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.
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.
Between strategy and geography: Nepal's foreign policy in the shadow of India-China competition Nepal’s foreign policy challenge is often framed in familiar terms – a small state navigating between two giants.
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.
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.
Rethinking development in Nepal: Beyond roads and buildings We often say that education, health, and per capita income show how developed a country is.
Adversaries and the forefront of the Prime Minister Balen Shah: Reframed and extended narrative 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.
Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics.
Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance.
Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health.
From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy.
Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting.
Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar.
From clear public mandate to measurable government action A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches.
Sports Bayern recovers from 3 goals down to beat Mainz for confidence boost before PSG clash Last-placed Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli.
Sports Lokesh Rahul's 152 in vain after Punjab's record chase against Delhi in IPL In the evening game, Rajasthan Royals hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur.
Sports Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.
World In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times.
Nepal Death of pregnant woman in Butwal: Two healthcare facilities sealed, Dr Rupakheti suspended Following the incident, the Council formed a probe committee coordinated by Dr. Samrat Parajuli, which has submitted a 26-page preliminary report.
Sports Nepal begin League 2 home series with convincing win over UAE Nepal will next face Oman in their second match on Wednesday.
Nepal EOAN–SPCC team to inspect Khumbu Icefall Sunday amid Everest season extension talks The Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are set to deploy a joint team of around 20 people, including icefall doctors and Sherpa climbers from various expeditions, to the Khumbu Icefall on Sunday morning to assess ground conditions and attempt to open or identify alternate routes through the section that has been blocking progress toward Camp I on Everest.
Kathmandu Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.
Business Dismantling of illegal structures begins in Gairigaun The work of removing the squatter settlements in Gairigaun located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9 has begun from today. The structures built on the public land along the Bagmati river is being dismantled as per the government's directives.
Lifestyle Nepali artist Amrit Karki to feature in Ladakh Biennale Nepali artist Amrit Karki is set to present a newly commissioned work at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, scheduled from August 1 to 10 in India.
Business inDrive rewards top drivers with EV cab, scooters Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has awarded top-performing driver partners with an electric cab and e-scooters under its Platinum Driver Giveaway campaign.
Business MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla MetLife Nepal has expanded its services to Jumla, aiming to improve access to insurance and financial services in one of the country’s remote regions.
