BHARAT RAJ PAUDYAL: Diplomat With Passion

Newly-appointed foreign secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal has a task before him to handle an uneasy situation in Nepal’s foreign relations in the midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

By A Correspondent Oct 17, 2020

MADHAV BELBASE: The Father Of TBM In Nepal

With his proven technical experience and risk-taking capacity, while trying new technology, Madhav Belbase, has done a service to the nation by advocating for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Technology in Bheri-Babai and Sunkosi-Marin Diversion projects. The Melamchi project was delayed for almost a decade due to the technical obstructions in the tunnel boring of the first phase. Now TBM can be a game-changer to avoid the delay in the second phase, given its successful use in Bheri-Babai in terms of time and cost. Coincidently, Belbase, who is known as the father of TBM in Nepal, is now the secretary of the ministry which looks at the Melamchi Project

By Keshab Poudel Oct 16, 2020

Hindu Kush Himalayan Region’s Ministers Come Together For The Cooperaiton On Climate Action

Ministers from eight countries sign declaration to work together for the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, Cooperation on climate action, climate and disaster resilient communities in the mountains, downstream and beyond; and work towards a prosperous, peaceful and poverty-free region that is food, energy and water secure

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 16, 2020

SHANKER DAS BAIRAGI: Diplomat At Helm Of Civil Service

Known for his soft and humble nature, Shanker Das Bairagi is from a rare group of foreign secretaries promoted as the chief secretary

By A Correspondent Oct 16, 2020

Nepal Have Repatriated Over 105234 Migrant Workers Till October 13

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 14, 2020

UPPER TAMAKOSI: Work In Progress

Despite facing major disasters, including earthquake, blockade, landslide and the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, 456 MW Upper Tamakosi, Nepal’s largest hydropower project, is making progress step by step. For all these troubled years, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bigyan Prasad Shrestha has been working quietly in the project in various capacities leading professional and competent teams of technicians and other staff. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has recognized the progress of the project by conferring Shrestha with the Prawal Janasewashree (Third) medal

By A Correspondent Oct 13, 2020

Nepal Stands For Limiting Global Temperature To 1.5oC: PM Oli

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 08, 2020

New UNHCR Representative in Nepal Carolin Spannuth Verma Presented Her Letter Of Credentials

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 06, 2020

Saying Farewell

While there are always more results to achieve, I am happy to acknowledge that through the hard work of so many colleagues and partners,

By DAVID JAMES MOLDEN Oct 05, 2020

Nijgadh Airport Row: Petitioners To File A Contempt Of Court Against Tourism Minister Bhattarai

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 05, 2020

European Union Welcomed The Increasing Participation Of Women In Political Life In Nepal

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 03, 2020

Tulsi Mehar Shrestha The Gandhian Who Brought The Charkha To Nepal

Shrestha was born in Kathmandu in 1896. From an early age, he showed signs of being a social reformer. He became one of the leaders of the Satyacharan Malami Guthi that worked to end outdated death related rites and rituals in Nepal.

By Manjeev Singh Puri Oct 02, 2020