Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: EDITORIAL: A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under... Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't stop services EDITORIAL: Don't stop services Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Bring them back home EDITORIAL: Bring them back home A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Leave no one EDITORIAL: Leave no one The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. Opinion 10 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Opinion 09 Oct, 2023
Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Parole not a right EDITORIAL: Parole not a right In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction Full proportional system of elections: The best solution to people's dissatisfaction In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. In the present period of crisis, where there is distrust, dissatisfaction and anger among the people regarding the country’s politics, political institutions and leadership in state matters, questions are being raised about our election system. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Economic outlook EDITORIAL: Economic outlook The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed Doctor bashing trend on the rise: A concerning issue to be addressed In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disconcerting trend of ‘doctor bashing’, where healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, have become targets of verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and even violence. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Corruption again EDITORIAL: Corruption again Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best PM Prachanda's China visit: Average achievement at the best Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has returned from his two-week- long twin trips to the United States and China. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled EDITORIAL: Jalahari scam unveiled The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against three former officials of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) at the Special Court accusing them of embezzling around 1.5 kg gold worth Rs 11.7 million. Opinion 03 Oct, 2023
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
