Pursue Sustainable Development

Development is a continuous process. Man needs development in various sectors for the fulfilment of his requirements. Man has also been making headway in such sectors for years. However, such development activities have given rise to negative consequences. Development is necessary but not at the cost of other sectors like the environment and natural resources.

Counsellors On Board

A major disaster was averted in the recent times. The mishap with a Buddha Air aircraft brought both praise and criticism. Amidst this scrutiny, one aspect that has failed to get attention is the mental health of the passengers. The level of distress experienced was visible in the videos taken by the passengers as well as in the interviews taken after the incident. There were news about the crew being given a leave until the completion of the investigation but no reports came forth about what was...

Two teenagers rescued from India

Pravasi Nepali Mitra Manch Bharat and Manav Kalyan Mitra Manch Nepal have rescued two teenagers who were taking shelter in a children's home in India. Suman Pariyar and Bhim Thapa, also known as Prem Karki, who have been kept in the Faizabad Children's Home in New Delhi, India, for three years, were rescued and brought to Nepal Friday. Among them, Suman has been handed over to his parents through the District Police Office, Rupendehi, while Bhim's family has not been confirmed yet.

No kites, no swings. Where is the Dashain of yore?

“Is it even Dashain?” 73-year-old Sanobhai Ojha questioned as he looked at the sky on the day of Ghatasthapana. “Wide open sky as far as the eye can see. Where are the kites?” asked the Bhailagaal, a Bhaktapur resident.

Chinese premier stresses stable energy supply, energy security

Energy security bears on development security and national security, Li noted, stressing the country's need to build a modern energy system on the premise of ensuring security and strive to improve the capacity of independent energy supply.

Afghanistan: US and Taliban discuss aid in first direct talks since US exit

In a statement issued on Sunday night, the Taliban said: "US representatives stated that they will give humanitarian assistance to Afghans and will provide facilities for other humanitarian organisations to deliver aid."

China bans British beef again over mad cow disease

In response to the latest move, the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it was working to reassure Chinese authorities that the case of BSE had been successfully managed and to ensure that import conditions can be met.

Ways to strengthen cooperation in epidemic prevention and control between China and neighbors

International organizations represented by the World Health Organization and their rules have formulated a series of systems and measures for public health emergencies and their response.

Monsoon activities heading to stop

She said that it may take another three to four days for the monsoon to recede from Nepal and it might happen earlier than that. "The rain has stopped occurring in many parts of the country, we hold discussions on Sunday and Monday and will update to the media soon," said the meteorologist.

Raj Devi Temple in Janakpur decorated like a bridal home

Raj Devi Temple of Janakpurdham is now decorated like the bride’s home with colourful flowers and electric lights on the occasion of the Navaratri of the Dashain festival. This temple is decorated every year during Dashain.