The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem. One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem. Opinion 2 h ago
Shock without occupation: The real test of Operation Epic Fury Shock without occupation: The real test of Operation Epic Fury Operation Epic Fury – the joint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran – is more than a regional confrontation. It is a test of whether the US can employ calibrated force to achieve decisive strategic results without occupation, and whether doing so frees Washington to focus on its primary strategic competitor, China. Operation Epic Fury – the joint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran – is more than a regional confrontation. It is a test of whether the US can employ calibrated force to achieve decisive strategic results without occupation, and whether doing so frees Washington to focus on its primary strategic competitor, China. Opinion 1d ago
Women's rights depend on where a woman is born Women's rights depend on where a woman is born In some parts of the world, girls debate their rights in university classrooms. In others, girls debate whether they will be allowed to attend school at all. The discussion about women’s rights often assumes that progress is universal, but the reality is far more uneven. In some parts of the world, girls debate their rights in university classrooms. In others, girls debate whether they will be allowed to attend school at all. The discussion about women’s rights often assumes that progress is universal, but the reality is far more uneven. Opinion 2d ago
Reclaiming space, safety, and sovereignty under Balen's leadership Reclaiming space, safety, and sovereignty under Balen's leadership Nepal sits precariously along a highly active seismic zone, yet decades of mismanaged urban planning have left our cities and administrative centers dangerously congested. Nepal sits precariously along a highly active seismic zone, yet decades of mismanaged urban planning have left our cities and administrative centers dangerously congested. Opinion 2d ago
Human skills in an AI era: The new scarcity is judgement Human skills in an AI era: The new scarcity is judgement Recently, I reviewed a piece of AI-generated work that looked better than many human first drafts. It was clean, coherent, and confidently structured. Recently, I reviewed a piece of AI-generated work that looked better than many human first drafts. It was clean, coherent, and confidently structured. Opinion 06 Mar, 2026
Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. Opinion 05 Mar, 2026
Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of raising children Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of... In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. Opinion 03 Mar, 2026
Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. Opinion 01 Mar, 2026
Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. Opinion 27 Feb, 2026
The gut matters: More than you think The gut matters: More than you think A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. Opinion 26 Feb, 2026
Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. Opinion 25 Feb, 2026
Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. Opinion 23 Feb, 2026
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. Opinion 20 Feb, 2026
Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
