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
EDITORIAL - Lackadaisical approach EDITORIAL - Lackadaisical approach It has been 22 years since the Kamaiyas were liberated from the age-old clutches of bonded labour from the five Tarai districts of the mid- and far-western part of the country, namely Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur. But their living condition has not changed even after their emancipation from the traditional system, which was akin to that of modern-day slavery. It has been 22 years since the Kamaiyas were liberated from the age-old clutches of bonded labour from the five Tarai districts of the mid- and far-western part of the country, namely Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur. But their living condition has not changed even after their emancipation from the traditional system, which was akin to that of modern-day slavery. Opinion 20 Jul, 2022
Research and development: Necessity for economic growth Research and development: Necessity for economic growth I believe in innovation, and the way you get innovation is you fund research and you learn the basic facts.– Bill Gates A study conducted to investigate the impact of research and development (R&D) on economic growth in the European Union during the period 2002- 2012 showed that an increase in R&D expenditure enhanced a country’s real gross domestic product (GDP). I believe in innovation, and the way you get innovation is you fund research and you learn the basic facts.– Bill Gates A study conducted to investigate the impact of research and development (R&D) on economic growth in the European Union during the period 2002- 2012 showed that an increase in R&D expenditure enhanced a country’s real gross domestic product (GDP). Opinion 20 Jul, 2022
Storming of Sri Lankan Presidential Palace: Implications for Nepal Storming of Sri Lankan Presidential Palace: Implications for Nepal The storming of the Sri Lankan Presidential Palace has stolen the limelight around the globe albeit for ironic reasons. The storming of the Sri Lankan Presidential Palace has stolen the limelight around the globe albeit for ironic reasons. Opinion 19 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Import ban EDITORIAL: Import ban The government has done the right thing to extend the ban on imports of ‘non-essential’ goods till August 30 and not be swayed by traders who have been lobbying hard to lift the ban. The government has done the right thing to extend the ban on imports of ‘non-essential’ goods till August 30 and not be swayed by traders who have been lobbying hard to lift the ban. Opinion 19 Jul, 2022
Waste in cities: Problem and awareness Waste in cities: Problem and awareness As per various published sources, the Kathmandu Valley produces 1,200 metric tons of solid waste daily, out of which only 50 percent is disposed of by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). As per various published sources, the Kathmandu Valley produces 1,200 metric tons of solid waste daily, out of which only 50 percent is disposed of by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). Opinion 18 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Secure health services EDITORIAL: Secure health services President Bidhya Devi Bhandari authenticated the Security of Health Workers and Health Organisations (First Amendment) Act on July 15, awarding stringent punishment to anyone who commits offence against health personnel or health organisations. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari authenticated the Security of Health Workers and Health Organisations (First Amendment) Act on July 15, awarding stringent punishment to anyone who commits offence against health personnel or health organisations. Opinion 18 Jul, 2022
Failed coup attempt of 2016: Triumph of Türkiye's democratic foundations Failed coup attempt of 2016: Triumph of Türkiye's democratic foundations Six years have passed since the heinous coup attempt planned and carried out by the Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation (FETO). Six years have passed since the heinous coup attempt planned and carried out by the Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation (FETO). Opinion 15 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Land inventory EDITORIAL: Land inventory The government in all probability does not know how much land it actually owns in the country. In the absence of systematic record-keeping of public lands, they are being encroached by squatters and unscrupulous individuals out to grab government land for free. The government in all probability does not know how much land it actually owns in the country. In the absence of systematic record-keeping of public lands, they are being encroached by squatters and unscrupulous individuals out to grab government land for free. Opinion 15 Jul, 2022
Garbage scavengers: Unrecognised heroes Garbage scavengers: Unrecognised heroes Every morning, Khushhal Khan walks about an hour to central Islamabad with three of his underage children. In well-to-do neighbourhoods, they collect reusable items from the garbage of prosperous households. Every morning, Khushhal Khan walks about an hour to central Islamabad with three of his underage children. In well-to-do neighbourhoods, they collect reusable items from the garbage of prosperous households. Opinion 14 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Surge in deposits EDITORIAL: Surge in deposits With the current fiscal coming to an end, the commercial banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have witnessed a surge in deposits between mid-June and the first week of July. With the current fiscal coming to an end, the commercial banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have witnessed a surge in deposits between mid-June and the first week of July. Opinion 14 Jul, 2022
'UBUNTU' architecture: Approach to creating human dignity 'UBUNTU' architecture: Approach to creating human dignity Before the end of this year, the greatest show on earth, “FIFA World Cup 2022”, will start in Qatar. Before the end of this year, the greatest show on earth, “FIFA World Cup 2022”, will start in Qatar. Opinion 13 Jul, 2022
Nepal US Ambassador Dean Thompson visits northern Gorkha United States Ambassador to Nepal, Dean Thompson, visited northern Gorkha on Tuesday.
Nepal Partially paralysed mother appeals for her son's release from the Russian army fighting in Ukraine Amrit Bahadur Rai, the spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu, said the government maintains continuous communication with its Russian counterpart for the release of people like Yog Giri.
Kathmandu PHC endorses Raya as Auditor General The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed Toyam Raya, to the post of Auditor General.
Business Birgunj Metropolis collects over Rs 360 million in revenue The Birgunj Metropolitan City (BMC) has collected more than Rs 360 million taxes in nine months of the current fiscal year.
Business The wait for prosperity, powered by hydropower trade Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) expects to generate 20,000 MW of electricity by 2029.
Sports Nepal Police Club clinch Jeetpur-Simara Gold Cup title The Nepal Police Club clinched the title of the Jagadamba Steel 14th Jeetpur Simara Gold Cup in a thrilling final at the Simara Stadium on Monday night, edging out Machindra Football Club 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout.
Business Gold price soars to new heights, surpassing Rs 139,000 per tola The domestic gold market soared to new heights on Tuesday, marking another milestone with a substantial surge of Rs 1,700 per tola.
Nepal Disaster survivors should not be deprived of their rights: Minister Lamichhane Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has urged the concerned authorities to be serious about making sure that the disaster survivors are not deprived of rights due to procedural dilly dallying.
Kathmandu KMC warns of action to those strewing construction materials on street The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has warned of action to those leaving construction materials unattended on the street and pavement.
