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

Chasing Clouds: Photographs Of Monsoon Clouds Taken In A Flight To Nepalgunj

By Keshab Poudel Sep 17, 2019

Sunset from Karnali River (Photo Feature)

Fifteen different pictures of Sunset from Karnali River. (Photo Feature)

By Keshab Poudel Sep 16, 2019

Ghodaghodi Lake: Far-West’s Wetland Jewel ( Photo Feature0

Ghodaghodi Lake Far-West’s Wetland Jewel ( Photo Feature0

By Keshab Poudel Sep 12, 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

NEPAL-INDIA Natural Ties, Knotty Behavior

Despite efforts from both sides, the visit of External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Nepal failed to make any breakthrough

By Keshab Poudel Sep 07, 2019

PERSON WITH DISABILITY Learning To Live

Nepal Development Program (NDP) has shown a way to empower, mainstream and transform the life of people with disability in rural parts of Kailali district

By Keshab Poudel Sep 05, 2019

Monsoon Session (Photo Feature)

Beauty Of Monsoon Session (Photo Feature)

By Keshab Poudel Aug 29, 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

KASHMIR Many Roots

Despite small voices within leftist and identity-based political group, many see abrogation of article 370 as internal issue of India

By Keshab Poudel Aug 23, 2019

NEA Electricity Kulman’s Rush

After resolving the problems arising from overflow of water at Kulekhani reservoir, NEA's MD Kul Man Ghising rushed to Upper Tamakosi for an overview of the progress there

By Keshab Poudel Aug 03, 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

Book A Testimony Of Development

Having spent 30 years of bureaucratic career in Ministry of Finance, secretary Lal Shanker Ghimire has shared his firsthand experiences of development practices of Nepal in the book

By Keshab Poudel Jul 21, 2019

PESTICIDE POLITICS Proxy War

Starting from a decision on making mandatory pesticide tests for Indian vegetables and fruits and its withdrawal, the dispute has become a proxy war among ministers