 18 Jul, 2023
Political influence on judiciary: Legislature on brink of collapse Political influence on judiciary: Legislature on brink of collapse Recently, Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal, responding to the questions of a reputed journalist, indicated that he personally preferred that the judicial proceedings on citizenship law violation issue and misuse of Nepali passport by former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane be quashed. Recently, Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal, responding to the questions of a reputed journalist, indicated that he personally preferred that the judicial proceedings on citizenship law violation issue and misuse of Nepali passport by former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane be quashed. Opinion 17 Jul, 2023
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
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.
