Nepal's Forgotten Scavenger: The Striped Hyena Nepal's Forgotten Scavenger: The Striped Hyena While Nepal often celebrates its success in conserving charismatic species like the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), and Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus), one shy and misunderstood creature is quietly disappearing, the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena). While Nepal often celebrates its success in conserving charismatic species like the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), and Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus), one shy and misunderstood creature is quietly disappearing, the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena). Opinion 13 May, 2025
Nepal's EV revolution: Just when it needs to rev up, it risks stalling Nepal's EV revolution: Just when it needs to rev up, it risks stalling This week, the Government of Nepal will be calling for global climate leadership to save its glaciers, and with them, its economic future. This week, the Government of Nepal will be calling for global climate leadership to save its glaciers, and with them, its economic future. Opinion 13 May, 2025
The Real Looters: US Foreign Policy and the Myth of Victimhood The Real Looters: US Foreign Policy and the Myth of Victimhood According to billionaire Donald Trump, America, the world's wealthiest country, has long been financially abused by virtually all other nations. According to billionaire Donald Trump, America, the world's wealthiest country, has long been financially abused by virtually all other nations. Opinion 12 May, 2025
War or peace?: Whither humankind War or peace?: Whither humankind If people once thought that wars had to be won to bring peace, the years after two world wars have shown us otherwise. If people once thought that wars had to be won to bring peace, the years after two world wars have shown us otherwise. Opinion 12 May, 2025
"We are the Ocean": A universal bond crucial for our future "We are the Ocean": A universal bond crucial for our future From the 9th to the 13th of June 2025, France will co-host, with Costa Rica, the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). From the 9th to the 13th of June 2025, France will co-host, with Costa Rica, the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Opinion 08 May, 2025
Parroting of socialism: Merely in words, not in action Parroting of socialism: Merely in words, not in action Two notable events have emerged prominently in the last week in the country. Two notable events have emerged prominently in the last week in the country. Opinion 07 May, 2025
Midwives are critical in every crisis Midwives are critical in every crisis The International Day of the Midwife on 5 May celebrates the work of midwives across the globe in a world of increasing risk and crisis. In 2025, the theme for this celebration is “midwives: critical in every crisis.” This theme highlighting the role of midwifery and its crucial contribution to maternal health during crisis is very relevant to Nepal. The International Day of the Midwife on 5 May celebrates the work of midwives across the globe in a world of increasing risk and crisis. In 2025, the theme for this celebration is “midwives: critical in every crisis.” This theme highlighting the role of midwifery and its crucial contribution to maternal health during crisis is very relevant to Nepal. Opinion 05 May, 2025
Federalism in Nepal: Flexibility, pragmatism should drive the discussion Federalism in Nepal: Flexibility, pragmatism should drive the discussion The ongoing debate on federalism is often being framed in such a way that it does not do a good service to the nation. Instead of holding a conversation about it based on objectivity and opinionated reasoning, people end up repeating the same catchphrases and talking points. The ongoing debate on federalism is often being framed in such a way that it does not do a good service to the nation. Instead of holding a conversation about it based on objectivity and opinionated reasoning, people end up repeating the same catchphrases and talking points. Opinion 05 May, 2025
Nepal's Carbon Trade: Big Hopes, Small Gains Nepal's Carbon Trade: Big Hopes, Small Gains Carbon markets are systems where businesses or countries can buy and sell permits to emit carbon, helping balance global emissions. Carbon markets are systems where businesses or countries can buy and sell permits to emit carbon, helping balance global emissions. Opinion 04 May, 2025
Nature and life: Nurture holds the key Nature and life: Nurture holds the key Nature clings itself together with the divine element, or dynamics, in us — to augment the dignity of our righteous and harmonious actions. Nature clings itself together with the divine element, or dynamics, in us — to augment the dignity of our righteous and harmonious actions. Opinion 02 May, 2025
Gerontocracy in political parties: Time to embrace genuine internal democracy Gerontocracy in political parties: Time to embrace genuine internal democracy In Nepal's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the notion of internal democracy within political parties is often heralded as a cornerstone of democratic governance. In Nepal's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the notion of internal democracy within political parties is often heralded as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Opinion 01 May, 2025
Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. Opinion 30 Apr, 2025
The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models to consider The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models... Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Opinion 29 Apr, 2025
33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works for all children 33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works... What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. Opinion 28 Apr, 2025
The enduring trauma of Palestinian children The enduring trauma of Palestinian children Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Opinion 27 Apr, 2025
Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. Opinion 24 Apr, 2025
Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. Opinion 23 Apr, 2025
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 22 Apr, 2025
What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Opinion 21 Apr, 2025
The untapped potential of the yak economy The untapped potential of the yak economy At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Opinion 20 Apr, 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.
