Monsoon raga: More than singing in the rain Monsoon raga: More than singing in the rain Monsoons are not just rain and dance, or change of seasons. They are a time to seek one’s higher self, through moments of solitude. More so, when the pouring rain and dark, sombre clouds grant us a sense of seclusion, a welcome, ‘impromptu’ retreat at home — with a steaming cup of coffee. Monsoons are not just rain and dance, or change of seasons. They are a time to seek one’s higher self, through moments of solitude. More so, when the pouring rain and dark, sombre clouds grant us a sense of seclusion, a welcome, ‘impromptu’ retreat at home — with a steaming cup of coffee. Opinion 11 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: JSP-N's rebuff EDITORIAL: JSP-N's rebuff Just a day after the government agreed to probe the Gaur massacre that took place 17 years ago, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), whose leader Upendra Yadav is alleged to have masterminded the carnage, has dismissed the deal as nothing more than a stunt. Just a day after the government agreed to probe the Gaur massacre that took place 17 years ago, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), whose leader Upendra Yadav is alleged to have masterminded the carnage, has dismissed the deal as nothing more than a stunt. Opinion 11 Aug, 2023
Making lives safe from floods: Four steps for an effective flood warning system Making lives safe from floods: Four steps for an effective flood warning system Over the last two decades in Asia, floods impacted nearly 1.6 billion people, killed nearly a hundred thousand people, damaged tangible economy worth 436 billion USD and caused massive inconvenience to the lives of billions. These numbers may very well increase in future, as continued global warming leads to more intense and erratic rainfall and increasing exposure and vulnerability to floods. Over the last two decades in Asia, floods impacted nearly 1.6 billion people, killed nearly a hundred thousand people, damaged tangible economy worth 436 billion USD and caused massive inconvenience to the lives of billions. These numbers may very well increase in future, as continued global warming leads to more intense and erratic rainfall and increasing exposure and vulnerability to floods. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Revitalising technical education: Need for university reforms Revitalising technical education: Need for university reforms Technical education has long been recognised as a crucial driver of economic growth and social progress. Despite significant growth and investment in technical education over the past decades in Nepal, its quality, however, remains a significant challenge. Technical education has long been recognised as a crucial driver of economic growth and social progress. Despite significant growth and investment in technical education over the past decades in Nepal, its quality, however, remains a significant challenge. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Editorial: Rain wrecks havoc Editorial: Rain wrecks havoc At least four people were killed while seven others went missing in Sarlahi, Dhanusha and Makwanpur districts following the torrential rains across the country since Monday. At least four people were killed while seven others went missing in Sarlahi, Dhanusha and Makwanpur districts following the torrential rains across the country since Monday. Opinion 10 Aug, 2023
Singapore: The health communication champs Singapore: The health communication champs How can a small island nation with a multi-ethnic and multilingual citizenry and four official languages become a global champion in health communication? The answer is to use scientific evidence effectively, to be proactive in responding to evolving trends, to employ many communication channels and to tailor messages to diverse audiences. And the country with this extraordinary feat will be 58 on August 9, 2023. It’s Singapore! How can a small island nation with a multi-ethnic and multilingual citizenry and four official languages become a global champion in health communication? The answer is to use scientific evidence effectively, to be proactive in responding to evolving trends, to employ many communication channels and to tailor messages to diverse audiences. And the country with this extraordinary feat will be 58 on August 9, 2023. It’s Singapore! Opinion 09 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: House obstruction EDITORIAL: House obstruction It is unfortunate that the parliamentary proceedings should be obstructed for almost a fortnight now due to the adamancy of the opposition party, the CPN (UML), for a probe panel into the recent gold smuggling case. It is unfortunate that the parliamentary proceedings should be obstructed for almost a fortnight now due to the adamancy of the opposition party, the CPN (UML), for a probe panel into the recent gold smuggling case. Opinion 09 Aug, 2023
A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities A tale of two CC meetings: Striking similarities and dissimilarities The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. The country has witnessed the Central Committee meetings (CCM) of two parties, which are the members of the present coalition government ruling the country. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer EDITORIAL: Probe from top layer The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. The remaining political career of two former prime ministers — Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai — will come to an end, and they will be barred from contesting elections in the future if they are convicted on charges of transferring Lalita Niwas land to individuals through their cabinet decisions. Opinion 08 Aug, 2023
Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
Invest in principals: They bring quality to learning Invest in principals: They bring quality to learning A recent opinion essay for the Observer, the sister publication of the Guardian, made me think about the current status of public, community managed schools in Nepal. A recent opinion essay for the Observer, the sister publication of the Guardian, made me think about the current status of public, community managed schools in Nepal. Opinion 04 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Project refinancing EDITORIAL: Project refinancing Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, has agreed to extend the refinancing facility to hydropower projects damaged by floods and landslides in eastern part of the country on June 15 and 16. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, has agreed to extend the refinancing facility to hydropower projects damaged by floods and landslides in eastern part of the country on June 15 and 16. Opinion 04 Aug, 2023
Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI Russia must stop using food as a weapon: It must return to the BSGI On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. On 17 July, nearly one year after it was signed in Istanbul, Russia decided to not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) that allows Ukraine to export agricultural goods to global markets. As underlined by the Secretary General of the UN, this initiative has been ‘a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it’. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices EDITORIAL: Rising rice prices On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. On July 20, India, the world’s largest exporter of rice — accounting for 40 per cent of the global rice trade — put a ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, and its impact is already being seen in Nepal as well. Opinion 03 Aug, 2023
Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse Nepal: The next regional green powerhouse In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. In Nepal, power outages spanning up to 18 hours a day are a thing of the past. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: CC must act fast EDITORIAL: CC must act fast Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Incumbent Chief Justice (CJ) Hari Krishna Karki is going to retire from office on August 5 after leading the Judiciary for only 50 days. Opinion 02 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Human trafficking EDITORIAL: Human trafficking Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election Message of the CC meeting of NC: Heading for a disaster in the next election The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. The much-awaited meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) has sent a depressing signal to its supporters in and outside the country. The expectation was that it would provide a new hope to its followers by making some breakthrough decisions. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education for boys: It is good for national economies Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Sex education is a powerful tool that equips young individuals with accurate information about sexual and reproductive health. Beyond its social and health benefits, comprehensive sex education for boys also holds significant potential to impact a nation’s economy positively. Opinion 31 Jul, 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.
