EDITORIAL: Give them justice EDITORIAL: Give them justice The government is to set up a high-level commission to resolve the woes of the usury victims, who have been demonstrating in the capital for some time to call attention to their plight. The government is to set up a high-level commission to resolve the woes of the usury victims, who have been demonstrating in the capital for some time to call attention to their plight. Opinion 03 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: End child marriage EDITORIAL: End child marriage Despite the fact that the three tiers of government have given priority to ending early or child marriage, this trend still continues in most rural parts of the country due to illiteracy, poverty and lack of awareness about its consequences. Despite the fact that the three tiers of government have given priority to ending early or child marriage, this trend still continues in most rural parts of the country due to illiteracy, poverty and lack of awareness about its consequences. Opinion 31 Mar, 2023
Nepal's woeful healthcare system: Unheard stories of Nepali doctors Nepal's woeful healthcare system: Unheard stories of Nepali doctors The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was the first medical college in Nepal to train doctors in the country. Before the establishment of the IOM, the health care system was predominantly ruled by paramedics and limited number of doctors who were trained in foreign nations. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was the first medical college in Nepal to train doctors in the country. Before the establishment of the IOM, the health care system was predominantly ruled by paramedics and limited number of doctors who were trained in foreign nations. Opinion 31 Mar, 2023
Why population data matters: It is an integral part of policy formation for the future Why population data matters: It is an integral part of policy formation for the... The publication of key population and housing census data last week by the National Statistics Office points to a rapidly changing population in Nepal. The publication of key population and housing census data last week by the National Statistics Office points to a rapidly changing population in Nepal. Opinion 30 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Keep accurate data EDITORIAL: Keep accurate data The new constitution of Nepal 2015 has provisioned for the establishment of judicial committees in the local levels to look into some of the common disputes prevalent there. The new constitution of Nepal 2015 has provisioned for the establishment of judicial committees in the local levels to look into some of the common disputes prevalent there. Opinion 30 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Abide by NTB rules EDITORIAL: Abide by NTB rules Despite the mandatory order from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), requiring a registered guide to be hired while trekking solo in Nepal, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has waived the rules, stating that it is not compulsory in the Everest region, the most popular trekking route in the country. Despite the mandatory order from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), requiring a registered guide to be hired while trekking solo in Nepal, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has waived the rules, stating that it is not compulsory in the Everest region, the most popular trekking route in the country. Opinion 29 Mar, 2023
Medicines regulatory system: Why it needs strengthening Medicines regulatory system: Why it needs strengthening While an effective regulatory authority is a necessity to ensure people’s access to safe, effective and quality assured pharmaceutical products, an ineffective regulatory authority hinders people’s access to such medicines. While an effective regulatory authority is a necessity to ensure people’s access to safe, effective and quality assured pharmaceutical products, an ineffective regulatory authority hinders people’s access to such medicines. Opinion 29 Mar, 2023
Dwindling economy of the country: Tourism and architecture could come to the rescue Dwindling economy of the country: Tourism and architecture could come to the rescue Seldom before in the history of democratic Nepal had the economy slumped as at the present. Seldom before in the history of democratic Nepal had the economy slumped as at the present. Opinion 28 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Amend the bill EDITORIAL: Amend the bill HoR endorsed the for consideration of the bill with a majority, but not without seeing heated discussion on some of the bill’s provisions HoR endorsed the for consideration of the bill with a majority, but not without seeing heated discussion on some of the bill’s provisions Opinion 28 Mar, 2023
Microfinance and ongoing movement in Nepal Looking for the right direction Microfinance and ongoing movement in Nepal Looking for the right direction As an economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus recognised that traditional banking systems in Bangladesh were not providing credit access to the poor. As an economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus recognised that traditional banking systems in Bangladesh were not providing credit access to the poor. Opinion 27 Mar, 2023
EDITORIALS: Census results out EDITORIALS: Census results out The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Friday published its final data of the 12th national census conducted in November 2021, putting the country’s population at 29,164,578. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Friday published its final data of the 12th national census conducted in November 2021, putting the country’s population at 29,164,578. Opinion 27 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome scheme EDITORIAL: Welcome scheme The government launched the social security scheme for Nepali migrant workers the other day, which should bring at least four million workers under its flap. The government launched the social security scheme for Nepali migrant workers the other day, which should bring at least four million workers under its flap. Opinion 24 Mar, 2023
Possibilities in Nepal: From agriculture to tourism Possibilities in Nepal: From agriculture to tourism When the clock strikes 8 in the evening, most Nepali grown-ups, particularly males, sit in front of the TV, their entire focus on each word the newsreader utters. When the clock strikes 8 in the evening, most Nepali grown-ups, particularly males, sit in front of the TV, their entire focus on each word the newsreader utters. Opinion 24 Mar, 2023
Of knowing and unknowing: Two sides of the same coin Of knowing and unknowing: Two sides of the same coin The conscious self and the divine self are two sides of the same coin. When the two coalesce, it is akin to the mind acquiescing to itself, while relating to the whole self, or consciousness. The conscious self and the divine self are two sides of the same coin. When the two coalesce, it is akin to the mind acquiescing to itself, while relating to the whole self, or consciousness. Opinion 22 Mar, 2023
Mirrored healing: All about biofeedback Mirrored healing: All about biofeedback It is not as bizarre as it appears to be on the surface. The human body and the ubiquitous chip have something in common — a palpable flair for self-regulation. It is not as bizarre as it appears to be on the surface. The human body and the ubiquitous chip have something in common — a palpable flair for self-regulation. Opinion 09 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
Unbelievable feat of Nepali cricket team: Monty magic at its best Unbelievable feat of Nepali cricket team: Monty magic at its best The last match of the Cricket World Cup (CWC) League-2, played at the Kirtipur International Cricket Ground (KICG) on March 16, was a high scoring cliffhanger that Nepal ultimately pulled out of archrival UAE’s throat. The last match of the Cricket World Cup (CWC) League-2, played at the Kirtipur International Cricket Ground (KICG) on March 16, was a high scoring cliffhanger that Nepal ultimately pulled out of archrival UAE’s throat. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
On being obedient On being obedient I believe that children should be guided into becoming more curious than being obedient from their childhood. I believe that children should be guided into becoming more curious than being obedient from their childhood. Opinion 22 Mar, 2023
Strong national health system needed : To improve access to proper care Strong national health system needed : To improve access to proper care KATHMANDU, MARCH 19The health care system of the nation is founded on a number of best practices and also on a sea of mediocrity and lot of negligence.Unfortunately, it... KATHMANDU, MARCH 19The health care system of the nation is founded on a number of best practices and also... Opinion 20 Mar, 2023
Editorial: Energy leak reduced Editorial: Energy leak reduced Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been able to reduce electricity leakage in its distribution system to 7.99 per cent, 1.66 per cent down from last year’s 9.65 per cent. NEA said the leakage in the transmission system was 4.60 per cent, and the electricity leakage of the overall system was 12.59 per cent during the seven months of the current fiscal, a 2.79 per cent reduction compared to the last fiscal year. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been able to reduce electricity leakage in its distribution system to 7.99 per cent, 1.66 per cent down from last year’s 9.65 per cent. NEA said the leakage in the transmission system was 4.60 per cent, and the electricity leakage of the overall system was 12.59 per cent during the seven months of the current fiscal, a 2.79 per cent reduction compared to the last fiscal year. Opinion 17 Mar, 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.
