Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poll candidates EDITORIAL: Poll candidates The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public... In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's order EDITORIAL: SC's order Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction EDITORIAL: Undue obstruction The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been facing obstructions from the locals while building transmission lines across the country. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood Way too young: All girls must enjoy their full childhood In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. In Nepal, girls continue to endure the weight of centuries-old harmful practices and traditions which stem from prevalent discriminatory social norms. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: EDITORIAL: A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under... Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon EDITORIAL: Build power lines soon The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. The private sector has played a major role in producing electricity, but it always faces prolonged procedural delays from the concerned agencies under the Ministry of Energy. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind More than grey matter: Minding the body, mending the mind Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Our brain is an extraordinary engineering marvel — it does thousands of tasks without getting into boredom. Think of it — the thumping of our heart, lung function, or the surge of oxygen into our blood stream. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't stop services EDITORIAL: Don't stop services Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission Private schools and colleges: They also have a societal mission At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. At the end of the day, private schools and colleges were able to amend the proposed School Education Bill in their favour. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Bring them back home EDITORIAL: Bring them back home A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. A meeting of the council of ministers held on Monday condoled the brutal killing of 10 Nepali students studying in Israel’s universities on Friday by Hamas militants, and wished for the speedy recovery of others who sustained injuries in the attacks. Opinion 11 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Leave no one EDITORIAL: Leave no one The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. Opinion 10 Oct, 2023
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
