Traveling in Nepal is an adventure. But this may be an understatement. It is an extreme adventure. There is often a rush of adrenaline. Narrow one lane dirt roads, vertical slopes, sharp turns and difficult terrains are sure to give you goose bumps. These roads are the necessary evil as even the bumpy flights close to tall hills are another life and death experience.
By Abhishekh Adhikari Jun 17, 2018
Tiny Iceland made a stunning first-ever World Cup appearance on Saturday when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic match where Lionel Messi blew his chance to win it when he had a penalty saved by Hannes Por Halldorsson.
By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jun 17, 2018
Everyone has the right to life and liberty. Like all human beings, refugees and displaced persons enjoy human rights that are articulated by international human rights instruments. Just like everyone else, refugees shouldn’t have to face discrimination.
By Dr.Prabin Manandhar Jun 16, 2018
Along with rapid urbanisation, growing markets and waste management practices, countries have faced challenges from plastics both in land and water. Of the 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastic produced globally over the past decade, only 9% is estimated recycled and 79% accumulates in landfills. Use of plastic bags was estimated at one million per minute in 2011.
By Batu Uprety Jun 16, 2018
Air pollution is one of the most severe health problems facing Kathmandu. According to a global Environmental Performance Index published earlier this year, Nepal has the lowest air quality of the 180 countries ranked. Kathmandu is a large reason for that. Last year, using data from the World Health Organization and other institutions, Numbeo.com ranked the city as the fifth most air polluted in the world, with a pollution index of 96.57.
By Jacob “Kobi” Azoulay Jun 16, 2018
The Real Madrid forward was superb in Portugal’s 3-3 World Cup draw with Spain on Friday, giving his team the perfect start with a penalty, putting them 2-1 ahead and popping up at the death, cool as you like, to whip home a free kick and complete a magnificent hat-trick.
By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jun 16, 2018
Experts argues that Nepal should have clear agenda that serves our national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others, experts emphasized
By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jun 15, 2018
Elected a year ago, Norbu Syangbo Ghale chairperson of Naukunda Rural Municipality of Rasuwa District, has his own experiences to share. Elected on the slogan of brining Singha Durbar to the Rural center, Ghale is yet to see any changes in the style of governance. Ghale spoke to KESHAB POUDEL at his Rural Municipality office. Excerpts:
By Keshab Poudel Jun 15, 2018
Almost after the three years, most of the regions devastated by the earthquake of 2015 are yet to recover fully. Thanks to LWF-Nepal, the community of formerly Ramche VDCs currently Ward No. 1 of Kalika Rural Municipality and formerly Yarsha VDC now 1, 2 and 6 Ward of Naukunda Rural Municipality of Rasuwa are almost back to normal with the resilient shelters, infrastructures and livelihood under Build Back Better (BBB) approach
By Keshab Poudel Jun 15, 2018