John F Kennedy and consumer rights: Its relevance to Nepal at present John F Kennedy and consumer rights: Its relevance to Nepal at present Consumer International, the membership organisation for consumer groups worldwide, observes March 15 as World Consumer Rights Day every year. However, the roots of this day can be traced back to a speech delivered by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the Congress of the United States on March 15, 1962, in which he presented the Consumer Bill of Rights. Consumer International, the membership organisation for consumer groups worldwide, observes March 15 as World Consumer Rights Day every year. However, the roots of this day can be traced back to a speech delivered by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the Congress of the United States on March 15, 1962, in which he presented the Consumer Bill of Rights. Opinion 17 Mar, 2023
EDITORIALS: Welcome proposals EDITORIALS: Welcome proposals In a welcome move, procedures are in the process of being amended that will allow Nepali migrant workers to renew their labour permits in the destination countries. Until now, the government has been issuing labour permits that are valid for only two years, which means that they must return to Nepal to renew permit or seek a new one that puts a heavy financial burden on the migrant workers. In a welcome move, procedures are in the process of being amended that will allow Nepali migrant workers to renew their labour permits in the destination countries. Until now, the government has been issuing labour permits that are valid for only two years, which means that they must return to Nepal to renew permit or seek a new one that puts a heavy financial burden on the migrant workers. Opinion 16 Mar, 2023
Morale of education officers in local governments: How it impacts schools Morale of education officers in local governments: How it impacts schools The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 has mandated the local governments (LGs) to manage school education comprising of both basic and secondary education. The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 has mandated the local governments (LGs) to manage school education comprising of both basic and secondary education. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Wrong decision EDITORIAL: Wrong decision To add insult to injury, the government has decided to reduce the subsidy given to the farmers on the purchase of chemical fertilisers which are widely used to increase agriculture productivity. To add insult to injury, the government has decided to reduce the subsidy given to the farmers on the purchase of chemical fertilisers which are widely used to increase agriculture productivity. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Operate the e-vehicles EDITORIAL: Operate the e-vehicles It is embarrassing to see 19 electric vehicles provided by the donors on subsidy being stranded in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, for the last two years for want of a legal and operational procedure. It is embarrassing to see 19 electric vehicles provided by the donors on subsidy being stranded in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, for the last two years for want of a legal and operational procedure. Opinion 13 Mar, 2023
MoLESS proposes amendment to work permit procedures MoLESS proposes amendment to work permit procedures The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal who also holds the Labour, Employment and Social Security portfolio for amending the ministry’s procedure to grant labour permits to Nepali migrant workers from destination countries. PM Dahal is expected to okay the procedure soon. The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal who also holds the Labour, Employment and Social Security portfolio for amending the ministry’s procedure to grant labour permits to Nepali migrant workers from destination countries. PM Dahal is expected to okay the procedure soon. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Opinion 10 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! Opinion 10 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Conflict-era cases EDITORIAL: Conflict-era cases Two writ petitions were filed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday against CPN-Maoist chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, seeking his arrest and punishment for admitting that he could be held accountable for the deaths of 5,000 people – not all the 17,000 – during the decade-long Maoist insurgency waged in 1996. Two writ petitions were filed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday against CPN-Maoist chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, seeking his arrest and punishment for admitting that he could be held accountable for the deaths of 5,000 people – not all the 17,000 – during the decade-long Maoist insurgency waged in 1996. Opinion 09 Mar, 2023
Only half is an equal share and only equal is enough: The case for women's quotas Only half is an equal share and only equal is enough: The case for women's... When Katherine Graham became CEO of The Washington Post in 1972, she made history. She was the first woman ever to head a Fortune 500 company. When Katherine Graham became CEO of The Washington Post in 1972, she made history. She was the first woman ever to head a Fortune 500 company. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual, reproductive health Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual,... This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Tourism in SP EDITORIAL: Tourism in SP Despite the huge tourism potential, Sudurpaschim Province in far west Nepal sees very few tourists. Even decades after the first foreign tourists visited Nepal, its tourism industry is concentrated in the capital and a few places in and around it. Despite the huge tourism potential, Sudurpaschim Province in far west Nepal sees very few tourists. Even decades after the first foreign tourists visited Nepal, its tourism industry is concentrated in the capital and a few places in and around it. