Interview
"2014 Was Milestone, 2015 Will Be Major For Tourism"
Having served in several ministries, SURESH MAN SHRESTHA, Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, has earned a reputation as a senior bureaucrat with a vision. Shrestha spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jan 16, 2015
"Preparing For Disasters Is An Opportunity Too"
AMOD MANI DIXIT needs no introduction in the field of earthquake and disaster management. Executive director of NSET, Dixit spoke to New Spotlight in connection with the Earthquake Day Nepal celebrates on January 16 to remember the devastation of the
By A Correspondent Jan 16, 2015
Municipalities Mean Improving Lives
Having written a number of books on fiscal decentralization and federalism, Dr. SOM LAL SUBEDI, Secretary at the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development, affords an expert views on devolution of power. With the recent announcement of new mu
By A Correspondent Dec 26, 2014
Oil Price Fall Has Nominal Implications
Economic advisor to Prime Minister Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal is a well-known economist. At a time when the oil prices are falling, Dr. Nepal spoke to New Spotlight at his office in Singha Durbar on what implications that would have on the country's econom
By A Correspondent Dec 26, 2014
“People-to-people exchanges have become more vibrant” Choi Yong-jin
Having come to Nepal some seven months ago, ambassador of Korea to Nepal Choi Yong-jin has already visited many parts of Nepal and is trying to help it find ways to achieve prosperity. With Nepal and Korea celebrating 40 years of establishment of the
By A Correspondent Dec 26, 2014
"The constitution building process is locked in horns because nobody bothers what is democratic process"
Nepal's constitution building process continues to linger in no man's land. There are efforts going on to sort out contentious constitutional issues. However, solutions have been elusive. Despite the fact that there is a constitutional proposal that
By A Correspondent Dec 26, 2014
"We In Japan See Nepal As A Beautiful Country"
Extending support for the all-round development of Nepal for the past 58 years, Japan has always remained a major development partner. In that context, Japanese Ambassador to Nepal MASASHI OGAWA spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues on the current
By A Correspondent Dec 05, 2014
Old Buildings Of Kathmandu Worth A Lot: German Architect
As Nepal's traditional building structures are on the verge of disappearing, Professor Dr. THEKLA SCHULZ-BRIZE, University of Regensburg, Department of Architecture, History of Architecture and Building Research, recently visited Nepal to revive it.
By A Correspondent Dec 05, 2014
"Nepal Can Be A Major Energy Supplier"
Having served more than seven years in Nepal in his two tenures, Ambassador of Finland to Nepal Luukkainen Asko familiar with Nepalese situation. He firmly believes the future of Nepal also lies in people themselves. Ambassador Asko spoke to New Spot
By A Correspondent Dec 05, 2014
"Tie Agriculture With Women"
SUJAN PIYA Ph. D, head of program, Agriculture, Food Security and Markets of Practical Action, is now leading a project, Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture for Nutrition and Food Security, in far west. As the project is at the implementation stage
By A Correspondent Nov 22, 2014
"Nepal can be a major energy supplier in the region"Luukkainen Asko
Having served more than seven years in Nepal in his two tenures, Ambassador of Finland to Nepal Luukkainen Asko familiar with Nepalese situation. He firmly believes the future of Nepal also lies in people themselves. Ambassador Asko spoke to New Spot
By A Correspondent Nov 20, 2014
"Stop at Nothing: Put children at the centre in post-2015 goals"Elizabeth Hanna Satow
Elizabeth Hanna Satow has recently joined as the National Director for World Vision International Nepal. She has worked with World Vision, a Christianinternational non-governmental organisation focussing on relief and development since 2001 in many c
By A Correspondent Nov 20, 2014
"Solu Hydel Test Case For Govt, NEA"
PRABIN LAL SHRESTHA, Managing Director of Upper Solu-Hydro Electric Company and ICTC Group, is a charismatic young entrepreneur of Nepal. As the project has recently signed its financial closure agreement, Shrestha spoke to New SPOTLIGHT about the pr
By A Correspondent Oct 18, 2014
"We Now Know What To Include In Disaster Bill"
As Nepal celebrated the International Day for Disaster Reduction 2014 with the slogan, 'Step up for Disaster Risk Reduction: Resilience is for life', secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs Surya Silwal has highlighted various issues at stake. Excerpts
By A Correspondent Oct 18, 2014
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