Govt policies and programmes for fiscal 2023-24 'gender-neutral': Study ​​​​​​​Although the policies and programmes pitched by President Ramchandra Paudel have incorporated some positive initiatives, overall policies and programmes are gender-neutral. Nepal 26 May, 2023
Combatting misinformation: Effective fact-checking is the way Language barriers play a significant role in the spread of misinformation. Nepal is a linguistically diverse country, and many people do not speak or understand Nepali Photo Gallery 14 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: End child marriage Despite the fact that the three tiers of government have given priority to ending early or child marriage, this trend still continues in most rural parts of the country due to illiteracy, poverty and lack of awareness about its consequences. Opinion 31 Mar, 2023
Microfinance and ongoing movement in Nepal Looking for the right direction As an economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus recognised that traditional banking systems in Bangladesh were not providing credit access to the poor. Opinion 27 Mar, 2023
Call to mitigate risk of climate change Stakeholders have pointed out the need of collaboration and coordination among three levels of government to mitigate the risk of climate change. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2023
Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual, reproductive health This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Help women take up decision-making roles in newsrooms: Award-winning Canadian journalist to male scribes Male journalists must be stronger allies for their female counterparts by supporting women to take up decision-making roles in newsrooms, said a visiting award-winning Canadian journalist here today. Kathmandu 23 Feb, 2023
USAID announces USD 58.5 million to strengthen democratic institutions in Nepal USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID would provide up to USD 58.5 million to advance democratic progress in Nepal, subject to the availability of funds. USD 40.2 million of this announcement is part of the USD 659 million development objective agreement announced in 2022. Nepal 08 Feb, 2023
Nine scholars from Nepal to depart for Australia The Australian government has announced that nine Australia Awards Scholarships have been awarded to recipients from Nepal. Nepal 13 Dec, 2022
'Janmat Party's victory reflects people's desire for change' Janmat party secured only 26,659 votes less than Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, which had emerged as a new but dominant political force in 2008. Nepal 13 Dec, 2022
Call to eliminate gender-based violence The United Nations in Nepal and International Development Partners marked 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign in Dhangadi Sub-metropolitan Office together with the Ministry of Social Development of Sudurpaschim Province and representatives from embassies, development partners, civil society, and women’s movement. Nepal 02 Dec, 2022
Deuba, Dahal counter Oli on nationalism The ruling alliance leaders fired counter salvos today at CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli, who tried to cash in on nationalism issue while addressing an election rally in Darchula on Friday. Nepal 10 Nov, 2022
