POLITICS
Madhesh-based parties form alliance to draft common agenda
Madhesh-based parties form alliance to draft common agenda
After the two major political parties, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, initiated discussions on amending the Constitution and the Political Parties Act, eight parties based in Madhesh have come together to reach a consensus on their agendas.
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Draft proposal to dissolve Chure committee raises widespread concerns
Draft proposal to dissolve Chure committee raises widespread...
A proposal to restructure the President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee, the main Chure conservation authority, has been drafted. The committee, facing dissolution and merger into the Ministry of Forests and Environment, has voiced its opposition to the ministry’s plan.
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Social Media Bill to tighten noose around offenders
Social Media Bill to tighten noose around offenders
On Monday, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology presented the bill in the House of Representatives, which aims to regulate the operation, use, and monitoring of social media and mandates that social media platforms must obtain government approval to operate.
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Kavre forest fire extinguished, tourist area reopens
Kavre forest fire extinguished, tourist area reopens
The wildfire in the southern Kavrepalanchowk area of the Mahabharat mountain range’s community forest was brought under control on Monday. The fire had started last Tuesday afternoon in the Mahabharat forest near Thamlekh Hill in Khanikhola Rural Municipality-1.
Jan 28, 2025
Market
Value of US dollar rises again
Value of US dollar rises again
According to the rates, the value of the US dollar has increased once again. Similarly, the value of the European euro, UK pound sterling, and Swiss franc has also enjoyed growth in Nepali market.
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Madan Rai, perverts and their perverted paradise
Madan Rai, perverts and their perverted paradise
Several news outlets have obtained videos that show him undressing before a group of female students at a program and a video where a girl is seen massaging his naked body.
Jan 28, 2025
OPINION
Mindful underparenting as a way of rearing children
Mindful underparenting as a way of rearing children
Power to observe and imitate is a very useful skill to have as children grow.
By now, you must have realized that one of the best things parents can do — for their children and for themselves— is to go about their own lives while their children tag along. This I would call mindful under...
Jan 28, 2025
Editorial
Strengthen cyber defenses
Strengthen cyber defenses
Cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers are using advanced tools comprising artificial intelligence, ransomware and phishing.
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
E-passport contract dispute under CIAA’s radar
E-passport contract dispute under CIAA’s radar
According to the complaint filed by Rabin Chaudhary, the Nepal representative of US-based company, HID Global Limited, they raised an objection to the provision that allows a single company to secure both the contracts if it meets the criteria .
Jan 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Sports minister’s decision to handpick NSC member courts controversy
Sports minister’s decision to handpick NSC member courts con...
Pradhan, who has been working in the education sector for a long time, has been paradoxically brought into the NSC board as a sports expert. Minister Chaudhary himself is the chairman of NSC’s board.
Jan 28, 2025