In a recent statement, the Deputy General Secretary of the CPN-UML-ruling, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, said that the constitution of Nepal required broad political consensus for amendments, and it was to be the main agenda. In response to a question from journalists at Tamghas, he underscored that the committee’s work would be successful if it had the participation of various political organizations in this regard. Gyawali highlighted the ongoing discussions among major political factions, which aim at solving the problems that arose after the constitution’s debut ten years ago. He was upbeat about the implementation of modalities, including the formation of…
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Efforts are being made to address the issue of social media in Nepal, and the government has registered a Bill to regulate digital platforms. The aim of this legislation is to the more strict monitoring of social media platforms and the control of misuse that may damage national interests or public safety. It was announced by the Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung that the Bill was submitted to the National Assembly. This Bill is part of broader reforms in digital governance to improve information and communication technology for conducting daily tasks of individuals and firms and…
After the disruption with the airlines over protests, Nepali airlines have restarted helicopter rescuing of the Everest region. The protests were carried out because of the possible damage that might have happened to the environment and the decline that it might have caused to local organizations. The helicopters are an essential part of the local community’s life, as they are the main means of transportation for climbers and local villagers without road access. In most cases, these flights are used to save climbers throughout the peak trekking season that happens every year. Local people and the authorities who regulate aviation…
On January 20, 2025, the winter session of the Karnali Provincial Assembly began, thus marking the start of an important legislative period for the northwestern area of Nepal. The members of the legislature are going to fetch up at the provincial capital, Surkhet, and have a session on the most diverse issues, from the development of the local community to the burning political issues that have been played up in the last few months. The initial function of the session was the pompous ceremony when the Speaker of the Karnali Provincial Assembly called the chamber to order. During his speech,…
The Kho Kho teams from Nepal have marked the nation’s sporting history by winning the runners-up titles in both the men’s and women’s categories at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup held in New Delhi, India. The tournament came to a close on January 19, 2025, and Nepal’s athletes had the opportunity to show off their incredible skills and brave attitude in the eyes of the world in this way. Although Nepal lost to India, the host country, they have carried out an extraordinary performance, which is a great accomplishment for Nepal’s sports sector. Nepal, which was trailing behind throughout…
In the efforts to eliminate child marriage, which still remains a concern in the country, Nepal has baked the following strategies for children’s rights and education for children. This concerted effort has come in the wake of entreaty from survivors of child marriage and advocacy for children’s rights on the need to address the paramount social evil of child marriage. In fact, through cooperation with NGOs and international societies, the government is trying to solve the problem of child marriages and the consequences that come with it with a multi-dimensional tool. Leading this campaign is Anita, and she is a…
Targeting to protect its centuries-old cultural heritage and give a boost to the tourism sector, Nepal will be inaugurating the Nisan Trek on January 8, 2025. It is the ancient path that was used to bring back the Nisan, the sealed emblem of royalty from Tibet, to different kingdoms in Nepal. Rejuvenating this path has also ensured its retention. The trek promoting Nepalese history and culture is expected to provide differentiated value to domestic as well as international tourists while also supporting Nepalese historical trek routes and culture. The Nisan trek has their connection with the envoys of Nepalese kingdoms…
Recent reports from the Indo-Nepal border region have revealed a disturbing trend: more and more women are taking part in the operations of drug trafficking. Law enforcement agencies on both sides of the border have been watching this development because they’re concerned with the way drug trafficking is changing in the area. Participation of women in drug trafficking activities has increased and is adding new dimensions to border security and anti-narcotics activities. Cases of drug smuggling involving women have also seen a spurt in the border district of Bahraich, authorities said. Criminal networks are said to be using this shift…
The recent development in this tune entails that the Council of Ministers has endorsed the ‘Energy Development Roadmap and Action Plan 2081’. This is one of the most prominent strategies of the Korean power generation industry, which plans to reach a capacity of 28500 MW by the year 2035 from around 3400 MW at present. The approval, which was announced on Tuesday, has been received well by those involved in power production since it allows all types of investment models for big and new projects. The electricity roadmap established indicates a 10-year plan of action to ramp up generation capacity…
There is an alarming deterioration of the air quality in Nepal, as road emissions and construction dust are becoming primary causes to blame for the decline of the country’s atmosphere. Kathmandu, the capital city of the country, which used to be famous for fresh mountain air, often gets blanketed with pollution. This was seen throughout the year 2024, and thus, there were many campaigns by environmentalists, medical practitioners, and other persons concerned about the rate at which forests are being cut down. Urbanization, coupled with the development of infrastructure, which the country has gone through in the recent past, has…