Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House resumes EDITORIAL: House resumes After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Power line opened EDITORIAL: Power line opened Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Mere formality? EDITORIAL: Mere formality? After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Labelling rules EDITORIAL: Labelling rules The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for workers EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
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
Business Trishuli 3B hub station comes into operation The Trishuli 3B Hub Station, built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project in Pahirebensi of Kispang Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, has been inaugurated.
Business Call to increase use of electric vehicles Stakeholders have emphasized the need to increase the use of electric vehicles for prosperous tourism in the country.
Kathmandu Oli calls for end to parliament obstruction CPN-UML Chair KP Oli has insisted on the need to end the parliamentary impasse to meet the constitutional deadline for budget presentation by Jestha 15 (May 28).
Nepal CM Karki expands Koshi govt with induction of seven ministers Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has inducted seven ministers into his Cabinet: five full ministers and two ministers of state.
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Entertainment CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival The annual film festival is always a spectacle, but 2024's edition may be the most combustible in years.
World China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine Russia-China military ties have strengthened during the war.
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Sports Coach Thomas Tuchel says he's still leaving after talks on extending Bayern Munich stay fell through Thomas Tuchel says he is still leaving Bayern Munich after talks on extending his stay at the club fell through.