Accelerating Development Through Data Improvement

The Rising Nepal daily came up with an important frontpage story- ‘Pandemic Threatens Reversing Development Progress’ on February 8. As per the story, the impact of Covid-19 was severe in the national economy and it was likely to reverse the positive trends as achievements in the health sector,

Nepali vegetables rot in fields as cheap Indian products capture market

The Pathshala Agricultural Cooperative of Urlabari Municipality– 6 said that they would be in a loss of 7 lakh rupees by the end of the year. Chairperson Durga Prasad Khatiwada said that from 1000 tomato saplings they get about 70,000 kilograms of tomatoes. To date, they have not been able to sell tomatoes worth even Rs. 100,000.

PM Oli urges disgruntled side to come in mainstream politics

Addressing the programme organised at Tundikhel on the occasion of 71st Democracy Day today, Prime Minister Oli requested all to repose faith and belief towards a peaceful democratic system and move ahead with honesty adopting this practice.

Embrace The Spirit Of Democracy

The first and foremost democratic change had occurred in Nepal almost nearly eight decades ago when the people had revolted against the century-long hereditary family autocracy of the Ranas during the 1950s.

People's Fight For Democratic Rights

Democracy in Nepal has taken a firm root. People hailing from all walks of life are extremely watchful about freedom and defending their constitutional rights, no matter what form of political crises our country goes through.

A Glorious Saga Of Sacrifices

In the book, 'Conversation with Goethe,' Johann Peter Eckermann quotes Johanna Wolfgang von Goethe, as saying, "A great revolution is never the fault of the people, but the government."

Power Politics Plagues Democracy

Fagun 7 of Nepali month of Fagun is remembered as an epoch making day in the history of Nepal. The day the nation saw the light of democracy for the first time, abolishing the 104-year-long Rana autocratic regime.

The Moment Of Reflection 

Every nation has own course of political evolution. Most of the nations have taken similar path of political changes and economic development. Many countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa suffered from brutalities of their colonial masters.

Symbiotic and Mutually Reinforcing

Democracy and free press are almost synonymous with each other. One cannot exist without the other. Democratic frameworks put provisions in place that guarantee that the press can function without any fear of persecution and a free press ensures transparency, builds a well-informed citizenry and keeps the democracy healthy by providing the people with quality, untainted information. Democracy rests on debates and discussions which are, in turn, created or fostered by the press or, in a larger context,...

Is Our Democracy Pro-Poor?

Borrowing words from US president Abraham Lincoln, democracy is often referred to a form of the government of the people, by the people for the people. The term ‘democracy’ was originated from ancient Greece word ‘demokratos’, meaning the people's rule - demos (people) and kratos (rule). After being in oblivion for over two millennia, democracy came into limelight in course of the English, French and American Revolutions in the seventeenth and eighteenth century.

Democracy Empowers Women

Women’s participation in crucial decision-making bodies is the key to their empowerment. Nepali women have made strides in different sectors of life over the years, elevating their status in society. Still, they are forced to compromise with their freedom in one or another form in the name of religion,

Tourism still a long way back to revive, NTB musters efforts

A staggering 86.5 per cent decline in the arrival of foreign tourists is observed when we compare the number of tourists who entered Nepal by Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in the month of January 2021 and 2020. A total of 8,870 foreigners visited Nepal via TIA in January of 2021 whereas a total of 65,977 foreigners had arrived at TIA in the same month in 2020, according to the Department of Immigration.

Students receive warm clothes with a campaign run on Facebook

Bhim Upadhaya, former secretary of the government, brought light on the matter saying that all children should be able to study in a conducive situation and environment and urged for extending assistance to the students. Upadhaya's urge drew the attention of many people and thus the students were able to receive financial as well as other forms of support.

Cameras installed to track man-eating tiger in Kailali

An adult Bengal tiger that has become a man-eater has been roaming around the community forests in Gauriganga Municipality and Kailari Rural Municipality. The Tiger moves along Dudhiya, Udashipur, Badhaipur, Rajipur, and Andaiya areas, and the route the tiger moves along falls under the Basanta Biosphere Route.

The Years Of Development And Dignity

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has completed three years in office. Three years of his second premiership coincides with the three years rule of newly formed Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

Stability Is The Mantra

When the newly unified Nepal Communist Party (NCP) garnered a near two-third majority in the general elections held three years ago, one thing that crossed the mind of many in the country was- the new NCP government would without a doubt bring stability to the nation's politics. The two communist parties- the then CPN (UML) and the Maoist (Centre)- had forged unity and contested the general elections on a stability plank, among others.

Integrated Foreign Policy Can It Stop Foreign Meddling?

Located between the two giant neighbours, Nepal has always been sensitive about adopting the correct and practical foreign policy for three reasons – to safeguard her territorial integrity, national sovereignty and ensure sustainable survival of her population.

Federalism Shapes New Institutions

The government headed by KP Sharma Oli has completed three years since it assumed office following the elections held for the federal parliament. The situation when it took office was not very much usual and conventional marked by a succession of governments formed one after the other in the normal and routine pattern.

Meeting Land Reforms Targets

Till the end of the Rana period, absentee landlordism was a characteristic of Nepal for three reasons. First, the Rana and Shah families and their relatives and the feudal class owned a huge chunk of land. Second, the favoured high-ranking government and army officials, upon their retirement, would get land as awards while shrewd civil servants used to occupy several villages at their disposal. Third, some powerful people, and p

Nepal's Tourism Awaits Robust Revival

The year 2020 remained the worst period for tourism as well as many other sectors globally. The world recorded one billion fewer international arrivals last year than in the previous year. According to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), global tourist arrivals fell by 74 per cent in 2020 as compared to the figures of the preceding year.