Politics matters more than anything else because it influences the way we run a state, engage in various socio-economic activities, and operate our daily life activities. In a sense, it influences the entire life of an indiv
New cases of COVID-19 are once again being confirmed in Nepal. On June 6 and 7, several individuals returning from India were identified as infected at the Health Emergency Operation Centre in Sudurpasch
On our sojourn on this world, we aspire to happiness as a natural course of life. Yet, we are only just humans. Our emotions tend to ricochet from happiness to sadness and hopefulness to desolation in a matte
The Nepal government has reiterated its commitment to dignified work abroad to promote an equitable workforce. Analysis of worker experiences reveals the effects of inclusive growth and social protectio
The second edition of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) skill fair is currently underway at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, offering free, hands-on training to over 2,000 participants in a month-long effort to boost employment and skill development across the capital. Launched under the KMC Pride Project titled ‘Employment and Income Generation for Kathmandu’s Prosperity’, the initiativ
The 226th birth anniversary of Russian poet, playwright, and novelist Alexander Pushkin was recently celebrated with various programmes. At an event organised by the Nepal-Russia Literary Society and the Russian House, Deputy Director of the Russian House, Sakanush Vanyan, remarked that Pushkin elevated the Russian language. "There is a different Pushkin within each individual," she sai
Locals frustrated by dusty roads in winter and muddy roads during the rainy season are happy after the blacktopping of the Sunakhani-Sangba road. It is the main route that leads to the northern part of the Dolakha district.
Former Finance Minister and Deputy General Secretary of the CPN-Maoist Centre Barsaman Pun has said that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel in the federal parliament has failed to touch the lower class. At a programme titled ‘Budget for Fiscal Year
On a small farm in India's Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself. Farmer suicides
People in Ilam often complain that nothing significant has been done in the district. However, there are examples that something has indeed been achieved, and one such example lies within Ilam itself.
Man Bahadur Gurung (Ranjit), a young singer from Lamjung, has been declared Lamjung Lok Tara 2082. A resident of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality
Nepal almost pulled off a record-breaking chase against Scotland in the Cricket World Cup League 2 Triangular Series match held in Dundee. Despite fighting until the last ball, the Rhinos narrowly missed out on victory, falling short by just two runs in a nail-biting contest.
Rivers are the backbone of human civilisation, a great water source without which today’s development wouldn’t be possible. The natural flow of water under gravity has made it possible to utilise it for multipurpo
Neobanking is a new concept for Nepal. A neobank is a digital-based banking system that operates without physical infrastructure and locations. It provides financial services for people digitally, such as throug
After the passing of her husband in 1999, Constance Chibaya, a widow from Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West province, faced an uncertain future. As the sole breadwinner, she struggled to provide for her family.