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
Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. Opinion 31 Mar, 2025
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 28 Mar, 2025
Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. Opinion 27 Mar, 2025
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
