Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Nepal's silent capital: And inactive missions in intergovernmental processes Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Intergovernmental bodies such as the World Health Assembly adopt a wide range of resolutions and decisions on matters concerning global health. Opinion 8 h ago
From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action From balancing acts to bold moves: Economy needs real action Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Nepal has spent too long pretending that geography is a substitute for strategy. Opinion 1d ago
Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Mountaineering at the intersection of Climate Change in the Nepal Himalaya Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Climate change is real, and glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at a much faster rate than anywhere else in the world. On higher altitudes, meltwater pools on the Everest Base Camp account for conspicuous changes in the physical landscape of the mountains. Due to the extreme elevation of the region’s glaciers, ice at higher altitudes is more vulnerable to rapid melting. Opinion 1d ago
Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Nepal's remittance money is flowing in: But is it building anything that lasts? Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Walk through any village in the mid-hills or Tarai region, and you will notice something peculiar. Opinion 1d ago
From clear public mandate to measurable government action From clear public mandate to measurable government action A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. A government with a clear mandate can't afford to settle in slowly. In Nepal, public patience has been tested repeatedly. Disappointment is almost institutional. Here, the first few weeks matter more than the first few speeches. Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' Global cosmopolis: A peek into 'what was' to 'what is' What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? What is the most ideal, resplendent mosaic of our global economy today, notwithstanding conflicts, wars, dissonance, hatred, racism, and whatever there is for one to think of — viz., the other word for suffering, or destruction? Opinion 26 Mar, 2026
The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity The Kathmandu calculus: Restoring the institutional logic of Himalayan prosperity Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Nepal’s history is too often framed through the lens of struggle, overlooking a more instructive truth. For over a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley functioned not as a peripheral state but as a central engine of Himalayan productivity. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action Yes, We Can End TB in Nepal: A Call for Leadership and Action The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. The theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people” — resonates strongly with the realities of Nepal. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
Extinct morality in Nepali politics: Revived by NC President Gagan Thapa Extinct morality in Nepali politics: Revived by NC President Gagan Thapa The definition of morality may be like the famous parable of the blind men and the elephant where they argue saying that it is like a giant snake after touching its trunk. The definition of morality may be like the famous parable of the blind men and the elephant where they argue saying that it is like a giant snake after touching its trunk. Opinion 25 Mar, 2026
When protests renew states: The strategic conditions for democratic stability When protests renew states: The strategic conditions for democratic stability Mass street protests have become one of the defining features of 21st-century politics. Mass street protests have become one of the defining features of 21st-century politics. Opinion 24 Mar, 2026
The next war will be in satellites The next war will be in satellites The ongoing conflict involving Iran is far more than a regional dispute or a conventional military confrontation between traditional powers. The ongoing conflict involving Iran is far more than a regional dispute or a conventional military confrontation between traditional powers. Opinion 23 Mar, 2026
The roof of the world is melting: And failing those living downstream The roof of the world is melting: And failing those living downstream A dangerous new era of mountain disasters is unfolding across the Hindu Kush Himalaya’s (HKH) most vital water systems. A dangerous new era of mountain disasters is unfolding across the Hindu Kush Himalaya’s (HKH) most vital water systems. Opinion 23 Mar, 2026
"World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans. Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans. Opinion 22 Mar, 2026
Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30 Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30 At the UN Biodiversity Summit during the 75th General Assembly in New York, Nepal proudly stated: “Twenty-three per cent of our geography has been designated as protected area, and we have achieved Aichi Target 11. At the UN Biodiversity Summit during the 75th General Assembly in New York, Nepal proudly stated: “Twenty-three per cent of our geography has been designated as protected area, and we have achieved Aichi Target 11. Opinion 20 Mar, 2026
Rethinking clean cooking interventions in Nepal: Technology must align with user needs Rethinking clean cooking interventions in Nepal: Technology must align with user... Clean cooking has long been recognised as a cornerstone for mitigating household air pollution and, by extension, reducing ambient air pollution. It is also a key pillar of sustainable development, contributing directly to the achievement of SDG 3 (health), SDG 7 (clean energy), and SDG 13 (climate action). Clean cooking has long been recognised as a cornerstone for mitigating household air pollution and, by extension, reducing ambient air pollution. It is also a key pillar of sustainable development, contributing directly to the achievement of SDG 3 (health), SDG 7 (clean energy), and SDG 13 (climate action). Opinion 19 Mar, 2026
Electoral debacle of the old parties: Their likely response in the future Electoral debacle of the old parties: Their likely response in the future Many old political parties of Nepal have suffered a debacle in the recent election at the hands of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which has won 182 seats in the House of Representatives, only two short of a two-thirds majority. Many old political parties of Nepal have suffered a debacle in the recent election at the hands of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which has won 182 seats in the House of Representatives, only two short of a two-thirds majority. Opinion 18 Mar, 2026
Ethical practices are essential for both Public and Private Procurement in the context of Nepal with strategic negotiation and standard... Ethical practices are essential for both Public and Private Procurement in the... Procurement the process of acquiring goods, services, or works is a fundamental function for both government institutions and private organizations. Procurement the process of acquiring goods, services, or works is a fundamental function for both government institutions and private organizations. Opinion 17 Mar, 2026
A new moment for Nepal's health system: Basic health services to realise universal health coverage A new moment for Nepal's health system: Basic health services to realise universal... Some of the pre-election conversations with voters in villages of Syangja were about health care, and this is likely the case across the country, especially in remote areas. Some villagers spoke about the shortage of doctors, lack of essential medicines at local health facilities, and the difficulty of accessing specialised treatment. Some of the pre-election conversations with voters in villages of Syangja were about health care, and this is likely the case across the country, especially in remote areas. Some villagers spoke about the shortage of doctors, lack of essential medicines at local health facilities, and the difficulty of accessing specialised treatment. Opinion 17 Mar, 2026
Life Skills in shaping respectful future: Why boys must be part of this conversation. Life Skills in shaping respectful future: Why boys must be part of this conversation. A more equal and respectful world begins in classroom. Adolescence is important phase of life which shapes values, attitude a social behaviors. At this time, they are navigating complex social constructs and gender norms and stereotypes. Yet often they are left to navigate these challenges without any support or guidance. A more equal and respectful world begins in classroom. Adolescence is important phase of life which shapes values, attitude a social behaviors. At this time, they are navigating complex social constructs and gender norms and stereotypes. Yet often they are left to navigate these challenges without any support or guidance. Opinion 15 Mar, 2026
Nepal's election message: Rise of digital democracy and the power of public vigilance Nepal's election message: Rise of digital democracy and the power of public vigilance Prior to Nepal’s 2022 general election, this writer had an opportunity to meet Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). During that conversation, I shared an electoral principle I have long advocated: the most meaningful vote a candidate can receive is the one cast by voters who do not personally know the candidate. Prior to Nepal’s 2022 general election, this writer had an opportunity to meet Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). During that conversation, I shared an electoral principle I have long advocated: the most meaningful vote a candidate can receive is the one cast by voters who do not personally know the candidate. Opinion 13 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
