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
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Census data: For evidence-based decision-making Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation. Opinion 03 Jan, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Singh leaves for Egypt Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, today left for Cairo, the capital of Egypt, to participate in the World Urban Forum programme. He is leading a Nepali delegation to the programme. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2024
'Recent flooding is consequence of climate change' While the nationwide downpours have caused widespread damage to humans and animals and wrecked the economy, environmental experts have examined the devastation through the lens of climate change. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation. Opinion 11 Sep, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Dengue, cholera cases becoming rampant nationwide The number of cholera and dengue cases has increased throughout the nation. However, cholera has only been reported in five districts. Each district has a distinct focal outbreak that is unrelated to the others. Health 11 Aug, 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
Why do frogs matter to humans and nature? Frogs are amazing creatures distributed around the globe. They are known by their unique calls, which they use for communication purposes. Frogs are bioindicators because their skin is semi-permeable, allowing them to detect slight changes in the environment, such as temperature, rainfall, and pollution. Nepal 01 May, 2024
Urban Health System needs redesigning to achieve universal health coverage Helen Elsey, professor in global public health at the University of York in the UK, is a researcher focused on urban health, particularly in lower and middle income countries where rapid urbanisation is happening. Nepal 21 Sep, 2023
Shrinking habitat increases risk of vulture extinction ​​​​​​​The shrinking habitat of vultures in Pokhara has emerged as a cause for concern, for it is leading to the heightened chance of extinction of the birds known as nature’s scavengers. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2023
