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
43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political 43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Opinion 30 Jul, 2025
The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. Opinion 29 Jul, 2025
Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. Opinion 28 Jul, 2025
Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. Opinion 25 Jul, 2025
Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Opinion 24 Jul, 2025
Domination of the big three: How long will it last? Domination of the big three: How long will it last? The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. Opinion 23 Jul, 2025
Between two worlds: A decade of becoming Between two worlds: A decade of becoming This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. Opinion 22 Jul, 2025
Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jul, 2025
Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Opinion 20 Jul, 2025
E-governance in Federal Nepal: The failure of decentralised digitalisation E-governance in Federal Nepal: The failure of decentralised digitalisation Nepal’s federalism brought unprecedented authority and autonomy to local governments (LGs), empowering them to design and implement their own vision of governance. Nepal’s federalism brought unprecedented authority and autonomy to local governments (LGs), empowering them to design and implement their own vision of governance. Opinion 18 Jul, 2025
Nepali Congress at a strategic crossroads: The urgency of unity amid emerging threats Nepali Congress at a strategic crossroads: The urgency of unity amid emerging threats Nepal’s political landscape is transforming rapidly. At such a moment, the Nepali Congress (NC)—long considered a guardian of democratic ideals and centrist politics—is confronting an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Nepal’s political landscape is transforming rapidly. At such a moment, the Nepali Congress (NC)—long considered a guardian of democratic ideals and centrist politics—is confronting an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Opinion 17 Jul, 2025
Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Opinion 17 Jul, 2025
Nepal's tourism strategy: Aiming for the sky, missing the pilgrim next door Nepal's tourism strategy: Aiming for the sky, missing the pilgrim next door If ever there was proof that the gods dabble in the tourism business, Uttar Pradesh is it. If ever there was proof that the gods dabble in the tourism business, Uttar Pradesh is it. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
Celebration of Bhanubhakta's birth anniversary: Tributes paid round the globe Celebration of Bhanubhakta's birth anniversary: Tributes paid round the globe At a time when the performance of the government is more than dismal or even suffocating at times, events like the celebration of the anniversary of luminaries such as Bhanubhakta certainly provides the much-needed breather. At a time when the performance of the government is more than dismal or even suffocating at times, events like the celebration of the anniversary of luminaries such as Bhanubhakta certainly provides the much-needed breather. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
A paradigm shift in the end-of-life scenario A paradigm shift in the end-of-life scenario I work as a pulmonary and critical care physician, which involves caring for critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treating a diverse range of lung-related ailments in the outpatient setting. I work as a pulmonary and critical care physician, which involves caring for critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treating a diverse range of lung-related ailments in the outpatient setting. Opinion 16 Jul, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Capacity Building for Climate Resilience in Nepal Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Capacity Building for Climate Resilience in Nepal As climate change accelerates across the Himalaya, Nepal stands at a crossroads. As climate change accelerates across the Himalaya, Nepal stands at a crossroads. Opinion 15 Jul, 2025
Time for a diplomatic reset: Revisiting the Birendra Doctrine Time for a diplomatic reset: Revisiting the Birendra Doctrine During the cold war era that began with the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan in 1947 and ended with the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the world was ideologically divided into two blocs – one led by the United States promoting capitalism, and the other aligned with the Soviet Union advocating communism. During the cold war era that began with the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan in 1947 and ended with the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the world was ideologically divided into two blocs – one led by the United States promoting capitalism, and the other aligned with the Soviet Union advocating communism. Opinion 15 Jul, 2025
Souvenirs from the Smallest Room: My Japanese Toilet Epiphany Souvenirs from the Smallest Room: My Japanese Toilet Epiphany There are few experiences in life as unexpectedly delightful as one’s first encounter with a Japanese toilet. Imagine a weary traveller, jet-lagged and disoriented, stumbling into the arrivals lounge of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. There are few experiences in life as unexpectedly delightful as one’s first encounter with a Japanese toilet. Imagine a weary traveller, jet-lagged and disoriented, stumbling into the arrivals lounge of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Opinion 14 Jul, 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.
