POLITICS, Latest Updates
Arrest warrant issued against NCP lawmaker
Arrest warrant issued against NCP lawmaker
DOLAKHA, Oct 17: At a time when one lawmaker after another has been facing arrest in various cases, Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant against ruling NCP lawmaker Parbat Gurung in a case of attempted murder. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives from Dolakha.
Oct 17, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
‘Both neighbors are ready to support Nepal’
‘Both neighbors are ready to support Nepal’
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Prime Minister KP Oli has said both India and China are ready to extend support for the development of Nepal.
Oct 17, 2019
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation remains a far cry
After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation rem...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Billions of rupees have been spent in the last six decades in the name of the poor and various training. However, nearly one-fifth of Nepal’s population lives below the poverty line (those earning less than $1.90 per day, as per the World Bank).
Oct 17, 2019
Editorial, Latest Updates
Food for thought
Food for thought
UNICEF’s report entitled ‘The State of World’s Children 2019: Children, Food and Nutrition’ brings a disturbing fact about Nepali children: some 43 percent of children under five years are either stunted or wasted or overweight in Nepal. According to the report, one in every two Nepali children unde...
Oct 17, 2019
OPINION, DIASPORA, Latest Updates
Making NRNA meaningful
Making NRNA meaningful
Nepali Diaspora has a high potential to effectively become a development partner of Nepal to help her graduate from LDC status to middle-income country as targeted. Registered with the government of Nepal, the Diaspora has a well networked national chapter (National Coordination Councils, known as N...
Oct 17, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Digital dependency
Digital dependency
Technology is so woven into our lives that we cannot imagine life without it. The overall advancement of technology has changed not only the way we live our everyday lives, but also the way the world communicates. When we are so dependent on gadgets and devices to live, entertain, interact and work...
Oct 17, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
EU’s rule-of-law test
EU’s rule-of-law test
HELSINKI – The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom’s recent ruling that Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in seeking to suspend (or “prorogue”) the UK Parliament for five weeks to avoid debate of his plans for a “no-deal” Brexit underscores the centrality of the rule of law to democratic...
Oct 17, 2019
Infographic
Why Obesity Places The Biggest Burden on Healthcare
Why Obesity Places The Biggest Burden on Healthcare
A new OECD report shows just how much bulging waistlines are costing health systems around the world. Obese people tend to avail of healthcare services more frequently with a higher rate of specialty care visits, inpatient stays and surgery, all leading to higher healthcare spending.
Oct 17, 2019
WORLD
In likely tight Canadian vote, deciding who governs could take weeks
In likely tight Canadian vote, deciding who governs could ta...
OTTAWA, Oct 16: Opinion polls suggest no party will gain a majority of seats in the Canadian election on Oct. 21. That leaves the two frontrunners - Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative opposition leader Andrew Scheer - trying to govern with a minority. Six parties are contesting t...
Oct 16, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Musicians Hall of Fame to honor group with New Jersey roots
Musicians Hall of Fame to honor group with New Jersey roots
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Seven years after hitting the road to perform and share their stories of recording with some of the biggest names in pop music, a New Jersey-based group of former A-list session musicians is being recognized for its efforts.
Oct 16, 2019