Provincial capitals in federal Nepal: Assessing their relevance to balanced regional development Provincial capitals in federal Nepal: Assessing their relevance to balanced regional... The recent remarks by the Chief Minister of Far-West Province (FWP) clearly highlight his concern over the lack of progress in establishing the provincial capital (PC) of FWP. The recent remarks by the Chief Minister of Far-West Province (FWP) clearly highlight his concern over the lack of progress in establishing the provincial capital (PC) of FWP. Opinion 19 Jun, 2025
Tourism on the rise in the country: Need to focus on religious tourism Tourism on the rise in the country: Need to focus on religious tourism The tourism sector in Nepal is virtually brimming with joy and jubilation following the arrival of record numbers of tourists last April, which was otherwise following a downhill trend after the worldwide COVID pandemic. I The tourism sector in Nepal is virtually brimming with joy and jubilation following the arrival of record numbers of tourists last April, which was otherwise following a downhill trend after the worldwide COVID pandemic. I Opinion 18 Jun, 2025
Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential? Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential? Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards. Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards. Opinion 17 Jun, 2025
Louvre Hotels Group launches Nepal's first Royal Tulip Hotel in Kathmandu Louvre Hotels Group launches Nepal's first Royal Tulip Hotel in Kathmandu Louvre Hotels Group has expanded its South Asia portfolio with the launch of Nepal’s first Royal Tulip hotel in Kathmandu. Louvre Hotels Group has expanded its South Asia portfolio with the launch of Nepal’s first Royal Tulip hotel in Kathmandu. Opinion 16 Jun, 2025
Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms. For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms. Opinion 16 Jun, 2025
China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy. The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy. Opinion 13 Jun, 2025
Open receptivity: Mindfulness holds the key Open receptivity: Mindfulness holds the key Mindfulness, a state of living in the ‘present-moment,’ helps you to deal with day-to-day difficulties in a positively constructive manner. Mindfulness, a state of living in the ‘present-moment,’ helps you to deal with day-to-day difficulties in a positively constructive manner. Opinion 12 Jun, 2025
Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in marriage Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in... I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me. I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me. Opinion 11 Jun, 2025
U.S. flouts Genocide Convention's duty to prevent U.S. flouts Genocide Convention's duty to prevent Dorothy Shea, the acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Dorothy Shea, the acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
The Future of Humanitarian Aid: Navigating a Politicized and Fragmented Landscape The Future of Humanitarian Aid: Navigating a Politicized and Fragmented Landscape The humanitarian sector stands at a critical juncture, confronting deep structural shifts that will redefine its future. The humanitarian sector stands at a critical juncture, confronting deep structural shifts that will redefine its future. Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
Nepal's supply chain crisis: Food, commodity pressures amid regional unrest Nepal's supply chain crisis: Food, commodity pressures amid regional unrest The geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with significant implications for the South Asian region. The geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with significant implications for the South Asian region. Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Opinion 06 Jun, 2025
Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right investments Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right... One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. Opinion 04 Jun, 2025
Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. Opinion 02 Jun, 2025
Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional arrangement Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional... The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. Opinion 30 May, 2025
That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. Opinion 29 May, 2025
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
