Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour

Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour

From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country.

From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country.

Opinion 22 Apr, 2026

High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox

High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox

Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched.

Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched.

Opinion 22 Apr, 2026

When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks

When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks

Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one.

Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one.

Opinion 22 Apr, 2026

America's selective memory on Iran

America's selective memory on Iran

U.S. officials and much of the American media emphasize the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression of its own citizens, including the killing of large numbers of protesters, while rarely acknowledging Washington’s role in enabling similar abuses in Iran’s past.

U.S. officials and much of the American media emphasize the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression of its own citizens, including the killing of large numbers of protesters, while rarely acknowledging Washington’s role in enabling similar abuses in Iran’s past.

Opinion 20 Apr, 2026

Reducing road accidents in Nepal: Policy and implementation priorities

Reducing road accidents in Nepal: Policy and implementation priorities

Road accidents remain one of the most pressing public safety challenges in Nepal.

Road accidents remain one of the most pressing public safety challenges in Nepal.

Opinion 20 Apr, 2026

Nepal's new government owes a debt to a 4 year old girl

Nepal's new government owes a debt to a 4 year old girl

On February 5, 2026, during an election campaign, a vehicle associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party struck a four-year-old girl. She later died from her injuries.

On February 5, 2026, during an election campaign, a vehicle associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party struck a four-year-old girl. She later died from her injuries.

Opinion 19 Apr, 2026

From agreements to architecture: Before the PM's India visit

From agreements to architecture: Before the PM's India visit

When Prime Minister Balen Shah visits New Delhi, the temptation – as always –will be to celebrate the relationship.

When Prime Minister Balen Shah visits New Delhi, the temptation – as always –will be to celebrate the relationship.

Opinion 17 Apr, 2026

Nepal wants to power South Asia: It does not know what its rivers are doing

Nepal wants to power South Asia: It does not know what its rivers are doing

In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years.

In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years.

Opinion 16 Apr, 2026

Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready?

Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready?

More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders.

More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders.

Opinion 14 Apr, 2026

The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis

The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis

Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced.

Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced.

Opinion 13 Apr, 2026

One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk

One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk

The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.

The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.

Opinion 10 Apr, 2026

Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore

Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore

In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu.

In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu.

Opinion 09 Apr, 2026

Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together

Multiple problems facing the county: Need of government, opposition to work together

The country is agog with excitement following the formation of a government which is just a spark away from a two-thirds majority, falling short by only two seats.

The country is agog with excitement following the formation of a government which is just a spark away from a two-thirds majority, falling short by only two seats.

Opinion 08 Apr, 2026

The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim Waglé

The Ice Axe Economy: Young Prime Minister Balendra Shah and economist Dr. Swarnim...

Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent.

Nepal does not need another promise—it needs a breakthrough. In the high Himalayas, an ice axe is not a symbol of aggression; it is a tool of survival, discipline, and ascent.

Opinion 07 Apr, 2026

Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China competition

Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China...

Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants.

Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants.

Opinion 07 Apr, 2026

Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken

Economic growth and carbon emissions: The link is beginning to weaken

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2025. According to the Global Carbon Project’s 2025 report, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% to 38.1 billion tonnes.

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a new record in 2025. According to the Global Carbon Project’s 2025 report, carbon dioxide emissions increased by 1.1% to 38.1 billion tonnes.

Opinion 06 Apr, 2026

You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard.

You Won This Round, Nepal. Now Build the Scoreboard.

Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time.

Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office just days ago, and his government has wasted no time.

Opinion 06 Apr, 2026

Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings

Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings

We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is.

We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is.

Opinion 05 Apr, 2026

Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended narrative

Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended...

When a new government takes office in a country like Nepal—young in its democratic maturity, institutionally evolving, and deeply shaped by perception—the market does not merely react; it anticipates.

When a new government takes office in a country like Nepal—young in its democratic maturity, institutionally evolving, and deeply shaped by perception—the market does not merely react; it anticipates.

Opinion 05 Apr, 2026

Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation

Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new...

Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.

Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.

Opinion 02 Apr, 2026