Disintegration of JSP: An example of party's political downfall Disintegration of JSP: An example of party's political downfall As predicted, the Janata Samajbady Party-Nepal (JSP-N) has withdrawn its support to the current coalition, primarily of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the Maoist Central (MC) and the Rastriya Swatantra Party. As predicted, the Janata Samajbady Party-Nepal (JSP-N) has withdrawn its support to the current coalition, primarily of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the Maoist Central (MC) and the Rastriya Swatantra Party. Opinion 16 May, 2024
Feeling SAD? Acupuncture can help with seasonal affective disorder Feeling SAD? Acupuncture can help with seasonal affective disorder If you feel down during the darker autumn and winter months – you’re not imagining it. The weather can have a big impact on our mood. If you feel down during the darker autumn and winter months – you’re not imagining it. The weather can have a big impact on our mood. Opinion 14 May, 2024
Forest fires destroys 4,500 hectares in Ramechhap Forest fires destroys 4,500 hectares in Ramechhap Forest fires broke out in 155 places of eight municipalities and rural municipalities in the district have destroyed almost 4,500 hectares of forest area in the apst one month. Forest fires broke out in 155 places of eight municipalities and rural municipalities in the district have destroyed almost 4,500 hectares of forest area in the apst one month. Opinion 10 May, 2024
Three of a kind: Genes, mind and the gut Three of a kind: Genes, mind and the gut It’s a simple question with the most complex of answers. Why psychological and emotional factors make us anxious, sick or ill? Or, why our body’s neural and chemical processes trigger psychological distress — and upset our immune system — leading to illness? Or, why a certain number of people spend most part of their lives fending anxiety, depression or awfully stressful states? It’s a simple question with the most complex of answers. Why psychological and emotional factors make us anxious, sick or ill? Or, why our body’s neural and chemical processes trigger psychological distress — and upset our immune system — leading to illness? Or, why a certain number of people spend most part of their lives fending anxiety, depression or awfully stressful states? Opinion 10 May, 2024
Executives, bureaucracy and under-performance: Who is more responsible? Executives, bureaucracy and under-performance: Who is more responsible? The dismal performance is visible on all fronts in the country. This despite the frequent change in the government headed by the leftist as well as democratic parties. The dismal performance is visible on all fronts in the country. This despite the frequent change in the government headed by the leftist as well as democratic parties. Opinion 09 May, 2024
It's a matter of Concern ''Drying up spring water sources and wildfires" It's a matter of Concern ''Drying up spring water sources and wildfires" At this time, the situation is dire and miserable due to the numerous wildfires across the country and their aftermath effects on humans and wildlife. At this time, the situation is dire and miserable due to the numerous wildfires across the country and their aftermath effects on humans and wildlife. Opinion 05 May, 2024
One Nepali, One Investment, One Employment: A framework for foreign direct investment One Nepali, One Investment, One Employment: A framework for foreign direct investment The agenda of FDI is not a new topic for Nepal. The government’s past initiatives, broadly speaking, have delivered some degree of success in terms of number of investors and amount of investment. The government and relevant stakeholders’ focus until now seems mainly to be about promoting Nepal as an attractive destination for foreign investors. The agenda of FDI is not a new topic for Nepal. The government’s past initiatives, broadly speaking, have delivered some degree of success in terms of number of investors and amount of investment. The government and relevant stakeholders’ focus until now seems mainly to be about promoting Nepal as an attractive destination for foreign investors. Opinion 02 May, 2024
Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after being deported from Malaysia for testing positive for lymphatic... Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after... Opinion 30 Apr, 2024
Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it. We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it. Opinion 29 Apr, 2024
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal capacity Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal... The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. Opinion 19 Apr, 2024
Fix the vexation: To ease the fizzy storm Fix the vexation: To ease the fizzy storm Annoyance, vexation or anger are natural, instinctive responses to external, or internal, triggers. Annoyance, vexation or anger are natural, instinctive responses to external, or internal, triggers. Opinion 18 Apr, 2024
Forceful adjournment of the Parliament: Conflicting political and moral consequence Forceful adjournment of the Parliament: Conflicting political and moral consequence The disruption of the Parliament has dominated the headlines of the Nepali news media. The disruption of the Parliament has dominated the headlines of the Nepali news media. Opinion 17 Apr, 2024
