Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. Opinion 3 h ago
Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. Opinion 1d ago
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 2d ago
What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Opinion 21 Apr, 2025
The untapped potential of the yak economy The untapped potential of the yak economy At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Opinion 20 Apr, 2025
Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair Dahal Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair... Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome it Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome... A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. Opinion 14 Apr, 2025
The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. Opinion 09 Apr, 2025
How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Opinion 08 Apr, 2025
Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Opinion 07 Apr, 2025
How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial efforts and regional partnerships How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial... The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. Opinion 03 Apr, 2025
Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week. As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week. Opinion 02 Apr, 2025
The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. Opinion 01 Apr, 2025
Nepal Made for Nepal, powered by global tech: Panchakanya's bathware revolution Ask anyone building a house in Nepal, and they'll tell you: The bathroom is personal.
Nepal Building on Hillary's legacy: Himalayan Foundations vital to Nepal 10 years after the 2015 earthquake As Nepal marked ten years since the 2015 earthquake, some scars remain—but so does the strength of the Nepali people and our commitment to stand alongside them, and with each other.
Kathmandu Voices of Change: Dental Students Lead a Nation Toward Better Oral Health In celebration of World Oral Health Day, dental students from across Nepal came together for a powerful, month-long national campaign to raise awareness about oral health.
Nepal Labour Minister Bhandari urges implementation of 24-hour insurance scheme for Nepali workers in UAE Sharat Singh Bhandari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, raised some important issues that will benefit Nepali workers in the long run during a bilateral discussion with Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
World South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office.
Lifestyle Toastmasters bridging the gap In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, Nepal’s higher education system is struggling to keep pace.
Opinion Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever.
World Terror Knows No Borders In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities.
Nepal Nepal celebrates platinum jubilee of Mt Kanchenjunga's first ascent On 25 May 1955, Joe Brown and George Band, members of a British expedition, made history by becoming the first climbers to summit Mt. Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak.
