One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk 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. 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. Opinion 2d ago
Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu. In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu. Opinion 09 Apr, 2026
Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together 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 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. Opinion 08 Apr, 2026
The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim Waglé The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim... 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. 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. Opinion 07 Apr, 2026
Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China competition Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China... Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants. Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants. Opinion 07 Apr, 2026
Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken 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. 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. Opinion 06 Apr, 2026
You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard. 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. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time. Opinion 06 Apr, 2026
Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is. We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is. Opinion 05 Apr, 2026
Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended narrative Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended... 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. 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. Opinion 05 Apr, 2026
Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new... 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. 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. Opinion 02 Apr, 2026
Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive 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. Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics. Opinion 01 Apr, 2026
Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity 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. The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance. Opinion 01 Apr, 2026
Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Opinion 31 Mar, 2026
From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
From clear public mandate to measurable government action From clear public mandate to measurable government action A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Sports Carlsberg Golf Classic concludes at Royal Nepal Golf Course The Carlsberg Golf Classic 2026 concluded at the Royal Nepal Golf Course, drawing participation from 130 golfers over two days.
Nepal Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market.
Nepal Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district.
Nepal Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks.
Nepal Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment.
Business NIBL Equity Partners invests Rs 150 million in hydropower project NIBL Equity Partners (NIBLEP), a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) registered with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd., has invested Rs 150 million in Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited to support the development of the 5.875 MW Upper Junbesi Khola Hydropower Project in Solukhumbu.
Science and Tech Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
Nepal Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference.
Health Govt clarifies special scholarship decision for MBBS admission of Gen Z Shah The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that the matter of granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law.
