Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Opinion 24 Nov, 2025
Demobilizing young anger to sports Demobilizing young anger to sports In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
After the Gen Z revolt: 3 scenarios for Nepal after the March elections After the Gen Z revolt: 3 scenarios for Nepal after the March elections As Nepal moves towards early elections, it is important to understand how we reached this moment and what the months ahead may bring. The September uprising began with the government’s sudden suspension of several social-media platforms. As Nepal moves towards early elections, it is important to understand how we reached this moment and what the months ahead may bring. The September uprising began with the government’s sudden suspension of several social-media platforms. Opinion 21 Nov, 2025
A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools and institutions of the state, and growing geopolitical revelation have pushed the nation into a cycle of instability. Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools and institutions of the state, and growing geopolitical revelation have pushed the nation into a cycle of instability. Opinion 20 Nov, 2025
Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national reconciliation Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national... National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country. National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country. Opinion 19 Nov, 2025
Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward Nepal’s logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic infrastructure. Nepal’s logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic infrastructure. Opinion 18 Nov, 2025
Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants Nepal’s energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices. Nepal’s energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices. Opinion 17 Nov, 2025
Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same script. Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same script. Opinion 14 Nov, 2025
Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency. As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency. Opinion 13 Nov, 2025
Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the Borders" Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the... The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush fire in the country. Nepal’s ranking at 107th among 180 countries of the world in the Corruption Perception Index reflects this scenario very vividly. The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush fire in the country. Nepal’s ranking at 107th among 180 countries of the world in the Corruption Perception Index reflects this scenario very vividly. Opinion 12 Nov, 2025
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? As the world moves towards COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. As the world moves towards COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Opinion 11 Nov, 2025
Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. Opinion 10 Nov, 2025
Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Opinion 08 Nov, 2025
Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Opinion 07 Nov, 2025
Aging redefined: The quest for longevity Aging redefined: The quest for longevity “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. Opinion 06 Nov, 2025
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and death bowling Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and... The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Opinion 04 Nov, 2025
Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. Opinion 03 Nov, 2025
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
