Parliament will be obstructed until disrespectful remarks against Maoist movement are corrected: Dahal
Parliament will be obstructed until disrespectful remarks against Maoist movement are corrected: Dahal
BIRATNAGAR, Sept 14: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has stated that parliament will remain obstructed until “disrespectful remarks” against the decade-long armed Maoist movement are rectified.
Does taking action against Deputy Speaker Rana ensure the rule of law?
Does taking action against Deputy Speaker Rana ensure the rule of law?
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The ruling CPN-UML, along with the Nepali Congress (NC) and other parties, is strategizing to remove Indira Rana from her position as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR). The ruling parties are preparing to either pressurize her into resigning or, if that fails, to remove her from the position with a two-thirds majority in the House.
Parliamentary special committee to discuss misuse of cooperative funds with PM Oli
Parliamentary special committee to discuss misuse of cooperative funds with PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The parliamentary special committee formed to investigate the misuse of cooperative funds is set to discuss the issue with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Nepal's financial sector sees significant reforms, focus shifting to financial consolidation
Nepal's financial sector sees significant reforms, focus shifting to financial consolidation

The global economic situation continues to recover slowly and unevenly from the shocks of the...

ICT in Disaster Risk Management and Reduction
ICT in Disaster Risk Management and Reduction

In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Disaster...

Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis?

When Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi  visited Kathmandu in 2016, she was, literally, baffled...

Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells
Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells

On August 18, 2024, an unusual flooding event swept through Thame village in the Everest...

​Last mile woes: On inflation data and the challenges
​Last mile woes: On inflation data and the challenges

The latest retail inflation data from the National Statistical Office yet again highlights the challenge in achieving durable price stability. Provisional estimates for year-on-year price gains in August show the headline rate based...

The Art of Being POSTHUMAN
The Art of Being POSTHUMAN

Ferrando’s writing, though dense with the weight of her ideas, is also lyrical, almost poetic, drawing us in, making us...
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Prophet Song: In Intensity and Spirit
Prophet Song: In Intensity and Spirit

Cecile De Forest, a reader of Prophet Song, argues that the book written from a desperate mother’s point of view...
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Life is never too pointless to be ended
Life is never too pointless to be ended

"Priye Sufi," a book by Nepali author Subin Bhattarai, is a moving and consoling book. The story's primary lesson is...
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'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narration on history of ULFA
'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narration on history of ULFA

Rajeev Bhattacharyya’s book offers a remarkable history of ULFA, its formation and rise to prominence, the interplay of its principal...
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh blessed with baby girl
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh blessed with baby girl

INDIA, Sept 8: On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Bollywood's power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, have welcomed their first child, a baby...
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Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues

LOS ANGELES, Aug 25: Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit “Baby,” has welcomed one of his own with his...
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage

LOS ANGELES, Aug 21: After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed...
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Resonance of Hues celebrates Nepali artistry at Vivanta Creatives
Resonance of Hues celebrates Nepali artistry at Vivanta Creatives

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The Chaudhary Group Foundation's Unnati Cultural Village is proud to present "Resonance of Hues," a dynamic group art exhibition featuring the works...
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Aarambh Nepali Library inaugurated in North Carolina, USA
Aarambh Nepali Library inaugurated in North Carolina, USA

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Aarambh Nepali Library, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Nepali literature and education, was recently inaugurated in North Carolina, USA. ...
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Bhutanese refugee issue raised at the recently concluded CRCP in Geneva
Bhutanese refugee issue raised at the recently concluded CRCP in Geneva

KATHMANDU, June 18: The issue of Bhutanese refugees was prominently raised at the Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways (CRCP) that took place in Geneva earlier this month. ...
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Govt  amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment  company together
Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment company together

KATHMANDU, March 4: The government has amended the conditions for establishing investment companies in order to encourage non-resident Nepalis to invest in Nepal. ...
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NRNA lauds govt plan to bring migrant workers under social security scheme
NRNA lauds govt plan to bring migrant workers under social security scheme

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) has lauded the government's plan to incorporate migrant workers and those working in informal sectors within the country under the social security scheme. ...
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CDO saap, please don’t put other seniors through this!
CDO saap, please don’t put other seniors through this!

Both of my parents are senior citizens, octogenarians to be precise, born in Kathmandu, holding...

Gender mainstreaming in BRCRN: An example of female leadership
Gender mainstreaming in BRCRN: An example of female leadership

Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN) is a project currently being implemented in...

Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition
Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition

Honey hunting dwells in Nepal as a lesser-known practice that is only known to a...

A Paradigm Shift in Local Climate Adaptation in Ilam Municipality
A Paradigm Shift in Local Climate Adaptation in Ilam Municipality

Nepal has become a global leader in the practice of LAPA as a climate adaptation...

Bharatpur: A Rising Star in Nepal’s Tourism Landscape with Visit Bharatpur 2024
Bharatpur: A Rising Star in Nepal’s Tourism Landscape with Visit Bharatpur 2024

Bharatpur Metropolitan City, located in south-central Nepal, is rapidly emerging as a hub of economic,...