Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential? Accreditation for logistics service providers: Why is it essential? Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards. Nepal’s geographic location makes its logistics landscape particularly complex. With various transportation modes in play – road, rail, air and inland waterways –each comes with its own standards. Opinion 17 Jun, 2025
Louvre Hotels Group launches Nepal's first Royal Tulip Hotel in Kathmandu Louvre Hotels Group launches Nepal's first Royal Tulip Hotel in Kathmandu Louvre Hotels Group has expanded its South Asia portfolio with the launch of Nepal’s first Royal Tulip hotel in Kathmandu. Louvre Hotels Group has expanded its South Asia portfolio with the launch of Nepal’s first Royal Tulip hotel in Kathmandu. Opinion 16 Jun, 2025
Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities Digital shackles: When tech sovereignty collides with war realities For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms. For too long, Nepal has harboured the adolescent fantasy that it can play India and China against each other, extracting economic favours and diplomatic gestures from both while remaining immune to the region’s storms. Opinion 16 Jun, 2025
China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia China's balancing act: Terrorism and the tightrope in South Asia The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy. The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, marked another grim chapter in South Asia’s ongoing struggle against cross-border militancy. Opinion 13 Jun, 2025
Open receptivity: Mindfulness holds the key Open receptivity: Mindfulness holds the key Mindfulness, a state of living in the ‘present-moment,’ helps you to deal with day-to-day difficulties in a positively constructive manner. Mindfulness, a state of living in the ‘present-moment,’ helps you to deal with day-to-day difficulties in a positively constructive manner. Opinion 12 Jun, 2025
Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in marriage Intellects we've lost to the fear of English: In classrooms, offices…. even in... I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me. I was 26 when my father introduced me to a potential match for marriage. It had been two years since a heartbreak, and I was enjoying my independence, not particularly eager to settle down. Over time, I met a few of the “candidates” he arranged. One meeting, however, stayed with me. Opinion 11 Jun, 2025
U.S. flouts Genocide Convention's duty to prevent U.S. flouts Genocide Convention's duty to prevent Dorothy Shea, the acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Dorothy Shea, the acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
The Future of Humanitarian Aid: Navigating a Politicized and Fragmented Landscape The Future of Humanitarian Aid: Navigating a Politicized and Fragmented Landscape The humanitarian sector stands at a critical juncture, confronting deep structural shifts that will redefine its future. The humanitarian sector stands at a critical juncture, confronting deep structural shifts that will redefine its future. Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
Nepal's supply chain crisis: Food, commodity pressures amid regional unrest Nepal's supply chain crisis: Food, commodity pressures amid regional unrest The geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with significant implications for the South Asian region. The geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with significant implications for the South Asian region. Opinion 10 Jun, 2025
Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepali Congress at a Strategic Crossroads Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Nepal today stands at a perilous junction—caught between sovereignty and geopolitics, between memory and manipulation. Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first. Opinion 06 Jun, 2025
Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right investments Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right... One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement. Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast Observation of Republic Day: A scene of unparalleled contrast The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. The observation of Republic Day was something of a stark contrast this year. Opinion 04 Jun, 2025
Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order Nepal's fiscal policy: Priorities in the changing world economic order The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. The world economy has changed swiftly since the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President in January 2025. Opinion 02 Jun, 2025
Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional arrangement Silent collapse of Nepali democracy: The republic has become a transactional... The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. The cyber law is not about regulation – it is a weapon crafted by the Kathmandu elite to suppress dissent and safeguard entrenched power. Opinion 30 May, 2025
That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were. Opinion 29 May, 2025
Forthcoming monsoon: Bane or boon? Forthcoming monsoon: Bane or boon? The skyline of the country was dominated by flowers and fragrance till recently during the spring. The skyline of the country was dominated by flowers and fragrance till recently during the spring. Opinion 28 May, 2025
Ending caste discrimination: Can this be done in a decade? Ending caste discrimination: Can this be done in a decade? Caste discrimination remains a persistent issue in Nepal, and members of the Dalit community are still victims of many abuses. Caste discrimination remains a persistent issue in Nepal, and members of the Dalit community are still victims of many abuses. Opinion 27 May, 2025
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
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.
