Bajura earthquake serves as a reminder that earthquakes can strike at any time and we must always be prepared.

All this has raised a very important question: have the police been defying the home minister’s orders to arrest Koiri? It may sound harsh to Home Minister Lamichhane, but it seems yes! If otherwise, Koiri would have been arrested long ago. But Koiri enjoyed a similar liberty during the erstwhile Sher Bahadur Deuba-led government, too.

Nepal’s trade with China via the land routes has been disrupted once again with the Chinese side halting the trade through Rasuwagadhi-Kerung till February 3. The Chinese side has cited the celebration of Chinese New Year, which kicked off on January 22 and will be celebrated through February 5. The abrupt decision of Chinese authorities to close the only border point that is currently operational between the two countries comes barely a month after the northern neighbor opened the border point following its decision to ease COVID-19 related restrictions it enforced to contain the spread of the virus. The border point was opened after a hiatus of three years after the outbreak of COVID-19 in China.

According to Darwin’s theory of natural selection, the animals and plants that are better-suited to the environment they exist in and can adapt to any change in it better will continue to exist. This theory which is summarized into the famous phrase “survival of the fittest '' is still relevant and significant. Needless to say, this theory is quite helpful in understanding the continuous evolution in all species of life.

On Friday, two rhinos– an adult and a four-year-old male – were found dead on the bank of the Narayani River in Madhyabindu Municipality-2 of Nawalparasi (East). The incident that occurred in Chitwan National Park (CNP) area is suspected to be yet another case of poaching, as the horn of the female rhino was found in a severed condition.

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise announcement to resign from the post and retire from politics. Speaking at a news conference, Ms Ardern said she didn’t believe she had the energy to seek re-election in the upcoming polls which will be held in October and said she would step aside for a new leader.

The newly-elected House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday picked CPN-UML’s Devraj Ghimire as its Speaker. While the ruling alliance candidate got 167 votes, his rival candidate Ishwari Neupane of the Nepali Congress (NC) was limited to 100 votes in the 275-member parliament.

With winter in full bloom in the country, a major concern for a lot of Nepalis is the lack of warmth and shelter during the coldest months of the year. A large number of people in Nepal, especially those in the country’s southern plains live in homes made of mud and thatch, which provide little insulation against cold. This can lead to hypothermia and other serious health problems, especially for the elderly and young children.

After weeks of delay, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday expanded his cabinet, adding several new members to his team. His move to expand the cabinet comes at a crucial time for Nepal, as the country faces a number of pressing challenges, including economic growth, political stability, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The addition of new members, most of them with excellent track record, to the cabinet is a positive step forward, as it brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to the table.

It goes without saying that corruption is a major problem in Nepal that has undermined the country’s social, economic and political development. Despite efforts to address corruption, it continues to thrive and undermine public trust in government institutions. The fight against corruption requires a concerted effort from all sectors of society and has to be supported by legal and institutional measures