Morale of education officers in local governments: How it impacts schools Morale of education officers in local governments: How it impacts schools The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 has mandated the local governments (LGs) to manage school education comprising of both basic and secondary education. The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 has mandated the local governments (LGs) to manage school education comprising of both basic and secondary education. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Wrong decision EDITORIAL: Wrong decision To add insult to injury, the government has decided to reduce the subsidy given to the farmers on the purchase of chemical fertilisers which are widely used to increase agriculture productivity. To add insult to injury, the government has decided to reduce the subsidy given to the farmers on the purchase of chemical fertilisers which are widely used to increase agriculture productivity. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Operate the e-vehicles EDITORIAL: Operate the e-vehicles It is embarrassing to see 19 electric vehicles provided by the donors on subsidy being stranded in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, for the last two years for want of a legal and operational procedure. It is embarrassing to see 19 electric vehicles provided by the donors on subsidy being stranded in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, for the last two years for want of a legal and operational procedure. Opinion 13 Mar, 2023
MoLESS proposes amendment to work permit procedures MoLESS proposes amendment to work permit procedures The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal who also holds the Labour, Employment and Social Security portfolio for amending the ministry’s procedure to grant labour permits to Nepali migrant workers from destination countries. PM Dahal is expected to okay the procedure soon. The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal who also holds the Labour, Employment and Social Security portfolio for amending the ministry’s procedure to grant labour permits to Nepali migrant workers from destination countries. PM Dahal is expected to okay the procedure soon. Opinion 15 Mar, 2023
Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Higher education: At home or abroad? Opinion 10 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! EDITORIAL: For gender equality! Opinion 10 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Conflict-era cases EDITORIAL: Conflict-era cases Two writ petitions were filed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday against CPN-Maoist chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, seeking his arrest and punishment for admitting that he could be held accountable for the deaths of 5,000 people – not all the 17,000 – during the decade-long Maoist insurgency waged in 1996. Two writ petitions were filed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday against CPN-Maoist chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, seeking his arrest and punishment for admitting that he could be held accountable for the deaths of 5,000 people – not all the 17,000 – during the decade-long Maoist insurgency waged in 1996. Opinion 09 Mar, 2023
Only half is an equal share and only equal is enough: The case for women's quotas Only half is an equal share and only equal is enough: The case for women's... When Katherine Graham became CEO of The Washington Post in 1972, she made history. She was the first woman ever to head a Fortune 500 company. When Katherine Graham became CEO of The Washington Post in 1972, she made history. She was the first woman ever to head a Fortune 500 company. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual, reproductive health Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual,... This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Tourism in SP EDITORIAL: Tourism in SP Despite the huge tourism potential, Sudurpaschim Province in far west Nepal sees very few tourists. Even decades after the first foreign tourists visited Nepal, its tourism industry is concentrated in the capital and a few places in and around it. Despite the huge tourism potential, Sudurpaschim Province in far west Nepal sees very few tourists. Even decades after the first foreign tourists visited Nepal, its tourism industry is concentrated in the capital and a few places in and around it. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Two, five, seven and now an eight-party coalition: Minimal winning or oversized? Two, five, seven and now an eight-party coalition: Minimal winning or oversized? The number of parties in a coalition in Nepal is following an ever increasing trajectory and assuming the form of a multi-headed hydra. The number of parties in a coalition in Nepal is following an ever increasing trajectory and assuming the form of a multi-headed hydra. Opinion 07 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Dahal in legal trouble EDITORIAL: Dahal in legal trouble The ruling coalition, especially the CPN-Maoist Centre, has become anxious after the division bench of Justices Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada and Hari Prasad Phuyal of the Supreme Court (SC) ordered on Friday to register a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for his public statement in January 2020 that he could be blamed for only 5,000 deaths during the decade-long Maoist insurgency. The ruling coalition, especially the CPN-Maoist Centre, has become anxious after the division bench of Justices Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada and Hari Prasad Phuyal of the Supreme Court (SC) ordered on Friday to register a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for his public statement in January 2020 that he could be blamed for only 5,000 deaths during the decade-long Maoist insurgency. Opinion 07 Mar, 2023
