Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key

Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them.

Opinion 18 Mar, 2025

GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation

GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation

The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development.

The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development.

Opinion 17 Mar, 2025

How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on

How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on

World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'.

World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'.

Opinion 14 Mar, 2025

Symmetry: The cipher is harmony

Symmetry: The cipher is harmony

Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty.

Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty.

Opinion 13 Mar, 2025

Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration instead of Hindu nation

Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration...

The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T

The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T

Opinion 12 Mar, 2025

Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management

Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management

Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions.

Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions.

Opinion 11 Mar, 2025

No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific

No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific

Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all.

Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all.

Opinion 07 Mar, 2025

Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion

Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion

As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher.

As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher.

Opinion 07 Mar, 2025

Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms

Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms

Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation.

Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation.

Opinion 06 Mar, 2025

Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government

Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government

With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter.

With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter.

Opinion 05 Mar, 2025

U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective

U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective

For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development.

For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development.

Opinion 04 Mar, 2025

FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox

FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox

In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power.

In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power.

Opinion 03 Mar, 2025

Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal

Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age.

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age.

Opinion 28 Feb, 2025

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