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Wednesday, 03 March 2021

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EDITORIAL: Good initiatives

There are many industrial estates spread across the country, which were set up by the government over the decades with a view to manufacturing essential goods to not only help reduce the import bills but also export them

digital. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Digital age taking over: Is print really dead?

My grandmother still gets up early in the morning to sit outside with her daily newspaper whereas I’ve given up watching television because I can’t tolerate watching the same advertisements for copious amounts of time

E-commerce. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

Internet of things: Ecosystem of business

With many e-commerce and social commerce applications coming in the Nepali market, the prospects for commerce looks pretty good, provided a focussed approach in integration is taken

EDITORIAL: Focus on GNI

Nepal must do adequate homework to meet the necessary threshold related to GNI per capita to graduate from a LDC

EDITORIAL: Narrow the gap

It’s evident that without the participation of women in economic activities on an equal footing with men, a nation cannot make the desired progress.

Give this constitution a chance: The only democratic way forward

Sustainable community development: People's participation is a must

Girls' scholarship

Addressing HR violations: Nepal Police needs to reform

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EDITORIAL: HoR reinstated

The apex court has set a precedent that the HoR cannot be dissolved as long as there is every possibility of forming a govt

The lesson of life

It was the day of black clouds and unknown shadows above my head. The day, full of secrets and mysteries, was both tragic and historic. Nature and time played with me and with you, too. My dear friends and my wonderful readers, today I will utter a few things that I have learnt and gained from my loneliness and silence. Here are some words of wisdom and thoughts of knowledge from the thirsty soul to you.

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Sustainable community development: People's participation is a must

Community development practices have crossed various phases, from a “needs-based approach” to a “rights-based approach”.

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Know your onions

The importance of onions and their history make for interesting reading. The onion’s etymology mirrors its interesting history of how this bulb got its name. The word ‘onion’ comes from the Latin word meaning “one”. This bulb was named so by Roman farmers due to its singly growing nature.

EDITORIAL: Encephalitis threat

With the nation preoccupied with the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus since the past one year, there is every likelihood of other major diseases afflicting the people being brushed aside.

Girls' scholarship

Bangladesh not only kept girls in school but improved their lives on multiple levels with a simple, low-cost stipend program.

Banking blues

When we were in our early 20s and working, I decided to open an account in a bank. Unlike today, we had one bank only. Today, of course, there are banks and momo shops for everyone.

EDITORIAL: Execute penal code

The government should take corrective measures to make improvements in the criminal justice system

Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Women first

From education to entrepreneurship, global recovery efforts need to pay particular attention to the needs of women and girls.

Climate change. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Climate action: Not just about climate change

If there is one overarching element where all segments of the population in the country can align to, that’s science. Because of it, we have a clear understanding of the implications climate change is having on our lives.

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EDITORIAL: Stronger laws needed

As a party to the Palermo Protocol that the Nepal government ratified last year, Nepal is obligated to make its laws compatible with the provisions of the UN protocol.

Banking technology. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Banking in Nepal: Greater use of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating the ability of a machine, mostly computers, to learn, see, communicate and make decisions like humans with natural intelligence.

EDITORIAL: Timely decision

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has taken a decision to inoculate people above 60 years of age against COVID-19 from March 7.

Food Security

Food availability in Nepal: Challenges faced with urbanisation

At the economic, political and operational levels, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought agriculture into a dynamic debate.

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Guests are seen seated in the front row of the stage at a programme organised by NATHM to facilitate Chef Santosh Shah in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, March 03, 2021. Photo: THT

NATHM facilitates Chef Santosh Shah

"I am very thrilled with the love that I am getting after landing in Nepal. It has exceeded my expectations and provided me extra motivation to work even harder," Chef Shah said.

Science and Tech

During its final full systems test, technicians powered on all of the James Webb Space Telescope's various electrical components installed on the observatory, and cycled through their planned operations to ensure each was functioning, and communicating with each other. Photo Courtesy: NASA/Chris Gunn

NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory

2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies -- handed over by UNFPA to the Ministry of Health and Population -- are pictured here, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: UNFPA

UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt

MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.

FILE: Australia's Aaron Finch in action. Photo: Reuters

Finch back in form as Australia keep T20 series alive in Wellington

At a closed Wellington Regional Stadium, Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.

People protest on the street against the military after Monday's coup, outside the Mandalay Medical University in Mandalay, Myanmar February 4, 2021. Photo: Reuters/File

Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests

The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said, as the junta appeared more determined than ever to stamp out protests against a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

FILE - Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in a meeting, at Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Photo: Rajan Kafle/PM's Secretariat

Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting before HoR session

The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.

Smart ports

Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.

Tasha Arevalo, right, laughs with Joseph Butler while eating at Mo's Irish Pub, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he is lifting business capacity limits and the state's mask mandate starting next week. Photo: AP

Texas and other states ease COVID-19 rules despite warnings

Texas on Tuesday became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to let their guard down yet.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Britain, on March 2, 2021. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win

Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 on Tuesday to move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with their 21st straight win in all competitions.

Sonit Dahal (left) of Madhyapur Youth Association slides to tackle Ram Bahadur Rakaskoti of Shree Kumari Club during their Martyrs Memorial B Division League match at the ANFA Complex grounds in Lalitpur on Tuesday. MYA won the match 2-1. Photo: Udipt Singh Chhetry / THT

Bansbari, MYA win

Around The Himalaya Bansbari Club and Madhyapur Youth Association recorded victories in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League here at the ANFA Complex grounds on Tuesday.

Law enforcement officers work at the scene of a deadly crash in Holtville, Calif., on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Authorities say a semi-truck crashed into an SUV carrying 25 people on a Southern California highway, killing at least 13 people. Photo: Associated Press

California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV

Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved after a crash Tuesday involving an SUV packed with 25 people and a tractor-trailer that left 13 people dead and bodies strewn across a roadway near the US Mexico border.

digital. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

Digital age taking over: Is print really dead?

My grandmother still gets up early in the morning to sit outside with her daily newspaper whereas I’ve given up watching television because I can’t tolerate watching the same advertisements for copious amounts of time

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