EDITORIAL - Women in politics EDITORIAL - Women in politics Constitutionally all the political parties are required to ensure at least 33 per cent representation of women in the federal parliament and provincial assemblies, either through the first-past-thepost (FPtP) or the proportional representation (PR) system. Constitutionally all the political parties are required to ensure at least 33 per cent representation of women in the federal parliament and provincial assemblies, either through the first-past-thepost (FPtP) or the proportional representation (PR) system. Opinion 03 Aug, 2022
SAARC, Setubandh and South Asia: The links missing in vision and strategy SAARC, Setubandh and South Asia: The links missing in vision and strategy A single glance at the map of the subcontinent of South Asia shows the peninsula is disconnected from Sri Lanka in the south by the Palk Strait, a mere stretch of 12 kilometres. A single glance at the map of the subcontinent of South Asia shows the peninsula is disconnected from Sri Lanka in the south by the Palk Strait, a mere stretch of 12 kilometres. Opinion 03 Aug, 2022
Acquittal of the finance minister: Overshadowed by partisan politics Acquittal of the finance minister: Overshadowed by partisan politics Janardan Sharma, the immediate past finance minister, has received a new lease of life after he was found innocent by an investigation committee. Janardan Sharma, the immediate past finance minister, has received a new lease of life after he was found innocent by an investigation committee. Opinion 02 Aug, 2022
Quid pro quo between Altan Khan and Dalai Lama : For enlightenment of society Quid pro quo between Altan Khan and Dalai Lama : For enlightenment of society If the title of the article confounds the reader, it will have served its purpose. Quid pro quo, meaning give and take in Latin, is normally applied for personal gain or an informal deal between two or more people. If the title of the article confounds the reader, it will have served its purpose. Quid pro quo, meaning give and take in Latin, is normally applied for personal gain or an informal deal between two or more people. Opinion 01 Aug, 2022
EDITORIAL: Tiger population EDITORIAL: Tiger population Nepal has nearly tripled the tiger population in the past decade, thanks to rigorous efforts from conservationists, security personnel, policymakers and endless cooperation of the local communities. Nepal has nearly tripled the tiger population in the past decade, thanks to rigorous efforts from conservationists, security personnel, policymakers and endless cooperation of the local communities. Opinion 01 Aug, 2022
Central Indian forests: Sites of growing conflict Central Indian forests: Sites of growing conflict India’s indigenous communities are collectively referred to as “Adivasis” and officially enjoy special protection as “scheduled tribes”. India’s indigenous communities are collectively referred to as “Adivasis” and officially enjoy special protection as “scheduled tribes”. Opinion 29 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Poor results EDITORIAL: Poor results The National Examination Board (NEA) on Wednesday published the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of the year 2078 BS (2022), taken at the end of class 10, which, unfortunately, show a sharp decline in students’ performance compared to previous times. The National Examination Board (NEA) on Wednesday published the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of the year 2078 BS (2022), taken at the end of class 10, which, unfortunately, show a sharp decline in students’ performance compared to previous times. Opinion 29 Jul, 2022
Skydiving: A thrilling adventure sport Skydiving: A thrilling adventure sport Tourism, the mainstay of our national economy, contributed 3.6 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019, while generating more than $2.2 billion in foreign exchange. Tourism, the mainstay of our national economy, contributed 3.6 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019, while generating more than $2.2 billion in foreign exchange. Opinion 28 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags Come August 17, the use of plastic bags below 40 microns will be completely banned from the market. Come August 17, the use of plastic bags below 40 microns will be completely banned from the market. Opinion 28 Jul, 2022
A just public health system: To take better care of citizens A just public health system: To take better care of citizens In my latest piece I wrote about resilience and how a just an inclusive public health system can be paramount to having the most vulnerable citizens enjoy their rights instead of dying or having their families end up bankrupt. In my latest piece I wrote about resilience and how a just an inclusive public health system can be paramount to having the most vulnerable citizens enjoy their rights instead of dying or having their families end up bankrupt. Opinion 27 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Mind the gap EDITORIAL: Mind the gap Nepal’s alarming trade deficit, which stood at Rs 1.7 trillion last fiscal year ending mid-July, is simply unacceptable. Nepal’s alarming trade deficit, which stood at Rs 1.7 trillion last fiscal year ending mid-July, is simply unacceptable. Opinion 27 Jul, 2022
Political activism of the first lady: Towards better or worse? Political activism of the first lady: Towards better or worse? Arzu is donning double hats at the present. On the one hand, she is the central committee member of the NC. Arzu is donning double hats at the present. On the one hand, she is the central committee member of the NC. Opinion 26 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Tourism decade EDITORIAL: Tourism decade The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) unveiled a 74-page Tourism Revitalisation Action Plan-2022 to promote sustainable development of tourism, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the entire world since early 2020. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) unveiled a 74-page Tourism Revitalisation Action Plan-2022 to promote sustainable development of tourism, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the entire world since early 2020. Opinion 26 Jul, 2022
