When we tune into the livecast from Nepal's Federal Parliament, it becomes evident that the majority, if not all, of the discussions lack substance and depth. It's disheartening to see how disconnected Members of Parliament often appear, as they engage in debates about history and current affairs while neglecting the urgent need for tangible improvements in the lives of the Nepali people.

Decoding monetary policy

July 26, 2020 14:00 pm

The Nepal Rastra Bank recently released the monetary policy for the current fiscal year 2020/21. This is the 19th in the series after the Nepal Rastra Bank started to introduce the annual monetary policy in 2002 in line with a provision of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act (2002).

Optimism may be key to coping with chronic pain, claims a new study of soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. And you don't need to be a vet to benefit from a positive attitude, the research suggests.

Wrapping up 2018 with optimism

December 31, 2018 06:15 am

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The year 2018 started with a great optimism. It began with the conclusion of three tiers of elections under the framework of the new constitution and the formation of a two-thirds majority government after a long gap.

SINGAPORE, June 11: On the eve of their unprecedented summit, President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un prepared Tuesday for a meeting that could define the fate of millions, along with their own political futures.

KATHMANDU, April 23: Although it is too early to predict if there will be rapprochement between India and China anytime soon, the proposed informal summit meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next week is being seen with cautious optimism in Nepal.

Cautious optimism

April 8, 2018 02:30 am

Action against transport cartels

KATHMANDU, June 24: The country has received a total of Rs 11.61 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first ten months of the current fiscal year.

BURNLEY, Aug 20: Liverpool's defensive shortcomings were exposed in a 2-0 loss at promoted Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, puncturing the optimism generated from the team's opening-weekend win at Arsenal.