Author: Sam Allcock

Nepal’s government has unveiled a blue print to develop renewable energy resources to mitigate black outs and avert further reliance on petroleum products. The plan has been made by Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation and aimed to install more than double of installed renewable power capacity of the country within next ten years. Central to the plan is a pledge to develop new renewable energy of 15,000 MW by the year 2030 from the current estimate of about 2,000 MW. This cannot be achieved through hydropower, Solar, and wind energy projects where Nepal is blessed with natural resources…

This is a historic moment in Nepali sports that Nepali cricket team has come to play at the T20 World Cup for the first time. The elusive victory was achieved when Rwanda edged the United Arab Emirates 1 – 0 in the final qualifying match held in Dubai . The win not only is the landmark of the Nepali cricket getting into the prestigious tournament but also the success is a leap forward towards the agenda of Nepali cricket. The qualification has generated great cheers throughout Nepal, as thousands of supporters have thronged the streets in major cities to celebrate.…

As part of a daring overture to modernization, the Nepalese government has embarked on an extensive digital awareness program intended to universally extend hi-tech connectivity to all groups of the Nepalese people. Launched by Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the plan is to provide citizens necessary digital competencies and expand availability of ICTs. The principled call of this campaign is “Digital Nepal for All,” which includes several programs for different sections of Nepalese society, including school-going children, teenagers, working youths, and elderly people. At its core, it has developed a National network of digital learning centers in both large…

As climate change effects become more visible through bouts of extreme weather in the Himalayan nation of Nepal, preparations for what meteorologists suggest will be a severe winter season are being made. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that many parts of the country, especially the highlands, could suffer below-average temperatures and above-average snowfall. Overcrowded shelters Figure 2: The severe winter conditions that are expected shortly have drawn more concern due to their impact on the people of Nepal, particularly in the remote and high-altitude regions. Local governments are trying to put together contingency plans for food and…

Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli arrived in China on Monday for the first official foreign tour of his current term. The visit is most timely given the challenges that Nepal now faces in managing its relations and foreign policy with its neighboring big powers. Prime Minister Oli is also likely to hold diplomatic talks of various points on the bilateral and multilateral interest with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and other equivalent officials. It is regarded as a major move to enhance the bilateral relations between Nepal and China which has been rising in past some years. China has…

The Election Commission (EC) of Nepal has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to improve security measures for the upcoming bye-elections, more specifically in the constituency of Biratnagar. This happened at a time when the city was expected to set the political event but was eagerly waiting for the new Nepal Premier League cricket tournament. The EC’s decision is well appreciated because the safety and fairness of the electoral process have to be adhered to regardless of the joyous spirit pervading the region. During the official letter sent to the MoHA, the EC stressed the necessity of broad measures…

The Nepali city of Biratnagar is all set to into a frenzy, as the hosting Biratnagar Kings set the stage to create history in the first match of the Nepal Premier League(NPL) slated for November 30. As a result of this new phase in the history of Nepali cricket, Kings will play the home games against Janakpur Bolts TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. This much-awaited tournament has elicited enormous interest among every cricket lover in the country, as eight franchise teams are set to compete for the championship in the now inaugural professional T20 league in the nation. The NPL has…

The economy of the city of Birgunj is showing a positive change as a result of preparations for the Chhath festival. After the end of Tihar, local businessmen are stating an increased flow in sales, with markers being full of necessities for the festival that spans four days. Hence, although this carnival-like activity helps uplift the local economy of the Terai Madhesh region, it also acts as a reminder for people to make Chhath more culturally important there. Most of the shopkeepers operating businesses in the central bazaar area have reported a high turnout of people seeking Chhath puja materials.…

While the lively festival of Tihar is over now, the people of Birgunj, the city of Terai Madhesh in Nepal, have started preparing for the next festival, Chhath. The change from one big festival to another shows how diverse the culture is in the region and how people live their culture on a daily basis. Local authorities and people are united and made this year’s Chhath to be more honorable than the previous years. The main thrust of the preparations is the decoration of the ponds in the city that are very central to the Chhath celebrations. Evidently, municipal workers…

In response to increasing environmental challenges, the current Itahari Municipality has launched a new comprehensive waste management plan to make the urban city beautiful. The complex program has been under preparation for several months and includes measures aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste collection and disposal organization, popularization of recycling and utilization of recyclable wastes, as well as enhancement of people’s awareness of waste management issues. This has been occasioned by growing complains from residents that they are not receiving efficient waste management services and the rising sightability of littering in common areas. These concerns have been…