Failing SDGs: A reflection of policy failure Out of the seven countries in south Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – only two countries are on track for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – Maldives on poverty reduction, and Maldives and Sri Lanka on quality education, says the Sustainable Development Goals (SDR) review report 2023, published by the United Nations (UN) agency. Kathmandu 09 Oct, 2023
Both Nepali and Czech officials need to explore areas of cooperation Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India Eliska Zigova, who is also accredited to Nepal, presented her credentials to President Ramchandra Paudel. In her almost three decades of diplomatic career, the Czech envoy has served in various diplomatic missions in different capacities. Nepal 08 Oct, 2023
World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth at 3.9 per cent in FY24 Due to the delayed effects of lifted import restrictions, a robust recovery in tourism, and the gradual easing of monetary policies, the World Bank projects Nepal's economy to rebound, reaching 3.9 percent growth in fiscal year 2024. Business 03 Oct, 2023
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. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
SL claim trophies Sri Lanka won the U-15 and U-17 section mixed team event gold medals in the Badminton Asia (South Asai) Regional Junior Championship here at the Nepal APF Club on Sunday. Sports 21 Aug, 2023
Badminton Asia Regional Championship kicks off today Badminton Asia and Nepal Badminton Association are organising the Badminton Asia (South Asia) Regional Championship at the Nepal APF Club covered hall from Friday. Sports 18 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Opinion 31 Jul, 2023
CESIF launches report on China's emergence in infrastructure The Centre For Social Inclusion and Federalism has organised a national seminar to launch its publication, 'China's Emergence in Nepal's Infrastructure: Status, Issues and Challenges' and shared the key findings of the report with wider civic engagement and discussion in the valley. Nepal 29 Jul, 2023
Flood risk rising despite below average monsoon Flood risk rising despite below average monsoon Nepal 24 Jun, 2023
Experts call for specific laws to protect journalists in South Asia Media experts and advocates for freedom of expression have argued that there is no direct law to protect the journalists in most of the countries in South Asia. Kathmandu 21 Jun, 2023
UNESCO Guideline on Addressing Hate Speech through Education launched in South Asia Marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the sub-regional launch of the UNESCO policy guide on “Addressing Hate Speech through education” was held today amidst a ceremony in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 20 Jun, 2023
