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The Bitter Story of Sweet Honey
Published On: April 10, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepali honey is an exquisite product that possesses unparalleled taste and health benefits. However, unfortunately, it struggles to find a market due to the easy import of substandard honey from India, which is a threat to the livelihoods of local farmers and the quality of products available to consumers.
Reducing trade deficit with China
Published On: April 9, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepal has requested for preferential treatment of its primary products in bilateral trade with China to help address the widening trade deficit between the two countries. During the 15th meeting of the Bilateral Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism held in Beijing on Friday, Nepal's Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal, who led the Nepali delegation, proposed preferential treatment of Nepal's primary products such as tea, coffee, herbal products, cooked buffalo meat, and other agricultural products.
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Honeymoon Over, Get Back to Work!
Published On: April 8, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
The first 100 days in office are a critical period for any newly elected government to set the tone and direction for its tenure. This so-called 'honeymoon period' is a time of immense opportunity and expectation, but also of great challenges and hurdles. Unfortunately, for the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government, the honeymoon period has been far from smooth sailing.
Doing Away with Child Marriage
Published On: April 7, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Child marriage remains a persistent issue in Nepal, despite being illegal. The heartbreaking stories of Jadeni Budha, Rita Khadka, and Rajkala Bohora in Jumla are just a few among the many tales of misery and regret that women in our country have to face due to child marriage.
Nepal’s Development Spending Dilemma
Published On: April 6, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepal has been grappling with a longstanding issue that has held back its development - the lack of effective implementation of development projects. Despite the country receiving assistance from the international community including multilateral development partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Nepal has struggled to make satisfactory capital expenditure and meet its growth targets.
The Bold Message from Birgunj
Published On: April 5, 2023 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica
Birgunj Metropolitan City (BMC) held a very important symbolic protest on Tuesday. BMC officials dumped the city’s garbage on the premises of the regional office of Nepal Telecom (NT) for the authorities’ failure to repair roads and footpaths dug up by NT to lay underground optical fiber in the metropolis.
Hopes for a Revival
Published On: April 4, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Despite the recent growth seen in the number of arrivals of tourists, it is important to acknowledge the challenges that remain for Nepal's tourism industry. The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and there is always the risk of new outbreaks and restrictions. Additionally, Nepal's poor record of aviation safety has been a concern for potential tourists.
Tackling loan-sharking problem
Published On: April 3, 2023 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica
It is commendable that the government has already taken steps to criminalize loan-sharking practices, but more needs to be done to discourage people from turning to loan sharks.
Nepal’s Europe Dream: To Cheer or Not?
Published On: April 2, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
Remittance has been an integral part of Nepal's economy for years, with hundreds of thousands of Nepali migrant workers traveling to various parts of the world in search of better job opportunities every year. However, as much as remittance has been a lifeline for many Nepali households, it may not be the best option to depend on for the country's economy.
President’s bad precedent
Published On: April 1, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica
The President must not forget the fact that the appointments of several advisors come at a cost to taxpayers, and with the country already facing a looming financial crisis, it is not prudent to spend money on unnecessary appointments.
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