An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability rights An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability... It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive justice EDITORIAL: Elusive justice It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Opinion 30 Aug, 2023
Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
Child marriage: More than a form of violence Child marriage: More than a form of violence The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! Opinion 28 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. Opinion 28 Aug, 2023
Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House resumes EDITORIAL: House resumes After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Power line opened EDITORIAL: Power line opened Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Mere formality? EDITORIAL: Mere formality? After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Labelling rules EDITORIAL: Labelling rules The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for workers EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
