Nepal's woeful healthcare system: Unheard stories of Nepali doctors Nepal's woeful healthcare system: Unheard stories of Nepali doctors The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was the first medical college in Nepal to train doctors in the country. Before the establishment of the IOM, the health care system was predominantly ruled by paramedics and limited number of doctors who were trained in foreign nations. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was the first medical college in Nepal to train doctors in the country. Before the establishment of the IOM, the health care system was predominantly ruled by paramedics and limited number of doctors who were trained in foreign nations. Opinion 31 Mar, 2023
Why population data matters: It is an integral part of policy formation for the future Why population data matters: It is an integral part of policy formation for the... The publication of key population and housing census data last week by the National Statistics Office points to a rapidly changing population in Nepal. The publication of key population and housing census data last week by the National Statistics Office points to a rapidly changing population in Nepal. Opinion 30 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Keep accurate data EDITORIAL: Keep accurate data The new constitution of Nepal 2015 has provisioned for the establishment of judicial committees in the local levels to look into some of the common disputes prevalent there. The new constitution of Nepal 2015 has provisioned for the establishment of judicial committees in the local levels to look into some of the common disputes prevalent there. Opinion 30 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Abide by NTB rules EDITORIAL: Abide by NTB rules Despite the mandatory order from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), requiring a registered guide to be hired while trekking solo in Nepal, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has waived the rules, stating that it is not compulsory in the Everest region, the most popular trekking route in the country. Despite the mandatory order from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), requiring a registered guide to be hired while trekking solo in Nepal, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has waived the rules, stating that it is not compulsory in the Everest region, the most popular trekking route in the country. Opinion 29 Mar, 2023
Medicines regulatory system: Why it needs strengthening Medicines regulatory system: Why it needs strengthening While an effective regulatory authority is a necessity to ensure people’s access to safe, effective and quality assured pharmaceutical products, an ineffective regulatory authority hinders people’s access to such medicines. While an effective regulatory authority is a necessity to ensure people’s access to safe, effective and quality assured pharmaceutical products, an ineffective regulatory authority hinders people’s access to such medicines. Opinion 29 Mar, 2023
Dwindling economy of the country: Tourism and architecture could come to the rescue Dwindling economy of the country: Tourism and architecture could come to the rescue Seldom before in the history of democratic Nepal had the economy slumped as at the present. Seldom before in the history of democratic Nepal had the economy slumped as at the present. Opinion 28 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Amend the bill EDITORIAL: Amend the bill HoR endorsed the for consideration of the bill with a majority, but not without seeing heated discussion on some of the bill’s provisions HoR endorsed the for consideration of the bill with a majority, but not without seeing heated discussion on some of the bill’s provisions Opinion 28 Mar, 2023
Microfinance and ongoing movement in Nepal Looking for the right direction Microfinance and ongoing movement in Nepal Looking for the right direction As an economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus recognised that traditional banking systems in Bangladesh were not providing credit access to the poor. As an economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus recognised that traditional banking systems in Bangladesh were not providing credit access to the poor. Opinion 27 Mar, 2023
EDITORIALS: Census results out EDITORIALS: Census results out The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Friday published its final data of the 12th national census conducted in November 2021, putting the country’s population at 29,164,578. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Friday published its final data of the 12th national census conducted in November 2021, putting the country’s population at 29,164,578. Opinion 27 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome scheme EDITORIAL: Welcome scheme The government launched the social security scheme for Nepali migrant workers the other day, which should bring at least four million workers under its flap. The government launched the social security scheme for Nepali migrant workers the other day, which should bring at least four million workers under its flap. Opinion 24 Mar, 2023
