Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash. Opinion 01 Jan, 2025
Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress. Opinion 31 Dec, 2024
Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering. Opinion 27 Dec, 2024
Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. Opinion 26 Dec, 2024
Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster. Opinion 25 Dec, 2024
Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials. Opinion 24 Dec, 2024
Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores. Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue Opinion 23 Dec, 2024
Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Opinion 20 Dec, 2024
Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. Opinion 19 Dec, 2024
Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over meritocracy Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over... Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Opinion 17 Dec, 2024
Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. Opinion 16 Dec, 2024
Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not... Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Opinion 13 Dec, 2024
Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself. Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself. Opinion 12 Dec, 2024
Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Opinion 11 Dec, 2024
Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. Opinion 10 Dec, 2024
Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and Sustainable Education Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and... In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding. In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Women in politics: A struggle for representation Women in politics: A struggle for representation At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
