Balen's statement about Indo-Nepal border: An unwarranted outburst Balen's statement about Indo-Nepal border: An unwarranted outburst The Parliament was virtually up in flames when Prime Minister Balen Shah said that it was not only India but also Nepal that has encroached neighbouring territory in response to a question by Aaren Rai, a parliamentarian representing the Shrama Sanskriti Party. The Parliament was virtually up in flames when Prime Minister Balen Shah said that it was not only India but also Nepal that has encroached neighbouring territory in response to a question by Aaren Rai, a parliamentarian representing the Shrama Sanskriti Party. Opinion 1d ago
Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of... Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings. Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings. Opinion 2d ago
Redefining schooling and classroom learning in Nepal: Moving beyond memorisation towards independent thinking Redefining schooling and classroom learning in Nepal: Moving beyond memorisation... As the school year here in Massachusetts comes to an end, parents have already begun preparing for the next one. As the school year here in Massachusetts comes to an end, parents have already begun preparing for the next one. Opinion 08 Jun, 2026
Post Gen Z movement budget: Overambitious, little realistic Post Gen Z movement budget: Overambitious, little realistic The much-awaited budget has finally come to the fore. Expectations were high among the people partly because it was the one being presented by the Gen Z supported government. The much-awaited budget has finally come to the fore. Expectations were high among the people partly because it was the one being presented by the Gen Z supported government. Opinion 06 Jun, 2026
When the monsoon returns, so do preventable diseases: The fight begins before the outbreak When the monsoon returns, so do preventable diseases: The fight begins before the... Every year, Nepal welcomes the monsoon with hope. Rain revives fields, replenishes springs and softens months of heat and dust. But the same season reopens an old public health wound. Every year, Nepal welcomes the monsoon with hope. Rain revives fields, replenishes springs and softens months of heat and dust. But the same season reopens an old public health wound. Opinion 05 Jun, 2026
Diplomacy is not surrender: Balen's border remarks are strategic Diplomacy is not surrender: Balen's border remarks are strategic Few issues evoke stronger emotions in Nepal than questions of sovereignty and territory. Few issues evoke stronger emotions in Nepal than questions of sovereignty and territory. Opinion 04 Jun, 2026
Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Nepal: The inevitable shift Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Nepal: The inevitable shift Indigenous Peoples in Nepal have long faced discrimination. Despite the constitutional provisions of Nepal’s rich cultural diversity, indigenous communities have faced socio-economic inequality, land tenure insecurity, and political exclusion for centuries. Indigenous Peoples in Nepal have long faced discrimination. Despite the constitutional provisions of Nepal’s rich cultural diversity, indigenous communities have faced socio-economic inequality, land tenure insecurity, and political exclusion for centuries. Opinion 02 Jun, 2026
Domestic and foreign remittances in Nepal: Contributions, disruptions, and policy implications Domestic and foreign remittances in Nepal: Contributions, disruptions, and policy... Remittances have become one of the most notable economic lifelines for Nepal. Remittances provide foreign exchange that strengthens the balance of payments, support consumption in households across the country, and help reduce poverty. Remittances have become one of the most notable economic lifelines for Nepal. Remittances provide foreign exchange that strengthens the balance of payments, support consumption in households across the country, and help reduce poverty. Opinion 01 Jun, 2026
Rethinking Balen Shah's silence in Parliament: It is not a weakness but a political skill Rethinking Balen Shah's silence in Parliament: It is not a weakness but a political... In recent weeks, Nepal’s political discourse has been dominated by a single, polarising question: Why is Prime Minister Balen Shah so silent in Parliament? In recent weeks, Nepal’s political discourse has been dominated by a single, polarising question: Why is Prime Minister Balen Shah so silent in Parliament? Opinion 29 May, 2026
Eastern Nepal's growing rainfall crisis: Foster quality infrastructure, timely warning Eastern Nepal's growing rainfall crisis: Foster quality infrastructure, timely... Rain has always been a part of life in Nepal’s eastern hills. For the farmers, it means planting, greenery, and hope. But in recent years, the same rain has increasingly become a source of fear. Rain has always been a part of life in Nepal’s eastern hills. For the farmers, it means planting, greenery, and hope. But in recent years, the same rain has increasingly become a source of fear. Opinion 28 May, 2026
New Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation: A step in the right direction New Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation: A step in the right direction The new government headed by Premier Balen Shah has been virtually carrying twin bags of appreciation and criticism at the same time. It has been criticised for engaging in an evacuation spree of encroached public land without making adequate preparation. The new government headed by Premier Balen Shah has been virtually carrying twin bags of appreciation and criticism at the same time. It has been criticised for engaging in an evacuation spree of encroached public land without making adequate preparation. Opinion 27 May, 2026
No reform without a motivated civil service: Implementation depends on capacity, morale, and commitment No reform without a motivated civil service: Implementation depends on capacity,... Following Nepal’s recent political transition, the current government has placed clean governance, corruption control, administrative reform, effective service delivery, and institutional efficiency at the centre of its reform agenda. Following Nepal’s recent political transition, the current government has placed clean governance, corruption control, administrative reform, effective service delivery, and institutional efficiency at the centre of its reform agenda. Opinion 26 May, 2026
Removing traditional exams up to Grade 5: It is counterproductive without changes in secondary level Removing traditional exams up to Grade 5: It is counterproductive without changes in... With the formation of the new government after the Gen-Z revolution, Nepal has been experiencing rapid policy changes. With the formation of the new government after the Gen-Z revolution, Nepal has been experiencing rapid policy changes. Opinion 25 May, 2026
She survived childbirth. The injury did not She survived childbirth. The injury did not Radhika was 11 years old when her labour began. Radhika was 11 years old when her labour began. Opinion 23 May, 2026
Nepal's conservation successes: What are the costs for the local communities? Nepal's conservation successes: What are the costs for the local communities? “Stepping outside in the evening is like gambling with your life,” says a local autorickshaw driver in the Khata Corridor of western Nepal. This observation sums up the everyday risk for people living in an area where farms and habitation lie in complex proximity with spaces used by tigers, rhinos, and elephants. “Stepping outside in the evening is like gambling with your life,” says a local autorickshaw driver in the Khata Corridor of western Nepal. This observation sums up the everyday risk for people living in an area where farms and habitation lie in complex proximity with spaces used by tigers, rhinos, and elephants. Opinion 22 May, 2026
Nepal's biggest export to India may be political creativity Nepal's biggest export to India may be political creativity Let us begin with a cockroach. Let us begin with a cockroach. Opinion 22 May, 2026
Wired revelation: The brain, IT, and gene therapy Wired revelation: The brain, IT, and gene therapy Information technology is nothing short of godsend from heaven. It has revolutionised our life, learning, and knowledge. Information technology is nothing short of godsend from heaven. It has revolutionised our life, learning, and knowledge. Opinion 21 May, 2026
Balen's politics of silence and absence: Not a harbinger of good omen Balen's politics of silence and absence: Not a harbinger of good omen Nepali people have been like a statistician who is said to be comfortable with one hand on the furnace and the other in the freeze. At times it had politicians like Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who exercised unbelievable oratory skills. Nepali people have been like a statistician who is said to be comfortable with one hand on the furnace and the other in the freeze. At times it had politicians like Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who exercised unbelievable oratory skills. Opinion 20 May, 2026
Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam. Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam. Opinion 19 May, 2026
A roadmap for research-led higher education framework: How this can improve the lives of the public A roadmap for research-led higher education framework: How this can improve the lives... The current political climate in Nepal offers a glimmer of hope for the academic sector. With education reform now a national priority, momentum for meaningful change is steadily building. The current political climate in Nepal offers a glimmer of hope for the academic sector. With education reform now a national priority, momentum for meaningful change is steadily building. Opinion 18 May, 2026
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
Business Direct Pokhara-Dubai flights open for booking from September Ticket booking has opened for direct daily flights between Pokhara International Airport and Dubai, marking the airport's first regular international commercial air service since its inauguration three years ago.
Business NRB Amendment Bill tabled in House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday received the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083, aimed at strengthening the financial sector and enhancing macroeconomic stability.
Kathmandu NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.
