Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Opinion 29 Aug, 2025
Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from manipulating us Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from... Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Opinion 28 Aug, 2025
Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Opinion 27 Aug, 2025
The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Opinion 26 Aug, 2025
Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. Opinion 25 Aug, 2025
The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Opinion 23 Aug, 2025
India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real conversation Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real... Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open dialogue in the country Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open... In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals are bombed Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals... A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. Opinion 15 Aug, 2025
Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. Opinion 14 Aug, 2025
Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. Opinion 13 Aug, 2025
Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Opinion 12 Aug, 2025
No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. Opinion 08 Aug, 2025
Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive progressivism Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive... South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. Opinion 07 Aug, 2025
The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Opinion 05 Aug, 2025
Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably exhausted Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably... Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Opinion 04 Aug, 2025
Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. Opinion 01 Aug, 2025
The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. Opinion 31 Jul, 2025
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
