Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices Facing the forthcoming monsoon: Through the use of scientific indigenous practices The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. The monsoon has been preceded by incredible environmental ups and downs over the last fortnight in the country. Opinion 30 Apr, 2025
The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models to consider The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models... Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West. Opinion 29 Apr, 2025
33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works for all children 33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works... What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality. Opinion 28 Apr, 2025
The enduring trauma of Palestinian children The enduring trauma of Palestinian children Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza Opinion 27 Apr, 2025
Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. Opinion 24 Apr, 2025
Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. Opinion 23 Apr, 2025
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 22 Apr, 2025
What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something… Opinion 21 Apr, 2025
The untapped potential of the yak economy The untapped potential of the yak economy At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Opinion 20 Apr, 2025
Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction Doctoral degree mandatory in TU: A step in the right direction The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. The Tribhuvan University Senate has virtually ignited a spark in the otherwise gloomy academic arena by making the doctoral degree mandatory for teaching in the Central Campus. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair Dahal Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair... Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome it Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome... A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. Opinion 14 Apr, 2025
The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. Opinion 09 Apr, 2025
How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Opinion 08 Apr, 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.
