Wired revelation: The brain, IT, and gene therapy Information technology is nothing short of godsend from heaven. It has revolutionised our life, learning, and knowledge.
Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam.
A roadmap for research-led higher education framework: How this can improve the lives of the public The current political climate in Nepal offers a glimmer of hope for the academic sector. With education reform now a national priority, momentum for meaningful change is steadily building.
Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step.
Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals.
Prediction of less rain and high temperature: What can be the remedial measures? The long-awaited weather prediction for the monsoon period has been made public by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. It has, however, not brought relief to the farming community as it is contrary to their expectation. It has stated that there will be less rain in the country during the paddy plantation period after the entry of the monsoon from the Bay of Bengal, which is generally in June every year.
Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges.
U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA' The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase.
Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged' When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes.
A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being.
A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country.
Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political era As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane, Indian PM Modi hold talks in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, currently on a visit to India, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Major setback in party history, says CML-UML VC Poudel CPN-UML Vice Chairperson Bishnu Prasad Poudel has described the party's experience during last year's Gen-Z movement and the March election as one of the biggest setbacks in its history, saying the party will now focus on rebuilding its relationship with the public.
Kathmandu Nepal elected Chair of UN General Assembly First Committee Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Nepal Annapurna I ascent anniversary marked in Myagdi The 76th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I is being observed in the Annapurna region today.
Kathmandu Two Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu over suspicious activities Police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal in Kathmandu on charges of involvement in suspicious activities.
Kathmandu Man arrested at TIA with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million Police have arrested a man from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to fly to Malaysia with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million, on Tuesday.
Environment Rain likely in hilly regions, hot weather to persist in Terai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country today, while the Terai region is expected to remain partly cloudy.
Nepal 'No role for any third party in the border issues between India, Nepal' Official Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said in New Delhi that there is no role for any third party in the border issues between India and Nepal.
Kathmandu Business in both Houses stalled The meetings of both Houses — Upper and Lower Houses of Federal Parliament — were adjourned today due to opposition parties’ protests over Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s remarks about border issues. The ongoing disruptions completely prevented Parliament from carrying out its scheduled legislative business.
Nepal RSP chief Lamichhane meets Indian Home Minister Amit Shah Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during his ongoing visit to India.
Nepal RSP delegation meets BJP President in New Delhi A delegation of the Rastriya Swatanra Party led by party chair Rabi Lamichhane met Nitin Nabin, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Kathmandu Opposition protests disrupt HoR, House adjourned till June 8 Opposition parties obstructed the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, leading to its adjournment till June 8.