Possibilities in Nepal: From agriculture to tourism Possibilities in Nepal: From agriculture to tourism When the clock strikes 8 in the evening, most Nepali grown-ups, particularly males, sit in front of the TV, their entire focus on each word the newsreader utters. When the clock strikes 8 in the evening, most Nepali grown-ups, particularly males, sit in front of the TV, their entire focus on each word the newsreader utters. Opinion 24 Mar, 2023
Of knowing and unknowing: Two sides of the same coin Of knowing and unknowing: Two sides of the same coin The conscious self and the divine self are two sides of the same coin. When the two coalesce, it is akin to the mind acquiescing to itself, while relating to the whole self, or consciousness. The conscious self and the divine self are two sides of the same coin. When the two coalesce, it is akin to the mind acquiescing to itself, while relating to the whole self, or consciousness. Opinion 22 Mar, 2023
Mirrored healing: All about biofeedback Mirrored healing: All about biofeedback It is not as bizarre as it appears to be on the surface. The human body and the ubiquitous chip have something in common — a palpable flair for self-regulation. It is not as bizarre as it appears to be on the surface. The human body and the ubiquitous chip have something in common — a palpable flair for self-regulation. Opinion 09 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
Unbelievable feat of Nepali cricket team: Monty magic at its best Unbelievable feat of Nepali cricket team: Monty magic at its best The last match of the Cricket World Cup (CWC) League-2, played at the Kirtipur International Cricket Ground (KICG) on March 16, was a high scoring cliffhanger that Nepal ultimately pulled out of archrival UAE’s throat. The last match of the Cricket World Cup (CWC) League-2, played at the Kirtipur International Cricket Ground (KICG) on March 16, was a high scoring cliffhanger that Nepal ultimately pulled out of archrival UAE’s throat. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
On being obedient On being obedient I believe that children should be guided into becoming more curious than being obedient from their childhood. I believe that children should be guided into becoming more curious than being obedient from their childhood. Opinion 22 Mar, 2023
Strong national health system needed : To improve access to proper care Strong national health system needed : To improve access to proper care KATHMANDU, MARCH 19The health care system of the nation is founded on a number of best practices and also on a sea of mediocrity and lot of negligence.Unfortunately, it... KATHMANDU, MARCH 19The health care system of the nation is founded on a number of best practices and also... Opinion 20 Mar, 2023
Editorial: Energy leak reduced Editorial: Energy leak reduced Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been able to reduce electricity leakage in its distribution system to 7.99 per cent, 1.66 per cent down from last year’s 9.65 per cent. NEA said the leakage in the transmission system was 4.60 per cent, and the electricity leakage of the overall system was 12.59 per cent during the seven months of the current fiscal, a 2.79 per cent reduction compared to the last fiscal year. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been able to reduce electricity leakage in its distribution system to 7.99 per cent, 1.66 per cent down from last year’s 9.65 per cent. NEA said the leakage in the transmission system was 4.60 per cent, and the electricity leakage of the overall system was 12.59 per cent during the seven months of the current fiscal, a 2.79 per cent reduction compared to the last fiscal year. Opinion 17 Mar, 2023
John F Kennedy and consumer rights: Its relevance to Nepal at present John F Kennedy and consumer rights: Its relevance to Nepal at present Consumer International, the membership organisation for consumer groups worldwide, observes March 15 as World Consumer Rights Day every year. However, the roots of this day can be traced back to a speech delivered by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the Congress of the United States on March 15, 1962, in which he presented the Consumer Bill of Rights. Consumer International, the membership organisation for consumer groups worldwide, observes March 15 as World Consumer Rights Day every year. However, the roots of this day can be traced back to a speech delivered by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to the Congress of the United States on March 15, 1962, in which he presented the Consumer Bill of Rights. Opinion 17 Mar, 2023
EDITORIALS: Welcome proposals EDITORIALS: Welcome proposals In a welcome move, procedures are in the process of being amended that will allow Nepali migrant workers to renew their labour permits in the destination countries. Until now, the government has been issuing labour permits that are valid for only two years, which means that they must return to Nepal to renew permit or seek a new one that puts a heavy financial burden on the migrant workers. In a welcome move, procedures are in the process of being amended that will allow Nepali migrant workers to renew their labour permits in the destination countries. Until now, the government has been issuing labour permits that are valid for only two years, which means that they must return to Nepal to renew permit or seek a new one that puts a heavy financial burden on the migrant workers. Opinion 16 Mar, 2023
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
