Nepal’s Climate Concerns

Though Nepal’s contribution in the emissions of atmosphere heating greenhouse gases is negligible, it is bearing the brunt of changing climate triggered by rising temperatures. We have been witnessing more and more irregular and extreme weather phenomena, notably the excessive post-monsoon rains that devastated ready-to-harvest paddy crops across the country, causing huge losses quite recently. Even during the monsoon days, rains were falling in extreme proportions, caus

Parties In Existential Crisis

A political party is a collective expression of people having identical interests, values, principles and commitment to certain cause and mission. Greek philosopher Plato in ‘The Republic’ talks about factions and groups in politics of ancient Greece, which, in a way, can be termed

Check Misuse Of Power And Authority

As the temperature in the Kathmandu valley is dipping, queues of youth trying to go abroad in search of work to sustain themselves and their families are increasing. A large number of youths across the country are seen lining outside government offices to make their passports. Many return disappointed, after lining up since 2 am in the morning as they do not get the token to proceed further. Nepal is a country which has the largest percentage of youth population currently. However, instead of...

My Trip To Muktinath

In the bustle of work, study and home, most of us are likely to be distraught. Therefore, it is necessary to take a respite from daily stresses and travelling is one of the best ways to reinvigorate from the humdrum of life. Wanderlust is a wish to travel to new places so that one can reconnect with oneself. Further, new places inspire us with natural sceneries, views and vistas. A while ago, I travelled to Muktinath temple with my mother and relatives. We travelled in the midst of the autumn season...

Accord high priority to mountain vulnerability

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has raised concerns over the impact caused by climate change in the Himalayan region. Addressing the World Leaders Summit during the 26th Conference of Parties (COP 26) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday, Prime Minister Deuba said that rapid warming in the Himalayas had posed a serious threat to food, water, energy, and human security of the entire region.

Energy-efficient appliances key to cut production cost in industry: Experts 

Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of adopting energy-efficient appliances to reduce the cost of production and make the country’s economy competitive. They said enhancing energy efficiency was like generating power and urged one and all to focus on using energy-efficient technologies to save money. Speaking at a national policy dialogue on ‘Promoting energy efficiency as a new source of sustainable energy mix in Nepal’ organised by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre on Monday,...

Tsho Rolpa finds tourists after two years

Tourists have begun flocking to the Tsho Rolpa glacial lake of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality–9 after a gap of nearly two years. Local Shriya Shrestha informed that a growing number of visitors had been visiting the glacial lake located at an altitude of 4,580 metres, which is one of the biggest glacial lakes of Nepal, since it opened to outsiders in September this year.

Construction of Ligligkot museum has not started in four years

Work on the historic museum to be built in Ligligkot in Gorkha has not started yet. It was announced by the Ministry of Social Development of Gandaki Province that a historical museum would be set up there. But so far no work other than designing has been able to move forward. “We have some land problems as almost all the Guthi lands are located around Ligligkot,” said an engineer at Palungtat Municipality, adding, “The work didn’t move forward due to the negligence of the staff of the ministry.” Thoughts...

Dhanwantari Jayanti today

Dhanwantari Jayanti, which is celebrated every year on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, is being celebrated all over the country by organising various programmes on Tuesday. The day celebrates the birth anniversary of Dhanwantari, the doctor of Ayurveda, the pioneer of Ayurveda, the oldest Vedic medicine based on herbs found in the forest. Dhanwantrai Jayanti was officially celebrated in Nepal for the first time after the establishment of Ayurveda Campus in Naradevi, Kathmandu in 1985 BS.

Coalition Of Stability

There is an important symbiosis between political stability and economic development. Stability has been crucial for the sustained economic growth. In a similar manner, economic development is equally vital for ensuring political stability and social development. A politically and socially stable country alone could achieve a desired level of economic progress. Despite having an inclusive democratic constitution, Nepal has still been grappling with political instability and sluggish economic growth,...