Democracy: The only antidote to decadence Democracy: The only antidote to decadence All over the world, democracy is in crisis. In the so-called North of the world, it is the rise of populist policies driven by a hyper partisanship that impedes dialogue and debate, the bedrocks of democracy. The cost of living, including lack of housing, further complicates this scenario as simplistic, demagogic policies easily appeal to a public that is not only fatigued but also distressed. All over the world, democracy is in crisis. In the so-called North of the world, it is the rise of populist policies driven by a hyper partisanship that impedes dialogue and debate, the bedrocks of democracy. The cost of living, including lack of housing, further complicates this scenario as simplistic, demagogic policies easily appeal to a public that is not only fatigued but also distressed. Opinion 25 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Deals with teachers EDITORIAL: Deals with teachers Thousands of teachers of public and community schools returned to their classrooms from Sunday after reaching a six-point agreement with the government on Friday, ending days of Kathmandu-centric agitation protesting the Education Bill recently tabled by the government in the federal Parliament. Thousands of teachers of public and community schools returned to their classrooms from Sunday after reaching a six-point agreement with the government on Friday, ending days of Kathmandu-centric agitation protesting the Education Bill recently tabled by the government in the federal Parliament. Opinion 25 Sep, 2023
Country in turmoil: Another Jung Bahadur needed Country in turmoil: Another Jung Bahadur needed The country is in a state of confusion, upheaval, disorder and uncertainty. This trend has continued since the dawn of democracy in Nepal. The country is in a state of confusion, upheaval, disorder and uncertainty. This trend has continued since the dawn of democracy in Nepal. Opinion 22 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Amend education bill EDITORIAL: Amend education bill Thousands of public school teachers took to the streets on Wednesday in Kathmandu in protest against some of the provisions in the School Education Bill that is registered in the House of Representatives, and their demands seem perfectly logical. Thousands of public school teachers took to the streets on Wednesday in Kathmandu in protest against some of the provisions in the School Education Bill that is registered in the House of Representatives, and their demands seem perfectly logical. Opinion 22 Sep, 2023
Nepotism within state-sponsored corruption: Contradicting Wilson's Theory of Altruism Nepotism within state-sponsored corruption: Contradicting Wilson's Theory of Altruism Renowned American biologist and sociologist Edward Osborne Wilson, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘On Human Nature’ published in 1978, meticulously explores the human nature and society from a sociobiological perspective. Renowned American biologist and sociologist Edward Osborne Wilson, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘On Human Nature’ published in 1978, meticulously explores the human nature and society from a sociobiological perspective. Opinion 21 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Liberal police report EDITORIAL: Liberal police report The Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted liberal provisions when it comes to issuing the police clearance certificate to those who had committed minor crimes in the past. However, the police will mention the crimes a person had been convicted of in serious crime(s) while issuing the police clearance certificate. The Ministry of Home Affairs has adopted liberal provisions when it comes to issuing the police clearance certificate to those who had committed minor crimes in the past. However, the police will mention the crimes a person had been convicted of in serious crime(s) while issuing the police clearance certificate. Opinion 21 Sep, 2023
Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: DDA's directive EDITORIAL: DDA's directive In line with the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2021, the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has issued a directive against the use of 103 types of antibiotics and combination antibiotics, and manufacturers, importers and distributors are expected to comply with it. In line with the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2021, the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has issued a directive against the use of 103 types of antibiotics and combination antibiotics, and manufacturers, importers and distributors are expected to comply with it. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Remittance economy EDITORIAL: Remittance economy With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Time for action EDITORIAL: Time for action On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Opinion 15 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Incomplete probe EDITORIAL: Incomplete probe The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, which investigated the 61-kilogram gold smuggling case in the last two months, submitted its report to the District Government Attorney’s Office, Kathmandu, recommending prosecution of 29 people, including some Chinese and Indian nationals, involved in the gold smuggling case. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, which investigated the 61-kilogram gold smuggling case in the last two months, submitted its report to the District Government Attorney’s Office, Kathmandu, recommending prosecution of 29 people, including some Chinese and Indian nationals, involved in the gold smuggling case. Opinion 15 Sep, 2023
The god particle: What makes us who we are The god particle: What makes us who we are All intelligence, it’s rightly said, leads to god. This is the ultimate truth — the sum of the parts and part of the whole. All things, big or small, also lead to god — because god is supreme intelligence. All intelligence, it’s rightly said, leads to god. This is the ultimate truth — the sum of the parts and part of the whole. All things, big or small, also lead to god — because god is supreme intelligence. Opinion 14 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nembang passes away EDITORIAL: Nembang passes away Former speaker and Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML Subas Chandra Nembang is no more, and the nation mourns this loss. He had suffered a heart attack Tuesday morning and was assumed dead on being brought to the TU Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj. Former speaker and Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML Subas Chandra Nembang is no more, and the nation mourns this loss. He had suffered a heart attack Tuesday morning and was assumed dead on being brought to the TU Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj. Opinion 14 Sep, 2023
Right to health: Some suggestions Right to health: Some suggestions Over the last few months, Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has incessantly spoken about ensuring the right to health that all Nepalis should enjoy. I am taking the opportunity offered me by this column to respectfully address minister Basnet with some humble suggestions and ideas. Over the last few months, Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has incessantly spoken about ensuring the right to health that all Nepalis should enjoy. I am taking the opportunity offered me by this column to respectfully address minister Basnet with some humble suggestions and ideas. Opinion 13 Sep, 2023
EDIITORIAL: Give medicine easily EDIITORIAL: Give medicine easily Acid attacks on girls and women across the country have come down following the strict law enacted three years ago when CPN-UML leader KP Oli was the prime minister. Acid attacks on girls and women across the country have come down following the strict law enacted three years ago when CPN-UML leader KP Oli was the prime minister. Opinion 13 Sep, 2023
The address of the Chinese envoy: Disregard for political sensitivity The address of the Chinese envoy: Disregard for political sensitivity The speech of His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song delivered mainly in two parts at a programme organised in the capital City has generated political waves as if on a full moon day. The speech of His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song delivered mainly in two parts at a programme organised in the capital City has generated political waves as if on a full moon day. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for all EDITORIAL: Justice for all A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
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Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
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Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
