Author: Himalaya Post

Laxmi Sunrise Bank’s 9th Invitational Golf Tournament concluded

Kathmandu – Laxmi Sunrise Bank concluded its 9th Invitational Golf Tournament at the Gokarna Resort in Kathmandu on Saturday. The competition, themed ‘Swing for Sustainability’, highlighted the bank’s zero carbon concept and commitment to green initiatives, the bank said. A study of the total carbon emissions of the tournament before the tournament estimated that the event would emit one ton of carbon and would require 45 trees to be planted to offset it. However, the bank has committed to planting 1,000 trees. Each participant was also given a sapling as a personal contribution to a green and sustainable future,...

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Complexity of BRI Engagement : Case of Pokhara Airport and Cautionary Lessons on Debt Dependency

-Keshav Nepal Kathmadu-Pokhara International Airport, a prominent venture under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has sparked a discussion in Nepal regarding the risks involved in major foreign-funded projects. Built with a substantial loan from China’s Exim Bank, the airport has intensified concerns over the financial obligations Nepal may incur without sufficient economic returns to cover these costs. Seven years into the BRI agreement, questions linger about its pace of progress and the wider implications for Nepal’s economy, sovereignty, and international standing. Nepal joined the BRI in 2017 with the aim of achieving growth, economic integration, and robust infrastructure...

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Nepal must not fall victim to the encircling Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

-Keshav Nepal Kathmandu- As Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s upcoming trip to China, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) looms large on the agenda. China is championing this ambitious global development strategy that promises significant benefits for developing nations through enhanced infrastructure and connectivity. Nepal, a country with natural beauty and cultural heritage, but facing economic challenges, the BRI could be instrumental in driving growth and modernization. While examining this potential future, we need to be cautious as the BRI has inherent risks that could put Nepal’s economy, sovereignty, and stability in jeopardy. Nepal should be alert on Allure...

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Biratnagar City FC to Host India’s Ignesians FC in High-Stakes Friendlies

Biratnagar- Ignesians FC, a team from Pune, India, will play three friendly games against Biratnagar City Football Club (BCFC). The squads from both clubs will compete in the three-match event on November 12 and 13, 2024, and it promises to be an entertaining schedule of international youth football. The exciting three-match series will be held at Jamboree Nexus Lounge, located on VIP Road, Biratnagar-9. The following is the match schedule: First match: 5:00 PM on November 12, 2024 Match 2: 10:00 AM on November 13, 2024 Match 3: 5:00 PM on November 13, 2024 The series offers a valuable opportunity for...

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Lumbini Lions appoints Superstar Rajesh Hamal as their Brand Ambassador

Lumbini Lions has officially appointed celebrated actor Rajesh Hamal as their brand ambassador for the upcoming NPL. The announcement was made on Monday at a press conference organized in Hotel Hilton, Naxal. With a remarkable career spanning decades in the Nepali film industry, Rajesh Hamal is renowned for his powerful dialogue delivery and action on screen, as well as his intellect and personality off-screen. His extraordinary contributions to Nepali cinema have earned him the title of ‘Mahanayak’ of the Nepali Film Industry. He is going to make a motivational impact also in the field of Nepali sports having joined...

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