Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Opinion 02 Nov, 2023
The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Agroforestry EDITORIAL: Agroforestry Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poll candidates EDITORIAL: Poll candidates The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public... In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's order EDITORIAL: SC's order Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: EDITORIAL: A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under... Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
