Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Opinion 06 Jun, 2025
Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right investments Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right... One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. Opinion 04 Jun, 2025
Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. Opinion 02 Jun, 2025
Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional arrangement Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional... The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. Opinion 30 May, 2025
That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. Opinion 29 May, 2025
Forthcoming monsoon: Bane or boon? Forthcoming monsoon: Bane or boon? The skyline of the country was dominated by flowers and fragrance till recently during the spring. The skyline of the country was dominated by flowers and fragrance till recently during the spring. Opinion 28 May, 2025
Ending caste discrimination: Can this be done in a decade? Ending caste discrimination: Can this be done in a decade? Caste discrimination remains a persistent issue in Nepal, and members of the Dalit community are still victims of many abuses. Caste discrimination remains a persistent issue in Nepal, and members of the Dalit community are still victims of many abuses. Opinion 27 May, 2025
The Reality Behind Netanyahu's Gaza Aid Claims The Reality Behind Netanyahu's Gaza Aid Claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has harshly criticized foreign leaders, international institutions and the media for accusing Israel of starving Palestinian children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has harshly criticized foreign leaders, international institutions and the media for accusing Israel of starving Palestinian children. Opinion 26 May, 2025
Celebrating our decline: Nepal's education crisis Celebrating our decline: Nepal's education crisis Every year, a growing wave of young Nepalese leaves the country, driven by the promise of better education, brighter career prospects and higher living standards abroad. Every year, a growing wave of young Nepalese leaves the country, driven by the promise of better education, brighter career prospects and higher living standards abroad. Opinion 26 May, 2025
Autism in Nepal: Not rare, just overlooked Autism in Nepal: Not rare, just overlooked What if a child wanted to speak but couldn’t, not out of rebellion, but because the world felt too loud, too bright, too much? Would you know how to help or look away if you are overwhelmed and unsure? What if a child wanted to speak but couldn’t, not out of rebellion, but because the world felt too loud, too bright, too much? Would you know how to help or look away if you are overwhelmed and unsure? Opinion 23 May, 2025
India's doctrinal shift: Its implications for South Asian stability India's doctrinal shift: Its implications for South Asian stability In international relations, doctrines guide a country’s foreign policy and military strategy. In international relations, doctrines guide a country’s foreign policy and military strategy. Opinion 22 May, 2025
Improving Nepal's engineering exam system: Lessons from IIT Kanpur Improving Nepal's engineering exam system: Lessons from IIT Kanpur Having studied and taught engineering in Nepal, and now pursuing a PhD at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India, I’ve come to realise the deep-rooted problems within Nepal’s engineering examination system. Having studied and taught engineering in Nepal, and now pursuing a PhD at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India, I’ve come to realise the deep-rooted problems within Nepal’s engineering examination system. Opinion 21 May, 2025
CBDCs and the future of money: A global shift towards sovereign digital currency CBDCs and the future of money: A global shift towards sovereign digital currency Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have rapidly evolved from theoretical discussions into a tangible component of modern financial systems. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have rapidly evolved from theoretical discussions into a tangible component of modern financial systems. Opinion 20 May, 2025
Nepal's path to security amid regional turmoil: Learn from others and stay vigilant Nepal's path to security amid regional turmoil: Learn from others and stay vigilant As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer, Nepal is at a critical crossroads. As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer, Nepal is at a critical crossroads. Opinion 19 May, 2025
India Pakistan conflict: Implications for Nepal India Pakistan conflict: Implications for Nepal The world was virtually shaken by yet another conflict between India and Pakistan when it was nursing multiple wounds inflicted by war between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas as well as those in Syria and Sudan. The world was virtually shaken by yet another conflict between India and Pakistan when it was nursing multiple wounds inflicted by war between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas as well as those in Syria and Sudan. Opinion 18 May, 2025
Nepal's economy is stabilising: Despite the pessimism, recent data tell a story of recovery, not collapse Nepal's economy is stabilising: Despite the pessimism, recent data tell a story of... Nepal’s economic mood has lately veered toward pessimism; grim headlines, anxious punditry, and a lingering sense of drift. Nepal’s economic mood has lately veered toward pessimism; grim headlines, anxious punditry, and a lingering sense of drift. Opinion 14 May, 2025
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.
