Murdered but Not Silenced: A Call for a New Nepal Murdered but Not Silenced: A Call for a New Nepal Nineteen young lives have been taken from us. Let us call it what it is — not an accident, not a clash, but murder. The voices of Nepal’s youth, who rose against corruption and demanded dignity, were silenced with bullets and batons. Their blood now stains the conscience of our nation. Nineteen young lives have been taken from us. Let us call it what it is — not an accident, not a clash, but murder. The voices of Nepal’s youth, who rose against corruption and demanded dignity, were silenced with bullets and batons. Their blood now stains the conscience of our nation. Opinion 10 Sep, 2025
Pokhara International Airport: High corruption, low traffic Pokhara International Airport: High corruption, low traffic Nepal’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure through the development of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has hit major setbacks due to a high-profile corruption scandal and operational challenges. Nepal’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure through the development of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has hit major setbacks due to a high-profile corruption scandal and operational challenges. Opinion 08 Sep, 2025
When poverty steals a breath: Nepal's malnourished children and the global aid carnival When poverty steals a breath: Nepal's malnourished children and the global aid... It’s August 2025, and Nepal’s Bajura district is mournful—even angry. It’s August 2025, and Nepal’s Bajura district is mournful—even angry. Opinion 05 Sep, 2025
The stress conundrum: How we are wired to managing it The stress conundrum: How we are wired to managing it Our stress response is designed to mobilise the body’s fuel reserves — to convert them into a form suitable for immediate use. Our stress response is designed to mobilise the body’s fuel reserves — to convert them into a form suitable for immediate use. Opinion 04 Sep, 2025
PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya All the world's eyes are focussed on the summit conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is underway in Tianjin, China at the present. All the world's eyes are focussed on the summit conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is underway in Tianjin, China at the present. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
A golden drop, a public health gamble A golden drop, a public health gamble When a government minister places a tiny, gilded drop of swarna bhasma — a paste of purified gold, ghee, honey, and herbs — on an infant’s tongue, the act is more than ceremonial. When a government minister places a tiny, gilded drop of swarna bhasma — a paste of purified gold, ghee, honey, and herbs — on an infant’s tongue, the act is more than ceremonial. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. This year’s summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. Opinion 02 Sep, 2025
Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. Opinion 01 Sep, 2025
Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts. Opinion 29 Aug, 2025
Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from manipulating us Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from... Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they’re not just harmless actions. They’re digital footprints of your life being collected. Opinion 28 Aug, 2025
Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. Opinion 27 Aug, 2025
The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Opinion 26 Aug, 2025
Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety. Opinion 25 Aug, 2025
The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives. Opinion 23 Aug, 2025
India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real conversation Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real... Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each other. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open dialogue in the country Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open... In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves facing legal and societal backlash. Opinion 21 Aug, 2025
Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals are bombed Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals... A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that’s already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energy before falling silent once again. Opinion 15 Aug, 2025
Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. Opinion 14 Aug, 2025
Environment Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; heat to rise in Terai ​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and rising temperatures in the Terai.
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
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.
