The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim Waglé The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim... Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent. Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent. Opinion 07 Apr, 2026
Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China competition Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China... Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants. Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants. Opinion 07 Apr, 2026
Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2025. According to the Global Carbon Project’s 2025 report, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% to 38.1 billion tonnes. Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2025. According to the Global Carbon Project’s 2025 report, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% to 38.1 billion tonnes. Opinion 06 Apr, 2026
You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard. You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time. Opinion 06 Apr, 2026
Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is. We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is. Opinion 05 Apr, 2026
Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended narrative Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended... When a new government takes office in a country like Nepal—young in its democratic maturity, institutionally evolving, and deeply shaped by perception—the market does not merely react; it anticipates. When a new government takes office in a country like Nepal—young in its democratic maturity, institutionally evolving, and deeply shaped by perception—the market does not merely react; it anticipates. Opinion 05 Apr, 2026
Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new... Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20. Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20. Opinion 02 Apr, 2026
Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics. Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics. Opinion 01 Apr, 2026
Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance. The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance. Opinion 01 Apr, 2026
Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Opinion 31 Mar, 2026
From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Opinion 30 Mar, 2026
From clear public mandate to measurable government action From clear public mandate to measurable government action A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Extinct morality in Nepali politics: Revived by NC President Gagan Thapa Extinct morality in Nepali politics: Revived by NC President Gagan Thapa The definition of morality may be like the famous parable of the blind men and the elephant where they argue saying that it is like a giant snake after touching its trunk. The definition of morality may be like the famous parable of the blind men and the elephant where they argue saying that it is like a giant snake after touching its trunk. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
When protests renew states: The strategic conditions for democratic stability When protests renew states: The strategic conditions for democratic stability Mass street protests have become one of the defining features of 21st-century politics. Mass street protests have become one of the defining features of 21st-century politics. Opinion 24 Mar, 2026
The next war will be in satellites The next war will be in satellites The ongoing conflict involving Iran is far more than a regional dispute or a conventional military confrontation between traditional powers. The ongoing conflict involving Iran is far more than a regional dispute or a conventional military confrontation between traditional powers. Opinion 23 Mar, 2026
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
