Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Opinion 17 Jul, 2025
Nepal's tourism strategy: Aiming for the sky, missing the pilgrim next door Nepal's tourism strategy: Aiming for the sky, missing the pilgrim next door If ever there was proof that the gods dabble in the tourism business, Uttar Pradesh is it. If ever there was proof that the gods dabble in the tourism business, Uttar Pradesh is it. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
Celebration of Bhanubhakta's birth anniversary: Tributes paid round the globe Celebration of Bhanubhakta's birth anniversary: Tributes paid round the globe At a time when the performance of the government is more than dismal or even suffocating at times, events like the celebration of the anniversary of luminaries such as Bhanubhakta certainly provides the much-needed breather. At a time when the performance of the government is more than dismal or even suffocating at times, events like the celebration of the anniversary of luminaries such as Bhanubhakta certainly provides the much-needed breather. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
A paradigm shift in the end-of-life scenario A paradigm shift in the end-of-life scenario I work as a pulmonary and critical care physician, which involves caring for critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treating a diverse range of lung-related ailments in the outpatient setting. I work as a pulmonary and critical care physician, which involves caring for critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treating a diverse range of lung-related ailments in the outpatient setting. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Capacity Building for Climate Resilience in Nepal Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Capacity Building for Climate Resilience in Nepal As climate change accelerates across the Himalaya, Nepal stands at a crossroads. As climate change accelerates across the Himalaya, Nepal stands at a crossroads. Opinion 15 Jul, 2025
Time for a diplomatic reset: Revisiting the Birendra Doctrine Time for a diplomatic reset: Revisiting the Birendra Doctrine During the cold war era that began with the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan in 1947 and ended with the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the world was ideologically divided into two blocs – one led by the United States promoting capitalism, and the other aligned with the Soviet Union advocating communism. During the cold war era that began with the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan in 1947 and ended with the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the world was ideologically divided into two blocs – one led by the United States promoting capitalism, and the other aligned with the Soviet Union advocating communism. Opinion 15 Jul, 2025
Souvenirs from the Smallest Room: My Japanese Toilet Epiphany Souvenirs from the Smallest Room: My Japanese Toilet Epiphany There are few experiences in life as unexpectedly delightful as one’s first encounter with a Japanese toilet. Imagine a weary traveller, jet-lagged and disoriented, stumbling into the arrivals lounge of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. There are few experiences in life as unexpectedly delightful as one’s first encounter with a Japanese toilet. Imagine a weary traveller, jet-lagged and disoriented, stumbling into the arrivals lounge of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Opinion 14 Jul, 2025
Too many schools, too little learning: Nepal's quiet education crisis Too many schools, too little learning: Nepal's quiet education crisis From the silent hills of Gorkha to the fertile plains of Siraha, small and large-scale schools dot our rich landscape like mushrooms in the rainy season. From the silent hills of Gorkha to the fertile plains of Siraha, small and large-scale schools dot our rich landscape like mushrooms in the rainy season. Opinion 11 Jul, 2025
Seizing the future: Tomorrow's medicine today Seizing the future: Tomorrow's medicine today Humanity, according to Michael Zey, a noted sociologist, has the wherewithal to controlling its own destiny, owing to sensational breakthroughs — a new-fangled launch-pad that initiates a sort of hyper-progress for reshaping our planet. Humanity, according to Michael Zey, a noted sociologist, has the wherewithal to controlling its own destiny, owing to sensational breakthroughs — a new-fangled launch-pad that initiates a sort of hyper-progress for reshaping our planet. Opinion 10 Jul, 2025
Editorial: Flash flood havoc Editorial: Flash flood havoc Even as experts continue investigating the cause of the devastating flash flood that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district – bordering Tibet, China – early Tuesday morning, at least nine bodies have been recovered and 19 people remain missing. The disaster has also caused widespread destruction to infrastructure. Even as experts continue investigating the cause of the devastating flash flood that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district – bordering Tibet, China – early Tuesday morning, at least nine bodies have been recovered and 19 people remain missing. The disaster has also caused widespread destruction to infrastructure. Opinion 10 Jul, 2025
