From agreements to architecture: Before the PM's India visit When Prime Minister Balen Shah visits New Delhi, the temptation – as always –will be to celebrate the relationship.
Nepal wants to power South Asia: It does not know what its rivers are doing In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years.
Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready? More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders.
The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced.
One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.
Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together The country is agog with excitement following the formation of a government which is just a spark away from a two-thirds majority, falling short by only two seats.
The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim Waglé Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent.
Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2025. According to the Global Carbon Project’s 2025 report, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% to 38.1 billion tonnes.
You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time.
Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is.
Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended narrative When a new government takes office in a country like Nepal—young in its democratic maturity, institutionally evolving, and deeply shaped by perception—the market does not merely react; it anticipates.
Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.
Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics.
Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance.
Kathmandu FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today.
World Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday.
Nepal Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press.
Nepal Drone operations on Everest halted as Home Ministry cancels permit, denies fresh application The Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled an existing flight permit for the DJI FlyCart 100 drone and denied a fresh application for the American-made FreeFly Alta X Gen 2 in the Everest region, halting the expansion of drone operations on Everest just as the Spring 2026 climbing season enters its most active phase.
Nepal Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations.
Kathmandu Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue.
Nepal Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday.
Kathmandu Land screening begins for squatters The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS).
Nepal Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 1,000 per tola; silver rises The price of gold declined by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, while silver recorded a gain.
Nepal Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: An aerial scenes of bulldozers operating Balaju area An aerial scenes of bulldozers operating around river areas in Balaju and Swayambhu on Saturday.
