Prime Minister Oli's visit to the US: Heading for a mixed accomplishment? Prime Minister K P Oli has embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States beginning from September 20 to participate in the 79th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters.
Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all.
Listening to children: To shape Nepal's SDG journey As world leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit for the Future to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), review major achievements and suggest course corrections, there is one perspective that must be considered if we are to truly achieve the SDGs and ensure that no one is left behind – listening to and engaging with children.
Freezing the impact: Tackling glacial melt with resilient solutions Glaciers are indispensable to regional climate, ecological balance, cultural heritage and socio-economic development in the Asia Pacific region.
SC verdict on Valley's rivers: Good for future indeed The Supreme Court has virtually ignited a spark by directing the concerned authorities to provide a setback of 20 meters on either side of the rivers in addition to a similar provision already made in the past, which, however, yet remains to be implemented in totality.
Taxes and immigration: Last ideological gridlock in American domestic policy The American political season is in full swing, with the presidential, local and state elections set for November 2024, as mandated by the Constitution. This grand spectacle of the world’s "greatest" democracy presents a unique opportunity to analyse the significant policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties—ironically, the two dominant political forces representing one of the most pluralistic nations for nearly 200 years.
Unjust power dynamics: Behind failure to address nation's challenges What was supposed to be a conversation about climate activism and the impact that climate warming is having on local indigenous populations of Nepal turned out instead to be a much deeper discussion about democracy, good governance and, yes, climate change. It was also about inequalities and unjust power dynamics in the country that underpin the way the country is fighting one of its biggest challenges.
The 111th anniversary of B P Koirala: Democratic socialism in spotlight The 111th anniversary of Bisheswor Prasad Koirala (BP) is being celebrated with incredible fanfare all around the country.
Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation.
Nepal's persistent digital divide: From high penetration to inclusion In 2024, access to digital technology is not a luxury; it has become imperative for improving lives. However, the situation in Nepal portrays a very complicated scenario.
Political appraisal of Bangladesh: Some lessons to be learnt The political upheaval that rocked the 15-year-old establishment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was an accumulated effect of political conditions prevailing there.
The disappearing youth of Nepal: A national dilemma Nepal is grappling with a significant challenge: the widespread exodus of its young population.
David Vs. Goliath: The epistemological challenge and the myth of strategy The pursuit of human knowledge is inherently retrospective. On a macro scale, our understanding of the universe begins with the Big Bang, the most credible theory of its origin.
Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence.
World How did a killing at a Sikh temple lead to Canada and India expelling each other's diplomats? Relations between India and Canada are at a low point as the countries expelled each other's top diplomats over an ongoing dispute about the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada.
Nepal Tourists flock to Parbat during Dashain Tourists from both within Nepal and abroad have flocked to various touristic destinations in Myagdi during this Dashain festival, seeking to make the most of their holiday season.
Kathmandu Everyone's equal access to technology imperative: NA Chair Dahal Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has said development in science and technology had spurred innovation, making human life easier and dynamic.
World Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill at least 15 people overnight Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 15 people overnight, including six children and two women, Palestinian medical officials said Tuesday.
Business Sales of Himalayan goats earn Rs 160 million in Mustang Mustang district recorded the transaction of Himalayan goats and sheep, earning Rs 160 million during the Dashain festival.
Environment Post monsoon brings cold, request to maintain precaution The country is now in post monsoon. The retreat of monsoon has brought cold.
Sports FIFA to open global talks on updating transfer rules after landmark Diarra ruling The FIFA talks should include the global players’ union FIFPRO, plus representatives from clubs, leagues and national soccer federations.
Sports Soccer player unions and leagues in Europe go to Brussels with latest legal challenge against FIFA FIFA has said its offers this year of talks were not taken up.
Sports King and Lewis quick 50s lead West Indies to a 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka in T20 series opener The second match will be played at the same venue on Tuesday.
World Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 21 people Several secondary explosions could be heard after the initial strike, but it was not immediately clear if they were caused by weapons or fuel tanks.
Lifestyle Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries' success Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace.
Business Manakamana cable car service to close for three days, October 15-17 The service is expected to resume on October 18.
