Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process. Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process. Opinion 27 Feb, 2025
Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. Opinion 26 Feb, 2025
Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. Opinion 25 Feb, 2025
Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. Opinion 24 Feb, 2025
Making AI policy truly effective Making AI policy truly effective Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise Opinion 21 Feb, 2025
Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity. Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity. Opinion 20 Feb, 2025
NC-UML coalition either perform or perish NC-UML coalition either perform or perish Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU? Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU? Opinion 19 Feb, 2025
German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). Opinion 17 Feb, 2025
Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver? Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver? When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles. Opinion 13 Feb, 2025
Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism. The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism. Opinion 12 Feb, 2025
The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F Opinion 10 Feb, 2025
Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Opinion 07 Feb, 2025
Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like Panauti in Nepal Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like... Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground. Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground. Opinion 05 Feb, 2025
School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded. Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded. Opinion 04 Feb, 2025
Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Opinion 03 Feb, 2025
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Each of us is unique: Yet not quite unique Each of us is unique: Yet not quite unique Individuality, as the dictionary puts it, is the quality, or character, of a particular person, or thing, that distinguishes them from others of the same kind. Individuality, as the dictionary puts it, is the quality, or character, of a particular person, or thing, that distinguishes them from others of the same kind. Opinion 30 Jan, 2025
Severe unemployment crisis: Pressing need for reforms Severe unemployment crisis: Pressing need for reforms Nepal is currently grappling with a severe unemployment crisis that has pushed many young workers to seek opportunities abroad. With an economy heavily reliant on low-productivity agriculture and struggling to diversify into manufacturing and services, the country’s growth has stagnated. Nepal is currently grappling with a severe unemployment crisis that has pushed many young workers to seek opportunities abroad. With an economy heavily reliant on low-productivity agriculture and struggling to diversify into manufacturing and services, the country’s growth has stagnated. Opinion 28 Jan, 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.
