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
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
CJ accused of corruption in NBA meet Senior Advocate Shambhu Thapa today accused Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana of being the most corrupt official of the judiciary and said that the Nepal Bar Association would not settle for anything less than his resignation. Nepal 18 Nov, 2021
Oli administration's ambassadorial appointments cancelled by Deuba govt The government has cancelled appointment of the ambassadors to various countries as appointed by the government led by erstwhile Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as political appointees. Opinion 18 Jul, 2021
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the... Women 21 Jan, 2021
"Forgotten and Forsaken" KATHMANDU, AUGUST 30 How does it feel to live with a wound – one that is kept alive with the constant rubbing of salt by precisely the ones who should have actually treated it? The answer obviously is that it feels painful, very painful indeed.... 30 Aug, 2020
NAC assets worth Rs 54.17 billion, debt Rs 45 billion KATHMANDU, AUGUST 25 The recently conducted due diligence audit (DDA) of the national flag carrier has revealed that Nepal Airlines Corporation has total assets worth Rs 54.17 billion, while it still has debt of Rs 45.94 billion. This was the... 26 Aug, 2020
International Commission of Jurists calls for transparency and justice KATHMANDU: International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), an international non-government organisation which works as advocate for justice and human rights, has called upon the Government of Nepal to undertake substantial reforms in order to ensure that... Travel 06 Aug, 2020
Senior scientist says administration ignored virus warnings WASHINGTON: The Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of the coronavirus, then sought a quick fix by trying to rush an unproven drug to patients, a senior government scientist alleged in a whistleblower complaint. Dr. Rick... Women 06 May, 2020
VC talent search: No more political puppets To find the correct match for the VC job, one who will be committed to the development of the institution, the search committee should come up with specific qualifications and skills required for it Vice chancellors and many other high level... 03 Oct, 2019
EDITORIAL: Make reforms in JC The Judicial Council must reform from within so that the lower court judges can act independently without fear of its reprisal The veracity of the Judicial Council (JC) has been questioned after it took punitive actions against three judges of the... 19 Aug, 2019
Make appointment of envoys inclusive, PHC tells govt Kathmandu, February 7 Members of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee representing both ruling and opposition parties have criticised the government for not ensuring inclusion in the recent appointment of ambassadors. Minister of Foreign Affairs... Horoscopes 08 Feb, 2019
