Richa Bhattarai

[Surya Raj Acharya @SuryaRAcharya]

*Rent-Seeking*
Anne Krueger famously coined the term 'economic rent-seeking' to describe the pursuit of wealth through privilege rather than value creation.
By extension, Nepal also suffers from 'intellectual rent-seeking' — the pursuit of prestige, influence and authority through titles, connections and marketing rather than knowledge, ideas and intellectual contribution.

[India In Seattle @IndiainSeattle]

Mango Magic Festival @ Seattle !

Thank You Lieutenant Governor of Washington for this reaffirmation on Mangoes from India!

Please do watch:

( 5 June 2026, Seattle)

@APEDADOC @Costco @MEAIndia @AmbVMKwatra @IndianEmbassyUS @mygovindia @PMOIndia
@DDNewslive @DrSJaishankar @ANI @PTI_News @IndianDiplomacy

[Nepali Diplomacy @MOFANEPAL_PD]

Press Release- The Ministry Launches Summer Internship for Policy Research

https://t.co/nmsMwGCREQ

[The Brussels Times @BrusselsTimes]

Belgium has the highest tax on labour in the OECD, at 52.6% for a single worker — well above the 34.9% average across member countries. https://t.co/KfeNeiieYj

[MOF Nepal 🇳🇵 @mofnepal]

आगामी आर्थिक वर्षको बजेटलाई जनमुखी र नतिजामुखी बनाउन अर्थ मन्त्रालयले यहाँहरूको राय-सुझाव वेवसाइट तथा पत्र मार्फत संकलन गरिरहेको छ। साथै, दिइएको QR स्क्यान गरी २०८३ वैशाख मसान्त सम्ममा यहाँले आफ्नो सुझाव पठाउन सक्नुहुनेछ।
#Budget2083 #mofnepal

[Embassy of Nepal, Brussels @nepalinbrussels]

The ceremony demonstrated Brussels' identity, unity, and democratic values amidst the presence of diplomatic corps & high-level government dignitaries. Sincere gratitude to the Brussels Parliament and the Brussels Government for the warm hospitality extended to @sewa_lamsal .

[Henna Virkkunen @HennaVirkkunen]

Our businesses and citizens want two things from AI rules. They want to be able to innovate and feel safe. Today’s agreement on the AI omnibus does both:

https://t.co/GlamdsxY1a

[Nepal Tourism Board @nepaltourismb]

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the #LangtangValleyTrek in Nepal🇳🇵a stunning fusion of mountains, forests, and culture.
From snow-capped peaks to peaceful villages, Langtang offers an unforgettable Himalayan adventure without the crowds.
#LangtangNationalPark #TrekkingNepal

[Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @ESRIG_Institute]

Congrats to Prajal Pradhan ( @prajdhan ) & Wided Medjroubi on their promotion to Associate Professor at the University of Groningen!

Advancing impactful research in energy, sustainability & climate.

#AcademicExcellence #EnergyResearch #Sustainability

[Nepali Diplomacy @MOFANEPAL_PD]

Happy 2570th Buddha Jayanti!

May the timeless wisdom of the Buddha continue to guide us toward peace, harmony and compassion.

#Buddhajayanti #buddha #buddhapurnima

[Balen Shah @ShahBalen]

बुद्धले भन्नुभयो “दुःख छ, दुःखको कारण छ, दुःखको निवारण छ, दुःख निवारण गर्ने मार्ग छ।”
बुद्धले देखाउनुभएको बाटो दुःख निवारणको बाटो हो। उज्यालोको अभाव नै अँध्यारो हो; जतिबेला उज्यालोको किरणले पाइला टेक्छ, अँध्यारो स्वतः बिलाएर जान्छ। हाम्रो यात्रा त्यस्तै ज्ञानको उज्यालोको खोजमा हुनुपर्छ, समस्या निवारणको मार्गमा हुनुपर्छ।
शान्तिका सर्वकालीन महान् प्रवर्तक बुद्धको जन्मजयन्तीको अवसरमा विश्वशान्तिको कामना गर्दछु। बुद्धको जन्मले धन्य हाम्रो नेपाल भूमि सदैव अहिंसा र शान्तिको पक्षमा छ।
साँचो क्रान्ति ‘क’ बाट होइन ‘ज्ञ’ बाट शुरू हुन्छ, र त्यो "ज्ञ" ज्ञान हो ।
बुद्ध जयन्तीको सुअवसरमा सम्पूर्णमा प्रज्ञामय शुभकामना।
अप्प दीपो भवः।

[The Brussels Times @BrusselsTimes]

New EU guidance aims to rein in draft national rules that risk fragmenting the Single Market, focusing on proportionality and public interest limits. https://t.co/zd4sSeuLV7

[CG @chandangoopta]

we need such collaboration (and policy enabling them) so that ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and all other necessary subscriptions can be bought using local payments!

[Office of the Investment Board Nepal🇳🇵 @IBNOffice]

In a virtual address to the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026 in Brussels, IBN CEO Sushil Gyewali highlighted the need to move beyond traditional development cooperation toward strategic digital co-creation between Nepal and the European Union.
#IBN #InvestInNepal #TechForum

[Embassy of Nepal, Brussels @nepalinbrussels]

The Forum was addressed by Mr. Alvis Ancans from DG CONNECT @EU_Commission, Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO @IBNOffice, Mr. Adesh Khadka, Joint Secretary, MoICT and @anjaniphuyal CEO @genesesolution in the inaugural session.

[Consulate General of Nepal, San Francisco @cgnsfo]

Spouse of CG, Ms. Amrita Adhikari, organized a Nepali luncheon for members of Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC), comprising spouses of San Francisco Consular Corps, at Momo and Curry Nepal restaurant in Millbrae City on April 20, 2026.
@MOFANEPAL_PD

[The Brussels Times @BrusselsTimes]

The EU's new Ocean Act could redefine marine governance — as it remains unclear if it can strike the balance between protection and exploitation. Public input invited until July 2026. https://t.co/jIikXh8B66

[Nepali Diplomacy @MOFANEPAL_PD]

International Mother Earth Day 2026

#UN

[The Brussels Times @BrusselsTimes]

Bangladesh becomes the first South Asian nation to secure an EU “modern” pact, combining trade, human rights, and sustainability. Here's what’s next for relations rooted in 50+ years. https://t.co/I9GkA8TtCw

[Nepali Diplomacy @MOFANEPAL_PD]

Wellness Walk at Haatiban – Champadevi organised by MoFA.

🔗https://t.co/WsmNbdLewU