Historic Mao-Nixon Meet

Feb. 21 will mark 50 years since U.S. President Richard Nixon visited Beijing and met with Chinese leader Mao Zedong in 1972. The moment was historic, particularly because it ended decades of alienation between China and the United States and symbolised a new start for the two countries and a shift from long-standing Cold War antagonism. Such a moment is seen as the foundation of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship, one which would be defined not by conflict, but co-existence, cooperation, and...

President, PM extend best wishes on Democracy Day

President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba have extended their best wishes to all the Nepalis on the occasion of 72nd Democracy Day. In a message issued today, President Bhandari has wished for lasting peace, good governance, development and prosperity in the country.

Ruling party leaders to discuss MCC tomorrow again

Kathmandu, Feb. 19: A meeting of the top leaders of the ruling coalition on Friday discussed the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). However, the meeting concluded deciding to hold another meeting on Sunday.

Incarnation Of Free Spirit

Each democracy day in Nepal witnesses cheerful joy of people for their impulse to freedom. Nepali politicians, scholars and journalists speak, write, sermonise and organise endless commemoration recollecting the ethical preaching of martyrs, Sukra Raj, Dashrath Chand, Ganga Lal Shretha and Dharma Bhakta Mathema from the spirit of Bhagbad Gita to revolt against the petrified, unjust order of ancient regime. They do so with great enthusiasm, delight and promise of a better life than their ancestors....

Putting People At The Centre

Democracy is the best form of governance that provides freedom to people and protects their political, economic, social, cultural and individual rights. It is founded on values of freedom, respect of human rights, free and fair periodic elections and principle of inclusiveness. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the general standard of accomplishments for all peoples and nations worldwide.

Judicial Independence For Democracy

Nepal’s judiciary bears its own character of independence. It had become able to save its own dignity even during the Panchayat autocratic system. It played the role to save liberty as a guardian of civilians during the time of autocracy. There is a famous saying that judiciary is the protector of civilians at a time when executive tries to snatch away the freedom from the people.

An Era of Freedom And Openness

The Nepali people's struggle for democracy is a well-known act of valour and sacrifice. From the dark ages of the Rana Regime up to the tortuous time of the Shah Kings, the people had fought tooth and nail to taste civil liberties and freedom. The founding fathers of two key political parties, the Nepali Congress (NC) and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) played a crucial role in realising the people's long-awaited wish to attain freedom, justice and equality.

Kohalpur edition of TRN, Gorkhapatra from today

Gorkhapatra Corporation is launching its Kohalpur edition from Saturday, targeting the readers of three western provinces. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to inaugurate the Kohalpur edition. He will also inaugurate the Kohalpur publication building of the corporation. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki will be present in the inauguration ceremony.

Economy Set To Make Headway

Nepali economy that witnessed a high growth trajectory for consecutive three years until the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has seen an unexpected downfall of as low as -1.9 per cent in 2019/20 and could not take a leap again until now. The expected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for fiscal year 2020/21 is below 4 per cent. The current fiscal year 2021/22 was supposed to witness business revival and economic rehabilitation after COVID-19. So, the government has set a target of 7 per cent...

Democracy In The Internet Era

According to Cambridge Dictionary, democracy is the system of government that seeks to safeguard freedom and promote equality among people. So, it is often equated with ‘presence of justice and absence of inequality’. Like elsewhere, democracy in Nepal was earned through untold sacrifices made by the martyrs and several democratic movements. Today, we are blessed to live in a world where the aspirations of democracy are easier to fulfill than ever before.