Keshab Poudel
DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST BORDER Counterproductive
With so much of proximity in geography, religion and civilization, some irritants between Nepal and India are inevitable. The recent dispute on Kalapani border is natural in this regard. Everyone loves the country and border. However, the provocative anti-India demonstrations taking place in different parts of Nepal are not in the interest of Nepal
By Keshab Poudel Nov 13, 2019
Small Farmers Better Off
Implemented by Ministry of Agriculture Development in partnership with provincial and local level governments, local poor and marginalized farmers and Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), with grant from Asian Development Bank, Raising Incomes of Small and Medium (RISAM) Farmers Project has shown how integrated and targeted agriculture can help uplift the life of poor and marginalized farmers
By Keshab Poudel Oct 24, 2019
RAJENDRA KHETAN High Profile, Low Presence
From high profile business leader, industrialist Rajendra Kumar Khetan, who knows ins and outs of Nepal’s long economic, social and political transformation, chooses to work quietly. Although he prefers to remain in a low profile, he is still one of the most informed men in the town
By Keshab Poudel Oct 24, 2019
"International Meet Will Discuss Concerns Over Himalayas" Bhikkhu Sanghasena
As temperature has gone up around the world, the heat is melting ice in the Himalayas and glaciers are receding. At a time when scientists have been expressing concern over the situation, a source of inspiration, spiritual in nature, Bhikkhu Sanghasena, a world renowned Buddhist and founder of the Save the Himalaya Foundation (SHF), from Ladakh, India, is hosting an international conference in Nepal next year. As Bhikkhu Sanghasena was recently in Kathmandu to prepare for the international conference in partnership with Binod Chaudhary’s Chaudhary Foundation, BHIKKHU SANGHASENA spoke to KESHAB POUDEL about the importance of his mission at the residence of Dr. Susanne Von Der Heide, a renowned Buddhist scholar and director of SHF’s international relations. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, a simple and humble human being, is renowned for his immense knowledge and wisdom. Excerpts of half an hour interview
By Keshab Poudel Sep 29, 2019
IUDP A Game Changer
With proper planning, adequate fund and dedicated political leadership, nothing is impossible. This is what one can see in two towns of Province 5 of western Nepal. Funded by loan and grant of Asian Development Bank (ADB), implemented by Nepal Government and Local Levels, Integrated Urban Development Project (IUDP) has not only changed the urban landscape of two towns, Nepalgunj and Siddharthanagar, but also ended their longstanding woes of inundation. From virtually nonexistent infrastructure, the two towns are getting ready with basic urban infrastructures required for the moder urban cities
By Keshab Poudel Sep 29, 2019
HIMALYA SUMSHER RANA A Civil Service Legend
Although he has reached 92, Himalaya Sumsher Rana, the first finance secretary of Ministry of Finance, who established the Ministry working alongside Finance Minister late Subarna Sumsher Rana, has observed all the and ups and downs of Nepal’s Civil Service for over seven decades. From the civil service of a unitary state, where he laid a foundation preparing the first annual fiscal budget, to the current federal structure, Rana says he has seen growing corruption, instability and irresponsibility.
By Keshab Poudel Sep 08, 2019
AMBICA SHRESTHA An Icon Of A Kind
Long before the word Gender Equality and Social Inclusion were coined globally and implemented at national and professional levels, Ambica Shrestha, renowned entrepreneur, heritage conservationist and social worker, had started to build capacity of women and encourage them to participate in economic activities. Not only women, she has also been restlessly promoting the people and community with no access to resources and opportunities. Shrestha, Chairperson of Dwarika's Hotel, a living museum of Nepal's archeology and crafts, still continues her mission to enhance the capacities of men and women
By Keshab Poudel Aug 25, 2019
Guru Nanak Math On Verge Of Vanishing
With the announcement to release coins to celebrate Guru Nanak’s 550 birth anniversary, Nepal has shown a great respect and honor to Guru Nanak. However, Prachin Udasi Guru Nanak Math, one of the oldest shrines, with valuable handwritten Guru Granth in its ownership, at Balaju, is on the wane. Encroached from all sides, including the spiritual sects, schools, communities, roads and individuals, this oldest Math with unique architecture and valuable documents is likely to disappear from the map given the current pace of encroachment
By Keshab Poudel Aug 02, 2019
Monsoon Floods Create Havoc
Monsoon Floods Create Havoc
By Keshab Poudel Jul 19, 2019
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