Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): A new paradigm Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): A new paradigm The advent of blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins & the likes of bitcoins & ether is going to change the way money is perceived by the society. The advent of blockchain, cryptocurrency, stablecoins & the likes of bitcoins & ether is going to change the way money is perceived by the society. Opinion 02 Nov, 2022
Ode to the bicycle: The future is the bike Ode to the bicycle: The future is the bike Picture this: the world’s smallest wheeled rideable bicycle, made some years ago, was replete with wheels of 1.09cm in diameter; the largest was wheelwise 3.5m and 3.35m high. Picture this: the world’s smallest wheeled rideable bicycle, made some years ago, was replete with wheels of 1.09cm in diameter; the largest was wheelwise 3.5m and 3.35m high. Opinion 31 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Honouring climbers EDITORIAL: Honouring climbers Nepal’s tourism sector has contributed a lot in generating revenue for the government and providing job opportunities to over a million people engaged in the hospitality business, airlines, travel, trekking and mountaineering. Nepal’s tourism sector has contributed a lot in generating revenue for the government and providing job opportunities to over a million people engaged in the hospitality business, airlines, travel, trekking and mountaineering. Opinion 31 Oct, 2022
Dashain and Tihar: An evolving tradition Dashain and Tihar: An evolving tradition The greatest of the Nepali festival, Dashain, just ended. When I was a kid, this used to be the most-awaited time of the year for me. The greatest of the Nepali festival, Dashain, just ended. When I was a kid, this used to be the most-awaited time of the year for me. Opinion 24 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Worrisome situation EDITORIAL: Worrisome situation The balance of payments (BoP) may have improved in the second month of the current fiscal year (ending mid-September), but there is little solace from it as the country’s foreign exchange reserve is still under pressure. The balance of payments (BoP) may have improved in the second month of the current fiscal year (ending mid-September), but there is little solace from it as the country’s foreign exchange reserve is still under pressure. Opinion 24 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Maintain transparency EDITORIAL: Maintain transparency The government had decided to adopt an automatic pricing system for petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel in October 2014. The government had decided to adopt an automatic pricing system for petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel in October 2014. Opinion 21 Oct, 2022
Decoupling disaster and climate change: The two are not always connected Decoupling disaster and climate change: The two are not always connected When it rains in Kathmandu, the city floods and traffic snarls up. When it rains in Kathmandu, the city floods and traffic snarls up. Opinion 21 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Cost of negligence EDITORIAL: Cost of negligence The Patan High Court has upheld the decision of the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) to suspend cardiologist Rishi Khatri’s licence for one year for medical negligence that resulted in the death of a Nepal Airlines pilot in November 2020 from a massive heart attack. The Patan High Court has upheld the decision of the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) to suspend cardiologist Rishi Khatri’s licence for one year for medical negligence that resulted in the death of a Nepal Airlines pilot in November 2020 from a massive heart attack. Opinion 20 Oct, 2022
Espouse self-leadership: If change is to happen Espouse self-leadership: If change is to happen Over the Dashain festival I had the opportunity to visit the Tarai, in particular Madhes Province. It was not the first time, but it happened, complicit COVID, after more than three years. I am not exaggerating here when I say that I was surprised about what I saw. Over the Dashain festival I had the opportunity to visit the Tarai, in particular Madhes Province. It was not the first time, but it happened, complicit COVID, after more than three years. I am not exaggerating here when I say that I was surprised about what I saw. Opinion 20 Oct, 2022
Global Hunger Index 2022: Why does South Asia fare so poorly? Global Hunger Index 2022: Why does South Asia fare so poorly? The South Asian countries have reported the highest child stunting rate and by far the highest child wasting rate of any region globally, says the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) report 2022. The South Asian countries have reported the highest child stunting rate and by far the highest child wasting rate of any region globally, says the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) report 2022. Opinion 19 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Take strict action EDITORIAL: Take strict action The Election Commission (EC) has warned the political parties and their candidates against launching election-related rallies or corner meetings before November 3 – 17 days before the November 20 elections. The EC’s warning has come against the backdrop of the ruling alliance’s recent decision to hold joint election rallies in all the seven provinces before November 3. The Election Commission (EC) has warned the political parties and their candidates against launching election-related rallies or corner meetings before November 3 – 17 days before the November 20 elections. The EC’s warning has come against the backdrop of the ruling alliance’s recent decision to hold joint election rallies in all the seven provinces before November 3. Opinion 19 Oct, 2022
