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Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Voices from Sole, Nuwakot: Losing my family and village in the 26 August 2026 Nepal floods

On 26 August 2026, devastating flash floods struck Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts along the Nepal–Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads, and bridges and cutting off entire communities from the rest of the country.

17 Sep, 2026

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David and Goliath

David M would take care of the Nepali Goliath, a sempiternal gulf between fantastic dream and hard reality in the tourism trade, “Aloft Marriott” (Pg 6, Jun 8). As the scion of one of the largest hotel brands, he sits in an envious position to spin Nepali tourism on its head.

10 Jun, 2026

Rajendra Bajgain

Prisoners of Geography: Nepal, the Himalayas, and the strategic future of a nation

When I recently read Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, I was struck by a reflection that has haunted me for decades: geography shapes the destiny of nations. Mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas are not merely natural features—they define political possibilities, economic pathways, and military realities.

15 Mar, 2026

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Nepal at the crossroads: The stark reality of "choiceless democracy"

On March 5, 2026, Nepal stands on the precipice of a historic general election—one catalyzed by a Gen Z revolution that toppled the entrenched K.P. Sharma Oli government.

17 Feb, 2026

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Why public debates matter for PM hopefuls

Nepal’s politics has lost its sense of direction. Over time, governance has been replaced by slogans, personalities, and short-term political survival. Populism has made noise more valuable than results, and performance more important than policy.

27 Jan, 2026

Dr. Yadav Prasad Pant: A nationalist with multidimensional personality

24 Jan, 2026

End of Beginning or Beginning of the End?

28 Oct, 2025

Tourists and turmoil: Can Nepal's hotel industry survive another crisis?

24 Sep, 2025

The power of ecological restoration

24 Sep, 2025

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File - A man sits waits in his electric car while recharging at a charging station in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Photo: AP

Nepal's EV revolution stalls

In 1975, Nepal launched a trolley bus system with a Rs 40-million grant from China, aiming to modernise Kathmandu’s transport and offer a cleaner alternative to diesel buses.

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From "Convenience to Consciousness": My Evolving Relationship with Menstrual Products

When we talk about menstruation, the conversation often starts and stops at awareness, taboos, and breaking the silence.

File---People are seen waiting in line to board a public vehicle in Kathmandu. Photo: THT

When public transport halts

On June 2, public transport vehicles across Kathmandu and potentially much of Nepal stopped running. What began as a one-hour protest has now escalated into a full-fledged indefinite shutdown.

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When the laughter hurts

Bullying is an intentional, inhumane act of hurting another person or group physically, especially to cause them psychological harm.

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Political instability and mental health

In the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal has endured decades of political turmoil –from monarchy to democracy, from conflict to fragile peace.

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We suffer from Commitment Dysfunction Syndrome

A pattern learned in childhood, reinforced by culture, and now amplified by technology.

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The One who created God must be a Genius

From the first cry of a newborn to the last moments of life on a deathbed, we are among the creation of God. In every turn, curve, and step of life, we are under the supervision of God.

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The silent suffering as a bug

“Changes bring opportunity”. After reading ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka, this saying feels like an outrage. Kafka, a prominent 20th-century figure, explores the struggle of daily life, depicting a man caught between the hardships of life and death.

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Listen to your body

As a woman in my late 30’s, I write this article to share my experience of my journey from ignoring to listening to my body signs. I hope the article helps you, if you haven’t been listening to your body!

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Nepal witnesses fall of family-oriented society

When you think of Nepal from a social standpoint, you see a family oriented society, a society much different than any western societies throughout the world.

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Why do students want to leave?

As a grade 11 student, I’ve seen countless seniors from my school eagerly apply for universities abroad.

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The Dead Sea and Everest-Dead Sea stones

As someone who does not know how to swim, the Dead Sea was fun! When I visited the place in October 2024, the only word I could think of was ‘breathtaking’.

A view of a royal palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Mausam Shah 'Nepali'/THT

From guards to bank's CFO, Nepalis strive in Cambodia amid rising migration

Nepal and Cambodia have maintained cordial and friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975.

A cruise ship sails through Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Photo: Mausam Shah 'Nepali'/THT

Vietnam gains popularity among Nepali travelers

Driven by remittances and a steadily evolving travel culture, a growing number of Nepalis are choosing to travel abroad for leisure and holiday experiences.

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File Photo: A view of the swollen Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat district, on Monday, July 25, 2016. Courtesy: Prabhat Kumar Jha/ THT

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

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Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket

Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday.

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Swet Bhairav. Photo: Sanjog Pariyar

Swet Bhairav: The hidden face of Shiva revealed during Indra Jatra

Bhairav, so fierce that it's kept hidden from the public eyes, is unveiled for the first time this year.

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Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

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Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Non-Stop Rain Floods Teku Kalopul Road

Non-Stop Rain Floods Teku Kalopul Road, Commuters Stuck In Waterlogged Chaos

The Teku Kalopul corridor road in Kathmandu is submerged after continuous rain swelled river flow in the area, disrupting movement for commuters.

File - Prime Minister Balen Shah gestures during a swearing-in ceremony at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Small-state realism: An alternative to inconsistent, individual-centric diplomacy

Recently, influential lawmaker of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Amresh Kumar Singh, blatantly accused from the podium of the House of Representatives (HoR) that the chief advisor of Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah had secretly met Indian PM Narendra Modi’s chief security advisor in a New Delhi hotel.

File-Dhaulagiri Mountain as seen from Poon Hill in Myagdi district, on Monday, November 06, 2017. Photo: RSS

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

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Rain, landslides disrupt Kathmandu waste collection services

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged residents not to dispose of household waste in public areas after continuous rainfall and landslides disrupted waste collection and transportation services.

Photo: Makawanpur District Police

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Photo: AP

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan Resilience Mechanism

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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