World Water Week: Let’s rethink deeper to preserve the world’s most precious resource

As the world gathers in Stockholm for World Water Week, we do so in the shadow of a paradox: WATER,

Behind the money: Untold stories of Nepal’s migration and remittance

Remittance is the backbone of Nepal’s economy. According to Nepal Life Standard Survey IV, 76.8 percent Nepali households receive remittance.

Father’s Day: Reimagining fatherhood

Happy Father’s Day to me. It feels surreal to say that to myself. It’s been more than two decades since

Envisioning youths as drivers of stronger Nepal

Imagine in fifteen years from now a small crop of young leaders coming from across Nepal, young professionals with a

When the government becomes inactive

Nepal, renowned for its rich cultural and natural heritage, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Kathmandu Valley (1979), Sagarmatha

Nepali Congress donates Rs 5 million to Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund

Party chair Sher Bahadur Deuba also presented a 34-point suggestion paper to PM Oli to address the aftermath of natural disasters.

Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has contributed Rs 5 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to assist victims of recent floods, landslides, and inundation. 

The donation follows a decision made by the party’s Central Working Committee and the Parliamentary Party.

On Sunday, party chair Sher Bahadur Deuba, along with senior leaders including Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka and General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma, handed over a cheque for Rs 5 million to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

During the handover, Deuba, also a former prime minister, presented a 34-point suggestion paper to Prime Minister Oli, outlining both immediate and long-term measures to address the aftermath of natural disasters.

Prime Minister Oli welcomed the suggestions, describing them as constructive.

The Nepali Congress, in its statement, urged the government to tackle the disaster response with unity and solidarity, while highlighting the importance of preparedness for future calamities.