Containing Omicron Threat

Against the backdrop of surging COVID-19 cases in the country, which saw a notable increase by 1,000 cases between Tuesday and Monday, for instance, and rapid spread of the omicron variant, the Kathmandu Valley has gone into smart lockdown since last midnight to stem the spread of the virus. The measure went into effect a day after schools across the country were ordered to close for fifteen days because of the s

Civil Society At The Crossroads

This writer shuffled through the report titled "Study on Civil Society in Changing India: Emerging Roles, Relationships and Strategies" the other day which was initiated, led and later completed, among others, by a consortium of which Delhi based Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA). It is to be noted that PRIA is a globally adulated civil society organisation (CSO) established more than four decades ago which has made a distinct, defining and impactful contributions in the areas of governance,...

Time To Shift Academic Concentration

The present-day school and college curricula always have their focus on improving the students’ test scores. Higher digits have up to now given the teachers, parents and students the best emotional satisfaction. Higher the digits on mark slip, the more is the satisfaction.

My Linguistic Journey

It's winter and towards the late afternoon, I come out of my house carrying a black shoulder-bag that contains a notebook and a pen. My jacket's pocket also has two sheets of white paper and a pen. It’s not that I love going out in the freezing winter while other people are staying at home, most probably, either in their beds or by the fire or some kind of heat. I'm on a mission. I have some tough university assignments to do. As an almost complete novice in linguistics, I've got to have some experience...

Team searching Banke man-eater tiger

A technical team from Sauraha in Chitwan has reached Raptisonari, an area where the tigers are prowling, terrorizing the people in Raptipari of Banke every day. A three-member technical team led by Amir Sadaula, senior technician of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NRNC), has reached Fattepur in Raptisonari and started searching for the man-eater, said Dadhi Lal Kandel, chief of Division One Office in Banke.

Sale of sweet items soars in Terai for Tila Sankraint

The sale of sesame, jaggery and beaten and puffed rice has increased in the Terai districts as Tila Sankraint is around the corner. The locals there celebrate Maghe Sankraint marked on Magh 1 of Nepali Calendar annually as Tila Sankraint. During the festival, the locals eat sweets made from sesame, beaten rice, puffed rice and coconut, among others, by mixing jiggery with them.

Spend all capital budget: Minister Sharma

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has urged various ministries to spend 100 per cent capital budget in the remaining six months of the current fiscal year 2021/22. He made the request to the secretaries at a review meeting of the ministry's expenditure for the fiscal year 2021/22 at the ministry on Tuesday. He said that he was ready to help even at mid-night if needed and urged to spend anyway.

With six deadline extensions, Bagmati bridge still awaits completion

A bridge over the Bagmati River connecting Makwanpur and Sindhuli districts is expected to be completed by mid-April 2022. Construction of the 413-metre bridge at the Hetaunda-Chatara-Dharan road section of Madan Bhandari Highway is now at the final stage.

UML objects to Lipulek road expansion by India

The main opposition party CPN-UML has condemned the construction of infrastructures, including roads by the Indian government in the Nepali territory of Lipulek. Issuing a statement on Tuesday, Rajan Bhattarai, chief of the UML's Foreign Affairs Department, condemned the move of India to expand Lipulek road to Kailash Manasarovar.

Need To Get Vaccinated

As cases of coronavirus infections start to witness a rapid surge again, a matter of concern for everyone is how to stay safe in this situation. In addition to observing the health protocols, experts have said that getting vaccinated is one of the most important preventive measures to remain safe from the virus. Taking this into consideration, the government has announced 15-day school closure and relevant stakeholders have been urged to