Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country.
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition.
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them.
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak.
Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion.
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system.
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest.
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days.
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal.
Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation.
Demobilizing young anger to sports In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role.
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting.
Nepal India-supported school building lays foundation stone in Gulmi The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural Municipality–3, Gulmi, was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-supported development initiative.
Kathmandu Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation.
Environment As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.
Business Gold, silver prices hit new record highs Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola to set a new historic high.
Kathmandu Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials.
Nepal Passport Department assures smooth supply after receiving additional booklets The Department of Passports has announced that passport printing and distribution will continue smoothly after receiving an additional 396,000 passport booklets under an interim supply arrangement approved by the Government of Nepal.
Environment Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
Business Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs.
Business SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies.
Nepal MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works.
Business Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers.
Business Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high.