Export surges by 115.43% amid COVID-19 pandemic

Despite the adverse situation created by COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal’s export has posted a three-digit growth in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2021/22. According to the foreign trade statistics of the Department of Customs, export trade has increased by 115.43 per cent to Rs. 44.03 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of the last fiscal year 2020/21.

End Poverty, Hunger

Poverty and hunger are the two faces of the same coin. Being one of the least developed as well as landlocked countries, Nepal has been facing double trouble owing to various reasons. The limited fiscal space does not allow the nation to go the whole hog in tackling an unfavourable food security system. The situation is further aggravated after natural calamities such as climate change impacts and the recent outbreak of the pandemic have pulverised our agriculture and economy.

Dreaming Of Socialism In Neoliberal Garb

The term ‘socialism’ has become a catchword in the Nepali political realm. The political parties on both left and right have got stuck to it, projecting themselves as its true carrier. There are various currents of socialism ranging from utopian to scientific and democratic socialism. Generally, socialism stands for ‘social ownership and democratic control of the means of production’ and ‘control and regulation of economy by the state.’

Physical Activity Reduces Harms Of COVID

The importance of physical activity and its benefits for health and quality of life have been well documented. It helps to increase muscle and strength, reduces the risk of disease, ensures a better quality of life, and consequently lowers the risk of premature death. However, there is less awareness among the general population on how damaging and expensive reduced physical activity can be. A recent study has advocated that an active lifestyle may be one of the best defences against COVID-19 and...

Call For World Peace

Although efforts have been underway to establish peace in the world, the United States has now formed a new military alliance with Britain and Australia to counter China. China has a long history of fighting wars mercilessly. However, the country has suffered much in the recent past. It may be relevant here to mention that China faced first and second opium wars. The country also suffered invasions from different sides which forced the Chinese people to reel from poverty and unrest. In course of...

Export doubles yet remains as one-seventh of imports

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics (FTS) released by the Department of Customs on September 25, in the first two months of the current (FY) the sum of exports recorded was Rs. 44.03 billion up from the amount of Rs. 20.44 billion in the same period of the previous FY.

Film editing requires devotion: GC

Film editing is one of the major parts of filmmaking. A film editor puts various raw footages together and makes sense out of them to form a compelling cinema. The art of film editing is achieved through a long devotion and Arjun GC is one of the few maestros of editing in the Nepali film industry. GC, a resident of Dang, had entered editing profession in 2000. GC has edited several Nepali films over the years.

People still using Tuin cable to cross mighty Karnali

The general public, including the chairman and chief administrative officer of the Kharpunath Rural Municipality, in Humla district, which is connected to the district headquarters Simkot, has to move around the office by using Tuin (wire crossing) across the Karnali River.

Nepal determined to achieve zero hunger by 2030

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said Nepal is determined to translate its commitment into building a resilient and sustainable food system in order to achieve zero hunger by 2030. Addressing the Food Systems Summit virtually, convened by UN Secretary-General on the margins of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Prime Minister Deuba said, “We are determined to achieve zero hunger by 2030 and committed to our collective efforts to ensure that nutritious food is a reality for...

Meet held to put Janaki Temple in World Heritage List

In an effort to get the Janaki Temple listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the stakeholders of Province-2 have signed a joint commitment letter. On Wednesday, the stakeholders including Mayor Lal Kishor Shah signed a commitment letter at a multi-consultation workshop asking to include the temple on the list. Mayor Shah said that the main objective of the conference was to list the Janaki Temple on the World Heritage List.