Seven decades of development: Political, socio-economic reality Seven decades of development: Political, socio-economic reality The long period from 2007 to 2079 was enough time to lay the foundation for the structural change, development and social justice of the Nepali nation. The long period from 2007 to 2079 was enough time to lay the foundation for the structural change, development and social justice of the Nepali nation. Opinion 04 Jan, 2023
Leadership Mentorship Programme: Changing Nepal for the better Leadership Mentorship Programme: Changing Nepal for the better It is a unique programme because the mentors are the country level leaders of these agencies, ambassadors, head of agencies and development programmes that happen to be all female. In short, it is a powerful women to women initiative and is transformative. It is a unique programme because the mentors are the country level leaders of these agencies, ambassadors, head of agencies and development programmes that happen to be all female. In short, it is a powerful women to women initiative and is transformative. Opinion 03 Jan, 2023
Incredible exit of Nepali Congress: Ways of resurrection Incredible exit of Nepali Congress: Ways of resurrection Nepal’s politics turned topsy-turvy last week following the abandonment of the Nepali Congress-led coalition by the Maoist Centre (MC) and joining hands with the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) even though both these parties did not see eye to eye till very recently. Nepal’s politics turned topsy-turvy last week following the abandonment of the Nepali Congress-led coalition by the Maoist Centre (MC) and joining hands with the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) even though both these parties did not see eye to eye till very recently. Opinion 03 Jan, 2023
EDITORIAL: Passport queues EDITORIAL: Passport queues Despite the promises made by successive government to improve public service delivery, only those trying to avail it know the ordeal that they have to put through. Despite the promises made by successive government to improve public service delivery, only those trying to avail it know the ordeal that they have to put through. Opinion 30 Dec, 2022
Road accidents in Nepal: Are poor roads solely to blame? Road accidents in Nepal: Are poor roads solely to blame? Every day, as we scroll through the news feed or flip through the pages of a newspaper, we witness news of a road accident. Every day, as we scroll through the news feed or flip through the pages of a newspaper, we witness news of a road accident. Opinion 30 Dec, 2022
Surrendering citizenship card: An ethical decision Surrendering citizenship card: An ethical decision With the implementation of the National Identity Card, the problem of not surrendering the citizenship card will come to an end as it will update the record With the implementation of the National Identity Card, the problem of not surrendering the citizenship card will come to an end as it will update the record Opinion 29 Dec, 2022
33rd team of World Cup 2022: Ignored and forgotten 33rd team of World Cup 2022: Ignored and forgotten Lionel Messi entered the Olympus of legendary Maradona after he lifted the glittering World Cup on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium. Argentina beat the favourites, France, on penalty shootout in one of the most exciting finals of the World Cup, their first World Cup win after 36 years. Lionel Messi entered the Olympus of legendary Maradona after he lifted the glittering World Cup on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium. Argentina beat the favourites, France, on penalty shootout in one of the most exciting finals of the World Cup, their first World Cup win after 36 years. Opinion 26 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: Tourism Decade EDITORIAL: Tourism Decade Battered by the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war this year, the government has unveiled a ‘Nepal tourism decade (2023-2032) strategic action plan’ to revive the tourism sector, which contributes significantly to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Battered by the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war this year, the government has unveiled a ‘Nepal tourism decade (2023-2032) strategic action plan’ to revive the tourism sector, which contributes significantly to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Opinion 26 Dec, 2022
NHRC's status: Why it went from A to B NHRC's status: Why it went from A to B The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), an umbrella institution of NHRIs, has recommended downgrading the status of the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC) from A to B, as per the decision taken on November 8,2022. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), an umbrella institution of NHRIs, has recommended downgrading the status of the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC) from A to B, as per the decision taken on November 8,2022. Opinion 23 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: Race for next PM EDITORIAL: Race for next PM With the election of the parliamentary party (PP) leaders of all the political parties, leaders of the ruling coalition have intensified their formal and informal discussions to form a new government under Article 76 (2) as none of the political parties have been able to secure a majority in the House of Representatives (HoR). With the election of the parliamentary party (PP) leaders of all the political parties, leaders of the ruling coalition have intensified their formal and informal discussions to form a new government under Article 76 (2) as none of the political parties have been able to secure a majority in the House of Representatives (HoR). Opinion 23 Dec, 2022
