Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them Growing cybersecurity threats: Laws needed to tackle them The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. The global security landscape is changing rapidly. Conventional war has been replaced by irregular warfare. Cyber threat has been a crossfire tool of irregular warfare in an era of great power competition. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House resumes EDITORIAL: House resumes After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. After nearly a month of obstruction by the opposition, business resumed in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday after the government agreed to form a commission to probe into the gold smuggling cases that have rocked the country in recent times. Opinion 25 Aug, 2023
Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Power line opened EDITORIAL: Power line opened Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday inaugurated the 220 kV double circuit Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line and a gas-insulated sub-station at Bharatpur, which will connect to the electricity generated from the Marshyangdi River basin. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Mere formality? EDITORIAL: Mere formality? After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. After dillydallying for a fortnight, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recorded the statements of former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Rule for the commoners, relief for the leaders: Height of discrimination Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Nepal has been governed by the new constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Labelling rules EDITORIAL: Labelling rules The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has asked the government to provide it time till November to label the imported goods with full details of the importer and the market distributor. Opinion 22 Aug, 2023
Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure Soft state syndrome: Precursor to state failure In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. In his novel Hard Times published in 1854, renowned English novelist and social critic Charles Dickens paints a vivid portrayal of a fictional Victorian industrial metropolis called Coketown. In the novel, Coketown is described as a town with weak governance, and a segment of its elite society is depicted as morally and financially corrupt. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for workers EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Enabling breastfeeding in Nepal: Create supportive environment for mothers Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Ensuring every child receives the best start in life is of utmost importance. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon EDITORIAL: Unlawful pardon The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. The Supreme Court on Wednesday released the full text of its verdict on the Kailali carnage that took place on August 24, 2015, one month before the promulgation of the new constitution. Opinion 18 Aug, 2023
Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Promoting leadership: Schools, colleges can do it Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Recently I wrote an e-mail to an educator, a person who understands education and also knows how to work with youths. This person also properly understands leadership. I say “properly” because actually very few really have a proper grasp of it. Opinion 17 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poor Grade 12 results EDITORIAL: Poor Grade 12 results The results of the Class 12 examinations published on Tuesday portray a very bleak scenario, with nearly half the students failing. The results of the Class 12 examinations published on Tuesday portray a very bleak scenario, with nearly half the students failing. Opinion 17 Aug, 2023
Nepal's economic landscape: Glimmer of hope amid uncertainties Nepal's economic landscape: Glimmer of hope amid uncertainties During the last fiscal year, Nepal’s economy experienced significant fluctuations, marked by a confluence of factors affecting various sectors. During the last fiscal year, Nepal’s economy experienced significant fluctuations, marked by a confluence of factors affecting various sectors. Opinion 16 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Review PPA plan EDITORIAL: Review PPA plan The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has requested the government to make amendments to some recommendations made by a five-member panel regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has requested the government to make amendments to some recommendations made by a five-member panel regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Opinion 16 Aug, 2023
Yet another slip of tongue: Prachanda's speech on Indigenous Peoples Day Yet another slip of tongue: Prachanda's speech on Indigenous Peoples Day Prime Minister Prachanda has validated the proverb “old habits die hard” by making an unwarranted statement that he will rename the provinces based on identity if voted to majority in the next election. Prime Minister Prachanda has validated the proverb “old habits die hard” by making an unwarranted statement that he will rename the provinces based on identity if voted to majority in the next election. Opinion 15 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: NHRC's dilemma EDITORIAL: NHRC's dilemma Since the inception of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal in June 2000, it has always enjoyed grade ‘A’ status. Since the inception of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal in June 2000, it has always enjoyed grade ‘A’ status. Opinion 15 Aug, 2023
Interlinking academic communities: For strengthening academic progress Interlinking academic communities: For strengthening academic progress Over the past few decades, Nepal’s education sector has undergone significant growth, witnessing a surge in the establishment of universities, academic institutions and research centres. Over the past few decades, Nepal’s education sector has undergone significant growth, witnessing a surge in the establishment of universities, academic institutions and research centres. Opinion 14 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: SSF's new scheme EDITORIAL: SSF's new scheme The government is gearing up to expand the coverage of the social security scheme even to those engaged in the informal sector and among self-employed persons. The government is gearing up to expand the coverage of the social security scheme even to those engaged in the informal sector and among self-employed persons. Opinion 14 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.
