Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement. Opinion 1d ago
Himalayan Sovereignty Himalayan Sovereignty Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Tim Marshall’s argument in Prisoners of Geography begins with a simple but unforgiving truth: geography is permanent, but policy is a choice. Opinion 2d ago
Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform. Opinion 2d ago
No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the... Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable. Opinion 24 Dec, 2025
Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls. Opinion 23 Dec, 2025
Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture. Opinion 22 Dec, 2025
Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels. Opinion 19 Dec, 2025
Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades. Opinion 18 Dec, 2025
A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Opinion 17 Dec, 2025
Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. Opinion 16 Dec, 2025
Charles Darwin: A life in science Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. Opinion 15 Dec, 2025
Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. Opinion 14 Dec, 2025
How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Opinion 12 Dec, 2025
Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Opinion 11 Dec, 2025
Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Opinion 10 Dec, 2025
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Opinion 08 Dec, 2025
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. Opinion 05 Dec, 2025
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems... Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Opinion 04 Dec, 2025
Kathmandu Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses.
Nepal Boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery kills one, injures six in Rautahat A boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery in Katahariya Municipality of Rautahat district claimed the life of one worker and left six others seriously injured on Saturday morning, police said.
Nepal Nation will move forward in a new vein: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and patron of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said that the country will now move forward with a new mindset, new leadership and a new direction.
Kathmandu NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for International Mountain Museum The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions.
Nepal Elections will not be postponed at any cost, says PM Karki Describing elections as an opportunity to present ideologies to the people and seek their mandate, PM Karki urged all stakeholders to make the March 5 election a success.
Kathmandu SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement.
World South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.
World Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.
Sports 20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of the fourth Ashes test Australia was 4-0 in its second innings at stumps, an overall lead of 46 runs, after having to bat through one nervous over before stumps.
