EDITORIAL: PPA reopened for RoR EDITORIAL: PPA reopened for RoR PPA reopened for RoR The 930th board meeting of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), chaired by Minister for Energy and Water Resources and Irrigation Rajendra Prasad Lingden, on Thursday decided to reopen power purchase agreements (PPA) for up to 1,500 MW of electricity for Run of River (RoR) projects, that too, on roll order basis. PPA reopened for RoR The 930th board meeting of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), chaired by Minister for Energy and Water Resources and Irrigation Rajendra Prasad Lingden, on Thursday decided to reopen power purchase agreements (PPA) for up to 1,500 MW of electricity for Run of River (RoR) projects, that too, on roll order basis. Opinion 13 Feb, 2023
Editorial: Impeachment probe Editorial: Impeachment probe Learning lessons from the months of suspension that former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana went last year, following an impeachment motion registered against him in the Parliament, the House of Representatives Regulations Drafting Committee has proposed shortening the period of the impeachment probe in the future. Learning lessons from the months of suspension that former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana went last year, following an impeachment motion registered against him in the Parliament, the House of Representatives Regulations Drafting Committee has proposed shortening the period of the impeachment probe in the future. Opinion 10 Feb, 2023
Living ethically in Nepal: Is this possible? Living ethically in Nepal: Is this possible? A person with a high degree of ethics is considered to have strong moral principles and is likely to act in ways that are consistent with those principles, even in difficult situations. A person with a high degree of ethics is considered to have strong moral principles and is likely to act in ways that are consistent with those principles, even in difficult situations. Opinion 10 Feb, 2023
Right to food: Nepal, EU to fight food insecurity together Right to food: Nepal, EU to fight food insecurity together The right to food is a basic human right. It is also a key objective of the Sustainable Development Goals– to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. The right to food is a basic human right. It is also a key objective of the Sustainable Development Goals– to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. Opinion 08 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Signs of recovery EDITORIAL: Signs of recovery Given the critical foreign exchange reserves of the country last year, the rise in remittance inflow in the first six months of 2022-23 should give the Prachanda-led government some relief. Given the critical foreign exchange reserves of the country last year, the rise in remittance inflow in the first six months of 2022-23 should give the Prachanda-led government some relief. Opinion 08 Feb, 2023
Museums: Their sustainability and well-being Museums: Their sustainability and well-being A museum is normally a venue or a place which looks after and exhibits, permanently or temporarily, a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. It preserves and promotes our cultural heritage and acts as a good source of entertainment and information for researchers. A museum is normally a venue or a place which looks after and exhibits, permanently or temporarily, a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. It preserves and promotes our cultural heritage and acts as a good source of entertainment and information for researchers. Opinion 06 Feb, 2023
Ministerial responsibility versus party ideology: Need to maintain decorum Ministerial responsibility versus party ideology: Need to maintain decorum The seven-party coalition led by the Maoist Centre (MC) has landed in an uneasy political soup. The seven-party coalition led by the Maoist Centre (MC) has landed in an uneasy political soup. Opinion 07 Feb, 2023
Ministerial responsibility versus party ideology: Need to maintain decorum Ministerial responsibility versus party ideology: Need to maintain decorum The seven-party coalition led by the Maoist Centre (MC) has landed in an uneasy political soup. The seven-party coalition led by the Maoist Centre (MC) has landed in an uneasy political soup. Opinion 07 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: RSP quits govt EDITORIAL: RSP quits govt Three ministers of the newly-formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) pulled out of the government on Sunday after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal refused to reappoint RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane as home minister. Three ministers of the newly-formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) pulled out of the government on Sunday after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal refused to reappoint RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane as home minister. Opinion 07 Feb, 2023
