Interview
A Revisit Of Rana Palaces Is Worth It: Gautam Shumsher
Gautam SJB Rana is well known for showing a way to go in preserving the Rana Palaces. Gautam Shumsher renovated a small shed of Babarmahal, which is now the grand Babarmahal Revisited. A great, great grandson of Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher; great grandson of Babar Shumsher, grandson of Mrigendra Shumsher, and son of former Major General Aditya SJB Rana, Gautam Shumsher spoke to New Spotlight on various issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 27, 2017
“Reconstruction Pace Picking UP” Yam Lal Bhoosal
Young and dynamic, joint secretary Yam Lal Bhoosal is the spokesperson of the National Reconstruction Authority. As a hard working bureaucrat, Bhoosal spoke to New Spotlight in response to the complaints about the lackluster reconstruction process and on various related issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 27, 2017
“Constituency Delineation Report Coming Soon”Begendra Raj Sharma
As the election date has already been announced and the Election Commission is preparing for the next elections, Begendra Raj Sharma Poudel, member secretary of the Electoral Constituency Delineation Commission, spoke to New Spotlight. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 27, 2017
“Lack Of Coordination Hampering FDI” Raju Man Singh Malla
With almost two decades in the legal business, Gandhi & Associates, a Nepali law firm, has proven itself as a modern corporate law firm, manned by young and old lawyers of note. With a renowned person like RAJU MAN SINGH MALLA, former law secretary, behind it, the law firm has a jewel in its crown. At a time when Nepal is asking foreign companies to come and invest in Nepal, Malla spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 13, 2017
New Urge To Preserve Old Palaces Chanda Rana
At a time when everyone is concentrating on the preservation of heritage sites built during the Lichchhavi and Malla periods, the palaces built during the period of Thapas and Ranas are gradually vanishing along with the political history of the period. However, environmental activist CHANDA RANA, who has been taking the lead to save Rana Palaces and heritage, is fighting a lonely battle.
By A Correspondent Aug 12, 2017
“Huge Progress In Family Planning” Kamala Thapa
Having worked for women's empowerment and in reducing maternal mortality through Marie Stopes Nepal and other organizations for over two decades, KAMALA THAPA is now the Chairperson of Sunaulo Parviar, an implementing partner of Marie Stopes Nepal. Thapa spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues related to women's empowerment and role of Marie Stopes in Nepal. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jul 24, 2017
“What If Education Enabled People To Analyze Possibilities” Dr. Shabnam Koirala-Azad
Dr. Shabnam Koirala-Azad, the first Nepali-American woman dean of an American university, is the daughter of the renowned Magsaysay award winning journalist and media educator of Nepal, Bharat Dutta Koirala. Dr. Shabnam Koirala-Azad graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education. She received her Ph.D from the University of California, Berkeley, in Social and Cultural Studies in Education. She began her career as an assistant professor of international and multicultural education at the University of San Francisco (USF). Within a few years, she became the department Chair and Associate Dean of the School of Education, where she now is the Dean, which is a very prestigious position in the American education system. Dr. Shabnam Koirala-Azad talked with DEEPAK RAJ JOSHI of New Spotlight about her education, career, experience and home country. Excerpts:
By Deepak Raj Joshi Jul 23, 2017
“Marie Stopes Nepal is working in three folds”
As Nepal is celebrating World Population Day, SOPHIE HODDER, Country Director OF Marie Stopes International Nepal spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues like roles of youth in family planning, sexual reproductive health. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jul 09, 2017
“Our Challenges Are Related With Our Mindset”Dr. Som Lal Subedi
Although he spent just two years of his tenure in the top job in bureaucracy, he got to work with four different prime ministers and three different governments. As Dr. Som Lal Subedi is leaving, he spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT at his office. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jul 06, 2017
“DWSS Has Important Role To Play In Water Supply Sector” Tej Raj Bhatta
As Nepal is transforming from a unitary to the federal structure, previous district and regional level government institutions need restructuring, TEJ RAJ BHATTA, Director General of Department of Water Supply and Sewerage, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on what the future of district level offices of DWSS will be. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jul 04, 2017
“We Enjoy Excellent People To People Relations" Ambassador Richard Morris
The year 2016 has been a very important milestone in Nepal's diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom. It marked two hundred years since the establishment of the bilateral ties. The British ambassador to Nepal RICHARD MORRIS played a major role to make the bi-centenarian year a great success. Excerpt of his written interview to NEW SPOTLIGHT:
By A Correspondent Jul 03, 2017
“Nepal Needs New Faces In Leadership” Matthias Meyer
Completing his three-year tenure in Nepal, German Ambassador Matthias AJ Meyer has retired from his diplomatic service of 37 years. Before leaving Nepal, Ambassador Meyer spoke to KESHAB POUDEL on various issues, including his future plan. Excerpts:
By Keshab Poudel Jun 25, 2017
“National Interest Is Our First Priority” COAS General Chhetri
Serving as the Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Army at a crucial phase of Nepal’s history, COAS General Rajendra Chhetri has contributed his best and gained a rich experience. In his recent interview with Image Television Channel, COAS General Chhetri spoke about various issues in that light. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jun 22, 2017
“Environmental Concerns Need A Fit With Federal Structures” Dr. Oli,
As Nepal is celebrating the World Environment Day on June 5 with various programs, Dr. Bishwa Nath Oli, Secretary at the Ministry of Population and Environment, spoke to New Spotlight on the importance of the day in Nepal’s context. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jun 04, 2017
“Second Phase Vote Count Will Be Faster” Gopi Nath Mainali
After the successful conclusion of the first phase of local elections, the Election Commission is now preparing to conduct the second phase of the elections. As the preparations go on in a full swing, Election Commission secretary GOPI NATH MAINALI spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues. Excerpts:
By Keshab Poudel Jun 04, 2017
“Communities Key To Success Of Climate Plan” Naresh Sharma
As Nepal is celebrating the World Environment Day, Naresh Sharma, Chief of Climate Finance Management Section at the Ministry of Population and Environment and National Program Manager of NCCSP, spoke to New Spotlight on various issues. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Jun 04, 2017
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