Coalition politics sans principles: Dark cloud but with a silver lining Coalition politics sans principles: Dark cloud but with a silver lining The political skyscape of Nepal has been enveloped by a thick cloud of confusion at the present. People are at a loss regarding whom to vote in the forthcoming election with two unprincipled coalitions staring at their face. The political skyscape of Nepal has been enveloped by a thick cloud of confusion at the present. People are at a loss regarding whom to vote in the forthcoming election with two unprincipled coalitions staring at their face. Opinion 18 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: A great inspiration EDITORIAL: A great inspiration Although death is certain for anyone who has been born, the passing away of Bangmaya Shatabdi Purush, or Litterateur of the Century, Satya Mohan Joshi Sunday morning is sure to leave a void in the field of Nepali literature, culture and history. Although death is certain for anyone who has been born, the passing away of Bangmaya Shatabdi Purush, or Litterateur of the Century, Satya Mohan Joshi Sunday morning is sure to leave a void in the field of Nepali literature, culture and history. Opinion 18 Oct, 2022
Nobel Peace Prize: Often controversial but not this time Nobel Peace Prize: Often controversial but not this time Every year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee requests reputed academics, scientists, social activists, politicians and Nobel laureates to submit nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize – arguably, the most prestigious accolade of the planet. Every year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee requests reputed academics, scientists, social activists, politicians and Nobel laureates to submit nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize – arguably, the most prestigious accolade of the planet. Opinion 17 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Poll preparations EDITORIAL: Poll preparations As the final list of all the candidates vying for the elections of the federal parliament and provincial assemblies have been published, the Election Commission (EC) has said it would complete printing of all the ballot papers in the next four weeks. As the final list of all the candidates vying for the elections of the federal parliament and provincial assemblies have been published, the Election Commission (EC) has said it would complete printing of all the ballot papers in the next four weeks. Opinion 17 Oct, 2022
Depoliticising NGOs: Only way to regain credibility Depoliticising NGOs: Only way to regain credibility Every country has actors: with actors having causes and interests – and always an institution advocating on behalf of these causes. Every country has actors: with actors having causes and interests – and always an institution advocating on behalf of these causes. Opinion 14 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Anxious traders EDITORIAL: Anxious traders Traders are up in arms against the Indian government’s decision to ban the export and import of goods from the Land Customs Station (LCS) of Raxaul on the border and direct them through the Integrated Check Point (ICP) starting Sunday, or October 16. T Traders are up in arms against the Indian government’s decision to ban the export and import of goods from the Land Customs Station (LCS) of Raxaul on the border and direct them through the Integrated Check Point (ICP) starting Sunday, or October 16. T Opinion 14 Oct, 2022
EDITORIAL: Energy export EDITORIAL: Energy export The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has traded 1.30 billion units of electricity at a competitive rate in the Indian energy market, earning nearly Rs 8 billion since June. NEA had traded surplus energy worth Rs 3.88 billion in the last fiscal. The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has traded 1.30 billion units of electricity at a competitive rate in the Indian energy market, earning nearly Rs 8 billion since June. NEA had traded surplus energy worth Rs 3.88 billion in the last fiscal. Opinion 13 Oct, 2022
Escalating debt situation: Demands responsible lending and borrowing Escalating debt situation: Demands responsible lending and borrowing During the pandemic, in 2020, total global debt rose to 263 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP), according to the World Bank. That was the highest level in half a century. During the pandemic, in 2020, total global debt rose to 263 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP), according to the World Bank. That was the highest level in half a century. Opinion 13 Oct, 2022
Subsidised solar irrigation pumps: Not benefitting needy farmers Subsidised solar irrigation pumps: Not benefitting needy farmers “ Our life runs on diesel because, without it, our fields go fallow,” said Gauri Mahato of Sarlahi district, who cultivates paddy in the rainy season and wheat, mustard and vegetables in winter. “ Our life runs on diesel because, without it, our fields go fallow,” said Gauri Mahato of Sarlahi district, who cultivates paddy in the rainy season and wheat, mustard and vegetables in winter. Opinion 12 Oct, 2022
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.
Nepal Construction of 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi HP starts Financial closure for the 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (MMHP) has been secured with the signing of the Loan Agreement with EXIM Bank, China.
