Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised Sunk cost fallacy in politics: Alternative voices being marginalised A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. A few weeks ago, Pokhara A Metropolitan City made the controversial decision to remove the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the revered figure who unified the nation, from Prithvi Chowk. Unfortunately, this incident is just one in a series of actions that demonstrate a disregard for Nepal’s rich history by its political leadership. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process EDITORIAL: Elusive peace process Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is pushing for the amendment to the Truth and Reconciliation Bill-2014 through the federal Parliament before his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 16. Opinion 11 Sep, 2023
Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial stability Challenges of microfinance in Nepal: Rebalancing social purpose and financial... During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. During the 1990s, Nepal introduced microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as savings and credit cooperatives as a means to provide credit access to those who were financially excluded. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption EDITORIAL: Prioritse consumption Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Even as Nepal’s electricity production keeps increasing, the country does not seem to have a clear policy as to whether we should prioritise consumption or electricity trade. Opinion 08 Sep, 2023
Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks EDITORIAL: Undiplomatic remarks Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has drawn flak from the diplomatic community in Nepal for making undiplomatic comments on Nepal-India relations. Opinion 07 Sep, 2023
BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers BRI Nepal: Bridging hearts and minds by linking mountains and rivers Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: No turning back EDITORIAL: No turning back The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
China, India and Nepal border dispute: Political in the time of trade supremacy China, India and Nepal border dispute: Political in the time of trade supremacy The age-old border dispute between India and China has again dominated the newspapers headlines. The age-old border dispute between India and China has again dominated the newspapers headlines. Opinion 05 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Hello sarkar EDITORIAL: Hello sarkar Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal launched hello sarkar — a public redressal mechanism — at the Prime Minister’s Office the other day to receive public complaints round-the-clock and address them as soon as possible by the concerned government agencies. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal launched hello sarkar — a public redressal mechanism — at the Prime Minister’s Office the other day to receive public complaints round-the-clock and address them as soon as possible by the concerned government agencies. Opinion 05 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Malnutrition EDITORIAL: Malnutrition Statistics can be highly deceiving, as is the case with the drop in malnutrition over the decades. Nepal is thrilled by the success recorded in reducing malnutrition over the last 25 years, but this drop seems to be uneven across population groups by economic status. Statistics can be highly deceiving, as is the case with the drop in malnutrition over the decades. Nepal is thrilled by the success recorded in reducing malnutrition over the last 25 years, but this drop seems to be uneven across population groups by economic status. Opinion 04 Sep, 2023
An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability rights An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability... It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Warped logjam: The nitty-gritty of stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Not all stresses are stressful, or negative. If one deals with stress smartly, it can work and help us to reach our goals more quickly. You'd call this 'eustress' — it motivates and propels us to do well in life. Eustress can be defined as pleasant, or therapeutic stress Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Elusive justice EDITORIAL: Elusive justice It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. It's been a very long wait for the victims of the decade-long Maoist insurgency, but justice for them remains elusive even after 17 years of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006. Opinion 31 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals EDITORIAL: Accept EC's proposals Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Will the major political parties that have sway on almost all the major issues be ready to adopt the suggestions made by the Election Commission (EC) through the draft of the Integrated Election Management Bill, which was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3? Opinion 30 Aug, 2023
Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal Head on collision of judiciary and executive: A perennial problem in Nepal The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. The legislature, the executive and the judiciary form a trinity in parliamentary democracy. Its heart beat is the tripartite doctrine of power separation of these three propounded by Montesquieu. These three should be able to intersect one another without losing their respective independence. None of the three should look upon one another as opposed to each other. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed EDITORIAL:Forgery case filed The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. The District Attorney’s Office (DAO), Kathmandu on Sunday filed a case of forgery of government documents at the Kathmandu District Court against 289 individuals in connection with the Baluwatar land grab scam. Opinion 29 Aug, 2023
Child marriage: More than a form of violence Child marriage: More than a form of violence The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! The 12th of August was the International Youth Day, bringing youth issues to the fore and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. As partners to Nepal, we work closely with youth from all over the country, and we are always energised by their courage, leadership and wisdom. When given opportunities, young people can move mountains! Opinion 28 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony EDITORIAL: Keep social harmony All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. All political parties, civil society members and the National Human Rights Commission have appealed to all to maintain social, religious and communal harmony, and also respect the religions and beliefs of other communities. Opinion 28 Aug, 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.