Government directives: Mere publicity stunts Government directives: Mere publicity stunts Had the directives worked, then those Nepali citizens living abroad would have been ensured of their right to vote in the recent election as the Supreme Court had issued a show-cause notice in the name of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers and the ministers concerned on May 4, 2017 to ensure the migrants’ right to vote. Had the directives worked, then those Nepali citizens living abroad would have been ensured of their right to vote in the recent election as the Supreme Court had issued a show-cause notice in the name of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers and the ministers concerned on May 4, 2017 to ensure the migrants’ right to vote. Opinion 06 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Shah into CIB's net EDITORIAL: Shah into CIB's net The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has filed four different criminal charges against so-called businessman Prithvi Bahadur Shah and 19 other accomplices for swindling 56 US, UK and Canadian citizens, mostly elderly, of millions of dollars on the pretext of providing different online services. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has filed four different criminal charges against so-called businessman Prithvi Bahadur Shah and 19 other accomplices for swindling 56 US, UK and Canadian citizens, mostly elderly, of millions of dollars on the pretext of providing different online services. Opinion 03 Mar, 2023
Unlocking the potential of a 24-hour economy: Why Kathmandu should embrace it Unlocking the potential of a 24-hour economy: Why Kathmandu should embrace it As globalisation and interconnectedness continue to reshape the world, cities find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt to the demands of a 24/7 economy. Traditional operating hours no longer suffice, as businesses and consumers demand greater flexibility and accessibility in the services and amenities they depend on. As globalisation and interconnectedness continue to reshape the world, cities find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt to the demands of a 24/7 economy. Traditional operating hours no longer suffice, as businesses and consumers demand greater flexibility and accessibility in the services and amenities they depend on. Opinion 03 Mar, 2023
Can Nepal benefit from a king?: Let the people decide Can Nepal benefit from a king?: Let the people decide Many people oppose the idea of a king, believing it would be an exercise in oppression and a restriction of rights. People should decide if they want a king Many people oppose the idea of a king, believing it would be an exercise in oppression and a restriction of rights. People should decide if they want a king Opinion 02 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Just punishment EDITORIAL: Just punishment The Special Court has convicted nine people of corruption for their role in renting out the premises of the Fun Park at Bhrikutimandap for a song without following the due legal procedure. The Special Court has convicted nine people of corruption for their role in renting out the premises of the Fun Park at Bhrikutimandap for a song without following the due legal procedure. Opinion 02 Mar, 2023
People with albinism: Rights neglected and denied People with albinism: Rights neglected and denied Surely you have noticed them. I am talking about persons living with albinism, a rare genetic disorder that is caused by the absence of the melanin pigment in the human body.As a consequence, persons affected by it live with very white skin and white hair, and, due to their conditions, they do easily stand out among the crowd. Surely you have noticed them. I am talking about persons living with albinism, a rare genetic disorder that is caused by the absence of the melanin pigment in the human body.As a consequence, persons affected by it live with very white skin and white hair, and, due to their conditions, they do easily stand out among the crowd. Opinion 01 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: UML quits govt EDITORIAL: UML quits govt The NC may also ditch Dahal after a few months and form its own govt as the largest party The NC may also ditch Dahal after a few months and form its own govt as the largest party Opinion 01 Mar, 2023
Full text of SC order on Sandeep Lamichhane case prepared Full text of SC order on Sandeep Lamichhane case prepared The Supreme Court has prepared the full text of its order that it passed yesterday in a rape case filed against cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane allowing him to go abroad to play cricket matches. The Supreme Court has prepared the full text of its order that it passed yesterday in a rape case filed against cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane allowing him to go abroad to play cricket matches. Opinion 01 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.
