Kathmandu’s decay: From glorious past to ominous future
From potential to become an exemplary megalopolis, imbibing knowledge from its past, to becoming a hideous and hazardous valley, here’s Kathmandu’s story. What was Kathmandu …
Kathmandu - A crumbling valley!
Kathmandu Valley has lost its fertile land to sprawls while hills and forests are felled without rethinking. The air has become toxic, rivers are polluted …
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How is national budget formulated?
As the country is set to present its budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83), we look at the formulation process behind the annual …
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Soybean oil accounts for 30% of country’s exports, inflation stabilises
The central bank’s macroeconomic report shows modest inflation, narrowing fiscal gaps and rising remittance receipts. Trade deficit continues to rise despite soybean oil’s export surge. …
7 die in wildfire before rain could mercy
Until rainfall bestowed upon the country’s fragile disaster response, seven lives were lost, while a huge population was breathing poisonous air. The government failed to …
When exams talk like politicians and adults hijack the curriculum
The SEE is not just an exam — it is a powerful cultural and educational signal. And right now, the signal it is sending to …
Israel forces kill 15 Palestinian medical and rescue workers
Bodies of 15 Palestinian medical and rescue workers were dug out from a mass grave in Southern Gaza this 30th March. A video shows random …
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Nepal-Thailand held first official state visit in 65 years relationship
PM Oli was on an official state visit to Thailand last week — the first since both countries began bilateral relations in 1959. Relations remain …
While recent and even past Supreme Court ruling underscores the importance of privacy, Nepal’s privacy law has also stepped up with protections for personal data, …
The current trends include photo mutilation, revenge porn, ransomware attack, defamation imposter and online financial scam, among others.
Climate-induced disaster risk continues in Thame
On August 16, 2024, Thyanbo glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) swept away Thame village in the Khumbu region of Solukhumbu district, displacing 135 people.
Two powerful tremors hit Myanmar, Thailand
In a rare event, Myanmar’s junta requested international humanitarian aid and declared a state of emergency across six regions. Thai prime minister has declared a …
The report highlights youths migrating abroad for jobs as a key factor behind poverty reduction and resilience to the country’s underperforming economy.
Nepal’s potential in digital sector faces regulatory, skill and cost issues
A World Bank report shows Nepal's evolving digital sector, which surpasses regional peers in a few categories. Still the progress is constrained by expensiveness, regulatory …
Navigating Nepal's Indo, China and US relations
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