Local bodies slam federal govt's decision to slash grants Local governments have opposed the federal government's decision to reduce the disbursement of fiscal equalisation grants announced for the local governments in the current fiscal budget. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
Airlines threaten to ground all flights in Everest region The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has warned of complete suspension of all flights in Solukhumbu district if helicopter operations are not resumed within a week. Nepal 16 Jan, 2025
The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. Opinion 25 Oct, 2024
UNESCO, MoEST to validate new resource book on local education planning for inclusive and gender-responsive education in Nepal UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST), held a two-day validation workshop on 21-22 October 2024 to finalize a new resource book on Local Education Planning. Nepal 23 Oct, 2024
Local levels top in corruption list With the adoption of a decentralised system of governance, people were assured that Singha Durbar, the central secretariat had arrived in villages and that service delivery would improve. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
Health Ministry intensifies efforts to control Cholera and Dengue outbreaks Following Minister Paudel's directive, the Ministry promptly advanced both short-term and long-term strategies. Health 13 Aug, 2024
Policy Dialogue on Domestic Workers' Rights The key focus was on advocating for the registration of domestic workers in local bodies and their inclusion in the social security fund. Kathmandu 30 Jul, 2024
Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly. Opinion 09 Jul, 2024
Unscrupulous foreign insurance agents fleecing Nepal's tourism sector Unscrupulous foreign agents and their sub-agencies have mushroomed here in recent days, capitalising on the country’s tourism-related policies that are either ambiguous or non-existent, and at a heavy cost for local industries. Nepal 08 Jul, 2024
Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Opinion 11 Mar, 2024
The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates. Opinion 18 Jan, 2024
Volunteerism: It is really about personal, professional development Once again it is International Volunteer Day (IVD), and once again I am writing about my hopes for promoting volunteerism as a platform and tool for personal and social change. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
