PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability PM Prachanda's twin visits: High expectations amidst low probability Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, has embarked on a twin foreign visit beginning with the address to the United Nations General Assembly and ending with the friendly visit to China. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Remittance economy EDITORIAL: Remittance economy With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. With the surge in the inflow of remittances during the first month of the fiscal year, the current account has recorded a whopping surplus after 33 months of recession caused by the outbreak of COV- ID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Opinion 19 Sep, 2023
Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Time for action EDITORIAL: Time for action On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals On Sunday, September 17, tens of thousands of protesters marched to demand an end to fossil fuels fast in New York City, where world leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, are attending the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit on top of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Engaging students in universities: Only way to promote quality Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Academic excellence is a challenging issue in most of the universities of Nepal. On the one hand, the number of universities is growing while on the other hand, the quality of education is posing a big problem. Quality teaching is directly related to quality learning. Opinion 15 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Incomplete probe EDITORIAL: Incomplete probe The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, which investigated the 61-kilogram gold smuggling case in the last two months, submitted its report to the District Government Attorney’s Office, Kathmandu, recommending prosecution of 29 people, including some Chinese and Indian nationals, involved in the gold smuggling case. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, which investigated the 61-kilogram gold smuggling case in the last two months, submitted its report to the District Government Attorney’s Office, Kathmandu, recommending prosecution of 29 people, including some Chinese and Indian nationals, involved in the gold smuggling case. Opinion 15 Sep, 2023
The god particle: What makes us who we are The god particle: What makes us who we are All intelligence, it’s rightly said, leads to god. This is the ultimate truth — the sum of the parts and part of the whole. All things, big or small, also lead to god — because god is supreme intelligence. All intelligence, it’s rightly said, leads to god. This is the ultimate truth — the sum of the parts and part of the whole. All things, big or small, also lead to god — because god is supreme intelligence. Opinion 14 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nembang passes away EDITORIAL: Nembang passes away Former speaker and Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML Subas Chandra Nembang is no more, and the nation mourns this loss. He had suffered a heart attack Tuesday morning and was assumed dead on being brought to the TU Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj. Former speaker and Vice-Chair of the CPN-UML Subas Chandra Nembang is no more, and the nation mourns this loss. He had suffered a heart attack Tuesday morning and was assumed dead on being brought to the TU Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj. Opinion 14 Sep, 2023
Right to health: Some suggestions Right to health: Some suggestions Over the last few months, Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has incessantly spoken about ensuring the right to health that all Nepalis should enjoy. I am taking the opportunity offered me by this column to respectfully address minister Basnet with some humble suggestions and ideas. Over the last few months, Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has incessantly spoken about ensuring the right to health that all Nepalis should enjoy. I am taking the opportunity offered me by this column to respectfully address minister Basnet with some humble suggestions and ideas. Opinion 13 Sep, 2023
EDIITORIAL: Give medicine easily EDIITORIAL: Give medicine easily Acid attacks on girls and women across the country have come down following the strict law enacted three years ago when CPN-UML leader KP Oli was the prime minister. Acid attacks on girls and women across the country have come down following the strict law enacted three years ago when CPN-UML leader KP Oli was the prime minister. Opinion 13 Sep, 2023
The address of the Chinese envoy: Disregard for political sensitivity The address of the Chinese envoy: Disregard for political sensitivity The speech of His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song delivered mainly in two parts at a programme organised in the capital City has generated political waves as if on a full moon day. The speech of His Excellency, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song delivered mainly in two parts at a programme organised in the capital City has generated political waves as if on a full moon day. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for all EDITORIAL: Justice for all A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. A fortnight after the District Attorney Office (DAO), A Kathmandu filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) against 289 individuals in the Lalita Niwas land grab scam, the KDC has released 17 people arrested in its connection on bail and one another on a general date. Opinion 12 Sep, 2023
Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial stability Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial... During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: No turning back EDITORIAL: No turning back The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
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