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 1d ago
Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Opinion 2d ago
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Opinion 02 Dec, 2025
Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Opinion 28 Nov, 2025
The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national... Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. Opinion 26 Nov, 2025
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days. The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days. Opinion 26 Nov, 2025
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal. Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal. Opinion 25 Nov, 2025
Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Opinion 24 Nov, 2025
Demobilizing young anger to sports Demobilizing young anger to sports In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
After the Gen Z revolt: 3 scenarios for Nepal after the March elections After the Gen Z revolt: 3 scenarios for Nepal after the March elections As Nepal moves towards early elections, it is important to understand how we reached this moment and what the months ahead may bring. The September uprising began with the government’s sudden suspension of several social-media platforms. As Nepal moves towards early elections, it is important to understand how we reached this moment and what the months ahead may bring. The September uprising began with the government’s sudden suspension of several social-media platforms. Opinion 21 Nov, 2025
A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools and institutions of the state, and growing geopolitical revelation have pushed the nation into a cycle of instability. Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools and institutions of the state, and growing geopolitical revelation have pushed the nation into a cycle of instability. Opinion 20 Nov, 2025
Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national reconciliation Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national... National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country. National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country. Opinion 19 Nov, 2025
Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward Nepal’s logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic infrastructure. Nepal’s logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic infrastructure. Opinion 18 Nov, 2025
Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants Nepal’s energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices. Nepal’s energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices. Opinion 17 Nov, 2025
Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same script. Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same script. Opinion 14 Nov, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
