Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Opinion 07 Apr, 2025
As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. Environment 05 Apr, 2025
MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu chokes under thick haze as air quality plummets to ' Very Unhealthy' level, disrupting flights The air quality monitoring station in Bhaisipati area registered PM2.5 levels at 185 micrograms per cubic meter—significantly exceeding safe limits. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2025
Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Cloudy skies across the country; Fog disrupts tarai regions The weather across Nepal will remain partly to generally cloudy, while most regions will experience fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Nepal 29 Jan, 2025
NAST seminar highlights urgent need for collaborative efforts to tackle biological invasions in Nepal While various threats have been discussed, recent focus has shifted to plant species, which are increasingly recognized as potential national security threats. Nepal 12 Jan, 2025
Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. Opinion 19 Dec, 2024
Animal protection groups urge devotees not to bring animals for sacrifice at Gadhimai festival Ahead of the Gadhimai festival, animal protection organizations Humane Society International/India and People For Animals are urging devotees not to bring animals for sacrifice. Nepal 05 Dec, 2024
Children and young people call for climate action #ListenToTheFuture: Nepal’s Children and Young People Call for Climate Action, a report capturing the impact of climate change on children and young people in Nepal, along with their rallying call for adults to join them in securing a sustainable future, was presented to Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri today. Kathmandu 20 Nov, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
