Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step. Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step. Opinion 1d ago
Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Opinion 1d ago
Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals. The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals. Opinion 2d ago
Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward. There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward. Opinion 2d ago
Prediction of less rain and high temperature: What can be the remedial measures? Prediction of less rain and high temperature: What can be the remedial measures? The long-awaited weather prediction for the monsoon period has been made public by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. It has, however, not brought relief to the farming community as it is contrary to their expectation. It has stated that there will be less rain in the country during the paddy plantation period after the entry of the monsoon from the Bay of Bengal, which is generally in June every year. The long-awaited weather prediction for the monsoon period has been made public by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. It has, however, not brought relief to the farming community as it is contrary to their expectation. It has stated that there will be less rain in the country during the paddy plantation period after the entry of the monsoon from the Bay of Bengal, which is generally in June every year. Opinion 13 May, 2026
What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses. Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national development strategy Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national... Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad. Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive... The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges. The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges. Opinion 11 May, 2026
Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease. A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Opinion 11 May, 2026
U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA' U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA' The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Opinion 10 May, 2026
How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase. Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase. Opinion 08 May, 2026
Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged' Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged' When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes. When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes. Opinion 07 May, 2026
A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being. Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being. Opinion 07 May, 2026
A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country. The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country. Opinion 06 May, 2026
Left behind: How gender inequality still shapes education and the economy in Nepal Left behind: How gender inequality still shapes education and the economy in Nepal Nepal has come a long way. A new constitution, a functioning democracy, and at least on paper, a serious commitment to gender equality. Nepal has come a long way. A new constitution, a functioning democracy, and at least on paper, a serious commitment to gender equality. Opinion 06 May, 2026
Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political era Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political... As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth. As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth. Opinion 05 May, 2026
Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.” There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.” Opinion 04 May, 2026
Integrating natural resource management: A river basin paradigm for Nepal Integrating natural resource management: A river basin paradigm for Nepal Nepal stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. Nepal stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. Opinion 01 May, 2026
The experts have landed. Unfortunately The experts have landed. Unfortunately A certain type of public intellectual periodically resurfaces in Kathmandu, now seen in larger numbers. A certain type of public intellectual periodically resurfaces in Kathmandu, now seen in larger numbers. Opinion 30 Apr, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
