Emerging cybersecurity concerns: Make security consolidationa priority Emerging cybersecurity concerns: Make security consolidationa priority Nepal has encountered several significant cybersecurity issues, including ransom attacks, phishing attempts, data breaches, banking frauds, defamation, slander, online identity theft and individual cybercrimes. Nepal has encountered several significant cybersecurity issues, including ransom attacks, phishing attempts, data breaches, banking frauds, defamation, slander, online identity theft and individual cybercrimes. Opinion 22 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Big corruption EDITORIAL: Big corruption The Special Court has slapped a nine-year jail sentence on three high-ranking officials along with a fine of Rs 4.10 billion each, in what is one of the biggest high-profile corruption cases in the country. The Special Court has slapped a nine-year jail sentence on three high-ranking officials along with a fine of Rs 4.10 billion each, in what is one of the biggest high-profile corruption cases in the country. Opinion 22 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Socialist Front EDITORIAL: Socialist Front Four left political parties facing an existential crisis have launched the Socialist Front, which is seen by many as a last-ditch effort at staying afloat in Nepal’s fast changing political landscape. Four left political parties facing an existential crisis have launched the Socialist Front, which is seen by many as a last-ditch effort at staying afloat in Nepal’s fast changing political landscape. Opinion 21 Jun, 2023
The good leadership: It is not about quick wins The good leadership: It is not about quick wins This is my second piece in a row about the idea of promoting what I call “the good leadership”, the foundational concept that should underpin each citizen’s approach to life and to the communities they live in. This is my second piece in a row about the idea of promoting what I call “the good leadership”, the foundational concept that should underpin each citizen’s approach to life and to the communities they live in. Opinion 21 Jun, 2023
Livability of Kathmandu Valley: From Heaven in the past to a virtual hell now Livability of Kathmandu Valley: From Heaven in the past to a virtual hell now The Kathmandu Valley was a heavenly abode in the past. Consequently, Bipaswi Buddha and Sikhi Buddha are said to have come to the valley for meditation in the ancient times. The Kathmandu Valley was a heavenly abode in the past. Consequently, Bipaswi Buddha and Sikhi Buddha are said to have come to the valley for meditation in the ancient times. Opinion 20 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rain wracks havoc EDITORIAL: Rain wracks havoc At least five people were killed and 28 others went missing in the floods and landslides triggered by the torrential rainfall in the eastern hilly region of the country over the last 24 hours. At least five people were killed and 28 others went missing in the floods and landslides triggered by the torrential rainfall in the eastern hilly region of the country over the last 24 hours. Opinion 20 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Karki as Chief Justice EDITORIAL: Karki as Chief Justice Newly-appointed Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki, who was confirmed by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) on Friday, will be leading the Judiciary for the shortest period of time until August 4 because of his delayed confirmation by the PHC. Newly-appointed Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki, who was confirmed by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) on Friday, will be leading the Judiciary for the shortest period of time until August 4 because of his delayed confirmation by the PHC. Opinion 19 Jun, 2023
Dunning-Kruger effect in Nepali politics: Intellectual shortfall at its peak Dunning-Kruger effect in Nepali politics: Intellectual shortfall at its peak Nepali politics has been revolving around a few so-called senior leaders of the national political parties for many decades. Nepali politics has been revolving around a few so-called senior leaders of the national political parties for many decades. Opinion 19 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Know your onions EDITORIAL: Know your onions With the government imposing a 13 percent value added tax (VAT) on onions, its price has shot up sharply in the market, bringing tears in the eyes of the consumer. With the government imposing a 13 percent value added tax (VAT) on onions, its price has shot up sharply in the market, bringing tears in the eyes of the consumer. Opinion 16 Jun, 2023
Impact of climate change: On global health, safety and environmental practices Impact of climate change: On global health, safety and environmental practices “ Climate change is the biggest threat to security that modern humans have ever faced.” “ Climate change is the biggest threat to security that modern humans have ever faced.” Opinion 16 Jun, 2023
Artificial intelligence: Can it surpass humans? Artificial intelligence: Can it surpass humans? Once I was watching a video of monk Gaur Gopal Das on the popular Kapil Sharma Show on which he was talking about fasting. Once I was watching a video of monk Gaur Gopal Das on the popular Kapil Sharma Show on which he was talking about fasting. Opinion 15 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Let the House decide EDITORIAL: Let the House decide A 25-year-old youth from Katahari in Morang district attempted self-immolation at the Maitighar A Mandala on Tuesday to protest against the Supreme Court’s short-term interim stay order on the immediate distribution of citizenship certificates. A 25-year-old youth from Katahari in Morang district attempted self-immolation at the Maitighar A Mandala on Tuesday to protest against the Supreme Court’s short-term interim stay order on the immediate distribution of citizenship certificates. Opinion 15 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Wrong decision EDITORIAL: Wrong decision The CPN-UML Secretariat has suspended the age bar provision for the party leadership, as was provisioned by the party statute, in a bid to woo former party members who had left the organisation. The CPN-UML Secretariat has suspended the age bar provision for the party leadership, as was provisioned by the party statute, in a bid to woo former party members who had left the organisation. Opinion 14 Jun, 2023
The healing power of tears: There's more to crying than meets the eye The healing power of tears: There's more to crying than meets the eye It evolved ages ago — the pristine idea that crying has therapeutic effects on our psyche. The Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that crying could purify the mind by alleviating emotional stress — through the expression of emotions. It evolved ages ago — the pristine idea that crying has therapeutic effects on our psyche. The Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that crying could purify the mind by alleviating emotional stress — through the expression of emotions. Opinion 14 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Face the legal action EDITORIAL: Face the legal action The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency. The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency. Opinion 13 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: New poll system EDITORIAL: New poll system Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Opinion 12 Jun, 2023
Eroding decorum of the HoR: Lawmakers to be blamed Eroding decorum of the HoR: Lawmakers to be blamed The House of Representatives (HoR) plays a crucial role in representative democracies by ensuring that people’s voices are heard in the legislative processes. The House of Representatives (HoR) plays a crucial role in representative democracies by ensuring that people’s voices are heard in the legislative processes. Opinion 12 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Budget controversy EDITORIAL: Budget controversy With all the unimaginable corruption and scandals taking place in high places, anything that the government does arouses suspicion in this country. With all the unimaginable corruption and scandals taking place in high places, anything that the government does arouses suspicion in this country. Opinion 08 Jun, 2023
Good leadership: It's about positive values and sticking to them Good leadership: It's about positive values and sticking to them Imagine a group of university students, some of them at the undergraduate level, others at the master’s level. Then add in the mix some young professionals, including a medical doctor. Imagine a group of university students, some of them at the undergraduate level, others at the master’s level. Then add in the mix some young professionals, including a medical doctor. Opinion 10 Jun, 2023
De-dollarisation: Can the dollar survive it? De-dollarisation: Can the dollar survive it? Last year, at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting attended by hundreds of experts and politicians, Rasigan Maharajh asked Russian President Putin what a democratic alternative to the current international system of payments and settlements might be. Last year, at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting attended by hundreds of experts and politicians, Rasigan Maharajh asked Russian President Putin what a democratic alternative to the current international system of payments and settlements might be. Opinion 09 Jun, 2023
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.
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.
