The Language Of Heritage

Although the International Mother Language Day is observed in eight weeks’ time, on February 21, ex-colonial languages pervade most African countries today. Existing conditions, however, suggest strong chances of the rich treasure trove depleting at brisk pace.

Deconstructing Political Hierarchy

As the Western philosophy at a time was characterised by an inherent desire to place meaning in the centre, Nepali politics, too, seems to be moving in the direction of idolising leaders. No matter how the party leaders claim to be adopting democratic practices, the political parties are essentially conservative so far. A huge mass of youths are still in favour of continuity of the leadership of the same persons already tested. They feel they can satisfy their hopes in those figures. They idolise...

Tones And Sounds

Tones and sounds are complex elements entangled in a language. They carry meanings. Although it may not be always possible to put them in words or symbols, they act as powerful tools and send strong, clear and even sensitive messages. Any native speaker of any language should know this well. It's not only with the words we communicate, we also use tones and sounds. A tone is a meaningful melody which may contain pitch contrasts through which we decipher meanings. Even a slight difference in tones...

Number of programmes in project bank increases

The number of development programmes in the National Project Bank has climbed to 7,128 by the end of 2021 from 6,512 projects in February that year. The project bank managed by the National Planning Commission (NPC) has ranked 5,790 projects as ongoing while 1,338 are future projects. In February last year, the number of ongoing and future projects was 5,347 and 1,165 respectively.

Ten creative music releases of 2021

Before even starting to acknowledge the infinite contributions and creativity brewed by our very own local creators in 2021, I would like to point out two things. The first is my take on music and the way I personally perceive this art form. Unlike sports, music is a very objective and personal experience, thus it isn’t a race where one party clearly wins over the other by running faster, having a better plan or a healthier work-ethic. The aforementioned statement would clearly explain that there...

Free bicycle distribution campaign to schoolgirls gathering pace

The free bicycle distribution programme to the schoolgirls under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padau’ (Save the daughter, educate the daughter), an ambitious campaign of Province-2 government, has gained momentum in Mahottari lately. Though the daughter insurance programme launched under the campaign has not gathered pace, the bicycle distribution programme is running in full swing. The government has been working on the campaign since January 15, 2019. Under the campaign, the schoolgirls were provided...

Human rights violation by government sector in decline: INSEC

A report published by Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), Nepal, shows that 115 cases of human rights violation were recorded across Dhanusha district in 2021.In the majority of those cases, women and children were the victims. It also showed that the cases of murders within families had increased while human rights violation by the government was in decline. The report shows that among 752 cases of human rights violation across Province 2, 63 were by the government sector.

Snowfall pulls people to Pattale in Solu

Pattale, located at the lower part of the district from where dozens of mountains ranges can be easily seen, is becoming a centre of attraction for domestic tourists in the wake of the recent snowfall. Due to its proximity to the district headquarters and prolonged snowfall, Pattale is preferred for sightseeing.

62% industries still rely on generators for energy: Report

The capacity utilisation of Nepali industries has increased as the impact of COVID-19 is declining. According to an Industrial Status Report made public by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), the capacity utilisation of the industry has significantly improved in the current fiscal year 2021/22 as compared to the last quarter of the last fiscal year 2020/21.

Mills start crushing without fixing price of sugarcane

The sugar mills in Sarlahi district have come into operation before the government announced the support price for sugarcane. Farmers are compelled to give sugarcane to the mills even though the price of sugarcane has not been fixed fearing the drying of produce in the field and delay in planting another crop. Of the three sugar mills in the district, Hariwan-based Indu Shankar Sugar Mill has come into operation first.