Cybersecurity: Threats and safety measures Cybersecurity: Threats and safety measures Information technology is rapidly transforming towards a digital era. With huge paces made in broadband internet through wireless and wireline technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine-to-machine (M2M) learning and internet of things (IoT), cybersecurity in networks has taken over all discussions across industries, like never before. Information technology is rapidly transforming towards a digital era. With huge paces made in broadband internet through wireless and wireline technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine-to-machine (M2M) learning and internet of things (IoT), cybersecurity in networks has taken over all discussions across industries, like never before. Opinion 31 May, 2024
Arrest of Kailash Sirohia: Questions on press freedom Arrest of Kailash Sirohia: Questions on press freedom Like a gentle shower, a few cooperative scams had started making discordant and trickling noises a few years back. Like a gentle shower, a few cooperative scams had started making discordant and trickling noises a few years back. Opinion 31 May, 2024
Seven Troubling Trends in Indian Elections 2024 Seven Troubling Trends in Indian Elections 2024 As India votes in the 2024 elections, seven alarming trends that transcend party lines threaten the core of its democratic values and reflect systemic problems within the political sphere. As India votes in the 2024 elections, seven alarming trends that transcend party lines threaten the core of its democratic values and reflect systemic problems within the political sphere. Opinion 29 May, 2024
Medicine pricing in Nepal: Reforms needed for equity Medicine pricing in Nepal: Reforms needed for equity Nepal's health care system faces significant hurdles, particularly in the realm of medicine pricing. In 2019, the country spent US$ 53 per capita on health, with out-of-pocket expenditures comprising a substantial 56 per cent of total health expenditures, predominantly in the private sector. In this context, the urgency for an equitable and rational medicine pricing policy cannot be overstated. Nepal's health care system faces significant hurdles, particularly in the realm of medicine pricing. In 2019, the country spent US$ 53 per capita on health, with out-of-pocket expenditures comprising a substantial 56 per cent of total health expenditures, predominantly in the private sector. In this context, the urgency for an equitable and rational medicine pricing policy cannot be overstated. Opinion 29 May, 2024
That delicate balance: The rainbow synthesis of emotions That delicate balance: The rainbow synthesis of emotions The legendary philosopher Aristotle divided emotions between morally good and bad states. The legendary philosopher Aristotle divided emotions between morally good and bad states. Opinion 23 May, 2024
Disruption, scuffles on the rise in Parliament: Due to impunity despite provision of punishment Disruption, scuffles on the rise in Parliament: Due to impunity despite provision of... Scuffles broke out in the Parliament on that unfortunate Thursday afternoon last week when the parliamentarians of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the dominant member of the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Maoist Centre (MC), created a rather unpleasant scene by resorting to pull and push behaviour against the Nepali Congress (NC). Scuffles broke out in the Parliament on that unfortunate Thursday afternoon last week when the parliamentarians of the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), the dominant member of the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Maoist Centre (MC), created a rather unpleasant scene by resorting to pull and push behaviour against the Nepali Congress (NC). Opinion 22 May, 2024
Youth mobilisation: Inalienable facet for nation's growth Youth mobilisation: Inalienable facet for nation's growth A nation, be it a developed or a developing one, needs to give top priority to widening opportunities for the youth through a favourable policy to ensure that the needs and priorities of the economy and society are addressed. As per the 2021 census, 61 per cent, or 17 million, of its citizens make up youths, but the current outlook for engaging this youth population in Nepal paints a grim picture. A nation, be it a developed or a developing one, needs to give top priority to widening opportunities for the youth through a favourable policy to ensure that the needs and priorities of the economy and society are addressed. As per the 2021 census, 61 per cent, or 17 million, of its citizens make up youths, but the current outlook for engaging this youth population in Nepal paints a grim picture. Opinion 22 May, 2024
Burn injuries: Awareness can prevent many of them Burn injuries: Awareness can prevent many of them Now that we are in the summer, almost no day passes without news related to fires that are savaging rural and semi-urban local communities alike. Now that we are in the summer, almost no day passes without news related to fires that are savaging rural and semi-urban local communities alike. Opinion 16 May, 2024
Public Private Partnership Route for Infrastructure and Services Development in Nepal Public Private Partnership Route for Infrastructure and Services Development in Nepal Nepal is one non-coastal country which is endowed with immense natural resources. Nepal is one non-coastal country which is endowed with immense natural resources. Opinion 16 May, 2024
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... 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
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.
