Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. Opinion 10 Nov, 2025
Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Opinion 08 Nov, 2025
Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Opinion 07 Nov, 2025
Aging redefined: The quest for longevity Aging redefined: The quest for longevity “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. Opinion 06 Nov, 2025
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and death bowling Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and... The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Opinion 04 Nov, 2025
Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. Opinion 03 Nov, 2025
Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future. Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future. Opinion 31 Oct, 2025
Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures. The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures. Opinion 30 Oct, 2025
Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z. In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z. Opinion 29 Oct, 2025
Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in education Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in... In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now 'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Opinion 27 Oct, 2025
When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. Opinion 26 Oct, 2025
Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. Opinion 17 Oct, 2025
Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. Opinion 16 Oct, 2025
Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. Opinion 15 Oct, 2025
Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? Opinion 14 Oct, 2025
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