Proposed intervention in Chobhar gorge: Understanding and reality Proposed intervention in Chobhar gorge: Understanding and reality Even a mild shower has started to send a chill up the spine of the people living in the capital city Kathmandu, particularly those living in the lowlands. Even a mild shower has started to send a chill up the spine of the people living in the capital city Kathmandu, particularly those living in the lowlands. Opinion 09 Jul, 2025
AmCham Nepal: Catalyzing a Digital Decade and U.S.-Nepal Economic Transformation AmCham Nepal: Catalyzing a Digital Decade and U.S.-Nepal Economic Transformation In an era marked by shifting global economic tides and digital disruption, the American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) is emerging as a catalyst for deeper bilateral cooperation and a champion for U.S. businesses in one of South Asia’s most promising frontier markets. In an era marked by shifting global economic tides and digital disruption, the American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) is emerging as a catalyst for deeper bilateral cooperation and a champion for U.S. businesses in one of South Asia’s most promising frontier markets. Opinion 08 Jul, 2025
The coming storm: Why an Israel-Iran war could reshape global security The coming storm: Why an Israel-Iran war could reshape global security As the Middle East teeters on the edge of another potential war, the Israel–Iran confrontation has escalated into multi-domain warfare—espionage, cyber and drone campaigns, strategic airstrikes, proxy clashes, nuclear brinkmanship, and intense diplomatic jockeying. As the Middle East teeters on the edge of another potential war, the Israel–Iran confrontation has escalated into multi-domain warfare—espionage, cyber and drone campaigns, strategic airstrikes, proxy clashes, nuclear brinkmanship, and intense diplomatic jockeying. Opinion 08 Jul, 2025
Advancing air quality initiatives: Taming the silent killer Advancing air quality initiatives: Taming the silent killer During the last pre-monsoon months, the air quality index (AQI) of Kathmandu was recorded to be alarmingly high with an increased volume of fine particles of a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5). During the last pre-monsoon months, the air quality index (AQI) of Kathmandu was recorded to be alarmingly high with an increased volume of fine particles of a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5). Opinion 07 Jul, 2025
Cooling-off clash: Seeking both power and privilege Cooling-off clash: Seeking both power and privilege Nepal’s Federal Civil Service Bill proposes a controversial two-year cooling-off period for retiring top bureaucrats, barring them from political, constitutional or private-sector roles to prevent conflicts of interest. Nepal’s Federal Civil Service Bill proposes a controversial two-year cooling-off period for retiring top bureaucrats, barring them from political, constitutional or private-sector roles to prevent conflicts of interest. Opinion 04 Jul, 2025
Nepal's business elite: And the lost national agenda Nepal's business elite: And the lost national agenda Nepal’s industrialists and businessmen have long failed to rise to the challenge of shaping the national agenda and steering the country onto a meaningful development path. Nepal’s industrialists and businessmen have long failed to rise to the challenge of shaping the national agenda and steering the country onto a meaningful development path. Opinion 03 Jul, 2025
Patanajali land case: Towards taming the corruption monster Patanajali land case: Towards taming the corruption monster The Patanjali land case has again come to the limelight after being in hibernation for some time. The Patanjali land case has again come to the limelight after being in hibernation for some time. Opinion 02 Jul, 2025
Tribhuvan University: Restoring the lost glory Tribhuvan University: Restoring the lost glory Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959, was once the pride of Nepal – a model institution celebrated nationally and respected internationally. Tribhuvan University (TU), established in 1959, was once the pride of Nepal – a model institution celebrated nationally and respected internationally. Opinion 01 Jul, 2025
Beyond the gadget fixer: Rethinking IT in Nepal Beyond the gadget fixer: Rethinking IT in Nepal “Ask him; he’s studying IT, he’ll know which phone or laptop to buy.” “My son studied IT and can probably build a mobile app or fix the Wi-Fi.” “Your cousin’s in IT, right? “Ask him; he’s studying IT, he’ll know which phone or laptop to buy.” “My son studied IT and can probably build a mobile app or fix the Wi-Fi.” “Your cousin’s in IT, right? Opinion 30 Jun, 2025
Failure to spend development budget: Who is responsible: Executive or bureaucracy? Failure to spend development budget: Who is responsible: Executive or bureaucracy? The country appears to be heading towards one of the gloomiest periods of its history. The country appears to be heading towards one of the gloomiest periods of its history. Opinion 25 Jun, 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.
