PM Oli issues stern directives to curb corruption PM Oli has directed various agencies to work effectively in curbing corruption and controlling smuggling. Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2024
No compromise over good governance: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said he will not compromise with anyone regarding the government's commitment to establishing and promoting good governance. Nepal 19 Mar, 2024
Nepotism within state-sponsored corruption: Contradicting Wilson's Theory of Altruism Renowned American biologist and sociologist Edward Osborne Wilson, in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘On Human Nature’ published in 1978, meticulously explores the human nature and society from a sociobiological perspective. Opinion 21 Sep, 2023
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. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
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. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Nepal's pride industry is under existential threat Our shoes are not just products; they are symbols of national pride, telling the world that we are a nation that values tradition, innovation, and excellence. Business 28 May, 2023
�Qatar illegally expelled Nepali migrant workers during COVID-19 panic� Kathmandu, April 15 Amnesty International said the Qatari government had illegally expelled dozens of Nepali migrant workers by trickery on the pretext of their test for COVID-19. Amnesty International Nepal Section alleged this on the basis of... 16 Apr, 2020
122 Chinese suspected of cyber, financial crime held Kathmandu, December 23 Nepal Police today arrested 122 Chinese nationals, who entered Nepal on tourist and student visas, on suspicion of their involvement in illicit activities, such as cyber and financial crime. They were arrested from seven... Horoscopes 24 Dec, 2019
Errant manpower firms under govt scanner Kathmandu, August 10 The government has started investigating the recruitment firms that have come under its radar for their involvement in illicit activities. The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) and Department of Foreign... Travel 11 Aug, 2019
EDITORIAL: Digital payments To prevent illicit activities, better regulation of digital payments is a must, but citizens’ privacy should be protected Cashless society is something we keep hearing these days. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution has... 26 Jul, 2018
Money from informal channel rules the roost in election campaigns Kathmandu July 22 Nepalis often joke that people, who have amassed wealth through illegal means, sleep on piles of cash, as they cannot park money in banks due to fear of getting caught. It appears the comment made in jest holds some... 23 Jul, 2018
Chinese man deported Kathmandu, July 15 The government today deported Chinese national Ye Jinshan on the charge of gold smuggling. A decision to this effect was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs Secretary Prem Rai on Friday, and the Department of Immigration... Travel 16 Jul, 2018
