SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis in general and the democrats in... The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually... Opinion 14 Jan, 2026
The digital key to political stability: Government must adapt to the technology The digital key to political stability: Government must adapt to the technology “Nepal’s youth are tech-fluent. The government is not.” I said this to a friend who recently asked if Nepal formed a government through discord. He was surprised. “Nepal’s youth are tech-fluent. The government is not.” I said this to a friend who recently asked if Nepal formed a government through discord. He was surprised. Opinion 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Opinion 12 Jan, 2026
Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. Opinion 08 Jan, 2026
NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. Opinion 07 Jan, 2026
Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. Opinion 06 Jan, 2026
Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. Opinion 05 Jan, 2026
Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Opinion 02 Jan, 2026
The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. Opinion 01 Jan, 2026
Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. Opinion 31 Dec, 2025
The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Opinion 30 Dec, 2025
Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice. For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice. Opinion 29 Dec, 2025
Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Opinion 26 Dec, 2025
Himalayan Sovereignty Himalayan Sovereignty Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Opinion 25 Dec, 2025
Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. Opinion 25 Dec, 2025
No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the... Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Opinion 24 Dec, 2025
Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. Opinion 23 Dec, 2025
Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. Opinion 22 Dec, 2025
Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Opinion 19 Dec, 2025
Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Opinion 18 Dec, 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.
