In an era where financial prudence is crucial, it is concerning to witness the government allocating significant funds to maintain two separate entities dedicated to ship management. Despite the absence of ships operating within Nepal, the Waterway Project and the Nepal Shipping Office continue to incur substantial annual expenses, amounting to over Rs 90 million a year.

In yet another fatal air accident in the country on Tuesday, a helicopter belonging to Manang Air crashed in Lamjura area of Solukhumbu district killing six people onboard including the captain. The ill-fated helicopter on its way to Kathmandu from Surke, Solukhumbu was found crashed in the Lamjura area in the district hours after it suddenly lost contact with the tower.

The proliferation of universities without a concerted effort to enhance their quality is a worrying trend. The situation in most universities, except for a few notable exceptions like Kathmandu University, is far from satisfactory. It is high time that the government directs its attention towards making the existing universities outstanding educational institutions rather than creating more mediocre ones.

Financial discipline is a fundamental principle that any responsible government must adhere to. It ensures that taxpayer money is spent efficiently, transparently, and with accountability. However, the recent actions of the government, making massive transfers of the budget and spending a staggering Rs 125.07 billion in the last three weeks, have breached this basic norm of financial discipline.

The lumpy skin disease has emerged as a grave threat to the livestock industry, causing significant economic losses and posing a serious risk to animal health in Nepal. The recent outbreak of this viral disease has reached alarming proportions, resulting in the unfortunate demise of thousands of cattle in different parts of the country.

In a political landscape marred by corruption and abuse of power, it is encouraging to witness a leader who dares to take a stand against these unethical practices. Mayor Balen Shah of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has emerged as a beacon of hope with his recent announcement to ban the leasing of government land within the jurisdiction of KMC without prior permission.

The results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) announced on Thursday have brought a glimmer of hope to the education sector, indicating a significant improvement compared to the previous year. The number of students achieving higher GPAs has seen a commendable increase, as revealed by the National Examination Board.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has been an opener for the entire world, reminding us of the critical importance of a well-prepared and robust healthcare system. Nepal, too, has witnessed the dire consequences of a shortage of healthcare professionals during this crisis. It is now evident that we need to take proactive measures and implement a comprehensive plan to meet the increasing demand for health professionals in the coming years

In a worrying development, it has been revealed that over 740,000 individuals obtained permits for foreign employment in just 11 months of the current fiscal year. This staggering number not only highlights the increasing trend of Nepali migrant workers seeking opportunities abroad but also points to a growing disenchantment among the country's youth.

The recent developments surrounding the proposed lease of 15 ropanis of land belonging to Nepal Academy of Music and Drama (NAMUD) to a private party have raised serious concerns about accountability, transparency, and good governance in our government. It is disheartening to learn the mounting pressure exerted allegedly by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati on NAMUD Chancellor Nisha Sharma Pokharel to proceed with this questionable plan.