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August 09, 2022
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Observes say just changing a small set of leaders may not suffice amid degrading political culture.
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Foreign ministry officials say the visit was planned long ago and is aimed at building confidence with focus on implementation of past agreements.
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Nepal will implement the standards after they have been approved by the World Trade Organisation, officials say.
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Floods triggered by bursting of a recharge pond damaged 10 houses at Bhimeshwar Municipality on Sunday.
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Observers say politicians who failed to perform must not get the opportunity again.
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The $2.4 billion projects include 750MW West Seti and 450MW Seti River, a joint storage project, in western Nepal.
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Prioritising locals in restoring important landmarks would help alleviate unemployment.
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Hopefully, we can eliminate some of the faces that have spread negativity amongst Nepalis.
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Understanding social media overuse as a byproduct of dissociation can help the users.
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First envisioned six decades ago, the hydroelectricity project’s revised capacity stands at 1,200MW.
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Observers say a caretaker government should stick to day-to-day administrative work rather than taking decisions that could influence the scheduled elections.
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Experts say different budgets come up with different priorities on EVs just as Nepal aims replace fossil fuel vehicles creating confusion.
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An amendment that aims to allow the private sector to engage in power trade inside and outside the country has become uncertain with the country entering election mode.
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This is the third time traffic police and city office have introduced the ‘no horn’ rule.
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Proposal can’t pass the House without the support of UML, which seems disinterested in ruling coalition’s agenda.
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Excluding the LGBTQ+ community remains the norm in many developing countries.
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In contrast to natural forests, bamboo forests have the highest capability for ground water recharging.
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Outgoing lawmakers are oddly rushing to pass bills after sitting on their hands for years.
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Coordination Centre to bring holding centres back into operation, possibly to house people displaced by natural disasters.
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Officials and experts call for patience in introducing such a currency to avoid risks, as they suggest observing the practice in neighbouring countries.
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Palaces in the district have historical and archaeological significance but most monuments have either been lost or have decayed over time.
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Observers say his intentions to create a new force are fine, but efforts so far have failed.
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Experts say with elections announced, the caretaker government cannot present bills in Parliament, as some new laws may lead to policy decisions.
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Nepal needs a robust law to institutionalise and regulate assisted reproductive technology.
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The melting away of pre-modern social relations and forms has gone further than Marx could have imagined.
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The film is Khagendra Lamichhane’s directorial debut, and he has made many interesting choices that work in the film’s favour.
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UML and ruling coalition lawmakers say time is too short for probing and putting the motion to vote.
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The film is Khagendra Lamichhane's directorial debut, and he has made many interesting choices that work in the film’s favour.
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Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office says City can’t impose traffic rules unilaterally. Experts agree.
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Climate-resilient seeds can help sustain Nepal’s agricultural productivity and crop development, experts say.
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While humans live in constant fear of wild animal attacks, the latter find their natural habitats disturbed by human activities.
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This will be first high-level visit to China since Sher Bahadur Deuba became prime minister in July last year.
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Tough haggling expected among taskforce members as the Nepali Congress seeks a bigger bite.
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A task force will recommend seat-sharing arrangements for both federal and provincial elections, leaders say.
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We are committed to one-China policy, Sewa Lamsal, ministry spokesperson, reiterates.
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Khadka to fly to Qingdao on August 9 and return home on August 11 after holding bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang on August 10.
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If the government wants to replace foreign workers, observers stress the need to produce skilled manpower first when Nepali youths are leaving the country in droves.
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Department of Transport says it has already asked the contractor to see if it is possible to print embossed number plates in Devanagari.
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The UML chair says won’t contest upcoming elections on nationalistic plank.
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Officials say they are closely watching the developments and yet to decide on Beijing’s RSVP invitation.
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Around 18.6 million voters estimated to have been registered for the upcoming elections, with around 1 million added since the May 13 local level polls. Election Commission says 107 days enough for preparations.
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Transport infrastructure becomes extremely important as it is the primary driver of economic growth.
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School feeding programmes can increase school attendance and academic performance.
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The marginalised population should not be left behind while providing flood victims with relief.
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Ministry of Health and Population says it has directed health facilities across the country to remain alert in view of possible rise in infections and hospitalisations.
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Cross-party lawmakers including those from the CPN-UML say the department can function better under the Home Ministry.
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The river changed course and turned west through Dumribote and entered several wards of Belaka Municipality.
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Most of the small projects are found to be neglecting chlorination and other water purification procedures before supplying water to households taps.
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Some issues remain though including transitional justice act and seat-sharing, which leaders say will be sorted out.
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Hou Yanqi says the trip violates China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as she hails Nepal’s commitment to one-China principle.