Published on: Oct 27, 2024
Helvetas-Nepal's Riverbed Farming Project (RbF) has shown that involving various stakeholders including local level and provincial level governments in a partnership significantly enhances the project's sustainability.
By Keshab Poudel | Aug 07, 2024
Even minor aircraft repairs costs a fortune. Just about a week ago there was a serious incident involving an Ariana jet throwing a dust storm as the B737 overran runway at Khost (KHT) as its rear rubbed against the terrain. Thankfully, it still managed to get airborne even after tearing the perimeter fence.
By Hemant Arjyal | Aug 31, 2024
Nepal is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its 2015 Constitution, a landmark document adopted through an elected Constituent Assembly that introduced federalism, devolution of power, and inclusive democracy. On this occasion, SPOTLIGHT spoke with Professor Bipin Adhikari, a senior constitutional expert from Kathmandu University School of Law, about the Constitution's achievements, challenges, and its implementation over the years. Here are excerpts from the interview:
By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE | Sep 19, 2024
For seven years, Kul Man Ghising has served as the Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), during which he has significantly revitalized Nepal's electricity sector, ensuring that electricity is both affordable and reliable. Under his leadership, the NEA has successfully eliminated long-standing load shedding issues and has made substantial advancements in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the nation over the past eight years. One of his most notable accomplishments is transforming Nepal from a net importer of electricity to a net exporter, achieving an annual profit of Rs. 12 billion. Despite facing provocations, character attacks, and pressures from both known and unknown adversaries, MD Ghising has consistently demonstrated composure and professionalism. In a recent press conference attended by 300 journalists and broadcast live with over 200 cameras, he exemplified humility and respect, expressing gratitude to Prime Ministers, Ministers, senior officials, and his entire NEA team for their collective achievements. As the NEA commemorates its 39th anniversary on August 17, MD Ghising, who has turned a loss of Rs. 34.61 billion into a cumulative profit of Rs. 47.41 billion last year, continues to embody the qualities of a distinguished leader in a challenging environment
By A Correspondent | Oct 28, 2024