More than 60 per cent of Nepalis have been engaged in the agriculture sector but its share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) merely stands at 24.12 per cent. This shows that agricultural activity is characterised
Tourism is a powerful sector for diplomacy and development, not just a matter of travel. The di-rect engagement of the envoys with local culture, traditions, and communities builds a strong bond. A recent infor
Each year, natural disasters like floods, landslides, forest fires and lightning claim hundreds of lives in Nepal. Likewise, wildlife attacks, plane crashes, altitude sickness and snake bites are other major me
Films are considered the most powerful means of conveying messages to people through images, dialogue, acts and lyrics. They are indeed a literature woven into a series of actions. Their ability to entertain, educate and impact the masses has morphed them into an essential component of modern society. Moreover, films have become a barometer of the cultural industry, promoting soft power of given coun
The High-Level Economic Reforms Recommendation Commission has submitted its final report to the government. Through the report, the Commission has suggested creating a conducive
The annual rate of inflation in Nepal eased to 3.75 per cent in mid-March from 4.82 per cent a year ago, slightly easing the burden on the consumers reeling from the onslaught of high inflation. This good news co
With the promulgation of a new constitution in 2015, Nepal has embraced a federal democratic republic in place of a monarchical and unitary system. Around a decade has elapsed since the country was restructur
The community school teachers under the Nepal Teacher's Federation have launched a general strike from April 7, demanding the enactment of a new School Education Act. To inten
The Kathmandu Valley has seen an unprecedented influx of people from all over the country as all the infrastructures, services and facilities have been concentrated in the Valley. The Ring Road, constructed in 1997, could not cater to the growing
Parliament is the highest seat of elected representatives primarily tasked with formulating laws and listening to the burning concerns of the public. It does not only discuss the problems people face daily but a
In his address to the sixth BIMSTEC summit on Friday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli highlighted a range of challenges facing the region of the Bay of Bengal and called for decisive action for collective pro
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is in Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), which is due to kick off toda