The Abraham Accords: Celebrating Three Years of Regional Cooperation

Published On: September 16, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Hanan Goder

The Abraham Accords: Celebrating Three Years of Regional Cooperation

This week marks a very important milestone for the Middle East and North Africa: three years since the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, under the auspices of the US government. Three months later, in December 2020, Morocco joined the process, signing a normalization agreement with Israel.

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Teej Festival: Exploring Essence of Inclusivity

Published On: September 14, 2023 09:15 AM NPT By: Jalasa Sapkota

Teej Festival: Exploring Essence of Inclusivity

Festivals are synonymous with rejuvenation, closeness, and togetherness. However, the true essence of these celebrations can often be compromised, rendering them less enjoyable for certain groups, particularly those with disabilities.

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Expectations from the Proposed Civil Service Bill

Published On: September 13, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha

Expectations from the Proposed Civil Service Bill

The Nepalese bureaucracy embodies a blend of traditional and modern features, with traditional elements still holding more sway than modern ones. Despite numerous reform efforts in the past, the Nepalese bureaucracy has garnered a reputation as one of the world's weakest and least efficient systems.

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Putting an end to the reckless rhetoric of politicians

Published On: September 12, 2023 08:45 AM NPT By: Dr. Pushpa R. Joshi

Putting an end to the reckless rhetoric of politicians

A recent social media post by Mayor Balendra Shah has sparked a significant debate regarding the conduct expected from individuals in positions of responsibility. Mayor Shah's response to an incident where his official vehicle, with his wife on board, was stopped by traffic police during a routine security check during a public holiday on a Saturday evening can only be described as immature.

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Circular Economy of Plastics

Published On: September 11, 2023 09:15 AM NPT By: Yunish Ghimire & Pratik Bajracharya

Circular Economy of Plastics

The focus of this year’s World Environment Day was solutions to plastic pollution which was observed under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. Similarly, in 2022, at the UN Environment Assembly, a resolution was endorsed to end plastic pollution.

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Nepal's Development Aspirations and the Road to Net-Zero Emissions by 2045

Published On: September 10, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Subash Pandey

Nepal's Development Aspirations and the Road to Net-Zero Emissions by 2045

Nepal's pursuit of sustainable development and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 represent a complex interplay of socio-economic ambition and environmental responsibility.

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On a Tight Alley: Mental Health Law in Nepal

Published On: September 10, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Mona Sharma

On a Tight Alley: Mental Health Law in Nepal

The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 ensures every person’s right to live with dignity and right to health as fundamental rights. Nepal's Health Policy 2076 also seems to have accepted the importance of mental health from the state level by having a vision that all Nepali citizens will be physically, mentally, socially and emotionally healthy and be able to live a productive and quality life.

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Call for Restraint to Deepen Nepal-China Ties

Published On: September 9, 2023 09:05 AM NPT By: Dr. Pramod Jaiswal

Call for Restraint to Deepen Nepal-China Ties

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has been making headlines in Nepal over the past few days. On September 2, the envoy reportedly stated, “India’s policy towards Nepal and other neighbors is not friendly and not beneficial to Nepal.

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The Good Death: Should It Be Made Legal in Nepal?

Published On: September 8, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Diwakar Dhakal

The Good Death: Should It Be Made Legal in Nepal?

The idea of euthanasia, set out by American philosopher Dan W. Brock, supports the idea of a good death with a dignified exit under some circumstances, such as when a patient is experiencing "irreversible and incurable suffering”.

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Exploring Bilateral Relations Between Kosovo and Nepal

Published On: September 7, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Güner Ureya

Exploring Bilateral Relations Between Kosovo and Nepal

As the first Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the People's Republic of Bangladesh, I followed the developments and general trends in other South Asian countries as well, since we do not have diplomatic relations with neighboring countries of Bangladesh. One of these countries is Nepal.

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