- Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Nepal-China Cooperation
The recent signing of 13 agreements between Nepal and China is a significant milestone in their enduring friendship. These agreements, spanning diverse sectors such as agriculture, trade, science and technology, and culture, hold the potential to enhance cooperation between the two immediate neighbours. The collaboration between the National Planning Commission of Nepal and China's National Development and Reform Commission signifies a joint effort to improve economic pla
Luring Chinese Investors
Nepal is in dire need of more foreign direct investment (FDI) in varied potential sectors to support the ailing economy by creating additional jobs and boosting exports. Although the nation’s economy has been going through different challenges in the post-COVID situation, the government has aimed at achieving an ambitious six per cent economic growth during the current fiscal year. The country had to suffer a budget deficit in the last fiscal year owing to low revenue col
Deeper Nepal-China Ties
The high-level exchanges between Nepal and China have been cornerstone in deepening bilateral bond and practical cooperation between the two close neighbours. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s meeting with Chinese Pr
Nepal’s Clarion Call At UN
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) since its inception has served as a platform for Nepal to put forward the country's priorities and seek assistance and assessment in various fields. Nepal has just participated in the 78th session of the UNGA
Express Bus Service
As part of its initiative to revamp the public transport sector, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has launched an express bus service between Ratna Park of Kathmandu and Suryabinayak of Bhaktapur since Wednesday, targeting the peak hour mobility of passengers. However, the transport service has come into effect since Thursday. A separate red lane on each side of the road has been designated to
Constitutional Vision
The nation marked Constitution Day and National Day by organising various of programmes on Wednesday. This is a special day in the country’s political annuals. On Asoj 3, 2072 BS (September 20, 2015), the Constituent Assembly promulgated the landmark
Smooth LDC Transition
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has expressed his commitment to eradicate poverty and reducing inequality to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly
Sizable Remittance Inflow
Despite various challenges facing Nepal’s economy, the nation has recorded a remarkable increase in the inflow of remittance and fall in imports of goods in the first month of the current fiscal year. This has led the economy to a comfortable position. A freshly released monthly report of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) shows that the inflow of remittance from mid-July to mid-August rose by 25.8 per cent to Rs. 116.02 billion as compared to a rise of 20.3 pe
Youth Entrepreneurship
Youth is a period of life when a person has energy, zeal, enthusiasm and spirit that shape his/her future. Youthood is a time that sees physical, intellectual and professional evolution in an individual. This is prime phase of life does not only help put one’s career on solid footing but also gives impetus to the nation’s progress. This is why the youths are called agents of change and future of nation. Every country counts on their knowledge, skill, diligence and hard work to push for social, political, economic, technological and educational transformation. The world’s famous scientists, revolutionaries, reformers and philosophers were youths. They have been driv
Nepal’s Agenda At UN
In order to limit the rise of global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, rich industrialised nations, which have largest share in the emissions of greenhouse gases need to cut carbon emission to a drastic level. But meeting the climate goal set by the Paris accord of 2015 seems hard to achieve if the current trend of fossil fuel burning continues unabated. Countries are not adequately prioritising to materialise the climate promises for the sake of meeting short term economic ambitions. Climate agendas are being undermined when it’s the time to accelerate actions through global commitment to make sure global warming does not rea
Anti-cervical Cancer Drive
As cervical cancer is one of the major causes of death among women worldwide, its prevention is essential. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among girls and women globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In 2020, as many as 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths were recorded worldwide. Women in the low and middle income countries are more vulnerable to this disease than others, with nearly 90 per cent of the
Enable Nepali Workers
In recent years, Nepal has seen a heightened focus on labour migration, with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, 'Prachanda,' taking the lead in addressing these concerns by engaging in constructive discussions with Nepali diplomatic missions abroad. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to address the hardships experienced by its citizens working in foreign countries. While Prime Minister Prachanda's emphasis on safeguarding Nepali workers is commendable, it is essential to acknowledge that labour migration issues have persisted for years, and many previous promises have not been fully realised. One of t
Irreparable Loss
Nepali politics has plunged into shock and sorrow with the sudden demise of Constituent Assembly Chairman and former Speaker Subas Chandra Nembang. He passed away early Tuesday mor
