Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice

Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice

The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons.

The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons.

Opinion 09 Apr, 2025

How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement

How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement

Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course.

Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course.

Opinion 08 Apr, 2025

Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country

Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country

Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters.

Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters.

Opinion 07 Apr, 2025

How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial efforts and regional partnerships

How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial...

The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions.

The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions.

Opinion 03 Apr, 2025

Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent

Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent

As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week.

As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week.

Opinion 02 Apr, 2025

The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake

The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake

On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people.

On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people.

Opinion 01 Apr, 2025

Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills

Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills

In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines.

In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines.

Opinion 31 Mar, 2025

Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model

Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model

Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise.

Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise.

Opinion 28 Mar, 2025

Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act

Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act

It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive.

It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive.

Opinion 27 Mar, 2025

Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts

Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts

The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it.

The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it.

Opinion 26 Mar, 2025

The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access

The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access

Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost.

Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost.

Opinion 25 Mar, 2025

Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air!

Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air!

Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers.

Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers.

Opinion 24 Mar, 2025

India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration

India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration

The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector.

The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector.

Opinion 23 Mar, 2025

Glacier melting and the way forward

Glacier melting and the way forward

Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide.

Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide.

Opinion 23 Mar, 2025

Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium

Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium

Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal.

Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal.

Opinion 23 Mar, 2025

Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services

Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services

Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development.

Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development.

Opinion 21 Mar, 2025

Facing the climate crisis

Facing the climate crisis

"Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather

"Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather

Opinion 21 Mar, 2025

Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond

Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond

Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane.

Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane.

Opinion 21 Mar, 2025

Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap

Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap

The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. 

The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. 

Opinion 20 Mar, 2025

Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance

Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance

The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory.

The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory.

Opinion 19 Mar, 2025