Impeachment conundrum: Making a mockery of the constitution Impeachment conundrum: Making a mockery of the constitution Impeachment is the process by which charges against a public official for a misconduct and violation of the constitution are initiated by a legislative body or a legally constituted tribunal. Impeachment is the process by which charges against a public official for a misconduct and violation of the constitution are initiated by a legislative body or a legally constituted tribunal. Opinion 19 Dec, 2022
Turbine manufacturing in Nepal: Need and opportunities Turbine manufacturing in Nepal: Need and opportunities According to the Nepal Energy Sector Synopsis Report of 2022, published by the Water and Energy Commission (WECS), the energy mix in Nepal is still dominated by traditional energy types. According to the Nepal Energy Sector Synopsis Report of 2022, published by the Water and Energy Commission (WECS), the energy mix in Nepal is still dominated by traditional energy types. Opinion 16 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: Workers' woes EDITORIAL: Workers' woes The woes of the migrant workers never seem to cease, and most of them deal with complaints about contract issues. The woes of the migrant workers never seem to cease, and most of them deal with complaints about contract issues. Opinion 16 Dec, 2022
Women move mountains: Give them their due Women move mountains: Give them their due The UN General Assembly celebrated 2002 as the UN International Year of Mountains and declared December 11 as International Mountain Day. The UN General Assembly celebrated 2002 as the UN International Year of Mountains and declared December 11 as International Mountain Day. Opinion 12 Dec, 2022
They are back again in the House! : Oh, no, not again They are back again in the House! : Oh, no, not again “Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth,” said Socrates, a citizen of Athens, who fought against Crimea and back at home, educated Athenians on issues such as wisdom, courage, piety and justice, and received the death verdict from the judicial court. “Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth,” said Socrates, a citizen of Athens, who fought against Crimea and back at home, educated Athenians on issues such as wisdom, courage, piety and justice, and received the death verdict from the judicial court. Opinion 09 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: CJ Rana acquitted? EDITORIAL: CJ Rana acquitted? Secretary General of the Parliament Secretariat, Bharat Raj Gautam, shook the entire political sphere, parliament and judiciary by acquitting suspended Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cholendra Shumsher Rana of the unconcluded impeachment motion on Wednesday. Secretary General of the Parliament Secretariat, Bharat Raj Gautam, shook the entire political sphere, parliament and judiciary by acquitting suspended Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cholendra Shumsher Rana of the unconcluded impeachment motion on Wednesday. Opinion 09 Dec, 2022
Future course of Nepali politics: Heading towards yet another cycle of instability Future course of Nepali politics: Heading towards yet another cycle of instability Nepali politics appears to be tottering on the precipice of instability in view of the political scenario that has emerged after the federal and provincial elections. The country has already been scarred by political instability that it went through in the pre federal era. Nepali politics appears to be tottering on the precipice of instability in view of the political scenario that has emerged after the federal and provincial elections. The country has already been scarred by political instability that it went through in the pre federal era. Opinion 06 Dec, 2022
RSP cadres up against Makawanpur head RSP cadres up against Makawanpur head A dispute has come to the surface at Rastriya Swatantra Party Makawanpur District Committee. A dispute has come to the surface at Rastriya Swatantra Party Makawanpur District Committee. Opinion 05 Dec, 2022
Fight against HIV/AIDS: Ending inequalities Fight against HIV/AIDS: Ending inequalities Forty years since the first cases of AIDS were identified, the epidemic is increasingly considered as one the significant challenges to sustainable human development. Forty years since the first cases of AIDS were identified, the epidemic is increasingly considered as one the significant challenges to sustainable human development. Opinion 02 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: Enforce act EDITORIAL: Enforce act The local governments would do well to strictly enforce the Public Health Service Act, 2018 at a time when consumption of liquor and tobacco production is high in the country. The local governments would do well to strictly enforce the Public Health Service Act, 2018 at a time when consumption of liquor and tobacco production is high in the country. Opinion 02 Dec, 2022
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.
