Interview
“We Are Working To End Power crisis” Janardan Sharma Pravakar
Since the assumption of the responsibility as Energy Minister, JANARDAN SHARMA PRABHAKAR has been actively working to address the problems of the energy sector. After announcing the new plan to make Nepal free of loadshedding, minister Sharma spoke t
By A Correspondent Oct 27, 2016
Nepal’s FDI Law Should Have One Interpretation
With the promulgation of the new constitution, Nepal has entered into a new phase of expectation to see foreign investment coming in areas like hydropower and cement. A Columbia University Law Graduate, GANDHI PANDIT, attorney at law and founder of G
By A Correspondent Oct 04, 2016
"Himali Project's Progress Satisfactory"
Kenichi Yokoyama, Country Director of Nepal Resident Mission of Asian Development Bank, has been here since 2012. Country Director Yokoyama spoke to a group of journalists during a media visit to Tanahu and Manang. Excerpts of the interaction with me
By Keshab Poudel Oct 01, 2016
“No Need to Redefine Nepal Army”
Government's restructuring of security sector seems to have encroached on some constitutional rights of Nepal Army. Former Army Chief General PYAR JUNG THAPA, who led the national army during a crucial phase of transition in Nepal, spoke to KESHAB PO
By Keshab Poudel Sep 15, 2016
“We Can Prevent Student Money Going Abroad”
KAPIL DEV REGMI, Executive Director of Kanjirowa Higher Secondary School and Kathmandu Don Bosco College, has worked in the education sector for over eighteen years. With his long experience in the sector, Regmi spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issu
By A Correspondent Sep 15, 2016
“NAP On NAPA And LAPA Experiences”
As Nepal has shown how community mobilization can make a difference in local adaptation programs, Naresh Sharma, head of Climate Finance Management Section in the Ministry of Population and Environment, is leading the NCCSP as the National Program Ma
By A Correspondent Sep 13, 2016
More Needed Between Peoples Of Nepal And Japan
Dr. AMOD MANI DIXIT is a known name in relation to earthquakes. Having worked for almost three decades in the earthquake preparedness, Dr. Dixit, member secretary and executive director of National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET), completed
By Keshab Poudel Aug 31, 2016
"Bigger And Fewer Local Units Will Be Better" Dr.Som Lal Subedi
As many other senior civil servants, Chief Secretary Dr. SOM LAL SUBEDI also went to Japan for further training under JICA’s scholarship. As Nepal civil service is celebrating Civil Service Day and implementing the Immediate Civil Service Reforms, Dr
By Keshab Poudel Aug 31, 2016
“We Need Stability First, Then Aid For Change” Manohar Prasad Bhattarai
Having served at the Constituent Assembly and Legislature Parliament for over nine years as the General Secretary, MANOHAR PRASAD BHATTARAI, who is one of the graduates of a Japanese University, spoke to New Spotlight on how Japanese education contri
By A Correspondent Aug 31, 2016
“Japan Has Always Been The True Friend of Nepal” Ambassado Masashi Ogawa
Having undertaken several diplomatic assignments before his appointment as Japanese ambassador to Nepal, Masashi Ogawa, a career diplomat, has brought a rich experience to his work in Nepal. Ambassador Ogawa has taken an extensive tour of Nepal in th
By Keshab Poudel Aug 31, 2016
“Nepal And Japan Share A Lot”
Having served as a Nepalese ambassador to Japan for six years, KEDAR BHAKTA MATHEMA, knows Japan more than many others do. During his tenure, Mathema was able to organize three important high level visits, including the visit by Japanese Prime Minist
By Keshab Poudel Aug 31, 2016
“We have been investing quite heavily in rural parts of Nepal” Ashoke SJB Rana
With a long experience in the banking sector, ASHOKE SJB RANA, chief executive officer of Himalayan Bank Ltd, has earned his own repute. As Nepal has been facing severe economic challenges, Rana, former president of Nepal Bankers Association, an umbr
By Keshab Poudel Aug 12, 2016
‘Germany, France With Common Stand On EU’ German Ambassador MATTHIAS MEYER and French Ambassador YVES CARMONA
In terms of trade and business, Nepal loses nothing in the negotiations between European Union (EU) and Britain. However, Nepal will suffer a setback in case of any rollback in the state of development aid from EU. For the last decade, EU has been a
By Keshab Poudel Aug 11, 2016
“Nepalese peacekeepers fulfill the difficult responsibility”
Having served under several UN Missions, Major General MAHESH BIKRAM KARKI (Retd) led Nepalese delegation visiting MONUSCO-NATIONS UNIS, Nepal Army’s UN Peace Keeping Mission in Congo, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issue. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Aug 11, 2016
Radar Will Enhance Nepal’s Air Safety Sanjeev Singh Kathayat
SANJEEV SINGH KATHAYAT, head of the Planning Division of Civil Aviation Authority, has worked with JICA supported projects. Kathayat, who had also been to Japan for training, spoke to New Spotlight on various issues.
By A Correspondent Aug 01, 2016
Nepal Will Have New Radar Technology Masaoto Nomiya
As Nepal’s aviation sector is passing through air safety challenges, JICA has come up with a program to deal with them. MASAOTO NOMIYA, JICA chief adviser for the development of spare parts management center and en-route radar control services, spoke
By A Correspondent Aug 01, 2016
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