The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Opinion 24 Mar, 2025
India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Glacier melting and the way forward Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services Community school's children suffering from decent toilet services Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Community schools are the backbone of Nepal's education system, playing a crucial role in producing educated manpower capable of contributing to the nation's socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Facing the climate crisis Facing the climate crisis "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap Solution to Expressway dispute: Shift entry point from Khokana to Dukuchhap The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. The development of modern era infrastructures remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nepal. Such construction drive should, however, not come at the cost of its environment and ancient traditions. Opinion 20 Mar, 2025
Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. Opinion 19 Mar, 2025
Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development. The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development. Opinion 17 Mar, 2025
How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty. Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty. Opinion 13 Mar, 2025
Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration instead of Hindu nation Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration... The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T Opinion 12 Mar, 2025
Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation. Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation. Opinion 06 Mar, 2025
Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter. With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter. Opinion 05 Mar, 2025
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
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.
