On July 24, 2024, a Saurya Airlines CRJ200 aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The accident claimed the lives of 18 people, including 17…
Rabi Lamichhane’s arrest: A look at justice and timing in Nepal
On the evening of October 18, 2024, Rabi Lamichhane, a sitting member of Nepal’s House of Representatives and former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, was arrested at 6:45 PM….
Holding journalism accountable: Is there a double standard at play?
In a courtroom packed with curious onlookers and media personnel, two journalists sat soberly, awaiting a verdict that would ultimately hold them accountable for their actions. The charges? Publishing unverified…
Nepal’s struggle with nature and negligence: Where is the government?
The skies opened up, and the rains fell as predicted. But while the downpour was expected, the tragic consequences were avoidable. Floods, landslides, and highway blockades have paralyzed the nation….
Government’s sudden tax filing deadline change: A slap to new business
In a sudden and unexpected move, Nepal’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has decided not to extend the tax filing deadline for businesses, a change that many see as damaging, particularly…
Nepal officially lifts TikTok Ban: A New chapter for digital regulation
As of September 6, 2024, TikTok is once again operational in Nepal. This decision comes after the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) issued an official notice confirming the lifting of the…
The Twitter ban in Brazil: A deep dive into recent events
On September 2, 2024, Brazil’s Supreme Court upheld a decision to ban Twitter (now rebranded as X) across the country, following a virtual trial in which a panel of five…
Growing concern surrounding the current state of Nepal’s roads
Nepal’s road infrastructure is in a state of disrepair, troubled by delayed projects, poor construction quality, and a severe lack of maintenance. These issues are not only a source of…
Learning from past tragedies, Nepal needs to modernize pilot training
Nepal, with its beautiful landscapes and complex terrain, demands excellent skill from its pilots. Yet, the aviation training environment in Nepal exposes a gap in preparing pilots to navigate the…
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court case & lessons for Nepal
A wave of unprecedented protests in Bangladesh has led to the resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and five other Supreme Court justices. Triggered by controversies and escalating tensions, these…
US antitrust ruling on Google: Impact of the $20 billion Apple deal
In a landmark US antitrust ruling on Google, US antitrust regulators have taken a firm stance against Google, targeting its substantial deal with Apple to maintain its search engine as…
Brazil plane crash: What we know so far
On August 10, 2024, a devastating plane crash occurred in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in the tragic loss of all 62 passengers and crew aboard Voepass flight…
Thailand’s largest party dissolved: Implications and reactions
On August 7, 2024, Thailand’s Constitutional Court dissolved the Move Forward Party, the nation’s largest political party. The court’s decision also resulted in jail terms for several of its leaders….
Air Dynasty helicopter crash: Initial details
On August 7, 2024 (today), a tragic helicopter crash involving an Air Dynasty aircraft resulted in the deaths of five people. The helicopter, an Eurocopter AS350, had taken off from…
Understanding Prime Minister’s contradictory statements about wage policy
In recent interactions with different professional groups, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has exhibited starkly differing tones on economic matters, revealing a troubling inconsistency in his approach to governance. This…
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सबैले आफ्नो कुराहरु माथि पार्न खोज्छन् यहाँसके सम्म भोलि भन्दै कुरा टार्न खोज्छन् यहाँ आफ्नो मात्र स्वार्थको लागि बाँच्न चाहन्छन् यहाँअरुको पीडा देखेर पनि नजान्ने भएर रमाउँछन् यहाँ अरे… आफु…
MrBeast’s Latest Video: Controversy and Reality
Recently, rumors surfaced that MrBeast’s latest video received over a million dislikes within 20 hours. However, MrBeast’s team has provided screenshots showing a like rate of 99.1%, which is significantly…
Analyzing NEB 2081 Result Based on Gender and Province
The National Examination Board (NEB) of Nepal recently released the results for the Class 12 examinations for this year. This analysis looks into the performance metrics across various dimensions such…
Fiscal Changes in Nepal: VAT and Transaction Fees in Digital Payment Services
As Nepal steps into the new fiscal year 2081/82, significant changes have been introduced (while others are following up soon) in the financial transaction landscape, particularly in the digital payments….