EDITORIAL: Face the legal action EDITORIAL: Face the legal action The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency. The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency. Opinion 2 h ago
EDITORIAL: New poll system EDITORIAL: New poll system Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Opinion 1d ago
Eroding decorum of the HoR: Lawmakers to be blamed Eroding decorum of the HoR: Lawmakers to be blamed The House of Representatives (HoR) plays a crucial role in representative democracies by ensuring that people’s voices are heard in the legislative processes. The House of Representatives (HoR) plays a crucial role in representative democracies by ensuring that people’s voices are heard in the legislative processes. Opinion 1d ago
EDITORIAL: Budget controversy EDITORIAL: Budget controversy With all the unimaginable corruption and scandals taking place in high places, anything that the government does arouses suspicion in this country. With all the unimaginable corruption and scandals taking place in high places, anything that the government does arouses suspicion in this country. Opinion 08 Jun, 2023
Good leadership: It's about positive values and sticking to them Good leadership: It's about positive values and sticking to them Imagine a group of university students, some of them at the undergraduate level, others at the master’s level. Then add in the mix some young professionals, including a medical doctor. Imagine a group of university students, some of them at the undergraduate level, others at the master’s level. Then add in the mix some young professionals, including a medical doctor. Opinion 10 Jun, 2023
De-dollarisation: Can the dollar survive it? De-dollarisation: Can the dollar survive it? Last year, at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting attended by hundreds of experts and politicians, Rasigan Maharajh asked Russian President Putin what a democratic alternative to the current international system of payments and settlements might be. Last year, at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting attended by hundreds of experts and politicians, Rasigan Maharajh asked Russian President Putin what a democratic alternative to the current international system of payments and settlements might be. Opinion 09 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Stop loose talking EDITORIAL: Stop loose talking While replying to queries raised by lawmakers in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he did not propose any ‘land swap’ for the Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani region occupied by India since the Indo-China war in 1960. While replying to queries raised by lawmakers in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said he did not propose any ‘land swap’ for the Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani region occupied by India since the Indo-China war in 1960. Opinion 09 Jun, 2023
Left and right: The brain knows best Left and right: The brain knows best There is a fascinating dictum that exemplifies an intriguing simile — that Westerners think with their left brain, the ‘seat’ of our conscious mind, while Easterners think with their right brain, the ‘hub’ of their unconscious mind. There is a fascinating dictum that exemplifies an intriguing simile — that Westerners think with their left brain, the ‘seat’ of our conscious mind, while Easterners think with their right brain, the ‘hub’ of their unconscious mind. Opinion 02 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prez draws flak EDITORIAL: Prez draws flak President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday authenticated the Citizenship Bill, which former president Bidhya Devi Bhandari had kept on hold, but not without creating a stir among legal experts, political parties and the common people at large. President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday authenticated the Citizenship Bill, which former president Bidhya Devi Bhandari had kept on hold, but not without creating a stir among legal experts, political parties and the common people at large. Opinion 02 Jun, 2023
Jalahari of Pashupatinath: Allegation of adulteration Jalahari of Pashupatinath: Allegation of adulteration The Lower House of the Parliament has been virtually up in verbal flames following the allegation of adulteration in the gilding of the Jalahari of the Pashupatinath Temple implicating the former prime minister, K P Sharma Oli. The Lower House of the Parliament has been virtually up in verbal flames following the allegation of adulteration in the gilding of the Jalahari of the Pashupatinath Temple implicating the former prime minister, K P Sharma Oli. Opinion 30 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Save mountains EDITORIAL: Save mountains Marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, around 1,000 people, including the former prime minister of New Zealand and hundreds of earth scientists, have appealed to all the governments and communities to save the snow-capped mountains from global warming. Marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest, around 1,000 people, including the former prime minister of New Zealand and hundreds of earth scientists, have appealed to all the governments and communities to save the snow-capped mountains from global warming. Opinion 30 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: PM's India visit EDITORIAL: PM's India visit Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarks on his four-day official visit to India on May 31 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarks on his four-day official visit to India on May 31 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Opinion 29 May, 2023
South Asia: Worsening slavery situation South Asia: Worsening slavery situation The latest report on the global estimates of modern slavery, published by Walk Free Foundation, is worrying as approximately 50 million people are trapped in situations of modern slavery, a significant increase of 10 million since the last measurement in 2016. The latest report on the global estimates of modern slavery, published by Walk Free Foundation, is worrying as approximately 50 million people are trapped in situations of modern slavery, a significant increase of 10 million since the last measurement in 2016. Opinion 29 May, 2023