Herbal diplomacy: Is Nepal ready? Herbal diplomacy: Is Nepal ready? We are moving away from nature as our lifestyle is becoming techno-savvy. But, since we are a part of nature, we cannot hide from it. Herbs are natural products, and they are eco-friendly, locally available and comparatively healthy because they are free from side effects. To save human lives, there is a need to encourage them. We are moving away from nature as our lifestyle is becoming techno-savvy. But, since we are a part of nature, we cannot hide from it. Herbs are natural products, and they are eco-friendly, locally available and comparatively healthy because they are free from side effects. To save human lives, there is a need to encourage them. Opinion 03 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Air safety rules EDITORIAL: Air safety rules The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to implement new regulations, in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), to strengthen the country’s aviation safety following the fatal crash of Yeti Airlines 9N-ANC aircraft in Pokhara that killed all 72 people on board on January 15. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to implement new regulations, in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), to strengthen the country’s aviation safety following the fatal crash of Yeti Airlines 9N-ANC aircraft in Pokhara that killed all 72 people on board on January 15. Opinion 03 Feb, 2023
Journey of growth: Personal accountability matters Journey of growth: Personal accountability matters In a recent discussion group focused on leadership and personal development, some of the participants, all youths living with disabilities, mentioned that many of their peers, when deciding whether or not to attend a programme, all that they cared about was the allowance and the food to be provided by the organisers. In a recent discussion group focused on leadership and personal development, some of the participants, all youths living with disabilities, mentioned that many of their peers, when deciding whether or not to attend a programme, all that they cared about was the allowance and the food to be provided by the organisers. Opinion 02 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: No home portfolio EDITORIAL: No home portfolio Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s citizenship may have been restored, but his chances of rejoining the Home Ministry as its head are slim. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s citizenship may have been restored, but his chances of rejoining the Home Ministry as its head are slim. Opinion 02 Feb, 2023
Safety of minors while driving: Include special child seats in cars Safety of minors while driving: Include special child seats in cars Families who can afford to buy a new car should be prompted and ultimately obliged to ensure that their children are using proper seat restrainers or booster seats Families who can afford to buy a new car should be prompted and ultimately obliged to ensure that their children are using proper seat restrainers or booster seats Opinion 19 Jan, 2023
Evidence-based policy-making in Nepal: A driver of better implementation Evidence-based policy-making in Nepal: A driver of better implementation Rather than the pre-defined architect of policy or only the expert’s/experienced person’s opinion and beliefs and/or personal bias, evidence–based policies seem self-evident, and hence, these designs differ when the evidence-based policy is underpinned. Rather than the pre-defined architect of policy or only the expert’s/experienced person’s opinion and beliefs and/or personal bias, evidence–based policies seem self-evident, and hence, these designs differ when the evidence-based policy is underpinned. Opinion 01 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prez poll date EDITORIAL: Prez poll date The Election Commission (EC) has fixed March 9 and March 17 as the dates for holding the elections of the president and vice-president respectively after consulting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The Election Commission (EC) has fixed March 9 and March 17 as the dates for holding the elections of the president and vice-president respectively after consulting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Opinion 01 Feb, 2023
Self-immolation in broad daylight: Aimed at the government's failure Self-immolation in broad daylight: Aimed at the government's failure The self-immolation by Prem Prasad Acharya Santosh in front of the Parliament building in broad daylight has sent a chill up the spine of the country in the midst of a rather cold winter weather. The self-immolation by Prem Prasad Acharya Santosh in front of the Parliament building in broad daylight has sent a chill up the spine of the country in the midst of a rather cold winter weather. Opinion 31 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't undermine RTI EDITORIAL: Don't undermine RTI The government’s decision to classify 87 kinds of information as confidential, and thus requiring them to be kept secret, has met with resistance from media organisations and forums working for the right to information, or RTI. The government’s decision to classify 87 kinds of information as confidential, and thus requiring them to be kept secret, has met with resistance from media organisations and forums working for the right to information, or RTI. Opinion 31 Jan, 2023
Conflict of interest: Taken for granted in Nepal Conflict of interest: Taken for granted in Nepal KATHMANDU, JANUARY 29One of the national pride projects, the Sikta irrigation project, was initiated in fiscal year 2005-2006 and was supposed to be completed by... KATHMANDU, JANUARY 29One of the national pride projects, the Sikta irrigation project, was initiated in... Opinion 30 Jan, 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.
