Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on that unfortunate afternoon last Monday. Opinion 13 Aug, 2025
Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. Opinion 12 Aug, 2025
No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement. Opinion 08 Aug, 2025
Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive progressivism Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive... South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics. Opinion 07 Aug, 2025
The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Opinion 05 Aug, 2025
Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably exhausted Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably... Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. Opinion 04 Aug, 2025
Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enforcement, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Nepal. Opinion 01 Aug, 2025
The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere) There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards the promise of the high plateaus beyond the Himalayas. Opinion 31 Jul, 2025
43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political 43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. Opinion 30 Jul, 2025
The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be established as a separate entity or structured within the existing bank by segregating toxic assets. Opinion 29 Jul, 2025
Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. Opinion 28 Jul, 2025
Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance. Opinion 25 Jul, 2025
Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student — a child with endless curiosity. Opinion 24 Jul, 2025
Domination of the big three: How long will it last? Domination of the big three: How long will it last? The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, one after another. Opinion 23 Jul, 2025
Between two worlds: A decade of becoming Between two worlds: A decade of becoming This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. Opinion 22 Jul, 2025
Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments Nepal's bold step forward: Unpacking the PM's WASH commitments June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. June marked a pivotal moment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jul, 2025
Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Supreme Court verdict: A missed opportunity for constitutional justice Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Four years ago, then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued an ordinance amending the Constitutional Council Act, citing non-cooperation and issues in convening council meetings. Opinion 20 Jul, 2025
E-governance in Federal Nepal: The failure of decentralised digitalisation E-governance in Federal Nepal: The failure of decentralised digitalisation Nepal’s federalism brought unprecedented authority and autonomy to local governments (LGs), empowering them to design and implement their own vision of governance. Nepal’s federalism brought unprecedented authority and autonomy to local governments (LGs), empowering them to design and implement their own vision of governance. Opinion 18 Jul, 2025
Nepali Congress at a strategic crossroads: The urgency of unity amid emerging threats Nepali Congress at a strategic crossroads: The urgency of unity amid emerging threats Nepal’s political landscape is transforming rapidly. At such a moment, the Nepali Congress (NC)—long considered a guardian of democratic ideals and centrist politics—is confronting an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Nepal’s political landscape is transforming rapidly. At such a moment, the Nepali Congress (NC)—long considered a guardian of democratic ideals and centrist politics—is confronting an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Opinion 17 Jul, 2025
Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Dalit Round Table Conference: Only cohesion and union can carry forward the momentum Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Talking about caste discrimination is not so common in a country like Nepal. Yet if the nation really wants to progress and reach unprecedented levels of prosperity, then this is an issue that citizens can’t pretend not to see. Opinion 17 Jul, 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.