Making do: Should not be the only option for vulnerable youths Making do: Should not be the only option for vulnerable youths In a recent conversation with a group of young students with visual impairment, I once again got the confirmation that if you are born with a disability or you become disable throughout your life, your chances at success are minimal. In a recent conversation with a group of young students with visual impairment, I once again got the confirmation that if you are born with a disability or you become disable throughout your life, your chances at success are minimal. Opinion 25 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rabi's future EDITORIAL: Rabi's future Yet again, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane has landed into another legal controversy on the same case involving his Nepali citizenship paper, which he obtained from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (KDAO), immediately after being disqualified as a Nepali citizen by a verdict of the Supreme Court delivered on January 28. Yet again, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane has landed into another legal controversy on the same case involving his Nepali citizenship paper, which he obtained from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (KDAO), immediately after being disqualified as a Nepali citizen by a verdict of the Supreme Court delivered on January 28. Opinion 26 May, 2023
Equal primogeniture in line of succession: Is this the last resort in favour of monarchy? Equal primogeniture in line of succession: Is this the last resort in favour of... The lavish coronation ceremony of King Charles III — the new head of state of the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 Commonwealth realms — on May 6 was a spectacular event to watch on television. The lavish coronation ceremony of King Charles III — the new head of state of the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 Commonwealth realms — on May 6 was a spectacular event to watch on television. Opinion 26 May, 2023
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: Political morality hits rock bottom Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: Political morality hits rock bottom The fake Bhutanese refugee scam is still hitting the media headlines, although for dubious reasons. The fake Bhutanese refugee scam is still hitting the media headlines, although for dubious reasons. Opinion 24 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Trade deficit Nepal’s trade deficit in the first 10 months of fiscal 2022-23 stood at a whopping Rs 1.2 trillion, but this comes as no surprise to anyone. Nepal’s trade deficit in the first 10 months of fiscal 2022-23 stood at a whopping Rs 1.2 trillion, but this comes as no surprise to anyone. Opinion 24 May, 2023
Occupational safety in today's digital workspaces: How it helps workers to do their best work Occupational safety in today's digital workspaces: How it helps workers to do... “ Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. In today’s digital workspaces, occupational safety is the foundation upon which productivity and well-being thrive.” “ Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. In today’s digital workspaces, occupational safety is the foundation upon which productivity and well-being thrive.” Opinion 22 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Investors worried EDITORIAL: Investors worried A year after its inaugural, the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) at Bhairahawa has been facing one setback after another in operating international flights, much to the chagrin of private sector investors who were expecting a windfall in their business. A year after its inaugural, the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) at Bhairahawa has been facing one setback after another in operating international flights, much to the chagrin of private sector investors who were expecting a windfall in their business. Opinion 19 May, 2023
Business THT Digital announces vacancies THT Digital Pvt. Ltd. owns and operates Nepal's most read English newspaper website " The Himalayan Times",. As a part of its ongoing efforts to strengthern its existing team, the company is seeking to hire highly motivated personnel for online news for the following position:
Nepal Need to strengthen immunisation: WHO The World Health Organisation today called for focused efforts to provide lifesaving childhood vaccines in the South-East Asian countries, including Nepal.
Opinion EDITORIAL: Face the legal action The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency.
Nepal Akhanda Bharat dispute: Based on misunderstood historical occupancy Like two tigers hunting in pairs, the Akhanda Bharat dispute and climate change have sent the political as well as physical temperature shooting up in Nepal as never before.
Nepal UML does away with age bar rule CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel defended the party’s decision to suspend the party statute age bar provision for party leadership. Earlier, the party had made provisions whereby any party leader aspiring to be in the executive body should be less than 70 years of age.
Nepal 'Himalayan Trust UK focused on building human capital in Nepal' It was in 1981, Sir Graham Wrigley KCMG, at the age of 19, met legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary in Khumjung village of the Everest region.
Business United Ajod pact Nabil Investment Banking has inked an agreement with United Ajod Insurance to act as the share registrar of the latter.
Business NIC Asia's scheme NIC Asia Bank has introduced the QR Merchant Activation scheme with various attractive features for merchants receiving payments through its QR codes.
Business Honda exchange and finance mela Syakar Trading Co, the authorised distributor of Honda motorbikes, has announced ‘Exchange and finance mela’.