Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal. Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal. Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment? In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment? Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken. Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken. Opinion 24 Nov, 2024
The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. Opinion 22 Nov, 2024
The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Opinion 21 Nov, 2024
COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. Opinion 20 Nov, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Opinion 18 Nov, 2024
Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. Opinion 15 Nov, 2024
Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Opinion 14 Nov, 2024
Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Opinion 13 Nov, 2024
Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Opinion 11 Nov, 2024
Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Opinion 07 Nov, 2024
Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure 100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. Opinion 28 Oct, 2024
The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics 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. The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. Opinion 25 Oct, 2024
Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
