Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is now also damaging maize crops in the mid-hills of Nepal. Recently, the country recorded invasion of the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) damaging crops in over 1,000 hectares of cropland.
By PK Jha, Lalit Prasad Sah and R Muniappan Aug 18, 2020
In the history of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the last four years have been a period of progress and achievement. The utility took the country from a state of darkness to light. From being virtually bankrupt, NEA rose to become the highest profit-making public utility. Although support and backing from all concerned were necessary for the progress, Managing Director Kul Man Ghising showed his individual capacity, commitment, dedication and collaborative approach to work in a team and made this virtually impossible transformation possible. With constant support and backing from his colleagues, MD Ghising, a man from a remote Tamang village of Ramechhap district, showed hope taking root for a transformation that did not seem possible earlier
By Keshab Poudel Aug 18, 2020