Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. Opinion 3 h ago
The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The old versus the new: The slogan of the forthcoming election The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. The debate of the forthcoming election appears to be revolving around the antagonism between the old and new political parties. Opinion 1d ago
AI in healthcare can amp up our care AI in healthcare can amp up our care For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about technology. Not as a gadget, but as a tool. A tool that, when used right, can reduce human error, save time, and, most importantly, improve outcomes. Opinion 1d ago
From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for Prosperity From the World Governments Summit to Nepal's ballot box: Ray Dalio's Three Tests for... At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. At the World Governments Summit on February 3, in the main plenary hall during the session titled “Decisions That Shape Future Governments,” global investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio offered a strikingly simple framework for understanding why some countries prosper while others stagnate. Opinion 2d ago
What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP What AAP, Aragalaya and Bangladesh Teach RSP Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Rastriya Swatantra Party risks becoming a South Asian sequel no one wanted, repeating Aam Aadmi Party’s early days in Delhi, mixed with Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya disappointment and Bangladesh’s one-party drama, all unfolding in Nepal’s already strained democracy. Opinion 2d ago
Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak Political romanticism: Pre-election pantomime at its peak The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. The upcoming election set on the spirit of the violent Gen-Z movement is less than one month away. The political parties and their candidates have reverted to their voters with their agenda and are convincing the people to vote in their favour. Opinion 09 Feb, 2026
Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal Responsible business in a changing world: The case for Nepal For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. For many, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, sounds like a corporate buzzword: polished, technical, and distant from everyday realities. Opinion 07 Feb, 2026
India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago. Opinion 06 Feb, 2026
Climate risk, development, and election manifestos Climate risk, development, and election manifestos An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. An election manifesto is a formal social contract between political parties and citizens in a democratic system. Opinion 05 Feb, 2026
Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture Prime ministerial debate: Harbinger of a good political culture The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. The forthcoming parliamentary election has indeed been marked by several notable features. Opinion 04 Feb, 2026
Nepal between power and proximity: Sphere, buffer, or strategic actor? Nepal between power and proximity: Sphere, buffer, or strategic actor? Small states like Nepal rarely get to choose their geography, but they do choose how to respond to it and what they make of it. Small states like Nepal rarely get to choose their geography, but they do choose how to respond to it and what they make of it. Opinion 03 Feb, 2026
Planning before budgeting: A missing link in public projects Planning before budgeting: A missing link in public projects It is said that “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. This is something that we often come across in development projects. Most planning works executed by the government for infrastructure works, such as roads and buildings, are limited to the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To start with, DPRs often have a bad reputation. It is said that “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. This is something that we often come across in development projects. Most planning works executed by the government for infrastructure works, such as roads and buildings, are limited to the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To start with, DPRs often have a bad reputation. Opinion 02 Feb, 2026
Universal Health Coverage: The decisive election agenda Universal Health Coverage: The decisive election agenda Ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the defining policy challenges of the 21st century. In election periods, few issues resonate more powerfully with voters. Ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the defining policy challenges of the 21st century. In election periods, few issues resonate more powerfully with voters. Opinion 30 Jan, 2026
In a region of shrinking democracy, Nepal's elections still matter In a region of shrinking democracy, Nepal's elections still matter Nepal is heading into elections at a moment when democracy is shrinking in much of its neighbourhood, and the contrast should concentrate minds in Kathmandu. What looks like routine electoral scheduling in Nepal is, in fact, an important asset in a region where ballots are increasingly managed, muted or simply cancelled. Nepal is heading into elections at a moment when democracy is shrinking in much of its neighbourhood, and the contrast should concentrate minds in Kathmandu. What looks like routine electoral scheduling in Nepal is, in fact, an important asset in a region where ballots are increasingly managed, muted or simply cancelled. Opinion 30 Jan, 2026
A roseate apotheosis: The enduring allure of 'The Celestine Prophecy' A roseate apotheosis: The enduring allure of 'The Celestine Prophecy' Picture this. Over 23 million copies of James Redfield’s debut novel have sold worldwide since it was first published more than 30 years ago. Not only that. It was a spiritual novel, capitalising on Americans’ quest for the sacred, and topping the fiction list—the true barometer of the cultural marketplace—which is really something. Call it spiritual activism, or what you may. Picture this. Over 23 million copies of James Redfield’s debut novel have sold worldwide since it was first published more than 30 years ago. Not only that. It was a spiritual novel, capitalising on Americans’ quest for the sacred, and topping the fiction list—the true barometer of the cultural marketplace—which is really something. Call it spiritual activism, or what you may. Opinion 29 Jan, 2026
Manifesto for the upcoming election: The essence of Gen Z movement should be its spine Manifesto for the upcoming election: The essence of Gen Z movement should be its... The election for choosing members of the Parliament is taking place as scheduled, bringing an end to the uncertainties that loomed on the political horizon for almost four months of its announcement. The election for choosing members of the Parliament is taking place as scheduled, bringing an end to the uncertainties that loomed on the political horizon for almost four months of its announcement. Opinion 28 Jan, 2026
The prime ministerial projection: A strategic masterstroke or an electoral fraud? The prime ministerial projection: A strategic masterstroke or an electoral fraud? In the volatile environment of Nepali politics, an old trend has resurfaced: projecting the 'face of the prime minister' before the election. As the upcoming general election on March 5 approaches, the major parties are seeking votes by making not only the party flag but also the person a 'brand'. In the volatile environment of Nepali politics, an old trend has resurfaced: projecting the 'face of the prime minister' before the election. As the upcoming general election on March 5 approaches, the major parties are seeking votes by making not only the party flag but also the person a 'brand'. Opinion 27 Jan, 2026
SPCC, Leave No Trace Korea partner to promote environmental education in Everest region SPCC, Leave No Trace Korea partner to promote environmental education in Everest... The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Leave No Trace Korea to strengthen environmental education and promote sustainable practices among climbers, Icefall Doctors and SPCC staff in the Everest region. The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Leave No Trace Korea to strengthen environmental education and promote sustainable practices among climbers, Icefall Doctors and SPCC staff in the Everest region. Opinion 26 Jan, 2026
Free, healthy and nutritious school meals: An investment in Nepal's future Free, healthy and nutritious school meals: An investment in Nepal's future Nepal has made impressive strides in expanding access to education, and classrooms across the country are filled with students eager to learn and succeed. Nepal has made impressive strides in expanding access to education, and classrooms across the country are filled with students eager to learn and succeed. Opinion 26 Jan, 2026
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
