Interview
"Talks Till Date Turned Out To Be Mere Formalities" Rajendra Mahato
After returning from a medical treatment in India, Leader of Sadbhavana Party and United Democratic Madhesi Front RAJENDRA MAHATO spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on issues about the agitation and possible scenario. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jan 22, 2016
“We Should Waive Visa Fee For All Tourists” Binayak Shah
Managing director of Airport Hotel and Secretary General of Hotel Association of Nepal BINAYAK SHAH has a long experience of working in the tourism sector. Shah spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on the state of hotel industries in Nepal following the earthquake
By A Correspondent Jan 22, 2016
“We Need Climate Action Forces” Gopi Mainali
GOPI MAINANLI, joint secretary and head of the division of Infrastructure at National Planning Commission, led a study team to a program on Climate Change Budget Code. During the COP 21 in Paris, Nepal’s Climate Change Budget Code was also an issue o
By A Correspondent Jan 22, 2016
“Government Should Be In Climate Change Driving Seat” Gehendra Gurung
Having worked in the climate change adaptation area for quite a long time, Gehendra BahadurGurung, program manager of Practical Action, is a well known person in the climate change sector. Gurung Spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues of importance
By A Correspondent Jan 22, 2016
"Rasuwa Customs Handling Increasing Import Pressure" Kedar Prasad Paneru
For years, Nepal-China trading point Rashuwagadhi has remained a small custom office for trading. Following the closure of Tatopani border point due to the devastation by earthquakes, Rasuwgadhi has turned into a major border hub. Chief of Rasuwagadh
By A Correspondent Jan 02, 2016
“Nepal Deserves More In Climate Funding” DR. KC Paudel
Secretary to the Ministry of Livestock Development Dr. KRISHNA CHANDRA PAUDEL, who took part in the COP 21, Paris, as a secretary of Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on issues related to Nepal’s participation an
By A Correspondent Jan 02, 2016
“Demand For Consular Services Growing” Ganesh Prasad Dhakal
Despite the important role the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays in delivering a host of services to the Nepalese and foreign diplomatic missions and personnel, it is rarely featured in the media. In that contex
By A Correspondent Jan 02, 2016
“International community should raise its voice to prevent a major humanitarian crisisMATTHIAS MEYER
Arriving in September 2014, MATTHIAS MEYER, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nepal, has seen the most important political event of Nepal: promulgation of the new constitution after a major earthquake devastated the country pm April 25
By Keshab Poudel Dec 12, 2015
“Nepal Army cannot go against people”General Pyar Jung Thapa
Former Chief of Army Staff General PYAR JUNG THAPA, who retired from the high office of Nepal Army when it was fighting a bloody insurgency about a decade ago, is still active in social and academic activities. General Thapa, a golf player, is known
By Keshab Poudel Dec 12, 2015
"Nepal Should Be Declared Hindu State"Govinda Raj Joshi
Since the promulgation of the new constitution, Nepal has been facing a severe political crisis. Former home minister and leader of Nepali Congress GOVINDA RAJ JOSHI spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on related issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Dec 12, 2015
“I Cannot Compromise National Interest for Oil” Prime Minister K.P. Oli
At a time when the agitating Madheshi parties are pressing for a package deal, prime minister K.P.SHARMA OLI has said that he will not compromise the interest of the nation. This is based on his statement delivered at National Assembly of Federation
By A Correspondent Nov 28, 2015
“There Is No Anti-National Agenda In Our Demand” Rajendra Mahato
Even as one hundred days have already passed since the beginning of Madhesh agitation, no solution to the problem is in sight. In that context, President of Sadbhvabana Party RAJENDRA MAHATO spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT from Birgunj. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Nov 28, 2015
“Law, Court, Mindset Barrier To FDI” GANDHI PANDIT
At a time when the Nepal is seeking more foreign direct investment in power and other sectors, founder of Gandhi Law Associates and advocate GANDHI PANDIT, who completed his law degree from Colombia University, spoke to New Spotlight on challenges an
By A Correspondent Nov 27, 2015
“Nepal Will Plead For Mountain Climate Group” Dr. KC Paudel
Nepal, a member of LDCs and mountainous countries, is extremely vulnerable to implications of climate change. As Conferee of Parties (COP 21) of the United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is going to be held in Paris with ambi
By A Correspondent Nov 27, 2015
“Oil Explodes Himalayan Barrier Myth” Ambassador Dr. Mahesh Maskey
Nepalese ambassador to China Dr. Mahesh Maskey was actively involved in making the deal between Petro-China and Nepal Oil Corporation Agreement happen. Ambassador Dr. Maskey, who came to Kerung to take part in the petroleum products handover ceremony
By A Correspondent Nov 07, 2015
"China’s influence is impossible"Deep Kumar Upadhyaya
Caught in thick of misunderstanding between India and Nepal over amendments to Nepali constitution, Nepalese ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyaya appeared visibly upset but sought the solution in truth. He recently shared his anguish, hope and be
By A Correspondent Nov 07, 2015
“Federalism Should Not Take A Unitary Form” Dr. Som Subedi
Since he was promoted as the Chief Secretary, Dr. Som Lal Subedi has made many changes in the civil service to improve its service delivery. As an expert on Fiscal Decentralization, chief secretary Dr. Subedi is now preparing a document to fit civil
By A Correspondent Oct 15, 2015
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