Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of... The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal Death is said to be a great leveller. Death is said to be a great leveller. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives. Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives. Opinion 18 Oct, 2024
Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace Opinion 14 Oct, 2024
Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively. Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively. Opinion 10 Oct, 2024
Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy? Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy? Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push. Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push. Opinion 08 Oct, 2024
Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. Opinion 07 Oct, 2024
The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. Opinion 06 Oct, 2024
Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property. This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property. Opinion 01 Oct, 2024
Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan. As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan. Opinion 30 Sep, 2024
FDI practices in Nepal: Some perspectives FDI practices in Nepal: Some perspectives Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is particularly challenging for Nepal due to its geopolitical location, economic nationalism, entrenched political partisanship, widespread corruption and longstanding regulatory environment. Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is particularly challenging for Nepal due to its geopolitical location, economic nationalism, entrenched political partisanship, widespread corruption and longstanding regulatory environment. Opinion 27 Sep, 2024
Thinking unplugged: Surviving the turbulence of change Thinking unplugged: Surviving the turbulence of change Abraham Maslow, the noted psychologist and celebrated visionary, once wrote, “Life is moving far more rapidly now than ever before… in the rate of growth of facts, knowledge, techniques, and inventions.” He also added, Abraham Maslow, the noted psychologist and celebrated visionary, once wrote, “Life is moving far more rapidly now than ever before… in the rate of growth of facts, knowledge, techniques, and inventions.” He also added, Opinion 26 Sep, 2024
Prime Minister Oli's visit to the US: Heading for a mixed accomplishment? Prime Minister Oli's visit to the US: Heading for a mixed accomplishment? Prime Minister K P Oli has embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States beginning from September 20 to participate in the 79th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters. Prime Minister K P Oli has embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States beginning from September 20 to participate in the 79th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters. Opinion 25 Sep, 2024
Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all. Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all. Opinion 23 Sep, 2024
Listening to children: To shape Nepal's SDG journey Listening to children: To shape Nepal's SDG journey As world leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit for the Future to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), review major achievements and suggest course corrections, there is one perspective that must be considered if we are to truly achieve the SDGs and ensure that no one is left behind – listening to and engaging with children. As world leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit for the Future to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), review major achievements and suggest course corrections, there is one perspective that must be considered if we are to truly achieve the SDGs and ensure that no one is left behind – listening to and engaging with children. Opinion 23 Sep, 2024
AmCham Nepal at the India Ideas Summit 2024: Forging a New Pathway to LEARN, UNLEARN, and RELEARN AmCham Nepal at the India Ideas Summit 2024: Forging a New Pathway to LEARN, UNLEARN,... Recently, I read an article about Alvin Toffler’s book Future Shock. The article highlighted his statement: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Recently, I read an article about Alvin Toffler’s book Future Shock. The article highlighted his statement: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Opinion 19 Sep, 2024
Freezing the impact: Tackling glacial melt with resilient solutions Freezing the impact: Tackling glacial melt with resilient solutions Glaciers are indispensable to regional climate, ecological balance, cultural heritage and socio-economic development in the Asia Pacific region. Glaciers are indispensable to regional climate, ecological balance, cultural heritage and socio-economic development in the Asia Pacific region. Opinion 19 Sep, 2024
SC verdict on Valley's rivers: Good for future indeed SC verdict on Valley's rivers: Good for future indeed The Supreme Court has virtually ignited a spark by directing the concerned authorities to provide a setback of 20 meters on either side of the rivers in addition to a similar provision already made in the past, which, however, yet remains to be implemented in totality. The Supreme Court has virtually ignited a spark by directing the concerned authorities to provide a setback of 20 meters on either side of the rivers in addition to a similar provision already made in the past, which, however, yet remains to be implemented in totality. Opinion 18 Sep, 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.
