Calls for measures to improve air quality In light of the deteriorating air quality of the Kathmandu Valley, experts related to the environment have expressed concern over the increasing air pollution and drawn the government’s attention to immediately implement solutions. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. Opinion 20 Mar, 2025
Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives. Opinion 18 Oct, 2024
SC verdict on Valley's rivers: Good for future indeed The Supreme Court has virtually ignited a spark by directing the concerned authorities to provide a setback of 20 meters on either side of the rivers in addition to a similar provision already made in the past, which, however, yet remains to be implemented in totality. Opinion 18 Sep, 2024
Building and demolition waste management: Strategies for sustainable construction The construction of infrastructure projects is rising at an alarming rate in most of the cities of Nepal. Opinion 19 Jul, 2024
I want to make Lalitpur a historically liveable city Chiri Babu Maharjan has earned the people's trust, helping him win a second term as mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Kathmandu 07 Jun, 2024
Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
Aftershocks of quake terrify people ​​​​​​​The repeated jolts of earthquakes have left the local residents terrified, forcing them to abandon their homes and seek refuge in open spaces in Bajura, Bajhang and Achham districts. Nepal 08 Oct, 2023
Hundreds protest KMC's move against street vendors ​​​​​​​Hundreds of street vendors on Sunday joined a protest programme held outside city hall in Bhrikutimandap against Kathmandu Metropolitan City after the metropolis imposed ban on operating business in open spaces. Kathmandu 21 Aug, 2023
This year's Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief This year's Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief World 30 Jun, 2023
Pollution: A challenge to public health Air pollution can be defined simply as the presence of one or multiple contaminants, such as dust, fumes, gas, mist, odour, smoke or vapour in the atmosphere, which can be injurious to plants, animals and humans in many ways. Opinion 15 Feb, 2023
Turkey earthquake survivors face despair, as rescues wane Turkey earthquake survivors face despair, as rescues wane World 13 Feb, 2023