Govt will introduce import substitution policy: Thapa

General Secretary of the ruling party Nepali Congress Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the government would introduce a policy of import substitution and protection of export-oriented industries.

World Bank commits assistance for supporting internal employment

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Local Election Vibes

Election is the backbone of democracy because it is an essential democratic exercise. Holding periodic elections is essential under democratic governance. Nepal is conducting local level polls for the second time after the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015. As the nation has adopted three-tier federal structure, the local government is the lowest unit and nearest government of the people to solve their daily problems. It is important for this reason. The activities of the political parties,...

Socialise Children Broadly

Parenting is a crucial job of life. It facilitates physical, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Patterns of parenting differ greatly from one community to another as the nature of social values and importance vary worldwide.

Lessons From Sri Lankan Crisis

Sri Lanka is in the news these days for all the wrong reasons. The education and health system of this country was on par with Europe. A Sri Lankan could get free education till PhD and complete health facilities. Their lifestyles were simple as they were based on Sri Lankan values, culture and tradition. However, their economic systems were way above all the South Asian countries. The people were always full of compassion, down to earth and very easy to work with.

The Cheerful People

Nepal has been recognised as the happiest nation in South Asia and Nepalis are quite happy about it. The United Nations (UN) recently released the World Happiness Report and Nepal is ranked in the 84th position, making this Himalayan nation the best ranked among the South Asian countries. It was a pleasant surprise for the Nepali citizens.

Bridge construction moving at snail’s pace

Work on two of the 15 bridges to be constructed on Mugling-Narayangadh road section has not started yet even when only eight months are left to complete the project as per the agreement. Two years ago, a contract was signed for the construction of 15 bridges on this road section. Kiran Karki, chief of the Narayangadh-Mugling, Nagdhunga-Mugling road project, said that the construction work of Khahare Khola and Tuin Khola bridges near Mugling has not begun yet despite the agreement to complete the...

Reduced airlines flights affects Humla locals

Locals in Humla as well the passengers in northern Humla have faced difficulties for daily necessities and development materials due to a lack of road infrastructure. The problem has become acute after all private airlines stopped returning to Humla after flying to Kathmandu.

Shinta Mani Hotel to manage Moksha Mustang Resort

Shinta Mani Hotel, an international chain hotel, is set to offer its services in Nepal. It has taken over the management of the Moksha Mustang Resort, which is located in Mustang. Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group (SHG), a subsidiary of Yeti World and owners of the Moksha Mustang Resort, have signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok-based HMD Asia to re-develop Moksha Mustang as their first internationally flagged Shinta Mani Hotel.

Army releases Rs. 6.68 billion loan investment to ex-soldiers

Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) Prabhu Ram Sharma has said that the Nepali Army has always been serious and sensitive to protect the national interests such as independence, integrity, national unity and social harmony in the nation.