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Forging friendship beyond a century
Published On: February 22, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
As Nepal and the UK celebrate the first 100 years of their friendship, the two countries have laid out what can be described as a new chapter of friendship for another 100 years based on economic partnership and support. In a gesture of solidarity towards Nepal's aspirations for sustainable development and economic prosperity, the UK government on Tuesday committed £400 million (approximately $505 million) in development grants to Nepal by 2030.
Tackling worsening air pollution in Kathmandu Valley
Published On: February 21, 2024 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica
Based on air pollution levels, Kathmandu has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Currently, the air quality in Nepal’s capital is considered poor, with PM2.5 levels of 184 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:45 a.m. PM2.5, the primary airborne pollutant less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, poses a serious health risk, according to data from global air quality reporting organization IQ AirVisual.
Making CIAA Relevant
Published On: February 20, 2024 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica
Many assert that Nepal is a 'paradise' of corruption, making corruption and Nepal synonymous at this time. Such a situation could have been avoided with proper action against corruption.
Exercise restraint, maintain social harmony
Published On: February 19, 2024 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica
There are concerning reports of violence and religious tension in Rautahat. Local administration has mobilized several hundreds of police personnel and imposed indefinite curfew to avoid any untoward incident in Ghiura, Ishnath Municipality of Rautahat district.
Transforming Nepal into a Hub for Medical Tourism
Published On: February 18, 2024 07:31 AM NPT By: Republica
The city of Lahan in eastern Nepal is approximately 800 kilometers away from the home of Mohammed Samim in Bangladesh. However, this distance was not a barrier for him when he learned that eye treatment in Lahan would be of high quality and at an affordable price.
Time to introduce alerts for toxic air
Published On: February 17, 2024 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica
The High Court's order for the government to introduce an alert system to caution citizens about toxic air highlights the urgency of addressing the ever-deteriorating air quality crisis in Bangladesh. So far, as with other major public health threats, the government's response has been mostly limited to half-cooked solutions and token gestures that delivered little, if any, respite.
Bringing Two Economies Further Closer
Published On: February 16, 2024 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica
In a major development aimed at bringing our economies closer, Nepal and India have expedited the process to establish a separate mechanism for an electronic payment system between the two countries. The agreement signed between the National Payments Interface of Nepal and the Unified Payment Interface of India, as agreed upon by the two governments, is a promising development.
Take measures to boost capital expenditure
Published On: February 15, 2024 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica
The government spent only 21.05 percent of the funds allocated for development works in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. According to records of the Financial Comptroller General's Office, the government spent Rs 63.57 billion out of the allocated amount of Rs 302 billion under the heading of capital expenditure.
Minimizing rising death toll of road accidents
Published On: February 14, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
While it is important for riders to take necessary precautions, it is equally crucial for the concerned government authorities to take concrete actions to minimize the rate of accidents. It is high time for the formulation of new legislation that mandates formation of specialized bodies to oversee road safety standards.
Take holistic approach to contain rising corruption
Published On: February 13, 2024 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica
The government’s commitment to maintain good governance in public administration looks good only on paper as the anti-graft body in the country has painted a bleak picture of the state of corruption – pointing out a large number of flaws in the working mechanism at various government levels.
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