Breakthrough of the Nagdhunga main tunnel: For the development of Nepal Breakthrough of the Nagdhunga main tunnel: For the development of Nepal On April 15, 2024, the main tunnel of the Nagdhunga project was finally penetrated. This is a symbol of Japan's advanced technology and indomitable spirit, along with the cooperation of the Nepali side. It is not the words or the promises that matter, but the delivery. On April 15, 2024, the main tunnel of the Nagdhunga project was finally penetrated. This is a symbol of Japan's advanced technology and indomitable spirit, along with the cooperation of the Nepali side. It is not the words or the promises that matter, but the delivery. Opinion 16 Apr, 2024
The story of two doggies: The 'glue of the neighbourhood' The story of two doggies: The 'glue of the neighbourhood' This is a long due piece. Readers might think of it as a “light” write up, not really focused on some of the serious issues that I often cover. It is not about social inclusion. It is not about discrimination or human rights nor is it about politics. It’s the story of two dogs, one male, one female, and how a whole neighbourhood got so attached to them till they disappeared. This is a long due piece. Readers might think of it as a “light” write up, not really focused on some of the serious issues that I often cover. It is not about social inclusion. It is not about discrimination or human rights nor is it about politics. It’s the story of two dogs, one male, one female, and how a whole neighbourhood got so attached to them till they disappeared. Opinion 15 Apr, 2024
Earthquakes in Taiwan and Nepal: Commonality and Contrast Earthquakes in Taiwan and Nepal: Commonality and Contrast Taiwan was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Ritcher scale last Wednesday morning, March 3, 2023 that led to the demise of 10 people and the injury of more than 700 persons. Many multi-storeyed buildings have tilted to a precarious position warranting for their immediate demolition. The damage has been noticed mostly in the city of Hualiyen. Taiwan was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Ritcher scale last Wednesday morning, March 3, 2023 that led to the demise of 10 people and the injury of more than 700 persons. Many multi-storeyed buildings have tilted to a precarious position warranting for their immediate demolition. The damage has been noticed mostly in the city of Hualiyen. Opinion 10 Apr, 2024
Combatting TB epidemic: Progress must be accelerated Combatting TB epidemic: Progress must be accelerated Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly considered as a public health scourge, a health security threat and development challenge. Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly considered as a public health scourge, a health security threat and development challenge. Opinion 07 Apr, 2024
The war for Gaza: Roots of the crisis and remedies offered The war for Gaza: Roots of the crisis and remedies offered A sense of relief is slowly descending upon every concerned observer now that the two parties entrenched in mortal conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas, have declared a partial cessation of their six-month war. A sense of relief is slowly descending upon every concerned observer now that the two parties entrenched in mortal conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas, have declared a partial cessation of their six-month war. Opinion 05 Apr, 2024
Let the nature in us be: To lead a happy life Let the nature in us be: To lead a happy life It is rightly said that objects imitate life at the material level. In addition, they fulfil a psychological need. This prompts us to reorganise ourselves with good things in our wardrobe, or new shelves, too. It is, therefore, not surprising that one may opt for an expensive mobile phone as a substitute for their own inadequacies when they don’t seem to be doing as well as they would want to in their career. It is rightly said that objects imitate life at the material level. In addition, they fulfil a psychological need. This prompts us to reorganise ourselves with good things in our wardrobe, or new shelves, too. It is, therefore, not surprising that one may opt for an expensive mobile phone as a substitute for their own inadequacies when they don’t seem to be doing as well as they would want to in their career. Opinion 04 Apr, 2024
Mental Health Crisis in Nepal Mental Health Crisis in Nepal Nepal, a nation renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent crisis that is affecting its people's well-being on a massive scale. Nepal, a nation renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent crisis that is affecting its people's well-being on a massive scale. Opinion 03 Apr, 2024
Navigating Nepal's educational evolution: From annual to semester system Navigating Nepal's educational evolution: From annual to semester system Miss Sunita Thapa, whose true identity remains undisclosed, was a diligent student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies programme at a private college in Kathmandu, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Miss Sunita Thapa, whose true identity remains undisclosed, was a diligent student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies programme at a private college in Kathmandu, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Opinion 03 Apr, 2024
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
