The press is rightly called the fourth estate because of its power to influence public and hold the government accountable for its actions. Today, digital media has taken over traditional ones such as radio, print a
A climate hazard is an extreme climatic event that has the potential to cause harm to natural systems or society. Heat waves, droughts and flooding are some of the examples of such a hazard. With climate change,
The use of plastics has greatly made our lives easier. Cheap, durable, lightweight and highly versatile, plastics are used in a dizzying array of applications daily. The rise of global consumerism has only added to th
With the adoption of new technology, meteorologists can now predict when and where rain will fall. Precise equipment has even helped to gauge the intensity and amount of rainfall. This is indeed a big scientif
Dairy farmers and the milk industry are of prime importance for the people's livelihood and rural development. The dairy sector contributes significantly to Nepal's GDP by providing job opportunities and food
Development projects in our country rarely get completed within the stipulated time frame. Despite the government categorising some vital projects as national pride undertakings, considering their importance
Nepal faces a new threat from India's ongoing COVID-19 surge, characterised by a large number of active cases and considerable mortality. Given the open border and high volume of cross-border mov
The budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 has been presented with a focus on strategic allocation and fiscal prudence. Pragmatic, reform-oriented and grounded in fiscal discipline, the budget has made amendme
The government has unveiled an annual budget of Rs. 1.96 trillion for the fiscal year 2025/026, with a focus on entrepreneurship, employment, production, and productivity growth. Deputy Prime Minister and Fi
The country is observing the Republic Day today (Thursday) amidst various programmes. This is a day when the Nepali people attained full sovereignty. Nepal’s democracy often faced a threat from the dictator
The economic growth rate of all seven provinces of Nepal plays an important role in formulating a national budget. Their economic performance projections have implications for revenue estimates, resource allocat
As the pre-monsoon season draws to a close, Nepal anticipates a severe monsoon season this year, as forecast by meteorologists, posing a significant threat to the well-being of a substantial portion of its population. Th