Interview
“Judicial Council Is An Aphorism” Upendra Keshari Neupane
Senior advocate and former member of Judicial Council UPENDRA KESHARI NEUPANE is a well-known lawyer. Senior advocate Neupane tendered his resignation following the dispute with Nepal Bar Association. Having served at Judicial Council in a crucial ti
By A Correspondent May 08, 2016
“Lawmakers Should Bring Up People's Voices” ONSARI GHARTI MAGAR
As the disputes between the ruling and opposition forces intensify, the second session of transformed Legislature Parliament is likely to see a lot of political clashes. Here speaker ONSARI GHARTI MAGAR, UCPN-UML leader, will have an increased role t
By Keshab Poudel May 05, 2016
“Migration is an Opportunity as well” Maurizio Busatti
At a time when Nepal is facing multi-dimensional challenges due to migration, including that of labour, the Chief of Mission of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) in Nepal, Maurizio Busatti, spoke to KESHAB POUDEL on these various dime
By Keshab Poudel May 05, 2016
“Nepal’s Immigration System Is Modern”Kedar Neupane
The immigration systems around the world are modernizing. In that context, Kedar Neupane, Director General of Department of Immigration, spoke to KESHAB POUDEL highlighting how Nepal’s immigration system is also modernizing to keep pace with the glob
By Keshab Poudel May 05, 2016
“Barpak Is One Model Of Reconstruction” Rabindra Adhikary
At a time when reconstruction work in the earthquake devastated areas is going slow, Chairman of Development Committee of Legislature Parliament RABINDRA ADHIKARY recently visited Barpak, epicenter of Gurkha Earthquake,and took part in a convention.
By Keshab Poudel May 05, 2016
“Top-Up Cash Helped Needy” Bashanta Raj Gautam
With the successful implementation of Emergency Top-Up Cash Transfer Program (ETCTP) to earthquake affected people, BASHANT RAJ GAUTAM, Joint-Secretary at Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development and Director-General, Department of Civil Reg
By A Correspondent Apr 22, 2016
“Earthquake Was A Kind Of Blessing In Disguise” Deepak Raj Sapota
As Nepal is commemorating the first anniversary of the great earthquake, DEEPAK RAJ SAPKOTA, country director of Karuna Foundation, which has been working for the protection of children and differently-able people, spoke with NEW SPOTLIGHT on various
By A Correspondent Apr 21, 2016
“Helping Nepali Women Is A Matter of Pride”
Having worked for two and a half decades in social service, MRS. KAMALA THAPA has established herself as a social worker of some distinction. Thapa, the wife of former army chief Pyar Jung Thapa, heads Sunaulo Parivar Nepal, a local implementing par
By A Correspondent Mar 17, 2016
Nepal’s Immigration Reforms Must
As human mobility has increased, the issue related to immigration and border control has complicated further. Despite many changes globally in immigration sector, Nepal is yet to make reforms to meet the global change. KEDAR NEUPANE, Director General
By Keshab Poudel Mar 17, 2016
“It Is Important To Measure Air Pollution” Dr. Lawrence
With his long experience in dealing with air pollution, Prof. Dr. MARK G. LAWRENCE, managing scientific director of the Institute of Advanced Sustainability Studies was in Nepal to meet with policymakers and fellow scientists, and to sign an agreemen
By Keshab Poudel Mar 04, 2016
“Deuba Promises to Follow BP’s Ideology” Govinda Raj Joshi
Former Joint General Secretary GOVINDA RAJ JOSHI, who is now with KB Gurung-led three member team, including Binaya Dhoj Chand, is also blaming the present leadership for betraying the party ideology. On the eve of the 13th general convention, Joshi
By A Correspondent Mar 03, 2016
“Nepal Is Serious About Climate Change” Naresh Sharma
At a time when Nepal is eyeing for international funding for financing resilient and low carbon development in Nepal, Naresh Sharma, Coordinator, National Adaptation Plan, Senior Agri-Economist, Chief of Climate Finance Management Section and Nationa
By A Correspondent Mar 03, 2016
“Political mechanism is unacceptable to Madhesh” Rajendra Mahato
At a time when the government is showing reluctance to make any breakthrough in negotiations with the Madhesh-based parties, RAJENDRA MAHATO, Chair of Sadbhawana Party,warns of launching a massive uprising. Mahato spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT. Excerpts:
By A Correspondent Feb 19, 2016
“Practical Action Can Help In Building Better”
Nepal has launched the reconstruction campaignwith a call for more support from the international communities, NGOs/INGOs and private sector.In that context, UPENDRA MAN SHRESTHA, program officer of Practical Action, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on issues
By A Correspondent Feb 19, 2016
“IM Different Due To Its Long-Term Goal” Ann Svensen
Having worked for over two decades in the civil society sector, ANN SVENSEN, Secretary General of IM Swedish Development Partner, was very much impressed while meeting with various stakeholders in the rural communities of Nepal. Secretary General An
By A Correspondent Feb 18, 2016
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