Gen Z's nationwide demonstration: Government's cruel suppression Gen Z's nationwide demonstration: Government's cruel suppression The demonstration by the Gen Z youths has taken the country by storm, in general, and the capital city, Kathmandu, in particular, due to the government's ban on social media. The demonstration by the Gen Z youths has taken the country by storm, in general, and the capital city, Kathmandu, in particular, due to the government's ban on social media. Opinion 11 Sep, 2025
Murdered but Not Silenced: A Call for a New Nepal Murdered but Not Silenced: A Call for a New Nepal Nineteen young lives have been taken from us. Let us call it what it is — not an accident, not a clash, but murder. The voices of Nepal’s youth, who rose against corruption and demanded dignity, were silenced with bullets and batons. Their blood now stains the conscience of our nation. Nineteen young lives have been taken from us. Let us call it what it is — not an accident, not a clash, but murder. The voices of Nepal’s youth, who rose against corruption and demanded dignity, were silenced with bullets and batons. Their blood now stains the conscience of our nation. Opinion 10 Sep, 2025
Pokhara International Airport: High corruption, low traffic Pokhara International Airport: High corruption, low traffic Nepal’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure through the development of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has hit major setbacks due to a high-profile corruption scandal and operational challenges. Nepal’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure through the development of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has hit major setbacks due to a high-profile corruption scandal and operational challenges. Opinion 08 Sep, 2025
When poverty steals a breath: Nepal's malnourished children and the global aid carnival When poverty steals a breath: Nepal's malnourished children and the global aid... It’s August 2025, and Nepal’s Bajura district is mournful—even angry. It’s August 2025, and Nepal’s Bajura district is mournful—even angry. Opinion 05 Sep, 2025
The stress conundrum: How we are wired to managing it The stress conundrum: How we are wired to managing it Our stress response is designed to mobilise the body’s fuel reserves — to convert them into a form suitable for immediate use. Our stress response is designed to mobilise the body’s fuel reserves — to convert them into a form suitable for immediate use. Opinion 04 Sep, 2025
PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya All the world's eyes are focussed on the summit conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is underway in Tianjin, China at the present. All the world's eyes are focussed on the summit conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is underway in Tianjin, China at the present. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
A golden drop, a public health gamble A golden drop, a public health gamble When a government minister places a tiny, gilded drop of swarna bhasma — a paste of purified gold, ghee, honey, and herbs — on an infant’s tongue, the act is more than ceremonial. When a government minister places a tiny, gilded drop of swarna bhasma — a paste of purified gold, ghee, honey, and herbs — on an infant’s tongue, the act is more than ceremonial. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. Opinion 01 Sep, 2025
Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Opinion 29 Aug, 2025
Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from manipulating us Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from... Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Opinion 28 Aug, 2025
Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Opinion 27 Aug, 2025
The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Opinion 26 Aug, 2025
Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. Opinion 25 Aug, 2025
The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Opinion 23 Aug, 2025
India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real conversation Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real... Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open dialogue in the country Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open... In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals are bombed Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals... A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. Opinion 15 Aug, 2025
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
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.