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Two, five, seven and now an eight-party coalition: Minimal winning or oversized? Two, five, seven and now an eight-party coalition: Minimal winning or oversized? The number of parties in a coalition in Nepal is following an ever increasing trajectory and assuming the form of a multi-headed hydra. The number of parties in a coalition in Nepal is following an ever increasing trajectory and assuming the form of a multi-headed hydra. Opinion 07 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Dahal in legal trouble EDITORIAL: Dahal in legal trouble The ruling coalition, especially the CPN-Maoist Centre, has become anxious after the division bench of Justices Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada and Hari Prasad Phuyal of the Supreme Court (SC) ordered on Friday to register a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for his public statement in January 2020 that he could be blamed for only 5,000 deaths during the decade-long Maoist insurgency. The ruling coalition, especially the CPN-Maoist Centre, has become anxious after the division bench of Justices Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada and Hari Prasad Phuyal of the Supreme Court (SC) ordered on Friday to register a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for his public statement in January 2020 that he could be blamed for only 5,000 deaths during the decade-long Maoist insurgency. Opinion 07 Mar, 2023
Government directives: Mere publicity stunts Government directives: Mere publicity stunts Had the directives worked, then those Nepali citizens living abroad would have been ensured of their right to vote in the recent election as the Supreme Court had issued a show-cause notice in the name of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers and the ministers concerned on May 4, 2017 to ensure the migrants’ right to vote. Had the directives worked, then those Nepali citizens living abroad would have been ensured of their right to vote in the recent election as the Supreme Court had issued a show-cause notice in the name of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers and the ministers concerned on May 4, 2017 to ensure the migrants’ right to vote. Opinion 06 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Shah into CIB's net EDITORIAL: Shah into CIB's net The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has filed four different criminal charges against so-called businessman Prithvi Bahadur Shah and 19 other accomplices for swindling 56 US, UK and Canadian citizens, mostly elderly, of millions of dollars on the pretext of providing different online services. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has filed four different criminal charges against so-called businessman Prithvi Bahadur Shah and 19 other accomplices for swindling 56 US, UK and Canadian citizens, mostly elderly, of millions of dollars on the pretext of providing different online services. Opinion 03 Mar, 2023
Unlocking the potential of a 24-hour economy: Why Kathmandu should embrace it Unlocking the potential of a 24-hour economy: Why Kathmandu should embrace it As globalisation and interconnectedness continue to reshape the world, cities find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt to the demands of a 24/7 economy. Traditional operating hours no longer suffice, as businesses and consumers demand greater flexibility and accessibility in the services and amenities they depend on. As globalisation and interconnectedness continue to reshape the world, cities find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt to the demands of a 24/7 economy. Traditional operating hours no longer suffice, as businesses and consumers demand greater flexibility and accessibility in the services and amenities they depend on. Opinion 03 Mar, 2023
Can Nepal benefit from a king?: Let the people decide Can Nepal benefit from a king?: Let the people decide Many people oppose the idea of a king, believing it would be an exercise in oppression and a restriction of rights. People should decide if they want a king Many people oppose the idea of a king, believing it would be an exercise in oppression and a restriction of rights. People should decide if they want a king Opinion 02 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Just punishment EDITORIAL: Just punishment The Special Court has convicted nine people of corruption for their role in renting out the premises of the Fun Park at Bhrikutimandap for a song without following the due legal procedure. The Special Court has convicted nine people of corruption for their role in renting out the premises of the Fun Park at Bhrikutimandap for a song without following the due legal procedure. Opinion 02 Mar, 2023
People with albinism: Rights neglected and denied People with albinism: Rights neglected and denied Surely you have noticed them. I am talking about persons living with albinism, a rare genetic disorder that is caused by the absence of the melanin pigment in the human body.As a consequence, persons affected by it live with very white skin and white hair, and, due to their conditions, they do easily stand out among the crowd. Surely you have noticed them. I am talking about persons living with albinism, a rare genetic disorder that is caused by the absence of the melanin pigment in the human body.As a consequence, persons affected by it live with very white skin and white hair, and, due to their conditions, they do easily stand out among the crowd. Opinion 01 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.
