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NARAYAN PRASAD ARJAL Order Of Rising Sun

Although senior bureaucrat and former ambassador of Nepal to Japan Narayan Prasad Arjal has immensely contributed to Nepal’s development and progress, only a few from younger generation of civil servants know about this. In his entire career span in civil service over 22 years, 87-year-old Arjal, a living genius of Nepal, worked in various ministries and departments. Retired about 40 years ago following the completion of his tenure as secretary and ambassador to Japan twenty years ago, Arjal has been living in his own healthy lifestyle with the family. With the announcement of Government of Japan to confer him with Order of the Rising Sun for his contribution to strengthening Nepal-Japan relations, Arjal's isolation has got a break

By Keshab Poudel Feb 25, 2020

IGP GYAWALY Simple Mantra

Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Thakur Prasad Gyawaly issues two lines of mantra to serve the country by maintaining law and order

By A Correspondent Feb 24, 2020

DEFENSE MINISTER IN KALAPANI Conciliation or Provocation?

Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokharel's recent air inspection of the disputed Kalapani border rebuffs foreign minister's efforts to solve the problem through diplomatic channels

By A Correspondent Feb 23, 2020

NEPAL ARMY DAY Sacrifice To Remember

With more than 300 years of glorious history and remarkable achievement in nation building, Nepal Army, the country’s oldest institution defending sovereignty and integrity of Nepal, celebrated the Army Day by demonstrating its modern capacity in disaster management, global peace building and institutional preparedness. Having gone through many upheavals, Nepal Army stands as an organization with highly competent human resources equipped with lots of international exposure

By Keshab Poudel Feb 22, 2020

VOLUNTEERING Israeli Way

Embassy of Israel organizes Volunteering Day in Kathmandu

By A Correspondent Feb 11, 2020

FCNA Federal Chart

Chief Ministers from five provinces agree to implement findings of federalism stocktaking report

By A Correspondent Feb 10, 2020

HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE Humanity Matters

Nepal introduces Holocaust education at the school level curriculum

By A Correspondent Feb 09, 2020

Prithvi Narayan Shah: The Rise and Growth The Nepali Nation

Renowned scholar late Rishikesh Shaha in his book Heroes and Builders of Nepal writes Prithvinarayan Shah’s role in the rise and growth of Nepali nation

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jan 11, 2020

Nepal Government Demolished 1273 Chaupadi Shed

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jan 07, 2020

Diplomacy Changing Guard

As Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri left Nepal completing hid tenure, India is yet to decide his replacement

By A Correspondent Jan 06, 2020

MCC CONTROVERSY Political Propaganda

Although Millennium Challenge Cooperation (MCC) grant assistance is crucial to build high voltage energy expansion and distribution infrastructure in Nepal, the politburo meeting of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which takes a soft stand on loan projects under Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), put the ratification of the grant project under uncertainty. Signed by Nepal during the first tenure of Prime Minister and co-chair of NCP K. P. Sharma Oli, second co-chair of the party Pushpa Kamal Dahal has raised questions on the agreement

By Keshab Poudel Jan 05, 2020

Resignation of Prime Minister Padma Shamsher and the Fate of his Constitution

The Government of India came to be the arbiter of the 1950-51 revolution, because of King Tribhuvan's immaturity in taking refuge at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu without consulting the Nepali Congress

By Dr. Bipin Adhikari Jan 04, 2020

Resilience And Poverty In Kathmandu: The Story Of An Encounter

At nine, he lost his father. He has to help to feed his family from then. Even if he has never learned to read and write, his English is very good

By Benoît Clémencin Jan 03, 2020

FINNISH SUPPORT Right To Education

Finland Supports UNICEF To Realize Children Rights To Education And Water and Sanitation In Nepal

By A Correspondent Dec 22, 2019

GENDER EQUALITY Concerned Of Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific countries adopt declaration to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment

By A Correspondent Dec 06, 2019

FAO Safe Food

FAO Emphasizes On Safe Food For Consumption With Preserved Quality At Every Stage Of The Food Chain

By A Correspondent Dec 06, 2019

The Law Of Zero Tolerance Against Gender Violence Is In Active Effect

The Constitution of Nepal is most progressive, democratic and inclusive in the world. It has incorporated “Rights of Women” as a fundamental right backed by independent judicial and other institutions.

By Chandra Kumar Ghimire Dec 06, 2019