Role of the regulatory body in building Digital Nepal Role of the regulatory body in building Digital Nepal Many countries around the world have declared it as a Fundamental Right to ensure the access of citizens to broadband services and the day seems not so far when the Government of Nepal also declares Internet service as an essential service. Many countries around the world have declared it as a Fundamental Right to ensure the access of citizens to broadband services and the day seems not so far when the Government of Nepal also declares Internet service as an essential service. Opinion 25 Jul, 2022
It's a noisy, noisy world: Why quietude makes good sense It's a noisy, noisy world: Why quietude makes good sense We all know much about clatter, because clamour has become the ‘measure’ of our being. We all know much about clatter, because clamour has become the ‘measure’ of our being. Opinion 25 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Welcome step EDITORIAL: Welcome step The House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday passed the much-awaited citizenship bill, enabling thousands of children born of parents who are Nepali citizens to obtain citizenship of this country, but women say discrimination against them persist. The House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday passed the much-awaited citizenship bill, enabling thousands of children born of parents who are Nepali citizens to obtain citizenship of this country, but women say discrimination against them persist. Opinion 25 Jul, 2022
Oil price windfall: Testing Gulf's fiscal discipline Oil price windfall: Testing Gulf's fiscal discipline A petrodollar windfall is helping some Gulf Arab states pay down debt and providing cash for others to diversify their oil-reliant economies, but it is also testing commitments to fiscal discipline as governments try to shield citizens from inflation. A petrodollar windfall is helping some Gulf Arab states pay down debt and providing cash for others to diversify their oil-reliant economies, but it is also testing commitments to fiscal discipline as governments try to shield citizens from inflation. Opinion 22 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Use the fee properly EDITORIAL: Use the fee properly The government has been collecting indirect taxes from the consumers for specific purposes for many years, but the collected funds are hardly utilised properly due to lack of its institutional capacity. The government has been collecting indirect taxes from the consumers for specific purposes for many years, but the collected funds are hardly utilised properly due to lack of its institutional capacity. Opinion 22 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL - Mountain tourism EDITORIAL - Mountain tourism Nepal’s mountains attract tens of thousands of visitors every year, some to go on expeditions, others to marvel at their sight up-close. Nepal’s mountains attract tens of thousands of visitors every year, some to go on expeditions, others to marvel at their sight up-close. Opinion 21 Jul, 2022
Integration of soft skills in education: A must to compete in the global market Integration of soft skills in education: A must to compete in the global market Today's changing trend in education, globalisation and an ever-growing competitive market place require highly skilled human resource. Soft skills must be demonstrated in every sector of life, including academics and professional life. In imparting knowledge to the students, teachers play a vital role, and his/her role or activities are imitated by the students. Today's changing trend in education, globalisation and an ever-growing competitive market place require highly skilled human resource. Soft skills must be demonstrated in every sector of life, including academics and professional life. In imparting knowledge to the students, teachers play a vital role, and his/her role or activities are imitated by the students. Opinion 21 Jul, 2022
Nepal Dept. of Mines and Geology issues license to 159 mines for excavation The Department of Mines and Geology has issued permit for extraction to 159 mines that were explored at different times. The license is given for extraction in various places of the country.
Nepal Additional liability added to State due to lack of quality work: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said that additional liability was incurred on the State in lack of delivery of quality works in line with the agreement.
Kathmandu Economic empowerment main basis for women's empowerment: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that economic empowerment is the most important basis for women's empowerment.
Kathmandu Bhandari, Sapkota, Lama appointed as NTB board member The government has appointed three new board members at the Nepal Tourism Board.
Business Gold price reaches new heights with Rs 2,100 per tola surge on Friday The gold market in the domestic market witnessed a notable surge in prices on Friday, with gold climbing by Rs 2,100 per tola, reaching a new high.
Sports Birat Gold Cup: Bhutan defeats Nepal Police Club Bhutan's RTFC Team won the opening match of the Birat Gold Cup played at the Shahid Stadium in Biratnagar last night. The RTFC Team defeated the Nepal Police Club by 3-0.
World Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. An 8-year-old is only survivor A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
Environment Weather to improve from Sunday The light rainfall taking place in different parts of the country for the past few days is likely to continue until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Education TU forms committee to probe into missing answer sheets The Tribhuvan University (TU) has formed a three-member high-level committee to probe into the missing answer sheets of two subjects of the bachelor's degree.