EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Opinion 17 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poor Grade 12 results EDITORIAL: Poor Grade 12 results The results of the Class 12 examinations published on Tuesday portray a very bleak scenario, with nearly half the students failing. The results of the Class 12 examinations published on Tuesday portray a very bleak scenario, with nearly half the students failing. Opinion 17 Aug, 2023
Nepal's economic landscape: Glimmer of hope amid uncertainties Nepal's economic landscape: Glimmer of hope amid uncertainties During the last fiscal year, Nepal’s economy experienced significant fluctuations, marked by a confluence of factors affecting various sectors. During the last fiscal year, Nepal’s economy experienced significant fluctuations, marked by a confluence of factors affecting various sectors. Opinion 16 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Review PPA plan EDITORIAL: Review PPA plan The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has requested the government to make amendments to some recommendations made by a five-member panel regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has requested the government to make amendments to some recommendations made by a five-member panel regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Opinion 16 Aug, 2023
Yet another slip of tongue: Prachanda's speech on Indigenous Peoples Day Yet another slip of tongue: Prachanda's speech on Indigenous Peoples Day Prime Minister Prachanda has validated the proverb “old habits die hard” by making an unwarranted statement that he will rename the provinces based on identity if voted to majority in the next election. Prime Minister Prachanda has validated the proverb “old habits die hard” by making an unwarranted statement that he will rename the provinces based on identity if voted to majority in the next election. Opinion 15 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: NHRC's dilemma EDITORIAL: NHRC's dilemma Since the inception of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal in June 2000, it has always enjoyed grade ‘A’ status. Since the inception of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal in June 2000, it has always enjoyed grade ‘A’ status. Opinion 15 Aug, 2023
Interlinking academic communities: For strengthening academic progress Interlinking academic communities: For strengthening academic progress Over the past few decades, Nepal’s education sector has undergone significant growth, witnessing a surge in the establishment of universities, academic institutions and research centres. Over the past few decades, Nepal’s education sector has undergone significant growth, witnessing a surge in the establishment of universities, academic institutions and research centres. Opinion 14 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: SSF's new scheme EDITORIAL: SSF's new scheme The government is gearing up to expand the coverage of the social security scheme even to those engaged in the informal sector and among self-employed persons. The government is gearing up to expand the coverage of the social security scheme even to those engaged in the informal sector and among self-employed persons. Opinion 14 Aug, 2023
Monsoon raga: More than singing in the rain Monsoon raga: More than singing in the rain Monsoons are not just rain and dance, or change of seasons. They are a time to seek one’s higher self, through moments of solitude. More so, when the pouring rain and dark, sombre clouds grant us a sense of seclusion, a welcome, ‘impromptu’ retreat at home — with a steaming cup of coffee. Monsoons are not just rain and dance, or change of seasons. They are a time to seek one’s higher self, through moments of solitude. More so, when the pouring rain and dark, sombre clouds grant us a sense of seclusion, a welcome, ‘impromptu’ retreat at home — with a steaming cup of coffee. Opinion 11 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: JSP-N's rebuff EDITORIAL: JSP-N's rebuff Just a day after the government agreed to probe the Gaur massacre that took place 17 years ago, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), whose leader Upendra Yadav is alleged to have masterminded the carnage, has dismissed the deal as nothing more than a stunt. Just a day after the government agreed to probe the Gaur massacre that took place 17 years ago, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), whose leader Upendra Yadav is alleged to have masterminded the carnage, has dismissed the deal as nothing more than a stunt. Opinion 11 Aug, 2023
Making lives safe from floods: Four steps for an effective flood warning system Making lives safe from floods: Four steps for an effective flood warning system Over the last two decades in Asia, floods impacted nearly 1.6 billion people, killed nearly a hundred thousand people, damaged tangible economy worth 436 billion USD and caused massive inconvenience to the lives of billions. These numbers may very well increase in future, as continued global warming leads to more intense and erratic rainfall and increasing exposure and vulnerability to floods. Over the last two decades in Asia, floods impacted nearly 1.6 billion people, killed nearly a hundred thousand people, damaged tangible economy worth 436 billion USD and caused massive inconvenience to the lives of billions. These numbers may very well increase in future, as continued global warming leads to more intense and erratic rainfall and increasing exposure and vulnerability to floods. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Revitalising technical education: Need for university reforms Revitalising technical education: Need for university reforms Technical education has long been recognised as a crucial driver of economic growth and social progress. Despite significant growth and investment in technical education over the past decades in Nepal, its quality, however, remains a significant challenge. Technical education has long been recognised as a crucial driver of economic growth and social progress. Despite significant growth and investment in technical education over the past decades in Nepal, its quality, however, remains a significant challenge. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Editorial: Rain wrecks havoc Editorial: Rain wrecks havoc At least four people were killed while seven others went missing in Sarlahi, Dhanusha and Makwanpur districts following the torrential rains across the country since Monday. At least four people were killed while seven others went missing in Sarlahi, Dhanusha and Makwanpur districts following the torrential rains across the country since Monday. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Singapore: The health communication champs Singapore: The health communication champs How can a small island nation with a multi-ethnic and multilingual citizenry and four official languages become a global champion in health communication? The answer is to use scientific evidence effectively, to be proactive in responding to evolving trends, to employ many communication channels and to tailor messages to diverse audiences. And the country with this extraordinary feat will be 58 on August 9, 2023. It’s Singapore! How can a small island nation with a multi-ethnic and multilingual citizenry and four official languages become a global champion in health communication? The answer is to use scientific evidence effectively, to be proactive in responding to evolving trends, to employ many communication channels and to tailor messages to diverse audiences. And the country with this extraordinary feat will be 58 on August 9, 2023. It’s Singapore! Opinion 09 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House obstruction EDITORIAL: House obstruction It is unfortunate that the parliamentary proceedings should be obstructed for almost a fortnight now due to the adamancy of the opposition party, the CPN (UML), for a probe panel into the recent gold smuggling case. It is unfortunate that the parliamentary proceedings should be obstructed for almost a fortnight now due to the adamancy of the opposition party, the CPN (UML), for a probe panel into the recent gold smuggling case. Opinion 09 Aug, 2023
A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. Opinion 07 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.
