Finance Ministry to disburse Rs. 1.08bn for 113 health centres

The Ministry of Finance decided on Wednesday to disburse Rs. 1.08 billion as the conditional grant for health service centre being constructed in various local units.

Women blame men for their under representation

A group of women identifying themselves as ‘Independent Female Movement’ Thursday organised an interaction program titled ‘Politics of Future and Future of Politics’ on the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square. Participated by 13 women -- Binda Pandey, Kunti Shahi, Pramila Yadav, Sunita Baral, Rajni KC, Renu Chand, Bimala Rai Poudel, Puspa Bhusal, Sapana Sanjeevani, Karma Lama Tamang, Anjana Bisanke, Nancy Yadav and Anmol Rai -- the event was a revolutionary response to the male panels....

Size of economy amounts to Rs. 3,944 billion

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has rebased the national accounts statistics from 2000/01 to 2010/11 which has resulted in the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 5 per cent. With the calculation based on the new base year, the size of Nepal’s economy has reached Rs. 3943.7 billion in 2020. The size was estimated at Rs. 3767 billion according to the old base year. The adjustment had increased the GDP by 12 per cent in 2018/19 to reach Rs. 3859 billion from Rs. 3458.8 billion...

Return Of Stolen Idol

The Kathmandu Valley is one of the richest places in the world in terms of culture, monuments and festivals. Impressed by the unparalleled culture and monuments found in the valley, Colonel William Kirkpatrick had written: "There are as many temples as houses, and as many idols as inhabitants." This indicates the cultural importance of this beautiful valley, which is undoubtedly home to numerous centuries-old monuments and artefacts. The valley is also home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites as...

Enhance Competence Of Civil Servants

As the Federal Parliament convenes on March 7 in line with the Supreme Court’s verdict, stakeholders of civil service expect the lawmakers to finalise the long-pending Civil Service Act. Delayed passage of the Act has procrastinated vital reforms needed to enhance the morale, efficiency and accountability of the civil servants. If frequencies of amendments to Nepal Civil Service Act are any guide, we have hardly been pragmatic. No long-term vision has been the order of the day in terms of amendments...

The US Military And Capitol Mob

The disproportionate share of insurrectionists at the US Capitol with a military background are not representative of the armed forces as a whole.

The Surname Debate

We now see a very common practice among newly married couples around the world. Wives take the surname of their husbands, dropping the surnames of their parents. While this is not compulsory in most countries and women have the right to make necessary choices, there still exist some countries where laws regarding this matter are highly strong, leaving women with no choice at all.

Thousands of Nepalis register for civilian mission to moon

What would it be like to view planet earth from space? Or to fly by the moon seeing its craters and cracks up-close for the first time? So far, only a handful of astronauts and scientists have experienced such wonders in real life. But come 2023, few extremely fortunate commoners might be able to boast their own space-voyage stories. On March 3, Japanese billionaire and fashion mogul Yusaku Maezawa launched an open competition for eight available seats aboard the SpaceX’s Starship to accompany...

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2021. 

Helambu's genuine hospitality: tea culture and household cleanliness

The generous hospitality of the Hyolmos is best exemplified in their kitchens. A traditional Hyolmo kitchen consists of a low-lying dining table where people sit on cushions surrounding it rather than on chairs as it provides a feeling of closeness. To enhance the warmth in the atmosphere the kitchens in Helambu use a traditional fire stove known as Tandruk which keeps burning during the mealtime.