Landslides — a recurring and deadly monsoon disaster
A few days ago, thousands of passengers were stranded on the Mugling Highway the busiest and major route linking Kathmandu and Pokhara with southern plains …
Despite large health and economic costs, Nepal taxes tobacco products too low
The government increased the tax rate on tobacco products this budget by a paltry 3% bringing the tax rate on tobacco products to 41%. Still, …
Cement industry: High production and low demand open door for export
In the 11 months from mid-July (Shrawan) to mid-June (Jestha) of the current fiscal year 2022/23 (2079/80), a total of 893,121 tonnes of cement and …
Youths file lawsuit against the state of Montana in U.S. over climate change
Sixteen youths aged between 5 and 22have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana in the United States, alleging that wildfire smoke, and severe …
Measles outbreak — a cause for concern
A measles outbreak was confirmed in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City (SMC) earlier in January. Thereafter, two districts in Koshi (58), one in Madhes (103), three in …
Whacking global rice crisis awaits this year
The quantity of rice produced and consumed each year is astounding as over 165 million hectares worldwide 11 folds the size of Nepal are dedicated …
Nepal’s two major breweries go solar
Nepals two major breweries Raj Brewery and Yak Brewing have installed rooftop solar systems at their respective factories which is expected to reduce their carbon …
The Earth system is rapidly moving away from its stability
Our earth has exceeded seven of eight globally quantified planetary health and justice indicators, says a recently published study by the Earth Commission, an international …
Poverty in Nepal and Multidimensionality
According to the Economic Survey 2022/23, 15.1% of Nepals population is under the poverty line which means these populations live below $1.90 purchasing power parity/day. …
Highlights of annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2023/24
On 19th May, Nepal government unveiled its annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2023/24. Here are some of the commitments put forth in …
Bhutanese refugee crisis to the fake refugee scandal: In timeline
Yet another scandal has emerged in the country, involving Bhutanese refugeesthis time. A distressing case of organised crime and corruption, where prominent Nepali politicians, bureaucrats, …
Rising food fraud and need for consumer courts
A wide range of food and beverage, including drinking water, milk, dairy products, spices, tea, edible oils, and lentils are found to be contaminated, produced …
