Unjust power dynamics: Behind failure to address nation's challenges What was supposed to be a conversation about climate activism and the impact that climate warming is having on local indigenous populations of Nepal turned out instead to be a much deeper discussion about democracy, good governance and, yes, climate change. It was also about inequalities and unjust power dynamics in the country that underpin the way the country is fighting one of its biggest challenges. Opinion 16 Sep, 2024
Nimsdai Foundation, Khumbu RM to build porter house ​​​​​​​The Nimsdai Foundation and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality are teaming up to construct a porter house in Lobuche, as part of the Lobuche Porter's Accommodation project. Nepal 26 Apr, 2024
UML-led majority govt ensures prosperity: Chair Oli CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that only a UML-led majority government would direct the country towards the path of prosperity. Kathmandu 28 Feb, 2024
Majhi community used as vote bank, but denied facilities Whenever elections are round the corner, candidates campaign to woo voters in Majhi settlement. Nepal 05 Nov, 2022
NC leader Paudel calls for plan to create jobs in villages Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed the need for making a plan to create job opportunities and generate incomes within villages. Nepal 19 Jun, 2022
Caste discrimination still entrenched Nepal was declared caste-based discrimination-free 16 years ago on 4 June 2006, but Dalits continue to face gruesome discrimination and they are deprived of basic facilities. Nepal 05 Jun, 2022
Local election: Are candidates aware of climate issues? In keeping with his announcement made in June 2017, former US President Donald Trump had the US formally withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement on November4, 2020, becoming the first nation to do so. Opinion 12 May, 2022
Negligence of airports, airlines breaches passengers' consumer rights: Human rights watchdog The National Human Rights Commission has said the airlines’ negligence in timely taking off and not informing passengers about delayed flights on time violates passengers’ consumer rights. Nepal 15 Jan, 2022
EDITORIAL - National census The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is conducting the 12th national census-2021 from November 11 to 25 with the aim of reaching every citizen and not repeating a single person. Opinion 10 Nov, 2021
Media Action Nepal seeks guarantee of rights of working journalists Media Action Nepal has drawn attention to the plight of the journalists working for Annapurna Post Nepali daily who were allegedly forced to resign without the management clearing their due salaries and perks. Nepal 18 Jun, 2021
Govt urged to provide relief to underprivileged, needy people The National Human Rights Commission has warned that persons with disabilities, indigenous nationalities, migrant Nepali workers and indigent groups are being neglected and deprived of basic human rights as COVID-19 is spreading at the community level in Nepal. Nepal 17 Jun, 2021
Stop environmental degradation: Before it is too late World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 annually to create awareness and encourage environmental protection. Opinion 03 Jun, 2021