Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. Opinion 01 Sep, 2025
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
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
