Nepal's commercial banks: Unfair competition, syndicate and conflict of interest Nepal's commercial banks: Unfair competition, syndicate and conflict of interest Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are the intermediaries of the financial system to bridge savers and investors and efficiently allocate the risks and returns between them. The lending source is primarily public deposit, which they should return upon demand. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are the intermediaries of the financial system to bridge savers and investors and efficiently allocate the risks and returns between them. The lending source is primarily public deposit, which they should return upon demand. Opinion 27 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Take stern action EDITORIAL: Take stern action The probe panel formed by the National Sports Council (NSC) to look into the irregularities in the NepalT20 Cricket League has recommended stern action against the executive committee of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The probe panel formed by the National Sports Council (NSC) to look into the irregularities in the NepalT20 Cricket League has recommended stern action against the executive committee of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Opinion 27 Jan, 2023
Nepal-India relations: Time to redefine it Nepal-India relations: Time to redefine it In ancient times, today’s modern India or Nepal did not exist. In the ancient texts of Hindu religion, the Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata, there are countless cases of plotsand characters within the borders of what is today Nepal and India. In ancient times, today’s modern India or Nepal did not exist. In the ancient texts of Hindu religion, the Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata, there are countless cases of plotsand characters within the borders of what is today Nepal and India. Opinion 26 Jan, 2023
Telecom service disrupted in quake epicentre Bichhyan Telecom service disrupted in quake epicentre Bichhyan An earthquake with its epicentre somewhere near Bichhyan of Himali Rural Municipality, Bajura, hit the area yesterday afternoon. An earthquake with its epicentre somewhere near Bichhyan of Himali Rural Municipality, Bajura, hit the area yesterday afternoon. Opinion 26 Jan, 2023
Patriarchy: How it threatens the very existence of life on earth Patriarchy: How it threatens the very existence of life on earth Men’s greater physical strength might have played some role in male dominance in technologically-primitive hunter-gatherer societies, but patriarchy as a natural or god-given phenomenon can’t be true. Shulamith Firestone, a Canadian-American radical feminist writer and activist, therefore, defines patriarchy as a system of oppression of women. Men’s greater physical strength might have played some role in male dominance in technologically-primitive hunter-gatherer societies, but patriarchy as a natural or god-given phenomenon can’t be true. Shulamith Firestone, a Canadian-American radical feminist writer and activist, therefore, defines patriarchy as a system of oppression of women. Opinion 25 Jan, 2023
Patriarchy: How it threatens the very existence of life on earth Patriarchy: How it threatens the very existence of life on earth Men’s greater physical strength might have played some role in male dominance in technologically-primitive hunter-gatherer societies, but patriarchy as a natural or god-given phenomenon can’t be true. Shulamith Firestone, a Canadian-American radical feminist writer and activist, therefore, defines patriarchy as a system of oppression of women. Men’s greater physical strength might have played some role in male dominance in technologically-primitive hunter-gatherer societies, but patriarchy as a natural or god-given phenomenon can’t be true. Shulamith Firestone, a Canadian-American radical feminist writer and activist, therefore, defines patriarchy as a system of oppression of women. Opinion 25 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Give SMEs a boost EDITORIAL: Give SMEs a boost Nepal’s ever dwindling exports, now reduced to just about half a billion dollars, speak volumes about our inability to foray into the international markets to sell our products, whether agricultural, industrial or handicrafts. Nepal’s ever dwindling exports, now reduced to just about half a billion dollars, speak volumes about our inability to foray into the international markets to sell our products, whether agricultural, industrial or handicrafts. Opinion 25 Jan, 2023
The anger conundrum: Its crux, essence and physiology The anger conundrum: Its crux, essence and physiology While it is agreed that our anger and/or frustrations are caused by valid and unavoidable problems in our lives, not all anger is misplaced While it is agreed that our anger and/or frustrations are caused by valid and unavoidable problems in our lives, not all anger is misplaced Opinion 23 Jan, 2023
Parliament sans opposition: It happen only in Nepal Parliament sans opposition: It happen only in Nepal The second meeting of the recently constituted House of Representatives (HoR), held on January 10, delivered a unique scene. Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal, whose party holds 32 seats in the 275-member HoR, had sought the vote of confidence. The second meeting of the recently constituted House of Representatives (HoR), held on January 10, delivered a unique scene. Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal, whose party holds 32 seats in the 275-member HoR, had sought the vote of confidence. Opinion 20 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Economic recovery EDITORIAL: Economic recovery Soon after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel assumed office on December 25, the secondary share market bounced back to the pre-pandemic level, hoping that he would fix the problems seen in the national economy. Soon after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel assumed office on December 25, the secondary share market bounced back to the pre-pandemic level, hoping that he would fix the problems seen in the national economy. Opinion 20 Jan, 2023
Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do: So follow the building code Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do: So follow the building code The entire region of Nepal lies in an active seismic zone related to the movement of tectonic plates along the Himalayas. The entire region of Nepal lies in an active seismic zone related to the movement of tectonic plates along the Himalayas. Opinion 18 Jan, 2023
Observation of Earthquake Day: Indigenous technique for effective preparedness Observation of Earthquake Day: Indigenous technique for effective preparedness Today, the 2nd day of the Nepali month of Magh, is being observed as Earthquake Day with the slogan “Earthquake protected infrastructure, base of safe life”. Today, the 2nd day of the Nepali month of Magh, is being observed as Earthquake Day with the slogan “Earthquake protected infrastructure, base of safe life”. Opinion 17 Jan, 2023
Solar energy for household consumption: Its financial feasibility Solar energy for household consumption: Its financial feasibility Solar energy will be a leading renewable source for electricity generation in the future. Electricity generated through a solar power plant is clean, environment-friendly and reliable. Rooftop solar energy, which offers a one-time investment, is also cheaper than grid electricity or thermal power. Solar energy will be a leading renewable source for electricity generation in the future. Electricity generated through a solar power plant is clean, environment-friendly and reliable. Rooftop solar energy, which offers a one-time investment, is also cheaper than grid electricity or thermal power. Opinion 16 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: CMs appointed EDITORIAL: CMs appointed With the election of the executive heads of four provinces on Wednesday, all seven provinces of the country now have their chief ministers. Earlier, chief ministers of three other provinces – Province-1, Bagmati and Gandaki – had already been appointed. With the election of the executive heads of four provinces on Wednesday, all seven provinces of the country now have their chief ministers. Earlier, chief ministers of three other provinces – Province-1, Bagmati and Gandaki – had already been appointed. Opinion 13 Jan, 2023
Who is comfortable with new govt?: China, India, or both? Who is comfortable with new govt?: China, India, or both? Immediately after the Prachanda-led government was formed, China opened its border town of Kerung with Nepal that had been closed for nearly three years due to the corona pandemic. Immediately after the Prachanda-led government was formed, China opened its border town of Kerung with Nepal that had been closed for nearly three years due to the corona pandemic. Opinion 13 Jan, 2023
ChatGPT: And the rise of artificial intelligence ChatGPT: And the rise of artificial intelligence Welcome. We are now in 2023. Last year in 2022, in a recent television interview after the Nepali general election results, the Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he was surprised by the election results and the leading cause. Welcome. We are now in 2023. Last year in 2022, in a recent television interview after the Nepali general election results, the Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he was surprised by the election results and the leading cause. Opinion 12 Jan, 2023
Recipe of Nepali politics: Betrayal, immorality and power bargain Recipe of Nepali politics: Betrayal, immorality and power bargain After the reinstatement of multiparty democracy in 1990, the interim government led by KP Bhattarai had successfully drafted the constitution of Nepal. After the reinstatement of multiparty democracy in 1990, the interim government led by KP Bhattarai had successfully drafted the constitution of Nepal. Opinion 09 Jan, 2023
Power sharing, inclusive politics in Nepal: Honour the constitutional principle Power sharing, inclusive politics in Nepal: Honour the constitutional principle There are issues of the virtually non-functioning provincial structure, too high government regular expenditure, and the economy’s inability to boost prodution There are issues of the virtually non-functioning provincial structure, too high government regular expenditure, and the economy’s inability to boost prodution Opinion 06 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Govt and CIAA EDITORIAL: Govt and CIAA The five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to the government asking why the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) cannot investigate into decisions taken by the Council of Ministers and its related committees. The five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to the government asking why the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) cannot investigate into decisions taken by the Council of Ministers and its related committees. Opinion 06 Jan, 2023
Rehabilitating squatter settlements: Begin with affordable housing solutions Rehabilitating squatter settlements: Begin with affordable housing solutions On December 4, Wednesday, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office implemented an eviction plan for the Bagmati Corridor squatter settlements On December 4, Wednesday, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office implemented an eviction plan for the Bagmati Corridor squatter settlements Opinion 05 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.
