Opinion

Safeguarding National Interests Is Paramount For Every Country

Nepal is situated between two big, powerful and fast growing economies of the world, India and China. We seek to maintain friendly relations with both of them

By N.P. Saud Jun 26, 2023

Questioning Philosophy Anew Across Civilizations

Both the Chinese and the Indian assertions, as well as currently African and South-East Asian as the boundary fault line of Indic and Sinic civilizations, are bound to play a greater role in governance debates in the years ahead.

By Dipak Gyawali Jun 21, 2023

A Story About Nishankhe, A Small Village Near Mount Everest

Everything in the village is different; it moves more slowly and peacefully. I believe it depends whether this is good or negative.

By Lucie Chabrillat-Bleses Jun 21, 2023

Building Climate Resilient Infrastructures - Way To Minimize Disasters Induced Damages And Losses

Climate-resilient infrastructure reduces, but may not fully eliminate, the risk of climate-related disruptions. Climate risks to infrastructure can be reduced by locating assets in areas that are less exposed to climate hazards (e.g. avoiding new construction in floodplains), and by making the assets better able to cope with climate impacts when they materialize. The development of infrastructure should also consider the impacts on risk elsewhere: for example, the potential contribution to flood risk resulting from increases in paved surfaces.

By Dr. Suman Kr. Karn Jun 21, 2023

Pseudo-Nationalism Is About Political Desperation And Sure Sign of Economic Collapse Context And Background

A nation’s economic prosperity is feasible if the political economy is fully aligned with wealth creation and promoting good governance together with associated reforms. That is how most economies are functioning and growth continues.

By Kedar Neupane Jun 19, 2023

Industrialization From the Ground Up:Small Farmers Could Be the Catalyst

Needless to mention, Nepal is richly endowed with agro-bio diversity and different types of eco-systemsfrom tropical, temperate up to the alpine in a short distance can be observed besides having adequate land and water prerequisitefor agriculture.

By Shivaram Pd. Koirala, PhD Jun 19, 2023

First Impressions Of Nepal, Through The Eyes Of A Young European

Hesitantly, heart pounding, I launch myself with my trolley of suitcases, I put my first foot in the city of Kathmandu.

By Lucie Chabrillat-Bleses Jun 19, 2023

Controversial Constituency Development Fund in Nepal: Public Concerns

The implementation of the CDF in several South Asian and African developing countries has yielded unfavorable outcomes. These initiatives have been associated with negative impacts on accountability and service delivery.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Jun 18, 2023

Bangladesh, Sofya, And Cox Market

It was two days later when I shared my plan to Cox Bazar going alone, I could only sense her worry about me. Her guidance in this strange place made me feel like we were friends for ages.

By Bhoj Kumar Dhamala Jun 18, 2023

Utter Confusion

What are the projects that are in the offing? There is talk of a railway line from the North as the one from the South is progressing albeit at a snail pace. The Raxaul – Kathmandu link seems to be on hold at the present.

By Hemang Dixit Jun 16, 2023

Budgets Of Nepal

We wish Mahat luck in arresting further deterioration in the economy at a time when growth is expected to be around 2 percent this FY, inflation is on the rise (above 7 percent), internal demand has contracted and so has industrial output, all pointing towards an impending stagflation.

By Dr. Tilak Rawal Jun 09, 2023

Why ‘Revolutionary’ Communist PM Prachanda Went To Temples In India

Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain was an attempt to showcase his 'Hindu' credentials for the BJP government – and to convince them his being in office was in India's best interest vis a vis China

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 08, 2023

The Importance Of Addressing Environmental Conflicts on World Environment Day

The promotion of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) and tree planting are just two examples of environmental consciousness, though

By Parmita Shrestha Jun 08, 2023

Italy And Nepal Share Many Things

There is a strong Italian community of expats residing and working here, and many Nepali students apply to study different subjects such as engineering, Sciences and computer software studies etc in Italy’s top universities.

By Pratima Pande Jun 08, 2023

Realities In Conflict Of Interest And Challenges Of Combating Corruption In Nepal: PART -TWO

Addressing both the causes of conflict of interest and effects of corruption in governance is crucial for promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance and community welfare in a society.

By Kedar Neupane Jun 08, 2023

Bhutanese Refugee Scandal: A Nexus Of Corruption And Global Security Threats

While it remains crucial for current and former Bhutanese refugees to acknowledge and express gratitude to the Nepalese citizens and the country for bringing these issues to light, we must not underestimate the fact that this scandal is not an isolated incident of corruption confined to Nepal's borders.

By CM Niroula Jun 07, 2023

Dual Citizens?

It is a fact that the Non Resident Conferences, held by Nepalis who presumably have not renounced their citizenships, not only brings about family reunion, revives culture, creates bonhomie and good cheer.

By Hemang Dixit Jun 05, 2023

Nepal's Educational System: From the Perspective Of A Student

Students attend class out of need rather than with the intention of learning. because students need to be in class 90% of the time to take their exam. Students do not choose their 10+2 stream because it interests them or because they want to contribute.

By Parmita Shrestha Jun 03, 2023

Logics For Supplementary EIA

Nepal has internalized and institutionalized EIA process since the last 3 decades through guidelines, and over two and half decades though environmental laws.

By Batu Uprety Jun 01, 2023

Quarrying And Exporting Stone, Sand, Aggregate From Chure Range: Serious Homework Needed!

In the past, the then Chief minister of the Province also requested the government to amend the policy of exporting sand, soil, stone, gravel etc. from the Chure region.

By Shanker Man Singh May 28, 2023

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