EDITORIAL: Stop loose talking EDITORIAL: Stop loose talking While replying to queries raised by lawmakers in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he did not propose any ‘land swap’ for the Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani region occupied by India since the Indo-China war in 1960. While replying to queries raised by lawmakers in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he did not propose any ‘land swap’ for the Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani region occupied by India since the Indo-China war in 1960. Opinion 09 Jun, 2023
Left and right: The brain knows best Left and right: The brain knows best There is a fascinating dictum that exemplifies an intriguing simile — that Westerners think with their left brain, the ‘seat’ of our conscious mind, while Easterners think with their right brain, the ‘hub’ of their unconscious mind. There is a fascinating dictum that exemplifies an intriguing simile — that Westerners think with their left brain, the ‘seat’ of our conscious mind, while Easterners think with their right brain, the ‘hub’ of their unconscious mind. Opinion 02 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prez draws flak EDITORIAL: Prez draws flak President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday authenticated the Citizenship Bill, which former president Bidhya Devi Bhandari had kept on hold, but not without creating a stir among legal experts, political parties and the common people at large. President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday authenticated the Citizenship Bill, which former president Bidhya Devi Bhandari had kept on hold, but not without creating a stir among legal experts, political parties and the common people at large. Opinion 02 Jun, 2023
Jalahari of Pashupatinath: Allegation of adulteration Jalahari of Pashupatinath: Allegation of adulteration The Lower House of the Parliament has been virtually up in verbal flames following the allegation of adulteration in the gilding of the Jalahari of the Pashupatinath Temple implicating the former prime minister, K P Sharma Oli. The Lower House of the Parliament has been virtually up in verbal flames following the allegation of adulteration in the gilding of the Jalahari of the Pashupatinath Temple implicating the former prime minister, K P Sharma Oli. Opinion 30 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Save mountains EDITORIAL: Save mountains Marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, around 1,000 people, including the former prime minister of New Zealand and hundreds of earth scientists, have appealed to all the governments and communities to save the snow-capped mountains from global warming. Marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, around 1,000 people, including the former prime minister of New Zealand and hundreds of earth scientists, have appealed to all the governments and communities to save the snow-capped mountains from global warming. Opinion 30 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: PM's India visit EDITORIAL: PM's India visit Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarks on his four-day official visit to India on May 31 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarks on his four-day official visit to India on May 31 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Opinion 29 May, 2023
South Asia: Worsening slavery situation South Asia: Worsening slavery situation The latest report on the global estimates of modern slavery, published by Walk Free Foundation, is worrying as approximately 50 million people are trapped in situations of modern slavery, a significant increase of 10 million since the last measurement in 2016. The latest report on the global estimates of modern slavery, published by Walk Free Foundation, is worrying as approximately 50 million people are trapped in situations of modern slavery, a significant increase of 10 million since the last measurement in 2016. Opinion 29 May, 2023
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
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.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
