Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Gorkha earthquake: Trauma lingers on seven years after In depth On 25 April 2015, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. The epicentre was Barpak in the historic district of Gorkha. The disaster affected 37 out of 77 districts. Fourteen severely damaged districts were declared as “crisis-hit”, which meant they were prioritised for relief and rescue activities. Opinion 26 Aug, 2022
Sustainable Development through Blended Finance in Nepal Sustainable Development through Blended Finance in Nepal Opinion 18 Aug, 2022
Guardians and glaciers: A call for shared climate action As the airplane climbs through the monsoon clouds and away from Kathmandu, Nepal, the view to the north is simply breathtaking. The enormity and magnificence of nature’s show across the serrated peaks of the Himalayas is hard to describe. Opinion 10 Jun, 2022
'Climate change, inflation pose threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goals' Minister of Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka has said the road to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in a timely manner is challenging for countries, including least developed countries in special situations due to natural disasters such as climate change, rising commodity and fuel prices, and trade protectionism, among others. Nepal 24 May, 2022
Balen Shah's popularity: Nepal seeks a new national party The popularity of Balen Shah, mayoral candidate of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, can be dismissed as a mere anomaly or it can be construed as a broad repudiation of the establishment. Opinion 19 May, 2022
Enforcing TRIPS: The challenges ahead World IP Day is observed every year on April 26, and the theme for this year is “IP and Youth Innovating for a Better Future”. Opinion 26 Apr, 2022
Nepal's image, credibility enhanced in international arena, claims PM Deuba Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba claimed that Nepal’s image and credibility had enhanced in the international arena with the incumbent government ascending to power. Nepal 19 Mar, 2022
Ending the blame game: Get teachers, parents, administrators together A question often haunts me: ‘Who is responsible for poor classroom discipline and unsatisfactory academic results?’ Opinion 25 Feb, 2022
Nepal's graduation from LDC: Its impact on textile exports Nepal is a South Asian least developed country that has made significant socio-economic progress in recent times despite being confronted by unfavourable conditions, adversely affecting its development prospects. Opinion 05 Jan, 2022
Expanding trade In 2026, when Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations’ least-developed countries list, it will lose preferential access to many of its global trading partners. Blogs 26 Nov, 2021
Minister Khadka holds bilateral meetings Minister of Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka held a bilateral meeting with AK Abdul Momen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sunday. Nepal 27 Sep, 2021